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"Jersey City Nutcracker" Returns to the Nimbus Arts Center

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance's Jersey City Nutcracker returns to the Nimbus Arts Center with 15 public performances of the acclaimed production from December 8-23, including with a series of schooltime matinees for local school audiences. Nimbus' adaptation of the classic holiday story offers a thrilling, jazzy interpretation of Tchaikovsky's beloved music with a Jersey City twist. Now in its 13th year, Jersey City Nutcracker delights audiences young and old with a quirky and lovable story of two Jersey City kids and their city adventure, filled with magic, battles, stories of friendship, and exquisite dance.



Mercer County Community College Theater and Dance Students present "Seven Deadly Sins"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Audiences are in store for a unique experience for the senses and the mind when the Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) multiple award-winning Theater and Dance programs present The Seven Deadly Sins from November 17-19, 2023. The Seven Deadly Sins features four original, one-act plays and three dance numbers designed to allow students to explore the fun and dark sides of human nature.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-14-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





PHOTOS from "Tommy" Concert at Axelrod PAC

by John Posada
published 2023-11-13

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Remember Jones and special guests are presenting The Who's rock opera album, Tommy, live in concert at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center with six performances from November 10-19, 2023. Special guests included Glen Burtnik, Jeff Kazee, JaQuita May and more. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.








The Newton Theatre presents TR3 with Tim Reynolds

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. With a career spanning more than forty years, two-time Grammy nominee and sonic innovator, Tim Reynolds, is best known for his seemingly effortless guitar virtuosity, his masterful command of melody and timing, and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches.



Organic Farms To Hold Grand Opening Event with Afroman, DJ Mr. Mixx, Food Trucks, and Vendors

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Organic Farms, a groundbreaking minority-owned cannabis dispensary with a drive-thru, is set to make history with its grand opening on November 18, 2023. The day promises an immersive experience, featuring live performances by Afroman and DJ Mr. Mixx, food trucks, 13+ vendors, and the unveiling of Camden's newest drive-thru dispensary.



Billy Joel at The Garden Sells Out Final Residency Performances, Marking 150 Lifetime Sold Out Shows

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (‘MSG Entertainment’) announced that all 150 lifetime performances by legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden are officially sold out. This includes the remaining shows as part of his record-breaking residency, which concludes on July 25, 2024. Since his unprecedented residency began in January 2014, Joel has sold nearly 2 million tickets, redefining the concept of a residency – and making Madison Square Garden history – with the scope and ambition of his music franchise at the iconic venue.



Princeton Makes Talks Series Features Artist Lenora Kandiner

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 6:00pm, artist Lenora Kandiner will be the featured speaker for the "Inside the Artist's Studio" series at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center. Kandiner, a founding member of the Princeton Makes artist cooperative, is a multi-skilled creative who specializes in polymer and mixed media.



Ocean Casino Resort presents 311

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- American rock quintet 311 will take the stage at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Friday, February 16, 2024. Widely regarded as one of the most entertaining and dynamic live bands in the U.S., 311 mixes rock, rap, reggae, and funk into their own unique, hybrid sound. Showtime is 9:00pm.







 

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MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026

"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.




Frank Hanavan: "Natural & Plus"

Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.








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