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Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter to Perform at Newton Theatre on Sunday

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter, rock 'n' roll recording artists and globe-trotting journeymen, embark on their epic 'See It All' American Tour, with a local performance at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 7:30pm. Matt Andersen will open the night.



Do Portugal Circus to Perform at Staten Island Mall

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) -- Do Portugal Circus is an internationally acclaimed circus group who have been enthralling audiences across the globe for over 30 years with its entertaining performances. Do Portugal Circus is proud to announce its upcoming performances in Staten Island, NY. The show will be held at the Staten Island Mall every day from August 25 - September 17, 2023.



"Cross Cultural Perspectives" is the Signature Exhibition of 2023 Newark Arts Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Newark Museum of Art and Newark Arts are pleased to announce Cross Cultural Perspectives, the signature exhibition of the 2023 Newark Arts Festival, a free, four-day celebration happening September 27th through October 1st. The exhibition opens on September 27th and features works by a roster of 90+ NJ artists and will be on-view through October 29, 2023.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "See My Friends" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin
published 2023-08-11

"See My Friends," one of two contributions by the Highland Park-based power-pop outfit The Grip Weeds to the brand new "JEM Records Celebrates Ray Davies," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-11-23

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!





Middletown Arts Center to Hold Auditions for "Guys and Dolls"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will hold auditions for the production of Guys and Dolls on Monday, August 28 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. A musical fable of Broadway, the play is based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.



Jake Thistle to Perform New Songs at Midnight Theatre

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Singer, Songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Thistle will bring his full band to the Midnight Theatre on Thursday, August 24, 2023. That same day, he will release his newest single, "Brooklyn Can Wait," via Gold'n Retriever Records. The songwriter will play choice cuts from his debut LP, Down The Line, as well as new songs from his upcoming EP including Indie Boulevard's 2022 Americana Song Of The Year, "Ghosted Road."



New Jersey Festival Orchestra "Summertime Folk Fantasies"

by Shen Shellenberger, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-08-10

Before summer slips away, don't miss the chance to experience the New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) in concert, presenting "Summertime Folk Fantasies" Friday, Aug. 18 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and Aug. 20 at the Hertell Gardens in Westfield.



Visual Arts Center of New Jersey To Open Fall Exhibitions Focusing on Themes of Dislocation and Migration

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- This fall, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will present exhibitions of work from Elana Herzog, Sandra Eula Lee, Samantha Batra Mehta, and Jeffrey Gibson. The works presented explore themes of dislocation and migration through the use of repurposed everyday and found materials. All four exhibitions will be on view from September 29, 2023, to February 4, 2024.







 

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NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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