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Perkins Center for the Arts presents a Free Middle Eastern Music Concert and All Ages Dance Party

(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Perkins Center for the Arts presents a free, outdoor concert and all ages dance party on their picturesque lawn (395 King's Highway) in Moorestown, featuring Middle Eastern music. The event runs from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.



Princeton University's Music Department premieres the Timbuktu Grooves Festival this Fall 2023 in partnership with McCarter Theatre Center

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University’s Music Department presents the Timbuktu Grooves Festival from September 29 – October 1, 2023 led by Olivier Tarpaga, a Lester Horton Award-winning choreographer and director of the African Music Ensembles at Princeton since 2017.



West Windsor Arts presents "Jump Into Pictures" Exhibition

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- The Jump Into Pictures Art Show at West Windsor Arts is a must see show which will celebrate the vibrant world of children's illustration and include fun activities everyone can participate in. The exhibition will run from July 18th to August 26th, with a free opening reception on Friday, July 21th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at West Windsor Arts.



MPAC presents Don Felder on August 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, will perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.








Cape May Stage presents "Art" by Yasmina Reza

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The award-winning play Art opens at Cape May Stage on July 20th and runs through August 27, 2023 with shows Tuesday through Sunday nights at 8:00pm. Written by internationally acclaimed playwright Yasmina Reza and directed by Roy Steinberg, this comedic show is set in Paris and focuses on the meaning of art and friendship in a battle of wits and words.



Music Mountain Theatre presents "Assassins"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Assassins weekends from July 14-30, 2023. Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert Jr. It combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-11-23

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!





Groove Cruise featuring Dave Koz Summer Horns

(NEW YORK, NY) -- From Smooth to Groove... With the alliance of Marquee Concerts, The Blue Note and Smooth Jazz New Jersey, “Smooth” has morphed into “Groove” for the upcoming Dave Koz Summer Horns 23 Groove Cruise around Manhattan. The spectacular Cornucopia Dynasty departs from Pier 40 on Thursday August 10, 2023. Boarding begins at 6:30pm and sails from 7:30pm-10:00pm. Cash bar. Dinner is available for purchase on board or in advance with ticket purchase. On site parking is available.



State Theatre New Jersey and WMTR present Grease Sing-A-Long

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and WMTR present Grease Sing-A-Long in celebration of the movie's 45th anniversary on Saturday, August 5 at 8:00pm. The Grease soundtrack boasts several unforgettable songs, including "Greased Lightnin’," "Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee," "Summer Nights," the Academy Award -nominated "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Beauty School Drop Out" and, of course, the eponymous title track "Grease."







 

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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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This Week in Comedy: April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.




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. 








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