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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-25-23

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!





Pictures Only will be shown at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 29!

by Emily Ranieri
published 2023-09-25

Charles Honeywood’s narrative short, Pictures Only, will be shown online at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 29, 2023, for 24 hours. Telling the story of Louise Parker, an African American painter who specializes in African art, who is let go from her job and has received an eviction notice. She quickly finds a new job as a dancer at a strip club and loves the freedom and popularity it brings her. However, in exploring the lucrative business and her place within it, she risks her mother finding out and allowing her family to lose everything.



The Sieminski Theater presents Constantine Maroulis

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Constantine Maroulis, American Idol finalist and Tony Award nominee Broadway star of Rock and Roll Man, Rock of Ages, and Jekyll and Hyde, will delight audiences with stories and songs in an incredibly special, intimate performance at the Sieminski Theater on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:30pm. From classic Sondheim to contemporary Wildhorn, classic rock jams from Rock of Ages, along with Constantine's original songs.



Emily Mann and Daniel Donskoy on "The Pianist" at George Street Playhouse

by Charles Paolino
published 2023-09-24

The Pianist, a new play at the George Street Playhouse, strikes deep personal chords with the playwright and the actor in the title role.








Hunterdon Art Museum Celebrates 70 Years with New Exhibitions, Terrace Mural Unveiling

(CLINTON, NJ) -- On Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2:00pm-5:00pm, the Hunterdon Art Museum invites the public to the opening of four new exhibitions and the unveiling of a 90-foot mural constructed on its terrace wall bordering the river.



Arts Council of Princeton's Annual Pop-Up Beer Garden Will Serve Up Tasty Local Beer & Live Music in Support of Community Programs

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will host a Pop-Up Beer Garden on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in partnership with Triumph Brewing Company. The event raises funds for the Arts Council's longstanding community outreach programs, public art initiatives, and year-long community events and projects. Ticketholders will enjoy an afternoon in celebration of community complete with Triumph beers and live music by local band The Prisms.



Studio Players to Present "King Charles III"

(UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- In 2015, playwright Mike Bartlett wrote of an imagined future where Queen Elizabeth dies and Prince Charles ascends the throne. Studio Players presents his play, King Charles III, across three weekends from October 6-21, 2023 at Studio Playhouse. The production is directed by Emily Miller.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From September 17-23, 2023

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from September 17-23, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Sussex).



From Inside of Here Video Q+A for the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival

by Victory Furniture
published 2023-09-24

​​​​​​​Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 From Inside of Here Filmmaker Q+A with From Inside of Here Director William Basquin, Festival Judge Anita LaBelle and Festival Director Al Nigrin:







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.



Bradley

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.












LATEST COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.








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