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(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Yardley Players will celebrate the golden age of the American musical at Kelsey Theatre with the comedic masterpiece Hello, Dolly! The show runs weekends from Friday, April 28 through Sunday, May 7 with matinee and evening performances. Based on the Thornton Wilder play The Matchmaker, this is a must-see musical for the whole family that earned over ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score for authors Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- An evening full of laughter and entertainment with some of comedy's most prominent performers will be in store this weekend for United Community Corporation's (UCC) annual "Laugh For Charity" Casino event in Newark. The event, which will take place Saturday, April 22, at the Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark, will be held in the spirit of giving back as UCC has been dedicated to serving the Greater Newark community for 56 years. The program begins at 7:00pm and features a comedy show, casino-themed games, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, music, and much more.
If Taylor Swift was haunted by the ghost of Warren Zevon while she made an album, it might sound like Juliana Frangella's 10-song debut LP, "Intrusive Thoughts," Like Swift, she surprisingly inspires empathy and relatability in the face of young female angst. Like Zevon, her witty wordplay and skewering sarcasm are hysterical.
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Student Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 7:30pm. The event, which is open to the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The ensemble will perform pieces by a variety of jazz artists including Charlie Parker and Horace Silver, as well as familiar selections from the Great American Songbook. All of these performances will feature spontaneous improvisations by student musicians.
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced that the Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth website has added a Google Maps feature to make finding your favorite brewery, distillery, or winery easier than ever.
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(MADISON, NJ) -- A Work of Heart Productions presents The Drowsy Chaperone, a love letter to musical theatre. Experience this campy comedy up close and personal in Historic Downtown Madison with live music and hand crafted mocktails! Ready for a night on the town? There will be three performances from May 19-20, 2023.
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Historic images of the Jersey Shore, captured in the art of Ocean County native Cathleen Englesen, will be on display throughout the month of May at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. You're invited to meet the artist during a special program, "Looking Back 100 Years," on Tuesday, May 16. The event begins at 6:00pm.
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Guitarist/composer/teacher, Stephane Wrembel, will present his annual Django A Gogo Music Festival from May 3 through May 6 celebrating the music of legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The festival includes 4 different live concerts – 3 at The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ, and the main event at The Town Hall in NYC -- and an intensive "guitar and violin camp."
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company will present the World Premiere of Our Shrinking, Shrinking World by Richard Dresser from May 4-27, 2023. The production is directed by Joe Cacaci and stars Molly Carden, Kaileela Hobby, Kevin O'Rourke and Jeff Rubino.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.
Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.
The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.
Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas
