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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!
“I’m in California in the hills. I just got done my two mile walk while listening to Rachmaninoff,” laughed a jovial, vibrant and very excited Jon Anderson as he discussed his upcoming shows with The Band Geeks; the first in the New Jersey area being April 16 in Newark at the New Jersey Arts Center.
The lyrics to Tom Waits song, "Jersey Girl"..."cause down the shore everything's alright" brings thoughts of a NJ boardwalk in the summertime. Now, how does a guy from Los Angeles know anything about the Jersey Shore?
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- When legendary standup comedian Paula Poundstone performs at OCC's Grunin Center on Thursday, April 13, it's safe to assume the audience can expect a few jokes that are… well, close to home.
(UNION, NJ) -- Michio Kaku, Ph.D., who was recently named one of the most influential physicists in the world, will speak about The Future of the Mind on Monday, April 24, 2023 as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University. The lecture takes place at 4:30pm at the STEM Building on Kean's Union campus and is open to the public.
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- North to Shore Music Festival, in association with S.J. Presents and Black Promoters Collective present a triple bill: Jazmine Sullivan, Jhene Aiko, and Queen Naija who will take over Atlantic City with show stopping performances at Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, June 10th at 8:00pm.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Celebrate reggae music and Rasta culture with reggae icons Luciano, Tony Rebel and Yaksta on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8:00pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
(RUMSON, NJ) -- Salt Creek Grille's 17th Annual Wine and Martini Tasting Fundraiser benefiting CASA of Monmouth County - originally scheduled for April 2020 when Covid-19 shut businesses down - will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. As in all past Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraisers, 100 percent of the proceeds from the night's events will go directly to CASA of Monmouth County.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series will continue with the second reading of 4 in the series for 2023 with a reading of Jane, Queen's Foole by Barbara Blatner. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production of It's Okay to Be Different - Stories by Todd Parr on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00am. The 60-minute show, the final selection in this season's School-Time Series, is geared for youngsters in Pre-K through third grade and their families.
(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
