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The Black Box Spring 2023 Staged Reading Series

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- From April 13th through April 30th, The Black Box presents an eclectic series of new and under-produced plays, many at the start of the "incubation" process! These dynamic staged readings will be on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - all starting at 8:00pm, The location is the new Black Box loft space, located at 8 East Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, between Van Brunt and Dean Streets.



MPAC presents Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center to celebrate music from beloved female artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Judy Garland and more on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $79-$149.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 04-04-23

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!





PHOTOS from An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at MPAC

by Julie Hoffman
published 2023-04-03

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, March 31, 2023, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presented An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his Tony-winning role as "Aaron Burr" in Hamilton, performed a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with his band. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.








Music Previews for the Week of April 3-9, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from April 3 to April 9, 2023 and a look at shows coming next week.  New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.



StocktonPAC presents The Brubeck Brothers Quartet

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Brubeck Brothers Quartet will share the sweet sounds of jazz with audiences at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 21. The concert begins at 7:30pm. With Dan and Chris Brubeck as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. They have performed at concert series, colleges and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Montreal, Playboy/Hollywood Bowl and Monterey jazz festivals.



Lynn Humphrey of BizEturtle Honored For Community Service

(LOCH ARBOUR, NJ) -- On March 28, 2023, Lynn Humphrey (who runs the website BizEturtle) was one of several community leaders honored for their service at Deal Lake Bar & Co. Featured speakers included State Police Col. Patrick Callahan and Asbury Park Mayor John Moor. Mike Evans was the Master of Ceremonies.



3rd Show for Trevor Noah Added at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Due to popular demand, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced a third show with Trevor Noah. After the success of an extensive world tour in 2022, comedian Trevor Noah is back on the road with his 2023 Off The Record Tour, performing three shows at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Noah recently announced the new tour, billed "Off the Record," Tour that will roll through Newark for three performances. The show just added is for Monday, May 22 at 8:00pm to go along with previously announced shows on Tuesday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 24th both at 8:00pm.



Count Basie Center and Bank of America announce Sandy Hook Foundation as April's Recipient in "The Giving Year"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Bank of America have announced the fourth of twelve area nonprofits to be recognized during THE GIVING YEAR, the yearlong initiative to recognize and reward organizations for their contributions to the regional community.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(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.












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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

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.




Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

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.








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