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PHOTOS from Opening Night of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at George Street Playhouse

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse (GSP) is presenting the Broadway/Off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee now through April 9, 2023 in the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The production is directed by Colin Hanlon, with book by Rachel Sheinkin with additional material by Jay Reiss and features music and lyrics by Tony Award® winner William Finn. Musical Direction is by Mat Eisenstein and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun.



The Fest for Beatles Fans To Take Place March 31st to April 2nd in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- For anyone who loves The Beatles, The Fest For Beatles Fans is the ultimate annual celebration of those four lads from Liverpool who took America by storm nearly 60 years ago. Now in its 49th year, The Fest remains the largest and longest running celebration of The Beatles anywhere in the world and will return to the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson for three days of peace, love and Beatles on March 31, April 1 and April 2.



East Coast Rock 'N' Roll Pioneer Kenny Vance To Receive "Spirit of New Jersey" Award at 21st Garden State Film Festival on Saturday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --The cultural impact of Kenny Vance, iconic American singer, songwriter, multi-platinum-selling record producer, actor, and film director, garners Spirit of New Jersey Award at the Garden State Film Festival, where his directorial debut film Heart & Soul will screen on Saturday, March 25th at Asbury Lanes.



Crossroads Theatre Company presents Genesis Festival 2023 of New Voices and New Plays

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Genesis Festival 2023 of New Voices and New Plays from April 19-23, 2023 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The 2023 Genesis Festival features new works for the stage from some of the world's most exciting writers, young and emerging artists, as well as well-known established writers. This is an interactive experience that invites conversation and audience feedback writers after each reading.








The Maplewood Strollers presents the World Premiere of "La Belle et La Bete"

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers, the resident theater company of The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood, are thrilled to present an original world-premiere musical, La Belle et la Bete. Based on the original French fable of Beauty and the Beast, come and be transported to a magical and gripping realm of love and song! Performances take place May 11-14 and May 18-21, 2023.



Acoustic Getaway presents The Folk Project's Golden Jubilee May 19-20

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Golden Jubilee will take place Friday and Saturday, May 19 & 20 in Morristown featuring Frank Vignola with Vinnie Raniolo, The Robinson & Rohe Band, plus a Cavalcade of Folk Project Luminaries. The event takes place at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Folk Project is celebrating with a selection of performers that spans the 50 years – from its founding to the latest crop of talented contributors. It's a fabulous musical legacy, and you’ll enjoy this two-day musical immersion whether you’re brand new to the community or have enjoyed it from the beginning.



Molière in the Park to Present English Language World Premiere of Molière's "Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite"

(BROOKLYN, NY) -- Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside, will present the English language world premiere of Molière’s Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite, reconstructed by Georges Forestier, translated by Maya Slater, and directed by Molière in the Park’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien. ​​​​​​​Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite runs May 6-27, 2023 in a limited engagement at Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center in Brooklyn.



Drew Carey's "Friday Night Freak-Out" Radio Show on 'Underground Garage' To Air Episode This Week Recorded Entirely Using ChatGPT

This week's episode of Drew Carey's "Friday Night Freak-Out" radio show, which is broadcast on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM (CH. 21) was produced entirely using Artificial Intelligence.



The ShowRoom in Asbury Park and Remember Jones to launch new film series with Little Richard documentary

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema will present a one night only screening of the new documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30pm. This screening will launch a new film series, "Remember Jones Presents," hosted by renowned musician Remember Jones.







 

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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.



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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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