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State Theatre presents An Evening with David Sedaris

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening with David Sedaris on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30pm. Sedaris, one of America's pre-eminent humor writers, will do a book signing after the show for all ticket holders. Tickets range from $29-$69.



Music Mountain Theatre presents YAY! Comedy Show on Sunday

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- International Headliner Aidan Park returns to Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, NJ, as they present their 2nd Comedy Club Night on Sunday, March 26th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Yay Foundation.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 03-20-23

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!





REVIEW: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

by Charles Paolino
published 2023-03-19

These are the sounds that send a speller home: (Ding!) "That is incorrect!" And those sounds inevitably signal the exit of nine of 10 contestants in the "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," underway at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick through April 9.








Johnny Maestro's 16 Candles and The Jersey Four at the Sieminski Theater

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- On June 10th at the Sieminski Theater, The Jersey Four and Johnny Maestro's 16 Candles will take audiences on a musical journey through the life and music of these legendary artists whose music has stood the test of time! Showtimes are 2:30pm & 7:30pm.



MPAC presents Boney James

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James brings his Detour tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. The concert will feature music from his iconic 30-year career, including selections from Detour, his 2022 chart-topping release.



The Summit Playhouse presents "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens. The production runs during the weekends from April 28 through May 13, 2023 at The Summit Playhouse. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain, but is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog he sets out to identify the culprit, which leads to a journey that will change his life forever.



Jazz973 Presents a free performance of Victor Jones Orchestrio at Clements Place Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Jazz973 Presents a free performance of Victor Jones Orchestrio at Clements Place Jazz on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Get ready for a magical evening with the spellbinding Victor Jones, the unique bass player Alex Blake & Roberta Piket—a pianist's pianist.



Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from March 12-18, 2023

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 12-18, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Sussex).







 

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.












LATEST COLUMNS


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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