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The ShowRoom Cinema presents a one-night-only screening of "Concert For George"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --The ShowRoom Cinema will join movie theaters across the globe for a one-night-only, anniversary screening of the film Concert For George, Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at the theater box office and showroomcinemas.com.



Springsteen Archives To Host Authors of Award-Winning Woody Guthrie Book

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University will host a conversation and book signing with Nora Guthrie and Bob Santelli on Thursday, December 1 at 7:30pm on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch.



NJPAC Adds Second Russell Peters Show

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for Comedian Russell Peters in Newark. He will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Russell Peters, awarded with a Gemini, Peabody, Emmy, and Canadian Screen Award and the first comedian to have a comedy special on Netflix, returns to the stage with a hilarious take on cancel culture, aging, and the current state of the world – a show not to be missed.



Makin Waves with The Smithereens: 'It's Love We Need Everyday'

by Bob Makin
published 2022-11-14

Carteret-originated New Jersey Hall of Famers The Smithereens perform last year at the opening of URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, where they’ll return on Dec. 3 for what’s become an annual homecoming appearance.








The Hooters to Play Two Shows at Ardmore Music Hall

(ARDMORE, PA) -- Philadelphia rock n’ roll institution The Hooters, best known for their 1980s hits “And We Danced” and “All You Zombies,” will return to Ardmore Music Hall to celebrate the venue’s 10 year anniversary on May 12th and 13th, 2023 for a 2-night run. The 600-capacity independent venue on Philly’s Main Line will offer fans an opportunity to see the band perform songs from their extensive catalog in a decidedly intimate space.



Westminster Symphonic Choir will perform 'El Mesias: Handel’s Messiah for a New World' with Orchestra of St. Luke's

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Rider University’s Westminster Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Dr. James Jordan, conductor, will perform El Mesías: Handel’s Messiah for a New World on November 20 at Christ Church NYC, 524 Park Ave, New York, New York, 10065. The choir will be joined by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the performance will be conducted by guest conductor Ruben Valenzuela, artistic director of the Bach Collegium San Diego.



Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir presents "Love and Joy" on Saturday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir presents "Love and Joy" on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Nicholas Music Center. The Choir will present two masterpieces (Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez with Inkarayku accompanying on traditional Andean winds, strings, and percussion and Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy by André Thomas) showcasing the versatility of the Mason Gross flagship choral ensemble and the diversity of the choral repertoire. The concert begins at 7:30pm.



NJPAC presents Boyz II Men on Nov. 26

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Grammy Award-winning iconic group Boyz II Men on Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm. See Boyz II Men perform their most-loved hits, including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” and “On Bended Knee” with the Orchestra. Tickets, priced from $60.50 to $120.50, are on sale.



Cresskill High School Students Help The Homeless

(CRESSKILL, NJ) -- Cresskill teenagers - Namhoon Lee, Jaeho Cho, Alex, and Daniel Dangelico, were inspired to create an organization that would give back to the community. "After two years of remote learning and social distancing, we wanted to bond to help those less fortunate," said former President and co-founder Namhoon Lee. These Cresskill H.S. seniors founded the organization titled, Beyond a Goal (B.A.G.); the mission is to help provide immediate attention to this ongoing crisis by fundraising in the community to provide backpacks filled with hygiene kits, extra shirts, water, protein bars, and masks to be distributed to the homeless throughout the NJ/NY area".







 

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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.



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.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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