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Stockton's Holocaust Resource Center Joins U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Network

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton University's Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center recently joined a select nationwide group of organizations recognized for advancing Holocaust education and remembrance.



Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Your Favorite Melodies"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Experience iconic, beloved orchestral masterpieces at the upcoming Plainfield Symphony Orchestra concert, "Your Favorite Melodies," on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:00pm. Maestro Charles Prince will present Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring returning artist Itay Goren and Antonin Dvorak's New World Symphony.



Playhouse 22 presents "Cry it Out"

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Playhouse 22 presents Cry it Out, a comedy about the modern complexities and challenges of motherhood in today's world, weekends from March 6-15, 2026. This play by Molly Smith Metzler explores the lives of three mothers navigating the uncertainties of being a parent while living in suburban Long Island. It delves into themes of friendship, social class, the pressure to "have it all," and the realities of balancing work and family life.



Speranza Theatre Company presents "In Her Footsteps"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- What if the past didn't just live in books... but stood right in front of you? Speranza Theatre Company presents In Her Footsteps, a fun, immersive theatre experience where the stories of remarkable women come alive from March 13-15, 2026 at the Museum of Jersey City History. Professional actors embody extraordinary women from history whose courage and creativity changed our world. Through live performance, interactive exhibits, and meaningful dialogue, attendees are invited to experience these defining moments firsthand. This is theatre shaped by curiosity.








Curate NJ presents "Fingerprints"

(RARITAN, NJ) -- Curate NJ presents "Fingerprints" - a show that invites visitors to look closely at the marks people leave on the world. Through painting, mixed media, and photography, the artists reflect our shared environment. Visitors will see how people and nature share the same spaces. The exhibit is on display from March through June 2026.



Lisa Schroeder named NJPAC's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Adminstrative Officer

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that Lisa Schroeder has been named the organization's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, a new role. Schroeder formally joined NJPAC's senior leadership team earlier this month.



Who Is Karen Andre? Ruth Stage Brings Ayn Rand's "Night of January 16th" to Asbury Park!

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ruth Stage continues its residency at the Jersey Shore Arts Center with Night of January 16th, presented from April 2-4, 2026. This follows the company's acclaimed productions of Edward Albee's The Zoo Story and At Home at the Zoo. In Ayn Rand's gripping courtroom drama, Karen Andre stands accused of murdering her powerful and enigmatic lover, Bjorn Faulkner.



The Jacksons LIVE! at bergenPAC

by Spotlight Central2
published 2026-03-02

Spotlight Central has a recap of The Jacksons at bergenPAC on February 21, 2026.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 03-02-26

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!









 

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MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.








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