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RVCC to Present Student Theatre Production of "Autumn Shorts"

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present the fall Studio Student Production of Autumn Shorts by H.W. Boggs, November 2-5 at 7:00pm each night. The production, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus.



"Thriller", Halloween Candy, Pumpkin Painting, Community Wellness and More at Branch Brook Park Fest

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Branch Brook Park Alliance (BBPA) will host the final Branch Brook Park Fest of the 2022 season on Saturday, October 29 (rain date: Sunday, October 30). Join the community in Prudential Concert Grove at Essex County Branch Brook Park, 11am-5pm, for a day of family friendly fun. The morning will feature wellness activations such as Zumba and yoga, while the afternoon will feature performances, art activations, health screenings, vendors and more! Branch Brook Park Fest brings together community members, wellness organizations, local business owners, artists and visitors and features vendors, live music, interactive art, and more. 



Pebble Players Youth Theater presents "Grease"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Pebble Players Youth Theater in Summit NJ opens their season with Grease! Don’t miss this timeless fun show bringing you to the 50’s with performances across two weekends in November (13-18 and 18-20) Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "T-Birds" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.



Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "A Christmas Story: The Musical"

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre will present its holiday show, A Christmas Story: The Musical from December 3-18. From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A Christmas Story: The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage.








Algonquin Arts Theatre Performers From "Man of La Mancha" Visit Sunnyside Manor

(WALL, NJ) -- Live music and theater is back at Sunnyside Manor with a visit from the performers from Algonquin Arts Theatre’s latest production, Man of La Mancha. This week, select cast members visited the stage at Sunnyside for a one-night presentation of classic songs and stories from Broadway.



Trouble No More to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of "Eat a Peach" by Allman Brothers Band at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band’s iconic Eat a Peach double album, the popular tribute band, Trouble No More will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, November 13 at 7:00pm.



Patti Murin of Broadway's "Frozen" to make NJ debut at Holmdel Theatre

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Maybe the Holmdel Theatre Company should consider changing its name to Arendelle, the kingdom in Disney’s popular Frozen franchise. Caissie Levy, who originated the role of Princess Elsa in the Broadway production of Frozen, performed there to a sold-out crowd in February. Now along comes her stage sister, Patti Murin, better known to some as Princess Anna. Murin will take the stage at 8:00pm on Saturday, November 5 as part of the theater’s Broadway in the Barn series.



Former US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky to Celebrate Release of His Memoir at Monmouth University

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University Center for the Arts will welcome former three-term US Poet Laureate and Long Branch, NJ native Robert Pinsky for an evening of conversation in celebration of the release of his memoir Jersey Breaks on November 10th at 7:30pm in the Great Hall Auditorium.



American Repertory Ballet to Perform "The Nutracker" in Princeton, Trenton, and New Brunswick

(CENTRAL NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet’s magical production of The Nutcracker returns to three Central New Jersey performing arts venues this holiday season. The curtain lifts at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, November 25-27; performances continue at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton on December 11; and the grand finale will be at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, December 16-18.







 

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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.












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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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