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It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel has made an even more powerful statement about the Minneapolis ICE victim.
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!
The 2026 New Jersey Film Festival has screenings this weekend on Friday, January 23, Saturday, January 24 and Sunday January 25. Check out the Festival schedule and more info at this link: https://newjerseyfilmfestivalspring2026.eventive.org/welcome
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents No One is Forgotten: An Immersive Opera Drama from February 7-8, 2026 in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus. The work is the first live performance of a tale of intimacy, surrender and the will to survive.
"Rinny," that is correct, it's my first album ever but I do have an acoustic one coming shortly too but that has all different songs on it than the "Rinny" album," said a very enthusiastic Amber West as her debut album "Rinny" is releasing on Friday January 23.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Prudential Center is kicking off 2026 with an electrifying lineup of world-class entertainment, featuring chart-topping artists, legendary performers, high-energy sporting events, comedy superstars, and unforgettable family shows. From January through the summer, The Rock will once again welcome fans from across the region for must-see events spanning every genre.
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Actor, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi highlights the spring 2026 season of Stockton University's Performing Arts Center (PAC), which also includes a mix of dance, opera and the music of Motown and Fleetwood Mac.
Dance is the physical embodiment of emotion and perception, an allegory of our journey through life. Nimbus Dance will present the world premiere of ANIMA, Samuel Pott's evening-length work that confronts our most primal and precarious bond: humankind’s relationship with the natural world.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Art Museum (MAM) will partner with Montclair Story Salon founder Liz Samuel for "Bring It Back," a one-night-only, multi-disciplinary storytelling event on Thursday, February 12, 2026 that blends live stories, music, and real-time art-making in support of the Museum. The event begins at 7:00pm.
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Fabric, frames and film props walk into an art space. The punchline? Possibility. On February 1, 2026, ARTS 14C invites artists, educators and creatives to step into Art Pantry 14C, a new, free initiative built on creative reuse, surprise, and shared abundance.
(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.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to the fourth annual String Band Parade down Haddon Ave, featuring the Philadelphia Mummers String Bands on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (note: it was rescheduled from April 25th due to the weather)
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Porgy and Bess from May 1-24, 2026. Set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a Black community in Charleston, South Carolina,the musical tells the story of Porgy, a kind but disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman trying to escape her violent lover Crown and the seductive pull of drugs offered by Sportin' Life. The production is directed by Darryl Thompson, Jr.
Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from May 19 to May 25, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.
"I'm alright, very good thank you," began musician and author David Marx who has recently released a new book about the rock band XTC titled, "XTC: I Am The Audience" (Sorrento Books).
Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas
