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Shakespeare 70 presents "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Shakespeare 70 presents the riotous comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona at Kelsey Theatre weekends June 10 through June 19, 2022 on the Mercer County Community College (MCCC) campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. One of Shakespeare’s most light-hearted plays, this coming-of-age comedy begins when young Proteus becomes smitten with his best friend’s lover while on a trip to Milan.



Ocean County Library Jackson Branch to Feature Florian Schantz Combo in African-American Jazz Program

(JACKSON, NJ) -- Celebrate Juneteenth with a special program of early African-American Jazz performed by the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo on Saturday, June 18 at 2:00pm. The performance takes place at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. The program will feature selections that span nearly 50 years of popular music, from the late 19th Century through the early Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s.



Operatic Hilarity Ensues with Albert Herring at Princeton Festival

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO)’s full-length, fully staged production of Benjamin Britten’s comic opera Albert Herring takes center stage at the Princeton Festival Friday, June 17 and Sunday, June 19 at 7:00pm under the 10,000 square-foot performance tent on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and vocal artists from the US and Europe performing alongside cast members with ties to the Princeton community. The opera is sung in English with English titles.



New Jersey Stage Features and Columns In May 2022

In addition to running 10-15 news articles each day, New Jersey Stage runs dozens of feature articles and columns each month as well. Here's a rundown of those published in May 2022.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 06-02-22

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!





2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Miss Futuro Filmmaker Video Q+A

by Al Nigrin
published 2022-06-02

​​​​​​​Here is the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Miss Futuro Filmmaker Video Q+A with Director Antonio Morales, Producer Jon Arrospide, Lead Actor Ana Fenandez  and Festival Director Al Nigrin.



New Jersey Symphony announces 2022 Cone Institute composers: Dai Wei, Jack Freer, Baldwin Giang, Sophia Jani

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony has announced the 2022 New Jersey Symphony Edward T. Cone Composition Institute composers and their winning works: Dai Wei (Saṃsāric Dance), Jack Frerer (Steep), Baldwin Giang (to remember is always forgetting) and Sophia Jani (What do flowers do at night?).



Panic! At The Disco Announce New Album and World Tour

Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum band, Panic! At The Disco will release their seventh studio album, VIVA LAS VENGEANCE, on August 19th on Fueled by Ramen/DCD2 Records. The band has also announced THE VIVA LAS VENGEANCE TOUR, their global headlining arena run kicking off September 8th, which includes shows with MARINA and Jake Wesley Rogers at Madison Square Garden in NYC on September 23rd and Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on September 30th.



NJPAC Presents Reading of Vivid Stage's "Soft Animals"

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a reading of Vivid Stage’s new play Soft Animals by Erin Mallon and directed by Laura Ekstrand, part of NJPAC Stage Exchange on Tuesday June 7th at 7:00pm. What would your life be like if you couldn’t feel physical pain? If your body had a mind of its own? What if you never fell asleep? How about if you remembered every single thing you’ve ever felt, thought or experienced?







 

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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.



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.












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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.




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.








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