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Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of June 12-18, 2022

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of June 12-18, 2022.  Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City.  The latest Top Ten includes articles covering eight counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, and Union).



"Awesome from Start to Finish!" Cousin Brucie Presents Tommy James, Little Anthony, and The 1910 Fruitgum Co. LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-06-19

Music lovers by the thousands are currently streaming into the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ this June 9, 2022 evening for a highly-anticipated free concert presented by the Garden State Arts Foundation. Featuring classic hits from Tommy James and the Shondells, Little Anthony, and The 1910 Fruitgum Company, tonight’s show is hosted by 77-WABC radio DJ Bruce ‘Cousin Brucie’ Morrow.



The Dollyrots to Play shows in NY/NJ/PA in July

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- After a successful spring tour run of the Midwest with The Von Tramps and tearing it up in Europe with Bowling for Soup and Lit, the Dollyrots are revived and road-ready for a Summer tour with stops on the East USA and Fall dates on the West Coast. Locally, the tour comes to The Saint in Asbury Park on July 14; Bowery Electric in NY on July 15; Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on July 19; and Milk Boy in Philadelphia on July 20.



Artworks presents "Souls Shot Portrait Project"

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Artworks presents The Souls Shot Portrait Project and Moms Demand Action from June 14 – July 16, 2022. The Souls Shot Portrait Project uses the transformative power of art to bring an end to gun violence. Artists, working with families, create portraits to honor the souls shot.  By exhibiting the resulting artwork to the public, we invite the community to recognize what has been lost and to take action to end gun violence. 








Thinkery & Verse presents "Thou Shalt Not"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Thinkery & Verse will present Thou Shalt Not in New Brunswick from September 16 - October 8 in Assembly Hall at St. John's. This is a stage-play that reimagines the unsolved Hall-Mills Double Homicide of 1922! Performances start up on the Centennial Anniversary of the tragedy.



Dover Little Theatre to present "Murder? Gurl, What a Drag!"

(DOVER, NJ) -- Dover Little Theatre (DLT) will premiere a new play called Murder? Gurl, What a Drag! A New Drag Murder Mystery directed by Larry Pelham. This hilarious original play is written by up-and-coming playwright, Maxwell C. Blackrier. Performances begin July 8-16.  



Make Music Day Returns to Englewood on June 21st

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- After making waves with its inaugural event in 2021, Make Music Englewood returns to ring in the summer with free concerts throughout the city as part of worldwide Make Music Day, a day of music celebrated in 120 countries around the world each June 21st.



Brook Arts Center presents An Evening of Doo Wop featuring The Duprees

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- For more than six decades The Duprees have entertained audiences who love the unique and romantic sound that has echoed through time. They will appear at the Brook Arts Center on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:00pm with special guests, John Scupelitti and The Reactions, Remember Then and MC Jimmy Russo, and comedian Tommy Gooch. 



Crossroads Comedy Theater Celebrates One Year Birthday with Summer Shows

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Crossroads Comedy Theater, home to some of Philadelphia’s most recognized comedy shows and programs, such as Not Yet Rated and Study Hall, is celebrating its one year birthday with a series of hilarious presentations throughout the month of July.  Audiences will be able to enjoy signature Crossroads comedy shows, plus some special one night only events, to ring in the one year anniversary of the company’s debut of  live performances.







 

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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.



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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.



Bradley

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/30/2026

"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the legendary Donington Festival in England. So, we thought it would be a good thing to celebrate that anniversary and do a "My Whitesnake Years" tour and when we were done, people from all over the world began asking if we'd be willing to do a run here or there and we went to Scandinavia, Spain and there is actually more stuff in the pipeline for next year also and of course now to the United States and it has been a lot of fun so far."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.








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