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Art House Productions & Skyline Arts presents "Urinetown, the Musical"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions & Skyline Arts presents Urinetown, the Musical from November 22-23, 2025. Get ready to laugh but also... sort of question everything.



Ritz Theatre Company presents "Goldilocks & The House of Ginger"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Goldilocks & The House of Ginger weekends from December 5-21, 2025. From the zany minds of Bruce Curless and Brian Bacon comes another Christmas Musical Pantomime that is sure to have you laughing in the aisles!



Skyline Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of "Joy Meets Girl"

(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Joy Meets Girl weekends from December 13-21, 2025 at The Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. In the play we meet Addie, a true holiday enthusiast until she starts to doubt putting her focus on tinsel and cheer. It takes her best friend to help her find her true JOY!



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 18-24, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from November 18-24, 2025 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








Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Stanley Jordan & Friends with Kenwood Dennard on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Stanley Jordan & Friends with Kenwood Dennard on Friday, November 21, 2025. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm. ECLIPSE opens the night.



After Beating Cancer, a Former Attorney Photographs a City's Spirit

New York City's glittering landmarks—Times Square, Broadway, Fifth Avenue—have been photographed endlessly. Yet for artist Xiomaro, the true essence of the city lives in its unguarded moments. After surviving cancer and leaving behind a successful law career, he turned to photography to reconnect with life. His book, Street Photography of New York City: Street Haunting in the Big Apple (America Through Time, an imprint of Sutton Publishing), transforms the familiar streets of Manhattan into a vivid study of humanity's resilience, humor, and mystery.



Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour comes to New Jersey

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Symphony of Dance, Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays, and Derek Hough Live: The Tour, Derek Hough returns with an innovative and exciting dance experience for 2026 – Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore. The tour comes to New Jersey for performances July 18, 2026 at Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City; and July 21-22, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.



The Adelphi Orchestra Chamber Ensemble to Perform on November 23rd

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra continues its 72nd season of "Music for All" with a upcoming chamber concert on Sunday, November 23, 2025 featuring the Adelphi Orchestra Chamber Ensemble in a program highlighting masterworks by Mozart and Schubert. It takes place at Community of Saint John Baptist; showtime is 4:00pm. Admission is free, with registration encouraged.



The Artist Collective Troupe presents "Almost Maine"

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Artist Collective Troupe presents Almost Maine from November 21-23, 2025 at The Villas of Holmdel. The play takes place in a town so far north, it's almost not in the United States. It's almost in Canada. And it's not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn't exist.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "MAME"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents MAME weekends from March 27 through April 19, 2026. The musical is based on the novel "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis and the play by Lawrence and Lee.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Once I Wake Up" from "The Sting of the Blade," the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/16/2026

"I'm doing good man, what's happening?" Laughed a very energized Alastair Greene as he discussed his upcoming April 30 show at Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room and his new EP, "Live in Sin City" as well as his thoughts on touring overseas. 




Comedy Shows This Weekend: April 16-19, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 16-19, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. You can send information on shows to infoatnewjerseystage.com for consideration in future columns.








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