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The Vogel presents LaBamba's Holiday Hurrah

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents LaBamba's Holiday Hurrah on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm. The show returns to the Count Basie Center where this special event first started back in 1983! Richie "Labamba" Rosenberg hosts this Annual Holiday Show leading the All-Star Hurrah Big Band featuring a giant horn section through Holiday classics and Labamba favorites!



The Village Playbox presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

(HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Village Playbox presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream across three weekends from February 6-21, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights. The production is directed by Natasha Thompson.



The Future of Jazz Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays at Bell Theater

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Kick off the holiday season with Home for the Holidays featuring the Future of Jazz Orchestra, presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, at Bell Theater at Bell Works on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm. Under the musical direction of Joe Block, you can expect to hear refreshing takes of your favorite holiday tunes.



Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Fa La La Family Follies - A Holiday Cabaret

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Fa La La Family Follies December 12-13, 2025. Conceived and directed by Damon A. Strothers, this is a heartwarming winter cabaret where the theatre family opens its doors to yours.








Water Gap Jazz Orchestra presents Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker and the Grinch Suites at Morris Museum

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Water Gap Jazz Orchestra returns to the Morris Museum to perform Duke Ellington's iconic Nutcracker Suite and their very own Grinch Suite. Performances take place Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm.



Chanticleer presents Holiday Shows in Newark and NYC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Vocal ensemble Chanticleer offers a truly sublime holiday listening experience with debut Delos album Joy to the World complemented by an extensive US Christmas tour including two local stops: St. Ignatius Loyola Church in NYC on December 5th & 7th with a show at NJPAC in Newark on December 6, 2025 in between.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-27-25

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!





Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "When Pages Breathe: American Black/Out"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents When Pages Breathe: American Black/Out, a lecture-performance that presents scenes and monologues ranging from the rich historical lineage of Black American theater to a live resistance-driven narrative lecture on culture and power. Performances take place December 5-6, 2025.



The ShowRoom presents FESTIVE FAVORITES Holiday Film Series

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom present its annual FESTIVE FAVORITES film series, a seasonal lineup that blends beloved classics, crowd-pleasing comedies, heartfelt favorites, and even a delightfully offbeat holiday selection. This year's program offers a range of cinematic celebrations designed to bring audiences together for a warm and spirited moviegoing experience.







 

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.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


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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