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Hudson Theatre Works presents "Curse of the Starving Class" by Sam Shepard

(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- Hudson Theatre Works presents Pulitzer Prize winning author Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class from May 5-22 at Theatre at the Wilson School in Weehawken. Shepard's deeply unsettling, darkly funny family melodrama centers on a family in a dire financial and emotional state, the play highlights the darker elements in the pursuit of the American dream. Note: this play is recommended for mature audiences.



Central Jersey businesses, residents have opportunity to sponsor Carteret STEAM teams competing in Iowa

(CARTERET, NJ) -- More than a dozen borough middle and high school students, all of whom either are first-generation Americans or foreign-born, are competing May 25 to 28 at the Odyssey of the Mind Finals at Iowa State University in Ames.



PBS Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns to star in NJ Festival Orchestra Mother's Day Concert

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style as NJ Festival Orchestra presents “Roses from the South,” a superb Mother’s Day tribute featuring Strauss waltzes, Debussy, and Mother's Day serenades.  Under the baton of Music Director David Wroe, the celebration features a special guest appearance by renowned Irish tenor Anthony Kearns.  



Rodgers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific" comes to MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Big League Productions, Inc. presents the innovative new production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, which comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center(MPAC) in Morristown for three performances May 13-14.  Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping tale centered around two unlikely love affairs.








State Theatre presents "Hairspray"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon Hairspray for four performances from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1st. Hairspray is the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?



McCarter Theatre presents Angélique Kidjo

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Four-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo will perform at McCarter's Matthews Theater on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:30pm. Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force with sixteen albums to her name.



Award-winning Dance Artist Gerald Casel Named Professor and Chair of Mason Gross Dance Department

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Bessie Award-winning dance artist Gerald Casel has been named professor and chair of the Dance Department at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Casel comes to Rutgers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he currently serves as provost of Porter College, associate professor of theater arts, and director of graduate studies.  



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 04-19-22

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!





Brook Arts Center presents "Guys and Dolls"

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Live on stage at the historic Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook - the Tony Award-winning musical - Guys and Dolls. Opening Friday, April 22 at 8:00pm and running through till Sunday, May 1st.  Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. 







 

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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.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.




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.








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