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Vanguard Theater presents "A Portrait of Ray"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ)  -- On Friday, February 25, Broadway veteran Dwayne Clark brings his acclaimed show, A Portrait of Ray, to Vanguard Theater, Montclair, for seven performances only, as part of the New Jersey Theater Alliance’s Stages Festival. A hallmark of Ray Charles’ career was bringing together many different genres of music and issues to create a new sound. So it is only fitting that Vanguard is highlighting the important work being done in Montclair by several organizations and businesses, with special performances of A Portrait of Ray.



Reock & Roll Revue pays tribute to Sly and The Family Stone at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Reock & Roll Revue returns to Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre stage March 4-6 for a funkadelic weekend of performances with the band’s newest show featuring hits from the influential musical icon Sly And The Family Stone. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.



The Matt O'Ree Band Hits The Road In Support Of New Album

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Matt O'Ree Band will be hitting the road in support of Hand In Glove, a new album expected to be released in the Spring.  Highlights include include Daytona Bike Week from March 6th-13th and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from August 5th – 12th. Shows in thirteen states have been announced so far with one local date - July 31st in Long Branch.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 02-21-22

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!










New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2022 Winners Announced

by Al Nigrin
published 2022-02-21

New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2022 Winners All the works that were part of the Spring 2022 New Jersey Film Festival Competition were selected by a panel of judges including media professionals, journalists, students, and academics. These judges selected the 27 finalists which were publicly screened at our Festival. The finalists were selected from 633 works submitted by filmmakers from around the world. In addition, the judges chose the Prize Winners in conjunction with the Festival Director.



Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of February 13-19, 2022

Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of February 13-19, 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. This week Top Ten includes articles covering five counties in New Jersey (Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, and Morris).



SOPAC Is Ready To Rock This Spring

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Whether you're excited about new music or want to hear your favorites from the 60s and 70s, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has you covered this Spring.  Upcoming shows include tributes to the British Invasion, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Max Weinberg's Jukebox where you just might hear anything from rock and roll's history. New music by Son Volt, Edwin McCain, and Melvin Seals & JGB round out the list.



Xian Zhang Returns to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra For Two Performances

(TORONTO, ON) -- Acclaimed Chinese-American conductor Xian Zhang, the Music Director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, returns to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for the first time since 2009. She will lead Principal Flute Kelly Zimba Lukić in Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s masterful showcase for the instrument’s many shades and a shining example of one of the most distinct and remarkable voices in turn-of-the-20th-century music. Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s Primal Message considers how humankind communicates what really matters, using the first message sent into space as a point of departure. Boundless energy exudes from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4.



Axelrod PAC presents "The Bridges of Madison County, the Musical"

(OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents The Bridges of Madison County, The Musical, starring Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) and Aaron Lazar (A Little Night Music, The Light in the Piazza). The musical, which runs from March 11-27, is being directed by one of its original stars, Hunter Foster (Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors, Million Dollar Quartet, The Producers). 







 

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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


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




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.








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