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New Jersey Stage published its 25,000th story in December 2021. As the site approached the milestone, we posed the question on social media as how we should celebrate. One response was to highlight our favorite stories from over the years. We liked this idea, but could not narrow things down to just 25 favorites so we will present a favorite each day from different genres. Today is a look at comedy with our feature on New Parent Smell - an illustrated book by Rutgers alum Ben Rosenfeld and his wife Michelle Slonim Rosenfeld.
(ESSEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Arts Ed Newark have been selected as one of (3) Essex-County non-profits as recipients of Impact100 Essex's Equity Grants. For the first time, along with their larger $100,000 Impact grant, Impact100 Essex funded three $15,000 unrestricted Equity Grants available to BIPOC-led non-profit organizations (nonprofits led by Black, Indigenous and other People of Color) in Essex County. The recipients of these grants are: Arts Ed Newark, Sierra House (in East Orange) and Newark Science and Sustainability.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- For the safety of audiences and artists traveling in the metropolitan area, the New Jersey Symphony’s Lunar New Year Celebration at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark scheduled for January 29 has been canceled due to the expected snowstorm.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), in association with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), announced that it has launched Sony KAL Hindi, its first free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel in the US. SPN's new general entertainment destination featuring celebrated and award-winning drama and comedy television series direct from India, is now available on SLING TV, LG Channels and Plex, and will be available on additional platforms and services in early 2022. Sony KAL Hindi debuts with iconic shows such as Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Bade Achhe Lagte Hai that were mega hits with audiences around the world.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company has cast their production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin, and tickets are on-sale now. Performances will take place February 18 through March 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. In the play, Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs.
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) announced that Mary Birmingham will be stepping down from her position as curator, effective March 5, 2022, to pursue work as an independent curator.
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College is going to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little bit early at with a performance of the always entertaining Danú on Friday, February 18 at 8:00pm. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of today’s leading, traditional Irish ensembles. The artists’ standing-room-only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Philippe Cousteau, multiple Emmy-nominated TV host, producer, author, speaker and social entrepreneur, will speak at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Thursday, May 19 at 6:30pm, part of the Ocean County College Foundation’s ongoing Blauvelt Speaker Series.
Highland Park-based power-popsters The Grip Weeds’ cover of The Velvet Underground classic “All Tomorrow's Parties,” the Makin Waves Song of the Week
Here are the articles published at New Jersey Stage for 01-28-22
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 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.
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.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."
"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.
Here is a look at shows taking place this week 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
