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Kean Department of Music presents Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Saturday

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Department of Music presents Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Enlow Recital Hall. They will hold a Master Class (free and open to the public) at 11:00am and will perform a concert at 2:00pm ($11 admission).



Jason Albert named to MPAC's Board of Trustees

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Jason Albert, Global Chief Privacy Officer at ADP, has been named to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s Board of Trustees, the venue announced.



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on March 6th

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide.



"'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3" comes to Grunin Center

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Entertainment Events presents 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Grunin Center for the Arts. This is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. Showtime is 3:00pm.








Albert Music Hall presents A Night of Bluegrass in the Jersey Pines

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will host a night devoted entirely to bluegrass music on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the first of three Bluegrass Shows scheduled at the hall this year. The evening will feature five live performances, each delivering a 30-minute set, celebrating the rich tradition and timeless sound of bluegrass music.



Lighthouse International Film Society to screen "The Voice of Hind Rajab"

(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Science at 7:30pm. Based on the actual audio recordings of a 5-year-old Gazan girl trapped in a car with the bodies of her family members, the film blends documentary filmmaking with dramatization to maximize the emotional impact of this tragedy without ever seeing the little girl or the place where she lay dying.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from January 18-24, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from January 18-24, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 7 counties (Atlantic, Camden, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Sussex).



Amazing documentary on Jazz Master Sun Ra screens at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, January 30!

by Al Nigrin
published 2026-01-25

Sun Ra: Do The Impossible, directed and produced by Christine Turner, is a kaleidoscopic documentary portrait of the visionary jazz musician, composer, and poet known as Sun Ra and the musical, historical, and philosophical currents that shaped him.



SOPAC presents An Evening with Melba Moore

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Melba Moore brings a powerhouse evening of soul, Broadway brilliance, and timeless R&B to South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:30pm. She will deliver the five‑octave vocal fire and trailblazing artistry that made her a Tony Award winner and Grammy‑nominated icon.







 

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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.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26

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 Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:








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