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Passage Theatre Receives $500,000 Grant from NJEDA

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Passage Theatre Company is proud to announce it is one of 39 recipients of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority [NJEDA] A.R.T. Phase II. The A.R.T. Phase II program aims to catalyze community placemaking efforts by leveraging New Jersey's arts and cultural sector as a creative force for change, and by supporting non-profit organizations focused on public art installations and arts-based initiatives.



T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center and Two River Theater present In The Words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King - Where Do We Go From Here?

(RED BANK, NJ) -- With the start of a new year, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center is focused on the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in preparation to celebrate the life of the great civil rights leader. In collaboration with Two River Theater, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will present, "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?" on Saturday, January 10, 2025 at Two River Theater (Studio-A). The event begins at 3:00pm.



Princeton Makes to Hold Benefit for Princeton Mobile Food Pantry on December 20th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, an art cooperative established in 2021, is holding a festive holiday event benefitting the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry (PMFP). Since its founding in 2010, PMFP has provided food and other support to nearly 300 Princeton families - almost 1,500 infants, school-aged children, their parents, and seniors. The volunteer-led organization delivers fresh produce, fresh protein, and other household staples right to their doorstep.



Anthony D'Amato to Headline Split Level Concerts Show on January 24th

by Gary Wien
published 2025-12-15

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — There are few songwriters who have impressed me over the years as much as Anthony D’Amato and I'm excited to see him be the first headliner for Split Level Concerts in 2026. He will be performing at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, January 24th with the electrifying Deseree Spinks opening the night.








Asbury Park Theater Company Announces 2026 Season

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D'Amato, the season will be presented at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, with the exception of one show at The Vogel in Red Bank, a co-presentation with Count Basie Center for the Arts.



Pleiades Gallery presents "Florals for Spring" by Carol Nussbaum

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Pleiades Gallery presents "Florals for Spring," a kaleidoscopic digital art exhibition featuring the work of north NJ-, NY- and LBI- based artist, Carol Nussbaum, from March 17 to April 11, 2026.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from December 7-13, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from December 7-13, 2025. 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Union).



"A Christmas Gift to Us All!" LeAnn Rimes LIVE! at MPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-12-14

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of LeAnn Rimes at Mayo Performing Arts Center on December 4, 2025.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-14-25

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!









 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



Haddon

Haddon Township to Hold 4th Annual String Band Parade

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to the fourth annual String Band Parade down Haddon Ave, featuring the Philadelphia Mummers String Bands on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (note: it was rescheduled from April 25th due to the weather)



Hitchcock

Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.



Ritz

Ritz Theatre Company presents "Porgy and Bess"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Porgy and Bess from May 1-24, 2026. Set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a Black community in Charleston, South Carolina,the musical tells the story of Porgy, a kind but disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman trying to escape her violent lover Crown and the seductive pull of drugs offered by Sportin' Life. The production is directed by Darryl Thompson, Jr.












LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/21/2026

"I'm enjoying the beautiful weather here in Florida, I live in Orlando. I used to live in Nashville for about six years but I'm originally from Transylvania, Romania," said an excited Alex Kilroy as he happily discussed the release of his album "Break My Chains," his classical training, Vince Gill and more.




This Week in Comedy: May 19-25, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from May 19 to May 25, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.








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