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The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George - The Music of George Harrison on March 12th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George - The Music of George Harrison on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert goes through his work with The Beatles, solo tunes, The Traveling Wilburys and more.



Investing in Our Communities: Northern New Jersey Community Foundation presents Grant Award for the Arts to Leonia High School

​​​​​​​(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2025. During this week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, announced nearly $30,000 in grant and scholarship awards were made in 2025. These grants and scholarships were recommended by fund advisors, reviewed by staff and approved by the NNJCF's Board of Trustees.



Broadway Bound Kids to Hold 4th Annual Benefit Concert: Empower State of Mind at City Winery

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Broadway Bound Kids (BBK) will hold its Fourth Annual Benefit Concert, Empower State of Mind on Monday, February 2, 2026 in the mainstage at City Winery. The evening will celebrate the empowering impact of arts education in young lives as well as their community. The dazzling night is in exaltation of the influence of the "city that never sleeps" and New York City's greatest contribution to theater – Broadway. Showtime is 7:30pm.



The Actors Fund Home Enters Next Era, Strengthened by Newly Formed Board and Honorary Council

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Actors Fund Home is entering a significant next phase, having recently been classified as a 501(c)(3) and affiliate of the Entertainment Community Fund, supported by a newly formed Board of Trustees. This Board, led by Lee H. Perlman, Executive Vice President of the Greater New York Hospital Association, is committed to continuing the Home's phenomenal services to performing arts and entertainment professionals.








Laurie Berkner Band releases "Lighting the Menorah"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- "Lighting The Menorah," an all-new Laurie Berkner Band Hanukkah single for kids and families, is out with an accompanying music video. In this gentle seasonal song, the beloved kids' musician takes children on a journey through eight nights of Hanukkah fun – decorating the house, receiving Hanukkah gelt, playing dreidel, and eating latkes! And best of all, sharing the meaning of lighting candles every night: "I remember what it's for, and the world lights up a little more."



Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch to Host Courage to Remember Holocaust Exhibit

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library is honored to present Courage to Remember, a traveling exhibit of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, at the Lakewood Branch from January 6 to February 3, 2026.



Davenport sofa in Physick House Museum restored courtesy of local Questers group

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Victorian version of a futon in the sitting room of the 1879 Emlen Physick House Museum has gotten a new lease on life, thanks to members of the Olde Cape May Lighthouse Questers, a group dedicated to preserving history. Known as a "davenport," the sofa folds out into a bed, but it is more than just a piece of furniture. This elegant artifact has traveled through time, generations, and nearly a century of stories. Its journey began around 1880, likely original to the time of the home's completion, a proud possession of the Physick family and a fixture in their Victorian life.



Gateway Playhouse Adds An Extra Sunday Matinee Performance of 'Scrooge The Musical' on December 21st

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Due to demand, Gateway Playhouse has added an extra Sunday matinee performance to the successful run of their holiday show "Scrooge the Musical" on December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm. This will be the last opportunity for audiences to see what the South Jersey Theatre Critics have called "a must-see."



Great Music on the Morristown Green presents Parallel Brass Quintet on December 21st

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Great Music on the Morristown Green presents the acclaimed Parallel Brass Quintet in concert on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Morristown United Methodist Church. Parallel Brass is a group of diverse musicians and music educators who possess a wide range of musical skills and expertise, including classical, jazz, Latin, and many other genres. Showtime is 3:00pm.







 

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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


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Shine" by Helen O'Shea feat. Michelle Moore

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "“Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.




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








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