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(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day, at the West Milford Elks Lodge. Doors open at 1:00pm, with music beginning at 1:30pm.
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from January 1-6, 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 8 counties (Bergen, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, and Warren) and included 5 original articles or columns.
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!
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company's Salon Reading Series presents Shake Rag Hollow by Arlene Hutton on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm. The staged reading is directed by Eric Nightengale.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Ryan Davis January 15-17, 2026. With rave reviews from fans and comedy insiders alike, the Charlotte native has become one of the country's best young stand-up comics.
Boonton, NJ's Main Street has become a vibrant, revitalized historic downtown. Somewhere between the coffee houses, art studios and cozy cafes, you'll find Hidden Tracks Records, a welcoming spot for music discovery and community. Owners Shane and Michele Murphy have been able to manifest their passion for music and create a place where the love of vinyl and live music converge.
(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society & Wally’s Restaurant of Surf City present a screening of VESELKA: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Science. This is an intimate and deeply moving award-winning documentary celebrating family, resilience and the enduring power of the Ukrainian community in the United States. The screening is a Fundraiser for Ukrainian nonprofit RAZOM.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced additional programming for February 2026, including My First Ex-Husband, written & performed by Joy Behar ("The View"), and True Tales of Sex, Success and the City, written and performed by Candace Bushnell ("Sex and the City").
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Rutgers–Camden Theater kicks off 2026 with Kenneth Elliott's, Hand Me Down the Silver Trumpet, which celebrates the legacy of great African American musical artists of the 1920s and 30s who recorded "race records" for the Victor Talking Machine Company, and features performances of classic blues, jazz, and spirituals performed by special guest artists, students, alumni, and a truly swinging band.
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a powerhouse blues-rock trio that bridges past and present, blending musical heritage with bold creative energy. Led by Kofi Baker (son of legendary drummer Ginger Baker) and Malcolm Bruce (son of Cream bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce), with guitarist/vocalist Rob Johnson, the group resurrects the spirit of Cream — not as a straight tribute, but as a living continuation of its legacy.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 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.
(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.
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.
(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.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."
Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:
In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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