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Bergen County Players presents "It's A Wonderful Life: A BCP Radio Play"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will present a heartwarming, inventive take on the beloved holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life with a special reimagined stage production across two weekends from December 13-20, 2025. Combining Frank Capra's legendary film with the celebrated radio play by Lux Radio Theatre, this adaptation promises a unique theatrical experience honoring the timeless story of love, redemption, and the enduring spirit of the holidays.



Two River Theater's A Little Shakespeare presents "As You Like It"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater's signature arts education program, A Little Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Noelle Marion returns to the helm with As You Like It. Now in its 13th year, A Little Shakespeare engages young artists with the work of the Bard, in an abridged production directed and designed by theater professionals, and performed and supported backstage by high school students. This year's production runs from January 17-25, 2026.



New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents Return of the Holiday Tenors

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents Return of the Holiday Tenors in Westfield and Madison from December 6-7, 2025. NJFO's festive holiday celebration features award-winning tenors, special guests, and seasonal favorites in a symphonic spectacular that brings the magic of the season to life.



Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.








New Jersey Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) for four performances from December 6-7, 2025.  The company's beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.



The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) comes to Stafford Township Arts Center

(MANAHAWKIN, NJ) -- SF Entertainment presents The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at The Stafford Township Arts Center. They are one of the most acclaimed tribute acts in the country music scene, delivering the full-throttle patriotism, swagger, and sound of Toby Keith himself. Showtime is 7:30pm.



YouTube Sensations Vlad and Niki pick American Dream for First-Ever Public Appearance

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Athletes and musicians have long used stadiums and arenas to connect with their fans. Today, influencers and digital creators are making American Dream their venue of choice, as the retail and entertainment destination has quickly become the premier arena for the world's most influential social media stars.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent

by Bob Makin
published 2025-11-28

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-28-25

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


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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