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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-30-25

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!





Maplewood Strollers presents Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary"

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers presents an original adaptation of Agatha Christie's gripping thriller, The Secret Adversary across two weekends from November 7-15, 2025 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. Follow the daring and dizzying adventures of Tommy and Tuppence through 1920s London packed with fast-paced action, comedy, and a dash of romance. A performance not to be missed!



The 4th Annual New Jersey Cabaret Festival

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions will present the fourth annual New Jersey Cabaret Festival at Chu Family Hall, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Showtime is 4:00pm.



State Theatre New Jersey Classical Season Celebration Supports Year-Round Classical and Educational Programs

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey celebrated the power of classical performance with the annual Classical Season Celebration on October 23, 2025. The intimate candlelit event featured a performance by the dynamic and versatile cellist Angelique Montes.








Woodmere, Philadelphia, to Hold Grand Opening of new Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education this Weekend

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Marking the most significant expansion since its founding in 1910, Woodmere has announced the grand opening of its second location—an ambitious transformation of a 19th-century residence into a dynamic, 21st-century museum. Opening to the public on November 1, 2025, the expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children's art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs— encompassing 17,000 square feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace.



The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Take part in an online discussion with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm. She will discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.



Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Pete Lee

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Pete Lee on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7:00pm. Pete was the first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This happened after Jimmy personally attended one of Pete's live shows in NYC and immediately invited him on the show.



Atlantic City Ballet to present "The Nutcracker" at Levoy Theatre

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Levoy Theatre on Saturday, December 6, 2025 with performances at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. The Nutcracker, one of ballet's treasured classics, tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve.



Drew University hosts John Mellencamp and Bad Company Tribute Bands

(MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for something beyond the usual holiday fare? Skip the carolers and cookie-cutter concerts—on Sunday, December 14, 2025, The Concert Hall at Drew University transforms into a powerhouse of festive rock. One stage, one unforgettable night: Tommy Scro's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy and Human Wheels, led by Rob Santa, unite for a double-header tribute to two American rock legends. Showtime is 6:00pm.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



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.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












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