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State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

(NEW BUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-for-note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.



Close Out The Year with First Night Morris County 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- First Night Morris County 2026 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance- and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. It offers a high-quality, curated cultural experience that unites the community and supports local partners. Your admission button grants you unlimited access to over 7 hours of spectacular entertainment—an excellent value for the whole family.



Centenary Stage Company presents Big Beat Big Band as part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ:) -- Due to the impending inclement winter weather forecast, Centenary Stage Company in consultation with the Big Beat Big Band, and in consideration of patron, staff, and artist safety has rescheduled the Winter Thaw Music Festival presentation of the Big Beat Big Band from it's originally scheduled date to Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University.



Gateway Playhouse To Hold Auditions For First Two Musicals Of 2026 MainStage Season

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will hold auditions for the first two shows of its all-musical 2026 MainStage Season: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and Andrew Lippa, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's renowned rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar." Auditions will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm and Monday, January 5 at 6:00pm, at the Gateway. All backgrounds and theater experiences, whether a veteran performer or a first-timer, are welcome. No appointments are necessary. All roles are open. Both shows will be directed by Chip Garrison, who recently directed the Gateway's holiday show "Scrooge, the Musical."








Carteret PAC presents Julio Iglesias Jr.

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Julio Iglesias Jr. will perform at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00pm.



bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Englewood, New Jersey's own groundbreaking pioneers are coming home! Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.



Carroll Gallery presents "Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: Unexpected History"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- A new Carroll Gallery exhibit, "Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: Unexpected History," at the Emlen Physick Estate opens Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend and runs through April 12, 2026. The exhibit heralds renowned Black residents and visitors of Cape May.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from December 21-27, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from December 21-27, 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 9 counties (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex) and included 4 original articles or columns.



The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance, led by Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim.  Performances take place February 27-28, 2026 in River Edge and New York City.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 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.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(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.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(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.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

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.








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