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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 23-29, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 23-29, 2025 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 23-29, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from December 23-29, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents comedian Joe Matarese on Saturday

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents comedian Joe Matarese on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8:00pm. John Montague will open the night.



Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-12-23

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-23-25

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!





State Theatre New Jersey presents Sa Dance Company

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Sa Dance Company on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Sa Dance Company [Sa] is a pioneer in contemporary Indian dance. Comprised of an all-female ensemble, Sa blends the essence of Indian and American stories and movement to create a transformative audience experience.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Vienna Teng on April 11th

THIS EVENT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents singer-songwriter Vienna Teng on April 11, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.



MPAC presents Jessica Kirson on February 19th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Jessica Kirson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. She is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability.







 

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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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