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(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents premiere of That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring Tony®, EMMY®, and GRAMMY® Award–nominated internationally acclaimed performer N'Kenge (Motown the Musical, Caroline, or Change). Performances run February 19 through March 8, 2026.
(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, held a playwriting residency at Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, New Jersey. The residency was graciously funded by the Union County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, which is committed to strengthening our communities and driving real change by partnering with non-profit organizations that share their vision to revitalize underserved communities, help disadvantaged populations and foster financial inclusion.
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, in partnership with Monument Lab, the New Jersey Historical Commission, and RevolutionNJ, has announced the selection of Nandi Jordan and Anika Grant as the artist team who will create a new performance series for Revolutionary Acts – a statewide public art project that will animate stories of the American Revolution in time for the 250th anniversary in 2026.
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery has a recap of A Winter World of Love concert of holiday classics and greatest hits starring singer Engelbert Humperdinck at State Theatre New Jersey on December 9, 2025.
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(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift from January 2-4, 2026. The show starring Rikki Lee Wilson brings the ultimate Taylor Swift concert experience and has wowed audiences nationwide.
(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are thrilled to welcome visitors back for Bergen County Winter Wonderland's fourth weekend of the season!
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Light Opera of New Jersey presents Rigoletto at The Sieminski Theater February 7-8, 2026. Experience the raw passion and haunting power of Verdi’s Rigoletto, a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC), a program of Wharton Arts, will hold mid-year auditions for select ensembles in January 2026 for singers in grades 3–12. Auditions provide young vocalists with the opportunity to join a vibrant choral community rooted in musical excellence, collaboration, and belonging.
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced it is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes. A grant of $25,000 will support the theater's upcoming production of 1776, playing April 1-26, 2026 at the theater.
(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.
(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, 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.
(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.
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.
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:
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
