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JOURNEY's Final Tour Includes Show In Trenton

(TRENTON, NJ) -- After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous, full- throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America. The final tour includes a stop at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton on Thursday, March 5, 2026.



Spyro Gyra LIVE! at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-11-10

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Spyro Gyra at Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage on November 1, 2025.



Newark-Based Investment Group Bringing Newark Culture Club to Brick City

(NEWARK, NJ) -- While the city across the river may never sleep, Newark, New Jersey remains the city to never sleep on. After decades of dynamic growth in Downtown Newark, a group of majority/minority Newark-based investors are bringing the Newark Culture Club to the Brick City.



Brad Williams -- A Night of Small Stature, Big Laughs, and Jersey-Sized Attitude

by Ilana Rapp
published 2025-11-09

Comedian Brad Williams tore up the stage at Red Bank’s Count Basie Theater with his fearless humor, Jersey-worthy crowd work, and a night of laughter that proved great comedy doesn’t need to stand tall to stand out.








Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from November 2-8, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from November 2-8, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Union) and included three of our weekly columns.



Makin Waves with Andy B.AND SoulFolk: Weird Little Stories

by Bob Makin
published 2025-11-09

Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-09-25

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!





The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey's Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series presents The Glorious Sounds of Brass on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Trenton. The event begins at 3:00pm.



Middlesex County's REPLENISH to Host Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K

(SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- This Thanksgiving, join Middlesex County's REPLENISH for the third annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K, a family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the fight against food insecurity. The event will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30am to 10:30am at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Participants are invited to run, walk, or jog along the scenic waterfront while helping ensure that Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious food.







 

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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