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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/3/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-11-03

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Flycatcher, Ciara Zwicker, The Nightly Noodle & Opposite Action, Jonathan Tea, Lily Vakili, Rhonette Smith, and Dr Scientist. Plus a look back at "Dear You" by The Extra's, Inc.



Gateway Playhouse presents "Scrooge, The Musical"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with two weekends of the Christmas classic Scrooge the Musical, from December 5-14, 2025. Based on Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol, this musical brings the timeless holiday tale to life with warmth, humor and unforgettable music by Leslie Bricusse.



Harmonium Choral Society presents "Season of Blessings"

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society invites you to experience Season of Blessings on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The performances offer an immersive musical journey highlighting the blessings in our lives.



RVCC Arts presents "Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet"

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Share the joy of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends this holiday season at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College. The ballet, which is part of RVCCArts' Mainstage series, will be presented Friday, December 5, 2025 with performances at 4:00pm & 8:00pm.








Bordentown Regional High School Thespians Collect 3657 Pounds Of Donations During Annual "Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat" Food Drive

(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- On Halloween, instead of asking for candy, the theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School went door to door gathering food donations for those in need. This year, the BRHS International Thespian Society Troupe 6803 collected 3657 pounds of canned and dry goods for St. Mary's Food Pantry through their 2025 Trick Or Treat So Kids Can Eat Food Drive, more than doubling their original goal of 1500 pounds.



44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival to Take Place January 23 to February 22, 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The 44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will take place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 23-February 22, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid one as it will be presented online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.



Monmouth University Strikes A New Chord With Endowed Scholarship Honoring Thom Bell and David Steinberg

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The creation of the David J. Steinberg and Thomas R. Bell Endowed Scholarship, will hit all the right notes at Monmouth University. It will be an eternal tribute to two men whose friendship and collaboration in Philadelphia composed one of the most enduring harmonies in American R&B/Soul music history. The purpose of this scholarship is to keep their melody alive through the voices of students. 



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 26 to November 1, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from October 26 to November 1, 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Morris).



Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony on 10/24/25

by Chris Paul
published 2025-11-02

Chris Paul has photos and a recap of Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 24, 2025.







 

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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