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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-07-25

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!





Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ronnie Baker Brooks

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2026 Season

(FORT LEE, NJ) -- The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is excited to unveil its 2026 season of performances, residencies, and community events, featuring world premieres by choreographers Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li, plus a vibrant lineup of traditional cultural performances. The season underscores the Company's mission to bridge cultural divides, honor diverse heritage, and elevate artistic voices seldom heard beyond immigrant communities.



Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "A Moment of Silence" by Mohammad Yaghoubi

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents A Moment of Silence by celebrated Iranian playwright and director Mohammad Yaghoubi. The play, presented in an English translation, offers a surreal, poetic, unexpectedly humorous, and deeply human meditation on Iran's turbulent modern history. Performances are October 31, November 1 and 7 at 8:00pm and November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center.








State Theatre New Jersey presents KC and The Sunshine Band

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents KC and The Sunshine Band - Doin' It World Tour 2025 on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:00pm. KC and The Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 50 years ago.



McCarter Theatre Center presents Aida Cuevas - The Queen of Mariachi

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Prepare for an unforgettable evening of passion, tradition, and soul-stirring music as Aida Cuevas, the unrivaled "Queen of Ranchera Music" and La Voz de México ("The Voice of Mexico"), graces the McCarter stage on her 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour 2025 on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30pm.



Acute Inflections presents Soulful Sounds in New Jersey

​​​​​​​(TOTOWA, NJ) -- Are you ready for a night of soulful fun and vintage glamour? Step into a world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Barnyard & Carriage House. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Tekcno Powwow, Artist Bently Spang's Cultural Mash-Up, Reimagined at the Zimmerli on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Artist Bently Spang (Enrolled Member of the Tsitsistas/Suhtai Nation) brings the latest iteration of his groundbreaking Tekcno Powwow Jr.²: To the Second Power to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University—New Brunswick on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. It takes place outdoors on Voorhees Mall, adjacent to the museum. The event is part of the museum's dynamic fall schedule, featuring more than 30 free public programs.



The Gallery at Hillside Square presents "Memory in Form"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Gallery at Hillside Square presents Memory in Form, a solo exhibition by Leslie Adler, a mid-career visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the intersection of natural systems, built structures, and the intuitive mind. The show runs through December 12, 2025 and features Adler's latest series of mono prints created through block-printing techniques, which evoke ethereal visions of abandoned places and quiet moments suspended in time.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



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.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.












LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.




Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.








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