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The Art House Gallery Presents: Animalia: The Animal Kingdom Through the Artist's Lens

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Animalia: The Animal Kingdom Through the Artist's Lens, a group exhibition curated by Andrea McKenna for the 36th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST). The exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 26, 2025.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-04-25

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!





Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Happy Birthday Maurice Ravel"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) in its season-opening concert on October 11, 2025, starting at 7:00pm. Maestro Charles Prince will conduct two iconic works associated with Ravel, as well as his most famous orchestral arrangement. Come join us for this crowd-pleasing opening program.



American Repertory Ballet opens season with "Giselle"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) opens its 2025/26 season at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) with the return of Ethan Stiefel and Johan Kobborg's acclaimed adaptation of the classic ballet Giselle. Presented Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, Giselle tells the story of a young woman who dies of a broken heart—only to confront, and eventually forgive, her beloved from beyond the grave.








Explore Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy Fiction with Leigh Bardugo

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Fans of the fantasy genre will not want to miss a virtual author talk by Leigh Bardugo on Thursday, October 9, 2025 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Two River Theater presents the World Premiere of "The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the world premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters). Originally commissioned by TRT and presented as a co-production with Manhattan Theatre Club, this powerful new drama will run in the intimate Marion Huber Theater from November 1–23, 2025.



ACC Gallery presents Jaewon Kim solo exhibition

(TENAFLY, NJ) -- Jaewon Kim's solo exhibition will be held at ACC Gallery from October 6-25, 2025. This 13th solo show is her U.S. debut, continuing her long-standing exploration of "dreams."



Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Michaela Christie to Board of Trustees

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- At its most recent board meeting, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Michaela Christie to its Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and will run through June 2028.



Gateway Playhouse to Hold Open Auditions for Holiday Show "Scrooge the Musical"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will host open auditions for the Christmas classic "Scrooge the Musical" on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Gateway welcomes ages 16 and up to audition regardless of performance experience, race, gender identity, or theatrical background.







 

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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.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS


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.




"She's Like the Wind"

The first thing you'll see upon entering the gallery at Deep Space (77 Cornelison St.) is the shadow-outline of a woman's leg. There it is, on a chartreuse background, sticking straight up in the air with a curvaceous bare foot inches from the ceiling. That's all of the subject of "Lemon Lime Toe of God" that the oil painter Delilah Ray Miske is willing to show us. The rest of the body, she implies, is splayed out on a bed. We know it's summer because the window is closed and the air conditioner is plugged in. There's a pretty good chance that the possessor of the leg is undressed. In one hand, she holds a cellphone, and she might be broadcasting something. On the wall, a small whip-like broomstick hangs. It could be the ride of a tiny witch. It could be the professional tool of a dominatrix.








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