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(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Newark Poet Laureate and Emmy-nominated artist Margie "Mia X" Johnson will relaunch H.U.G. the Block (Heal, Unite, Grow) — a public art demonstration of love, wellness, and resilience that began in 2012. This year, Johnson is launching her mission to collect 5,000 community stories and transform them into poems, making this not just an event but a historic citywide movement.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts, Department of French and Italian, and L’Avant-Scène will present the 14th edition of Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, which will take place from September 12-21, 2025 at venues across the University's campus. Most performances and talks will be in French, some with English supertitles or subtitles. All events are free and open to the public, however tickets are required for performances.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- South Philadelphia-based theater company Theatre Exile has announced the launch of single ticket sales for its upcoming season, in which Theatre Exile brings bold new stories to Philadelphia audiences with two Philadelphia premieres and the return of Philly GRIT.
(KALAMAZOO, MI) -- Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, announced Tyler Bullock (Jersey City resident) and Esteban Castro (raised in Hackensack and Jazz House Kids alumnus) as the recipients of The Gilmore's inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards, recognizing artistic excellence.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Rock Musical Soul Searching will play "in concert" at The Center at West Park's Evolution Festival later this month. This special performance -- featuring a stellar cast from Broadway and national tours as well as a live rock band -- will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. Showtime is 7:30pm.
(KENILWORTH, NJ) -- The Theater Project is inviting golfers to get in touch with their inner Jack Nicklaus in Fore! The Arts, its annual golf outing, scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. The honorary chair of the event committee is New Jersey State Senator Joseph Cryan.
(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia is diving headfirst into their 2025-2026 season with Red Speedo, the razor-sharp, hilarious, and fast-paced play by acclaimed playwright Lucas Hnath (A Doll's House, Part 2). The production runs from September 12-28, 2025 at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater in Leonia, home of the Players Guild. Photographer Chris Hietikko was on hand to take photos.
Around the corner from where I'm sitting, there’s a row house on a residential block. To a motorist blowing by, it probably looks unremarkable. It always catches my eye, though.
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!
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Join Playful Theatre Productions on a trip to Bikini Bottom and "The SpongeBob Musical," September 19-28, 2025, when the Kelsey Theatre kicks off a season of "Matinee Masterpieces" on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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
