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Even as a schlock-obsessed kid I saw right through Troma's cynical attempts to manufacture prefabricated cult movies. Filmmakers don't make cult movies. Audiences make cult movies. Anyone who sets out to make a cult movie is on a hiding to nothing, but Troma thought they could game the system simply by giving their movies lurid titles and VHS artwork that the films inevitably failed to live up to, and in doing so they gave birth to the likes of The Asylum, with their endless Sharknado rehashes.
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Blackberry Smoke at bergenPAC on August 27, 2025.
Here is the line-up for the Shorts Program at the Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 7:
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!
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Eaglemania - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets remain.
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Comedy Festival returns to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for another unforgettable weekend of nonstop laughter October 11-12, 2025!
(NORRISTOWN, PA) -- Theatre Horizon, the award-winning professional theater nestled in the heart of Norristown's Arts Hill District, opens its 21st season with Oedipus in Seattle, an experimental theatrical adventure blending myth and romantic comedy in real time. Performances run September 24 through October 5, 2025.
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Steve Hackett on his Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo North American Tour. The concert takes place Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8:00pm.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Players presents A Cabaret of Firsts September 19-20, 2025 with performances at 8:00pm each night. Step into the spotlight and hear the songs that inspired their performers firsts!
(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents the classic rock musical, Godspell, across two weekends from September 11-21, 2025. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm.
(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
