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Best of NJIFF Program #1 at the Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on Saturday, September 27.

by Al Nigrin
published 2025-09-26

Here is the line up Best of the Summer 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Program #1:



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...9/25/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-09-25

"Yes I do, it's out in October and it's called "Giant Steps." I think it basically tells the tale of my musical career if you like. Some things are in there that I don't think many people would understand or know about that I've been involved in from both being a musician in England; I was originally born in Scotland, to becoming a music executive and dealing with every kind of musical situation that anyone can be in to be honest with you."



The Blue Moon Theatre presents "Ghost, the Musical"

(WOODSTOWN, NJ) -- The Blue Moon Theatre presents Ghost, the Musical across two weekends from October 3-12, 2025. Come see the blockbuster hit film reimagined for the stage.



Count Basie Center for the Arts Inducts Jon Bon Jovi, William "Count" Basie at Inaugural Walk of Fame Ceremony

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts launched its Walk of Fame on September 25, 2025 with an inaugural ceremony honoring two legendary artists with deep ties to the historic venue: Jon Bon Jovi and William "Count" Basie.








Jersey Arts TV: Unveiling the Facets of Art and Creativity at SOPAC

by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-09-25

Unveiled25 is an exhibition that marks the fourth collaboration with the SOMA Studio Tour and features work by nearly 70 artists from South Orange and Maplewood.



MPAC presents An Evening with Amy Grant: Songs/Stories/Memories

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Six-time GRAMMY® Award and 26-time GMA Dove Award winner Amy Grant comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 8, 2025 at 7:30pm. Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality, philanthropist and has become as some have dubbed her, "The Queen Of Christmas" with her millions of Christmas albums sold over the years.



MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present "URINETOWN"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present URINETOWN, the hilarious musical with a terrible name, running October 17–26, 2025. Audiences can expect a wickedly funny, fast-paced satire that takes on the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics and even the very conventions of musical theatre itself.



New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Danny DeVito as Host of the 17th Annual Induction Ceremony

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink at The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps from its permanent home at American Dream.



Pushcart Players Launches 51st Season with NJ State Council on the Arts Grant

Pushcart Players - New Jersey's award-winning touring theater for young audiences – kicks off its 51st season of musicals, classroom programs, and interactive workshops, all designed to spark imagination, learning, and fun for children everywhere.







 

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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.



McCarter

McCarter Theatre Center presents "Mrs. Christie" - a new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Mrs. Christie, a witty new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster, from May 6–31, 2026. The production is directed by BOLD Associate Artistic Director Donya K. Washington in her McCarter directorial debut.












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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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