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bergenPAC presents Almost Queen on Saturday

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Almost Queen. They don't just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Summer Is Not Over Until Washington Rocks Out With The Festival in the Borough

(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- Washington Borough will end summer with a rockin' great time when it hosts the 21st Annual Festival in the Borough on Saturday, September 20, 2025.



Mavis Staples LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-09-02

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Mavis Staples and Jeffrey Gaines at Ocean City Music Pier on August 25, 2025.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-02-25

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!










Entrancing Short Anima Magia screens at Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 7!

by Emma Hackbarth
published 2025-09-02

An entrancing watch, Anima Magia by Al Nigrin has an opinion. Its rhythms of animal and fatal urges tell a tale of two witches coming into their own, transforming their power and pain into magical will. Images flicking and transferring to other images create a determinant effect of time’s unstoppable movement.



The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.



Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Rent" by Jonathan Larson

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Jonathan Larson's Rent weekends from September 19 through October 4, 2025. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.



Nutley Little Theatre presents "Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead"

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead across three weekends - September 12-14, September 19-21, September 25-27, 2025. When his beloved beagle is destroyed after a rabid rampage, CB is plunged into such a depression that a literal raincloud starts to follow him around.



CDC Theatre presents "The Shark Is Broken" - A Behind-the-Scenes Comedy About the Making of a Classic

It has been fifty years since Jaws became a summer blockbuster and now you can dive back into the waters surrounding Amity Island with The Shark Is Broken, a behind the scenes comedy about the making of a classic. CDC Theatre presents the play across two weekends (October 10-12 and October 17-19, 2025).







 

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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