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Art House Productions Announces New Board Leadership

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions, Jersey City's home for the performing and visual arts for the past 24 years, has announced a transition in leadership on its Board of Trustees. Michele Lewis-Bellamy, current Board Chair, will step down on September 24, 2025, after seven years of service, including four years as Chair. In accordance with board term limits, Lewis-Bellamy will conclude her tenure, and the board has appointed Michael Lord as the incoming Chair.



The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jim Breuer

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jim Breuer with three performances from October 3-5, 2025. Breuer, the former Saturday Night Live cast member, made the list of Comedy Central's "100 Greatest Standups of All Time".



Spring Lake Theatre Company presents "Grease"

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre Company presents Grease across three weekends from October 10-26, 2025. Get ready to hand-jive your way back to Rydell High! Grease is the ultimate rock 'n' roll musical, bursting with high school romance, rebellious fun, and iconic hits. With slicked-back hair, poodle skirts, and plenty of attitude, this high-energy favorite will have you singing and dancing in your seat.



Talking with Eric Andersen: 'If Time Were a Song'

by Bob Makin
published 2025-09-22

Eric Andersen will perform in support of his latest album, "Dance of Love and Death," with this producer and longtime collaborator Steve Addabbo on Oct. 3 at Avenel Performing Arts Center in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township.








McCarter Theatre Center presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers in "I AM"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center opens its fall presenting season on Friday, September 26, 2025, with Camille A. Brown & Dancers performing I AM. A five-time Tony Award nominee, Brown has redefined boundaries across dance, opera, and Broadway, bringing African American culture to the forefront with brilliance, depth, and joy. Her artistry has been showcased in productions such as Gypsy starring Audra McDonald, Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones, and PBS’ Giant Steps.



bergenPAC presents Gabby's Dollhouse Live! on October 25th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations and Experiences, TEG Life Like Touring, and Terrapin Station Entertainment will present the North American premiere season of "Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!" at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC). This special event will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with performances at 1:00pm & 4:00pm.



Monmouth County Clerk Hanlon Announces High School #YourVoteMatters Video Reel Contest

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the County Clerk's High School #YourVoteMatters Video Reel Contest. Students are challenged to create a social media reel aimed at promoting the importance of voting among their peers. Entries are accepted through October 22, 2025.



Music Mountain Theatre presents the Broadway comic thriller "Deathtrap"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Deathtrap weekends from September 26 through October 12, 2025. One of the biggest hits on Broadway, nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Play, the comic thriller Deathtrap elicits shrieks of pure terror and laughter.



Gateway Playhouse Names Renai Ellison As Executive Director Renai Ellison

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Effective October 1, 2025, Renai Ellison, an executive leader, life coach and corporate and nonprofit innovator, assumes the role as Gateway Playhouse's new full-time executive director. Ellison takes the reins from Alice Woods who, for the past year, has held the position on a part-time basis.







 

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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.












LATEST COLUMNS


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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