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The 18th OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival to Take Place September 20th

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- The OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival produced by Pleasant Valley Productions will celebrate their 18th season on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The festival runs from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and will be hosted by Monifa Brown, radio host of WBGO's "Saturday Evening Jazz" and "Hard Bop Café" programs.



Dover Little Theatre presents A Night of One Acts

(DOVER, NJ) -- Dover Little Theatre presents A Night of One Acts featuring 8 short plays. Performances take place on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8:00pm and Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.



Developer Paul Silverman to be Honored for His Support of Public Art at NJ Creative Communities Conference

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) and Hudson County Community College (HCCC) announced that developer Paul Silverman will be recognized for his company's dedication to the arts and public art and the inclusion of artists’ work in his projects at the inaugural New Jersey Creative Communities Conference 2025: The Art of Community Well-Being (NJCCC 2025).



The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows

Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! The band has two shows set for New Jersey and one for Pennsylvania. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize!








Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Pierson Duo and Mike Miz on Friday

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Pierson Duo and Mike Miz on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Showtime is 7:30pm.



'Walden' at Premiere Stages Merges Reality with a Questionable Future

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-09-14

Climate Change is a frequent topic of concern these days. It holds a questionable future for the earth. There are many opinions on courses of action to take including leaving the earth and starting anew. It's a terrifying subject and one that looms large over us. This is what the play Walden is about.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from September 7-13, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from September 7-13, 2025. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, and Monmouth).



"An Incredible Evening!" Tower of Power LIVE! at Carteret PAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-09-13

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Tower of Power at Carteret PAC on September 6, 2025.



Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest to Take Place at Albert Music Hall

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will host its annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 5:00pm. This outdoor, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, food, culture, and community activities. Rain date is 9/21/2025.







 

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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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