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NJPAC hosts An Evening With Conan O'Brien And Stephen Colbert to benefit Montclair Film

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Montclair Film, New Jersey's leading film non-profit, announced that Conan O'Brien will join Stephen Colbert on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 7:00pm. The pair will sit down for an unforgettable evening of conversation celebrating Mr. O'Brien's career as one of our leading comic minds.



Maurer Productions OnStage presents "Young Frankenstein" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Combine a classic horror movie with a comedy legend and what do you get? The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, presented by Maurer Productions OnStage weekends from October 24 to November 2, 2025 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College.



Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center presents "Macbeth"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center will bring one of Shakespeare's most haunting tragedies to life this fall with its production of Macbeth, running October 24 through November 2, 2025, at the duCret Center of Art. Macbeth tells the chilling story of a Scottish nobleman whose ambition, stoked by prophecy and manipulation, drives him to murder and madness. Filled with witches, ghosts, and unforgettable poetry, this timeless play explores the corrupting power of unchecked desire and the devastating consequences of moral compromise.



PHOTOS from "URINETOWN" at Middletown Arts Center

(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. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.








PHOTOS from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" at Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2025-10-15

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey kicks off their 44th Main Stage Season with Diary of a Wimpy Kid weekends from October 10-26, 2025. Based on the book series by Jeff Kinney, the musical has a book by Kevin Del Aguila, music and lyrics by Michale Mahler & Alan Schmuckler. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'The Passenger'

by Bob Makin
published 2025-10-15

Best known as a world-touring musician, Jersey legend James Mastro shares images from his travels with a unique perspective in "The Passenger." The photography exhibit has an opening reception on Oct. 16 and is on display through Nov. 23 at 503 Social Club, a visual and performing arts space James founded in Hoboken.



The Flip Side Brings Live Unscripted Comedy to Madison

(MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, brings sharp, unscripted humor to the Madison Community Arts Center every other month — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit.



Soweto Gospel Choir LIVE! at Kean Stage

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-10-15

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Soweto Gospel Choir at Kean Stage on October 5, 2025.



Max Budnick & Francesca Reyes: "Your House & Mine"

by Tris McCall
published 2025-10-15

How many animals are nesting in your vicinity? I don't mean pets, necessarily, although you might have a few of those at your feet. I mean plushies, statuettes, depictions of critters, sketches and drawings of fauna charismatic and humble. Though we live in the city, many of us dwell by choice in private bestiaries. Even as we put up walls to keep the outdoors at bay, we invite representations of the feral world into our sanctuary.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.



MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "My Fair Lady"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.








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