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Centenary Stage Company Accepting Registrations for 2025 Fall Intensive Workshop

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop is now accepting registration for the 15-week 2025 Fall Workshop running September 13 through December 21, 2025. No experience is necessary, and all new applicants must complete an interview with the program director. Tuition is $425 for the first child and $395 for the second. The registration and tuition deadline are September 11, 2025.



Borough of Westwood and Bergen County Players present 'Carole King Wannabe Karaoke Night in the Park'

(WESTWOOD, NJ) -- In celebration of the upcoming 55th anniversary of the release of Carole King's iconic album Tapestry, the Borough of Westwood and Bergen County Players (BCP) are inviting residents of Westwood and nearby towns to take part in the "Carole King Wannabe Karaoke Night in the Park" on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.



"Broadway Ray" Soehngen Helps Raise Over $45,000 for Algonquin Arts Theatre

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce that the theater's longtime supporter, "Broadway Ray" Soehngen, once again inspired audiences this summer with his annual Broadway Ray Match. During July's production of The Wizard of Oz, Ray matched donations up to $15,000, helping raise a total of $45,820 for the nonprofit theater.



2025 Morristown Festival of Books Announces Lineup

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2025, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes.








The Adelphi Orchestra presents Echoes of the Isles

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra presents Echoes of the Isles on Friday, October 10th at River Dell Middle School Auditorium in River Edge, NJ (showtime is 7:00pm) and Sunday, October 12th at Broadway Presbyterian Church in New York City (showtime is 3:00pm). This concert celebrates the beauty and spirit of the British Isles.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger (solo) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.



Monmouth Arts and Count Basie Center for the Arts Announce Call For Entries for "Stamped Stories"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts and The Count Basie Center for the Arts invite artists from New Jersey to submit applications for Stamped Stories, a series of postcards marking the Centennial Celebration of Red Bank's Count Basie Center for the Arts, whose historic theater opened in 1926. Artists selected will be commissioned to create artwork representing each decade of the theater's existence, from the 1920s to present day.



New Release Review - "Nobody 2"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2025-08-18

At some point in the last decade Hollywood decided that what the public desired was an endless supply of knockoffs of Renny Harlin's 1996 action comedy The Long Kiss Goodnight. It seems like at least once a month either Amazon, Netflix or Apple drops yet another action comedy in which a suburbanite is revealed to have a past life as a deadly secret agent or assassin. The nature of streaming platforms means it's difficult to tell if anyone actually watches these movies. That they keep getting made suggests somebody must be watching, but when was the last time you heard someone mention Back in Action? The only worthwhile movie to come out of this inexplicable and undemanded wave was 2021's Nobody, which stood out from its peers by not only playing in cinemas, but actually featuring some entertaining action and comedy.



Berrie Center presents The Second City's "Laugh Harder Not Smarter"

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Berrie Center presents The Second City with "Laugh Harder Not Smarter" on Friday, September 19, 2025 in the Sharp Theater. Rooted in the groundbreaking improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. Showtime is 8:00pm.







 

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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.



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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.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












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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.




"She's Like the Wind"

The first thing you'll see upon entering the gallery at Deep Space (77 Cornelison St.) is the shadow-outline of a woman's leg. There it is, on a chartreuse background, sticking straight up in the air with a curvaceous bare foot inches from the ceiling. That's all of the subject of "Lemon Lime Toe of God" that the oil painter Delilah Ray Miske is willing to show us. The rest of the body, she implies, is splayed out on a bed. We know it's summer because the window is closed and the air conditioner is plugged in. There's a pretty good chance that the possessor of the leg is undressed. In one hand, she holds a cellphone, and she might be broadcasting something. On the wall, a small whip-like broomstick hangs. It could be the ride of a tiny witch. It could be the professional tool of a dominatrix.








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