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New Jersey Lyric Opera Features Carmen, La Boheme for Summer Opera Festival at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- New Jersey Lyric Opera (NJLO) returns to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre for the third consecutive year with a weekend of opera favorites on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus, August 7-10, 2025 during the Summer Opera Festival.



"Bitter Souls" available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Bitter Souls is a tale of teen angst complicated by murder, resurrection and vengeance. The film was directed by Thomas Ryan (Theatre of Terror) and written by Ed McKeever. It is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.



NJPAC presents The Price is Right Live

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Come on Down! The Price Is Right Live returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The iconic CBS Original game show will be live in Newark on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8:00pm. Experience the interactive, non-televised version of this legendary game show.



Music Box at the Borgata presents Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band are coming to Music Box at the Borgata on Saturday, August 23, 2025.  The show is truly 'A Springsteen Celebration': a joyful, reverential evening of incredible music, storytelling, audience interaction and hero worship. And it's all for charity, with net proceeds benefiting The Four Through Nine Foundation, founded by Azaria and committed to social justice, education and recovery causes. Showtime is 8:00pm.








The Darkness to Tour North America including Show at Irving Plaza

Multi-platinum UK rock legends THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — are hitting the road in support of their latest album Dreams On Toast (released March 28th via Cooking Vinyl). The Darkness will ignite stages across North America from August 29 through September 21. The tour then resumes on November 7 and wraps on November 22, 2025. The tour comes to the area on September 10th with a show at Irving Plaza in New York City.



Montclair Art Museum Unveils 25 Years of Photography Acquisitions in Platinum to Postcards

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- What does a museum photography collection look like in the 21st century— and how does it take shape? Platinum to Postcards: Collecting Photography at MAM (2000– 2025) offers a rare look at the Montclair Art Museum's photography acquisitions over the past 25 years—from early 20th-century prints to bold contemporary works. On view now until to the Fall, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the breadth and evolution of the medium—and the Museum’s expanding vision.



Prudential Center presents Uncle Charlie's R&B Cookout featuring Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey, and El Debarge

(NEWARK, NJ) -- R&B icon Charlie Wilson is bringing the ultimate soul-infused celebration to fans this summer with his Uncle Charlie's R&B Cookout Tour, produced by Live Nation Urban and P Music Group featuring an all-star lineup of legendary acts including Babyface, K-Ci Hailey and El DeBarge. The nationwide tour includes a stop at Prudential Center on Thursday, September 11, 2025 delivering an unforgettable night of timeless hits, powerhouse vocals, and feel-good vibes.



Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to provide access to more than 40 parks during limited-time anniversary offer

(JACKSON, NJ) -- To celebrate the first anniversary of the merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags, Six Flags Great Adventure has announced an unprecedented benefit with its 2026 season pass—unlimited access to more than 40 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation parks for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator will launch this limited-time anniversary offer in every park beginning next week.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/28/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-07-28

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Tiny Cities,Cold Comfort, Dub Proof feat. madipao, Fear Of Falling, Laree H. Cisco, Pat Veil, The Atomic Bats, and Bamberdost. Plus a look back at "Open up the Balcony" by American Angel.







 

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.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


This Week in Comedy: April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 








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