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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents comedian Katie Boyle on September 13th

(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents comedian Katie Boyle on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame!



Music Box at the Borgata presents Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band on September 5th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata's Music Box presents Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00pm. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of The Beach Boys.



The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC presents "Hope & Freedom" Exhibition in September

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC presents "Hope & Freedom", a solo exhibition of paintings by Mira Mitrova from September 5-29, 2025. Mira is a prize-winning artist who has exhibited her work throughout the art world including Paris, Berlin, and New York. She is an Macedonian-American painter who lives and works in New Jersey.



Katchats with Tod the Mod at Starving Artist Cafe...

by KAT Lini Falcey
published 2025-08-24

When someone puts passion into their career it moves me. I always told my children, DO what you Love and Love what you DO! So many people become bored when they choose a path that either leads to a dead end or they lose interest. When you innately strive towards a calling that moves you in the direction of success, you thrive and your Passion becomes your Life. If you make it your Career, you are a winner!








Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from August 17-23, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 17-23, 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Gloucester, Monmouth, and Morris).



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-24-25

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





Philadelphia Theatre Company to Open Season with "Primary Trust"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- What if the friend who saves your life was just a figment of your imagination? Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) opens its 51st season with the Philadelphia premiere of Primary Trust, the acclaimed play by 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eboni Booth. Performances run September 19 through October 5, 2025.



Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton to Take Part in Special Screening of "Stand By Me" at Count Basie Center for the Arts

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Some stories don't fade with time—they grow deeper. For 40 years, Stand By Me has spoken to something timeless in all of us: the wonder and heartbreak of growing up, the bonds we form in childhood, and the way those moments stay with us long after the journey ends. On December 5, 2025, a special screening of the film will take place in Red Bank.



Dunbar Repertory Company to Hold Auditions for Vocalists

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Dunbar Repertory Company will hold auditions for vocalists on Sunday, September 7, 2025. This is to be part of the 10th Anniversary of their Bi-Annual production of Black Nativity.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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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