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Hamilton Stage hosts Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp with Bernard Jackson

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center hosts Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp with Bernard Jackson from Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29, 2025. The camp is for children ages 8-12.



25 Years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour comes to The Stone Pony

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Esteemed punk band Bayside is celebrating their 25th anniversary with 25 years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour. With support by The Sleeping, the tour comes to The Stone Pony for shows on Wednesday, September 24th and Thursday, September 25th with songs from different albums performed each night. Doors are at 6:30pm.



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.







 

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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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