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Little River Band LIVE! at MPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-08-16

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Little River Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on August 7, 2025.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-16-25

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!





Andy Bell (of Erasure) to Tour North America, including shows in NYC and Red Bank

(RED BANK, NJ) -- After hugely successful tours of the UK and Europe, Andy Bell will be embarking on his first ever solo tour of North America. His album, Ten Crowns, released in May of this year, marked a magisterial moment in his forty-year career, and reconfirms that he is one of the great pop vocalists of our time. Travelling into new dimensions and possibilities with gospel in his heart and dance in his soul clearly suits him. Locally, the tour comes to the Gramercy Theatre in NYC for shows October 23-25 and The Vogel in Red Bank on October 31, 2025.



Second City New York presents The Bentwood Open - An Improv Tournament

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Join The Second City New York for the inaugural year of The Bentwood Open, The Second City New York's improv tournament where 48 teams shall compete to win the cash prize of $1,959 and all the glory. The event will begin August 19 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm, occurring weekly through the finals, which are slated for November 4, 2025.








Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents their 2025 Sacred Masterworks Concert: Arthur Honegger's King David

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents their 2025 Sacred Masterworks Concert: Arthur Honegger's King David on Sunday, August 24th at 7:00pm in The Great Auditorium. This dramatic and deeply moving work traces the life of the biblical king through an evocative blend of choral, orchestral, and solo passages.



Jersey City hosts Art Crawl Downtown on Saturday

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On Saturday, August 16, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, the Powerhouse Arts District will burst with creativity during Art Crawl Downtown, a self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and striking new public art installations. Produced by ARTS 14C, this summer celebration invites the community to explore Jersey City's thriving downtown arts scene while enjoying exclusive food and drink discounts from local favorites.



Steve Forbert to Play Two Shows in New Jersey

Steve Forbert is touring in support of his wonderful album, Daylight Savings Time, and has a pair of shows coming up in New Jersey. He will be performing in Matawan's Terhune Park on Thursday, August 28th and at Stangl Stage in Flemington on Friday, September 12, 2025.



Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents comedian Monique Marvez

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents comedian Monique Marvez on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. Born and raised in Miami, Monique blends her Cuban-American roots with fearless, insightful comedy that resonates across cultures. She quickly rose to prominence, earning a reputation for her fearless and authentic comedic style.



Theatre Horizon Announces 2025-26 Season

(NORRISTOWN, PA) -- Theatre Horizon, the award-winning professional theater nestled in the heart of Norristown's Arts Hill District, proudly announces its 2025-26 season, a dynamic lineup showcasing five distinct theatrical experiences, including a world premiere, a beloved musical revue, and two productions created in collaboration with the community.







 

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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.












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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