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Buddy Guy's "Damn Right Encore" Tour LIVE! at The Basie

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-07-22

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Buddy Guy at Count Basie Center for the Arts on July 14, 2025.



NJPAC presents comedian Tacarra Williams

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents rising comedy star Tacarra Williams on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm. Known for her raw honesty, commanding presence, and irresistible warmth, Williams will headline the Victoria Theater with a performance that’s as hilarious as it is empowering.



bergenPAC adds Pat Benatar Book Release, STYX, Morris Day, Jay Leno, Sugarhill Gang, and Mark Feinstein to the Upcoming Calendar

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to announce six new shows for this season. In September, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo visit bergenPAC to release their book My Grandma and Grandpa Rock and there will be a performance by STYX later a few weeks later; November includes performances by Morris Day & The Time, The Sugarhill Gang, and Jay Leno; and December now includes a performance by Mark Feinstein.



Roxey Ballet to Premiere NJ Ballad at Dancing on the Green in Honor of America's upcoming 250th Birthday

(HIGH BRIDGE, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet proudly announces the premiere of NJ Ballad, a moving new dance work celebrating the heart and history of the Garden State, to be presented at this year's Dancing on the Green on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the scenic High Bridge Grounds for Art. The event is free and open to the public.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-22-25

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!





PHOTOS from Inaugural Montclair Theater Festival

by John Posada
published 2025-07-21

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The inaugural Montclair Theater Festival: Once Upon a Stage took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Glenfield Park in the heart of Montclair's historic Fourth Ward. Brought to life by Vanguard Theater in partnership with the Essex County Board of Commissioners, this one-day celebration offered an unforgettable blend of live theater, interactive activities, family fun, and local flavor for people of all ages. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Two new Cape May MAC tours highlight untold local history, focus on picturesque hot spots

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) is offering two new Cape May trolley tours and has updated some of its classic trolley tours to include new stories, new information and new experiences.



Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2025 presents "Nunsense II: The Second Coming"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2025 continues with Nunsense II: The Second Coming, running Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. This is the follow-up to Dan Goggin's original musical comedy Nunsense, continuing the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken.



Arch Performances at the Berrie Center Announces 2025-26 Season

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Get ready for a season that sings, swings, and stuns! Arch Performances at the Berrie Center at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah is thrilled to unveil a 2025–2026 lineup filled with award-winners, legacies, family favorites, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.







 

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


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.




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.








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