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The Road Company presents "Godspell"

(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents the classic rock musical, Godspell, across two weekends from September 11-21, 2025. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm.



Roy's Hall presents singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall presents singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Known for her soul-stirring music that blossomed from chaos into peace, Crystal's performance is more than a concert—it’s a voyage through the heartstrings of life.



Classic American Tales presents James Thurber at The Dormer House

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) presents Thurber: Not Unmeaningless at The Dormer House on Thursday, September 11, 2025 - part of a new solo play conceived, compiled, and edited by Pat Dwyer and Sybille Bruun with assistance by Stephen Mosher, and performed by Pat Dwyer, based on the works of James Thurber, performed by arrangement with Rosemary A. Thurber and The ​Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc.



Bell Theater presents comedian Bobby Collins

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bobby Collins comes to Bell Theater for a night of comedy to showcase the talent behind five comedy albums, three recorded specials, and two books. The event takes place Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Bell Theater at Bell Works. Showtime is 7:30pm.








Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren and Shaboozey to Perform at 12th Annual We Can Survive Concert

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy announces multifaceted Ed Sheeran, the iconic Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and rising Hip-Hop and Country star Shaboozey will headline its 12th annual We Can Survive concert presented by VEG, ER for Pets, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The powerful night of music supports the Company's "I'm Listening" mental health initiative and promotes having more mental health conversations.



Newark Hosts "24 Hrs. of Peace"

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka will host the annual 24 Hrs. of Peace event, starting Friday, September 5 at 6:00pm, and continuing to Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm. The 24 Hrs. of Peace event uses the hip hop culture to engage the community and have meaningful dialogue centered on nonviolence and conflict resolution. The event is free and open to the public. It takes place at South 10th Street and Central Avenue in the West Ward.



Where Art and Community Meet: SOPAC Partners with SOMA Artists for Unveiled 25 and SOMA Studio Tour

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- As the 20th Anniversary season kicks off, SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) is proud to present Unveiled 25, a sweeping exhibition that marks the arts center's fourth collaboration with the SOMA Studio Tour. On view at the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC from September 11 through November 2, 2025, the show highlights the brilliance and diversity of nearly 70 local artists from South Orange and Maplewood.



Art House Productions Announces Recipients of the Javiera Rodriguez Legacy Art Fund to Support Artists and Teachers

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions is proud to announce the ten recipients of the Javiera Rodriguez Legacy Art Fund, a new microgrant program honoring the life and spirit of beloved artist and social worker Javiera "Javi" Rodriguez.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tan Lines" by Blaise

by Bob Makin
published 2025-09-05

The magic of Local Summer has been captured by Asbury Park singer-songwriter Blaise with his new single and video, "Tan Lines."







 

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MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.












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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:








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