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Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview

by Al Nigrin
published 2025-08-27

The New Jersey Film Festival returns to Rutgers University between September 5th - October 10th for the Fall 2025 season! Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides an overview of the films being showcased via EBTV.



A Look at Krazyer

by John Posada
published 2025-08-27

The hard rock band Krazyer—a throwback to the revolutionary metal music of the 1970s and ’80s—was formed in 2021 by a group of Jersey Shore 12-14 year-olds who were serious about paying homage to that raucous past while creating their own unique sound.



Erasure Gallery: A Project by Curious Matter

by Tris McCall
published 2025-08-27

I never felt the need to formally come out. It struck me as a redundant thing to do. Nobody in my life has ever treated me as if I was straight. In school, friends, crushes, teachers, coaches, and the many acquaintances who felt the need to assess my masculinity in pungent language all assured me that I was gay all day. I gave the unfriendlier characters points for creativity, linguistic invention, and persistence, even as I was running away from them.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-27-25

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!










Sally Struthers to Join Cast of "An Old-Fashioned Family Murder" at George Street Playhouse

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse announced that two-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Sally Struthers ("All in the Family") will play "Mrs. Peck" in their fall production of An Old-Fashioned Family Murder by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Clever Little Lies). Directed by Larry Raben (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), An Old-Fashioned Family Murder will begin previews on Tuesday October 14, 2025, and open on Friday, October 17 for a limited run through Sunday, November 2, 2025, at George Street Playhouse.



The Landis Theater presents 90s Grunge Night with Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell tribute bands

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents a night of 1990s grunge with Last Exit (Pearl Jam tribute) and Disciple of the Garden (Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audio Slave tribute) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.



Roxey Ballet to Hold Auditions for 30th Anniversary production of "Nutcracker"

(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet is thrilled to celebrate a milestone 30th Anniversary Season of its beloved Holiday Classic, The Nutcracker, promising an unforgettable journey of dance, tradition, and community spirit. Under the expert creative leadership of Founder & Artistic Director Mark Roxey, and co-led by Melissa Roxey, Director of The Mill Ballet School and Curriculum Supervisor for Roxey Ballet, this year's production brings an extra dose of enchantment and heart.



Events This Week in New Jersey from August 26 to September 1, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 26-September 1, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 26 to September 1, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from August 26 to September 1, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026

"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.




Frank Hanavan: "Natural & Plus"

Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.








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