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Two River Theater Announces New Board Members: Courtney McCormick, Adriana Medina Gomez, and Sean O'Connell

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Award-winning Two River Theater has announced three new Board Members highlighting a distinguished and versatile group of individuals dedicated to advancing the artistic mission, vision and services of the theater. Joining Two River's Board of Directors are Courtney McCormick, Senior Vice President, Audit, Enterprise Risk and Compliance at PSEG; Adriana Medina Gomez, Community Engagement Coordinator of the Borough of Red Bank; and Sean O'Connell, Director of Medical Writing at Kyowa Kirin. Along with Two River's existing Board Members, their collective vision and commitment will ensure the continued growth and vitality of the theater's cultural programming.



Makin Waves with Dean DeLeo: 'One More Satellite'

by Bob Makin
published 2025-07-16

​​​​​​​When I was kid going to Point Pleasant Beach High School in the late '70s and early '80s, there was a band that made us feel like we had our own personal rock stars: Wonderspace. They were an amazing band, kind of like a cross between the pop of The Beatles, the progressive rock of Yes, and the swagger of Led Zeppelin.



Charlie Sheen to Talk About "The Book of Sheen" at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Actor Charlie Sheen will share his story, his way at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. During a moderated conversation, Charlie will discuss his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, which will be released on Tuesday, September 9th where all books are sold.



"Envisioning Our Future"

by Tris McCall
published 2025-07-16

We have thoughts about the Sixth Street Embankment. It would be odd if we didn't. Anything that heavy is bound to leave an impression on sensitive souls. The great stone sleeper has dozed for years, unperturbed, as the rest of the town has changed around it. Court cases, environmental studies, and action plans from transportation agency aside, our ongoing reluctance to change the Embankment has a superstitious quality about it. Do we see it as a giant paperweight, without which the entire Downtown will fly away into the turbine of international capitalism? Or does the long black wall feel more like the body of a beast, a serpent from a Hudson County version of Midgard, inviolable and primordial, and too dangerous to touch?








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-16-25

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!





First Look Review - "Abraham's Boys"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2025-07-15

The makers of 1922's Nosferatu ran into trouble with the estate of Bram Stoker for pilfering the plot of his career-defining novel 'Dracula'. Robert Eggers had no such worries with his recent remake of that silent classic, as Stoker's novel has long been in the public domain at this point, meaning anyone is free to adapt it or use its characters. We've seen scores of adaptations of Dracula, but few filmmakers have strip-mined the novel for its supporting characters, the Hugh Jackman headlined Van Helsing a notable exception.



71st Annual Choir Festival: The Light of Life to Take Place on Saturday

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association joyfully presents the 71st Annual Choir Festival: The Light of Life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00pm. Set within the soaring arches of the historic Great Auditorium—an awe-inspiring 6,500-seat space revered as a sacred ground for worship and music—this beloved summer tradition gathers hundreds of singers for a night of profound praise.



SOPAC Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders to its Board of Governors

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is thrilled to announce two additions to its Board of Governors: Jason Conn, and Dan Kaslow – each bringing fresh energy and passion to SOPAC's artistic mission.



Events This Week in New Jersey from July 15-21, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 15-21, 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.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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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