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Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from July 20-26, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 13-19, 2025. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 10 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, and Union).



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-27-25

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!





John Fogerty Celebrates His Legacy With New Recordings Of "Travelin' Band" And "Long As I Can See The Light"

John Fogerty has released two new singles — "Travelin' Band" and "Long As I Can See The Light" — from his forthcoming album Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, due August 22, 2025 on Concord, and these songs now return with renewed power, joyfully performed by Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.



Discover All the Outdoor Fun Middlesex County Has to Offer

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County is encouraging residents and visitors to take full advantage of the rest of the summer season by exploring the County's expansive parks system, vibrant cultural events, and free community programming. From scenic trails and championship golf courses to music under the stars and festivals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.








Haddon Township launches "Almost Friday" Happy Hour

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Starting July 31, 2025, every Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, residents and visitors to Haddon Township can enjoy exclusive food and drink specials at participating businesses across the township with "Almost Friday" - a new town-wide Happy Hour initiative designed to boost local business traffic and celebrate the vibrant community spirit.



NJ Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese Awarded Creative Communities Award at Northern NJ Community Foundation's Community Changemaker Night

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) honored New Jersey Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese with the Creative Communities Award at the organization's Community Changemaker Night on June 5, 2025. He was joined by four exemplary community heroes for their remarkable contributions to make life better in North Jersey. The other 2025 honorees were Fairleigh Dickinson University-Teaneck Professor and Biology Department Chair Dr. Marion McClary, Gina Wilson and Lisa De Dominicis, Fund Advisors for the Andrea Tilbian Halejian Memorial Fund, and South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum. The celebration took place at a cocktail reception held at Forte Ristorante in Hackensack, New Jersey.



Wellmont Theater presents The Revivalists

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- RIAA multi-Platinum certified rock band The Revivalists are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough 2015 album, Men Amongst Mountains, with the 10th Anniversary Edition of the album and a US headlinging tour. Locally the tour comes to the Wellmont Theater on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. Nolan Taylor will open the night.



'How My Grandparents Fell in Love' Tells an Emotional Story

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-07-26

It can be fun to hear about how people who love each other first met. This is especially true when it's part of your own family. That very subject is covered in a new show commissioned by New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) and now playing at their theater in Long Branch, NJ. How My Grandparents Fell in Love is based upon a true story which adds to the enjoyment of seeing this show.



Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet to Perform at Crossroads in Garwood

(GARWOOD, NJ) -- On the heels of two electric singles (Blondie's "Dreaming" and lust-filled pop punk anthem "Montclair") Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet embarks on their third national tour––with new and returning cities across the Midwest and East Coast. Locally the band will be at Crossroads in Garwood on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The bill includes Never the Name, Bella and Dave, Ela Martini, and Two Moons Away.







 

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


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.




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."








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