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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) begins their 63rd Season with a rousing production of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated play The Importance of Being Earnest. Wilde described the play as "a trivial comedy for serious people." Notes in the STNJ program for this play indicate that it pokes fun "at Victorian society's obsession with appearances, respectability, and rigid social codes." These issues are examined in the behaviors of the characters, each with a specific task in mind.
American Songwriter magazine says, "Asbury Park, New Jersey-born artist Alexander Simone is part of an essential musical family legacy. Namely, Alexander is the grandson of legendary songwriter and performer Nina Simone."
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!
The New Jersey International Film Festival returns to Rutgers University May 30 - June 13, 2025, and Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides an overview of the films being showcased.
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The 12th annual Jersey City Jazz Festival, produced by the non-profit organization Riverview Jazz and presented by Exchange Place Alliance, will host hundreds of musicians on Friday, May 30 beginning at 6:00pm and Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Exchange Place plaza on the Hudson River waterfront from noon to 9:00pm. The festival is a free event with one ticketed stage (Clubhouse by Fords Gin) and VIP options.
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions, a Monmouth County based all-female theater company is presenting the Northeast US premiere of James Cougar Canfield's Ladies in Waiting: The Judgement of Henry VIII from May 30-June 6, 2025 at the Navesink Library.
(CLINTON, NJ) -- Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate as UNCORK SUMMER presented by GPS, INC. in partnership with Explore Hunterdon, makes its grand debut on June 7-8, 2025, from 12:00pm–5:00pm at the historic Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton. This exciting new festival will showcase wines from across New Jersey, delicious gourmet food trucks, artisan vendors, live music, and more—all set against one of the state’s most iconic historic landmarks.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 22, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that Director of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services Donnell Redding, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and Prologis unveiled five new cabanas at municipal pools. The cabanas, designed by NJIT second-year architecture students, were delivered poolside with the support of Prologis.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced that Cameron Knight, a classically trained actor, director, and educator, will lead the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Lauren Keating. The beloved holiday tradition returns December 9-28, 2025.
The Perkins Center for the Arts will continue its 48-year tradition of music, art, and community building by presenting its "Lawn Chair" concert series at its beautiful flagship location in Moorestown, NJ. This series of nine free concerts, happening every Monday night throughout most of the Summer, will have you and your family moving and grooving to an amazing range of music spanning many decades of pop, rock, big band, classics, and much more. Every show begins at 6:30 pm with a kids-oriented performer to help the little ones get in their groove, and the bands begin to take you on their musical journeys at 7:15 pm. All shows are free to attend; just bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.
(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.
After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.
Terry Barber is an "Internationally acclaimed" vocalist who has graced stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, The kennedy Center and more and his recent project called "Mercury" will now grace the stage of The Brook Arts Center, otherwise known as "The Brook," in Bound Brook, NJ on May 15 at 8 p.m. for a one night only engagement.
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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.
Here is a look at shows taking place this week 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
