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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 6-12, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from May 6-12, 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.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 6-12, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 6-12, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



"Mean Girls" Co-Directors Launch the Yes Bus Acting Camp: Free for High School Students in New York and New Jersey

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Launching in July 2025, Mean Girls co-directors Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne will bring their innovative, two-week acting camp to New York City for the first time. THE YES BUS ACTING CAMP offers high school students across the Tri-state a chance to receive mentorship from industry professionals, participate in acting and writing seminars, and showcase their talents, all at no cost. This camp aims to empower and inspire the next generation of performers, with a special emphasis on supporting youth from underserved communities. Applicants from New York and New Jersey can apply with a 1-minute monologue by June 15, 2025.



The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 5, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-06-25

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!





Algonquin Arts Theatre's Annual Bash Brings Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience to the Stage on June 7th

(MANASQUAN, NJ) –- Algonquin Arts Theatre invites the community to its biggest fundraising celebration of the year—Algonquin's Motown Magic Bash—on Saturday, June 7, 2025, featuring two electrifying performances of Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience.



Stony Hill Players presents "Grandma Sylvia's Funeral"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Stony Hill Players presents Grandma Sylvia's Funeral from May 29 through June 1, 2025. This is the same kind of interactive theater experience as Tony N' Tina's Wedding and puts the audience in the center of the action among 21 actors. The production is directed by Peter Curley. The Executive Producer is Jayne Myers.



Smithsonian Scientists to Discuss Book, Extinctopedia: Discover What We Have Lost, What Is at Risk, and How We Can Preserve the Diversity of Our Fragile Planet

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join in as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian's book, Extinctopedia, during a free, virtual program on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.



2nd Annual Camden Youth Art Festival to Take Place May 10th

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- The Bridges Teen Program proudly presents the 2nd Annual Camden Youth Art Festival - a celebration of creativity and community on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Join them for an unforgettable day filled with art and fun, highlighting the area's youth artists of all artistic mediums! The event runs from noon to 4:00pm.







 

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.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(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.



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.



Luna

Luna Stage to Present the World Premiere of "& Sons"

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage will present the World Premiere of & Sons written by Jack Angelo Cummings and directed by Matt Monaco, running April 16 through May 10, 2026. Winner of the Kirk Prize for Best New Play, this is a sharply funny, emotionally hard-hitting portrait of brotherhood, labor, and the ways men learn—often badly—to love one another.



Bruce

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, including several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

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.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/07/2026

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. 




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

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 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.








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