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NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:30pm. Known as the "Poet of Havana", the immensely popular Cuban singer-songwriter Carlos Varela has dedicated his 30-year music career to expressing "the problems of my people."



Grant Writing Workshops begin Tuesday, June 24 to kick off Middlesex County's 2026 Arts, History, and Historic Preservation and Capital grant application cycle

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- The 2026 Middlesex County grant cycle begins this summer with funding opportunities for municipalities and local nonprofit organizations in support of arts, history, and folklife programming and facilities in Middlesex County. These grants are offered by the Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Board of County Commissioners to be used for Arts, History, Historic Preservation, and Capital projects. Projects must serve the public and take place in Middlesex County.



"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" Returns to NYC for an Off-Broadway Run at The Gene Frankel Theatre

(NEW YORK, NY) -- After a critically acclaimed run in 2022, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance returns to The Gene Frankel Theatre for a limited Off- Broadway run. Thomas R. Gordon, Artistic Director of The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company, directs the production. The revival runs June 26 to July 26, 2025.



Summit Playhouse Receives $9,000 Grant From The Summit Foundation

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse announced that they recently received a $9,000 grant from The Summit Foundation. This incredible support will allow them to purchase new digital microphones for their actors, enhancing the audio quality and overall experience for their audiences.








Panasonic LUMIX Launches "LUMIX EDU" Program for Students and Educators Nationwide

(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic LUMIX is proud to announce the launch of LUMIX EDU, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of filmmakers, photographers, and content creators. Now live just in time for back-to-school season, the program offers exclusive discounts, educational content, and creative opportunities tailored to students, educators, and academic institutions looking to elevate their visual storytelling programs.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from June 15-21, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from June 15-21, 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, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Union, and Warren.)



"Share the Love" with Darlene Love LIVE! at SOPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-06-21

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of SOPAC Celebrates: Share the Love featuring a performance by Darlene Love.



South Jersey Jazz Society is accepting applications for its 2025 Bob Simon Scholarship

The South Jersey Jazz Society is accepting applications for their 2025 Bob Simon Scholarship now through September 30, 2025. It will be presented to the most qualified student demonstrating his/her work as a promising jazz instrumentalist or vocalist. This award is available to middle and high school students in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Ocean counties.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 06-21-25

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!









 

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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