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"Wit" at Playhouse 22 Looks at Life, Death, Poetry, and Compassion

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Wit, a drama by Margaret Edson and directed by Ed Faver runs weekends from April 25 - May 4, 2025 at Playhouse 22, as part of the theater's "On the Edge" series. The play centers on Vivian Bearing, a brilliant and seemingly unemotional poetry professor as she undergoes an experimental and extremely aggressive chemotherapy treatment for metastatic Stage IV terminal ovarian cancer.



Art in the Park takes place September 20-21 in Hawthorne

(HAWTHORNE, NJ) -- The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and visitors to embrace the power of creativity and community at Art in the Park, a two-day celebration of art, culture, and local talent. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne. The event was rescheduled from April due to the weather.



Roy's Hall presents Big Yellow Taxi - The Music & Genius of Joni Mitchell

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall presents Big Yellow Taxi - The Music & Genius of Joni Mitchell on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. There is no other ensemble playing the music of Joni Mitchell with the dedication and imagination that BYT brings to every show.



Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Abby Posner with Bob Andrews

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Abby Posner with Bob Andrews on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:30pm. The concert is available in-person and via live webcast.








The Levoy Theatre presents "Beetlejuice, Jr."

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Beetlejuice, Jr. with four performances from May 16-18, 2025. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in this frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.



The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Carbon Leaf is touring in support of Time is the Playground, the band's 15th studio album. Their tour comes to The Vogel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Special guest Zak Loy will open the night. Showtime is 7:00pm.



NJPAC presents comedian Ben Schwartz and friends

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts actor and comedian Ben Schwartz and friends on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:00pm. They will provide an unforgettable evening featuring a surprise lineup of improvisers.



United Solo Concludes 2025 Spring Season with Grand Awards Gala

(NEW YORK, NY) -- United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, celebrated its 18th season with a Gala on April 20, 2025 at Theatre Row in New York City. The evening began with a musical performance, "Remembering My Dreams: The Michele Brourman Songbook," performed by the festival's Vice Artistic Director, Wendy-Lane Bailey, followed by an awards presentation recognizing outstanding work by the festival's participating artists.



Ocean County Library Waretown Branch to Display Nature Photos by Don Edwards

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Gain a new view and a deep appreciation of southern Ocean County's natural beauty. The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch presents an exhibit by award winning photographer Don Edwards, "Nature in Ocean County," May 5 through June 30, 2025.







 

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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.












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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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