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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Friday, May 16, 2025, the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra presents Our City, Our People, Our Music at Nicholas Music Center. Come celebrate the rich musical tapestry of our area at this full orchestral concert highlighting local cultures. Showtime is 7:30pm.
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love, and war in "Pippin," the iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece by composer Stephen Schwartz, playwright Roger O. Hirson, and director-choreographer Bob Fosse. Music Mountain Theatre presents 12 performances of this classic musical from May 9-25, 2025.
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(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Exchange Place Alliance presents the 12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival May 30-31, 2025. A two-day celebration of music takes place on the Hudson River waterfront and features three stages, a community zone, food trucks, bars, a VIP experience, and even a parade.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to feature art designed to challenge misconceptions and encourage understanding. "Who We Really Are," provided by the RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center, Toms River, will be on display in the Second Floor Gallery throughout the month of May.
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Colin Jost on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 8:00pm. Jost is a writer, performer and author best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Jost starting writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show's “"Weekend Update" since 2014.
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is proud to present an unforgettable evening of music with Sofijazz (Sofija Knezevic), the internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer and rising star of the jazz world. On Friday, May 16, 2025, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Sofijazz will perform selections from her brand-new album "Silk"—live, for one of the first times—offering audiences an exclusive experience of this transformative work that tells the story of the singer's journey as an immigrant.
(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- The Hatch, a free family-friendly festival featuring colorful costumes, upbeat musical performances, and a community procession, returns to Frenchtown for the sixth time on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company has announced its 2025-2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of performances. Highlights include the production of Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award- winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, as well as the Philadelphia premiere of Good Bones by Pulitzer Prize- winning playwright James Ijames—continuing the Arden's commitment to bold, impactful storytelling.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The twenties will roar again at the 7th Annual Gotham Jazz Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3 West Club from 12:30pm to 12:30am. The event is a full day of dancing, lounging, and listening to over twenty of NYC's best hot jazz & swing bands... well over 100 musicians! Open to all ages.
(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.
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Mrs. Christie, a witty new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster, from May 6–31, 2026. The production is directed by BOLD Associate Artistic Director Donya K. Washington in her McCarter directorial debut.
(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot weekends from May 15 through June 6, 2026. King Arthur's legendary quest for the Holy Grail gets a hilarious twist in this uproarious musical, lovingly ripped from the 1975 classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Disaster! weekends from May 15 through June 7, 2026. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bike in the Ocean,"a single from "Day/Night," the new album by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound.
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.
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