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Lantern Theater Company Announces 2025-26 Season

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Lantern Theater Company has announced its upcoming 2025-26 season, which will mark the company's 32nd year of bringing great stories from great writers to Philadelphia and beyond. The season includes The Real Thing, Macbeth, Blues for An Alabama Sky, and Franklinland - the last two being Philadelphia premieres.



Talk Pollution Solutions with Debbie McGuire at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch

(BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Are reports of floods, droughts, wildfires and soaring seasonal temperatures keeping you on edge? See how small positive actions can lead to dramatic changes during the Book Talk with author and environmentalist Debbie McGuire at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event begins at 6:00pm.



Freedom Mortgage Pavilion to host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Freedom Mortgage Pavilion will host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. The lineup includes George Birge, Ashland Craft, Adrien Nunez, and DJ Rock.



WDHA presents Ace Frehley at Starland Ballroom

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- WDHA presents Ace Frehley on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Starland Ballroom. Support comes from Mainline, Rahway, and Ten Ton Mojo. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.








Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band to pay tribute to Bob Dylan at Lizzie Rose Music Room

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents a solo acoustic tribute to Bob Dylan featuring Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band on Friday, April 4, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is at 7:30pm.



We Them Ones Comedy Tour comes to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on April 25

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- We Them Ones Comedy Tour comes to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:00pm. The lineup is expected to include performances by Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Corey Holcomb, Mojo Brookzz, Bubba Dub, and HaHa Davis.



Algonquin Arts Theatre presents the 2025-2026 jazz series

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents the 2025-2026 jazz series with three performances curated by James Langton. The series includes tributes to Duke Ellington, winter wonderland tunes, and Benny Goodman. Each show takes place on a Sunday afternoon.



The United Solo Festival to present NY premiere of "Mother's Day" by Susan Chase

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The United Solo Festival will host the New York premiere of Susan Chase's solo play Mother’s Day on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - just before she begins a tour of Pennsylvania and New England, to conclude on Mother's Day, 2025 for an audience of mothers and their children in Mystic, CT. The 90-minute theatrical tour-de-force uses spoken word, music, dance, and film to celebrate the women who made us.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from March 23-29, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 23-29, 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 9 counties in New Jersey  (Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, and Ocean).







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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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.



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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.



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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.



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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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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "A Bronx Tale, The Musical"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Bronx Tale, The Musical, across three weekends from April 24 to May 17, 2026. Step into the vibrant streets of the 1960s Bronx in this gripping musical about a young man torn between the steady guidance of his hardworking father and the alluring power of a local mob boss.












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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