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Newark Appoints Margie "Mia X" Johnson as Inaugural Poet Laureate

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On March 12, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the appointment of poet Margie "Mia X" Johnson as Newark's inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents. The newly launched Poet Laureate program will appoint a local poet to this position every two years to encourage creative expression, spotlight poetry in non-traditional settings, and foster dialogue among poets, cultural organizations, and community institutions.



bergenPAC presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.



Makin Waves Alive: James Mastro & The Gold Stars/Renee Maskin, March 8th, Old Franklin Schoolhouse, Metuchen

by Bob Makin
published 2025-03-12

In a sold-out show, James Mastro and the Gold Stars, plus opener Renee Maskin demonstrated why Franklin Schoolhouse is a special place that focuses on community arts. One of the first things James said to the audience of about 100 as he kicked off his charming, energetic set with his band, the Gold Stars, was, "You're lucky to have a place like this." That's saying a lot because the Hoboken legend's Guitar Bar repair shop and store curates 503 Social Club, a similar space for concerts and art exhibits.



HACPAC presents KUDOS: A Celebration of Life in Honor of Edward Decker

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Take part in on a celebration of the extraordinary life of Edward Thomas Decker on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). This special event will feature performances by Tony DeSare, John Pizzarelli, and Valerie Simpson—a fitting tribute to Edward's lifelong passion for music and his incredible journey as a guitarist. Showtime is 3:00pm.








Centenary Stage Company presents the World Premiere of "Wasabia" by Wendy Herlich

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents the World Premiere of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich from April 3-13, 2025. It details the story of Vivian and Carla. When fiercely independent Vivian gets a knock on her door from Carla, a young hospice volunteer desperate to shine, the two strike up an unlikely and unforgettable friendship.



NJPAC presents Stand-up Comedian Shuler King

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Stand-up comedian Shuler King will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He will bring the house down with his smart material and positive energy. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Sawyer Conlon: "Overbrook"

by Tris McCall
published 2025-03-12

Part experimental photo exhibition, part ghost story, part time travel portal, part Weird NJ - where else would this happen but SMUSH Gallery?



Stray Cats' Lee Rocker LIVE! at SOPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-03-12

Music lovers inside South Orange NJ's SOPAC auditorium this Thursday, March 6, 2025 evening prepare to rock this town with a live concert by Stray Cats' bassist and vocalist Lee Rocker.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 03-12-25

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!









 

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The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's "Spamalot"

(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.



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Music Mountain Theatre presents "Disaster!"

(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.



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Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.



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Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Private Lives"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Private Lives by Noël Coward from May 16 to June 7, 2026 in the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. A razor-sharp comedy of manners, Private Lives crackles with Coward's signature wit and elegance.



Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead from May 19 - June 14, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. This is a powerful, funny, and deeply moving story about identity, survival, and the extraordinary ingenuity of ordinary people navigating an unjust system.












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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26

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 Songbird, Allison Strong, Hexagon Cat, Sleep Station, and Lily Vakili. Plus a look back at "Everything Explodes" by Joshua Van Ness.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bike in the Ocean" by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound

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.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/28/2026

It has been said before that time travel was a pipe dream, impossible, a crazy Einstein theory but today, thanks to the wonder of the internet, there is a growing consensus that it may be very possible but what if this space can prove it's not only possible but for a few hours now and it's quite probable?








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