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Banter Baseball with Author Phil Coffin at the Ocean County Library

(POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ) -- America's Pastime is in full swing. Baseball chatter is everywhere, and everyone's got an opinion. Hear an expert of the sport's history, longtime New York Times editor Phil Coffin, in his Author Talk at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach Branch on Monday, May 5, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.



The Levoy Theatre presents 2U - "The World's 2nd Best U2 Show"

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents 2U - a U2 tribute band on Friday, May 2, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. They are the only U2-authentic show that's been called by Bono, "The best U2 tribute band we are aware of to date, hands down!"



New Release Review - "Drop"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2025-04-13

You know you're out of touch when a movie introduces you to a piece of technology to which you're oblivious, but which everyone in the movie is entirely familiar with. That's the case with Drop, a thriller centred around 'DigiDrop', a fictional cousin of the iPhone's AirDrop feature. As someone who views a phone as a necessary evil (if I could live without one in 2025 I gladly would), I had never encountered the concept of "drops," which I now know are messages sent between iPhones (via bluetooth?) within a certain distance of one another.



Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio with Don Sarlin

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio with Don Sarlin on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:30pm. In-person and live webcast tickets are available.








HACPAC hosts Royal Dance Studio's 19th Anniversary Recital

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Royal Dance Studio of Fort Lee will hold their 19th Anniversary Recital at Hackensack Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 with performances at 5:30pm and 7:30pm.



Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Jimmy Graham

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Jimmy Graham April 23-24, 2025. Professional, funny & reliable, Jimmy has been making people laugh across the country for many years. Performances take place at 8:00pm each night.



Prudential Center presents Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace with special guest Return to Dust

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock bands Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace are joining forces for a 2025 co-headline tour across the U.S., featuring special guest Return To Dust, which includes a stop at Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Breaking Benjamin will close each night of the tour.



Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. John Edward is one of the world’s most sought-after psychic mediums, author of several critically acclaimed New York Times best sellers and star of tv's "Crossing Over With John Edward".



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from April 6-12, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 6-12, 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, Cape May, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Warren).







 

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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