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Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents Foibles and Fables: Songs of Magic and Memory!

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater will present Foibles and Fables: Songs of Magic and Memory!, a concert of original and Broadway songs performed by the Princeton Playhouse Ensembles led by Solon Snider Sway and featuring guest Broadway and Grammy performers and musicians. Directed by faculty member Aaron Landsman and cosponsored by the Department of Music, the concert is on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place on the Princeton campus. Showtime is 7:00pm.



The Theater Project's Podcast Series talks with Jeff Harnar, Timothy Scholl, and Sandra Toll

(UNION, NJ) -- Life as a cabaret performer. The role of dramaturgy in live theater. Teaching the next generation of playwrights and actors. These are the topics to be explored the next three episodes of The Theater Project Thinks About..., the Union-based theater company's monthly podcast series.



"2011" by The Smithereens released on vinyl for the First Time and Back on CD for First Time in 14 Years

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- On March 14, Sunset Blvd. Records re-releases The Smithereens' critically lauded 2011 album on limited-edition clear vinyl – its first-ever release on LP – and on compact disc for the first time in over a decade.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...2/20/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-02-20

"We're really excited," began Allie Colleen, "We spoke to some people last week who have seen a couple of shows at the winery who said they were really good shows and they were acoustic shows. So, I'm really interested to soundcheck the band because soundcheck is my favorite thing; it sounds so whimsical and maybe a little silly but it's like the first time you get to meet somebody. It's the first time you get to sing in a room and nobody is in there and your show is gonna be so different later hopefully; hopefully people show up and there are a lot of people in the room and it's gonna be a little different. There is something really cool about that for me. I had a little tiny stage in this sports barn that we had on my family's property and that's where I spent all of my time, alone on this little stage that was about an inch off of the ground but it was a stage, it wasn't floor level and I thought that was the coolest thing and I think something like that has made me fall in love with big empty rooms to sing in." 








Axelrod PAC announces Summer Concert Series

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Warmer days are ahead, and with them the Axelrod Summer Concert Series! This year's lineup brings an electrifying variety of iconic voices, legendary music, and unmissable performances. Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music, storytelling, and pure entertainment!



Garden State Art Weekend Returns for Second Year: April 24-27

(EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- Garden State Art Weekend, a four-day celebration of New Jersey's dynamic art scene, returns April 24–27, 2025. Following a successful inaugural year in 2024, which showcased 115 venues across 15 counties, this year's event aims to expand its reach to all 21 counties, further highlighting New Jersey as a destination for contemporary art.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Baseball History Inspires Young Audiences in 'Catching the Moon'

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-02-20

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream is a musical based on the children's book of the same title written by Crystal Hubbard. It tells the story of Marcenia Lyle, a young, Black girl growing up in the 1930s who went on to become Toni Stone, the first female to play as a regular for an all-male professional baseball team.



When Culture is a Weapon: Black Panther Artists Illustrate Truth

by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-02-20

Bartenders and shrinks may get the credit for listening skills, but the stylists who cut your hair could write seasons of soaps with the secrets and intimacies they’ve gleaned.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. Renowned for performances brimming with captivating rhythms and dazzling costumes, the iconic Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández is composed of 70+ folk dancers who have performed extensively across Mexico and abroad.







 

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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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