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Old Library Theatre presents the musical "Rock of Ages"

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT) presents the musical, Rock of Ages across two weekends from March 14-23, 2025. Old Library Theatre becomes the Sunset Strip in this new immersive take on the 5 Time TONY Nominated musical! Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.



LoMotion Live presents "The Devil and Daisy Dirt" - A Garden State Gothic Event

(BOONTON, NJ) -- LoMotion Live presents a brand-new theatrical experience, The Devil and Daisy Dirt, featuring live music, a life-sized puppet, and a deep dive into New Jersey's most intriguing lore. The performance takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The Parsippany Arts Center. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Sunflower Sutras & Scarlet Begonias: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg Comes to New Hope

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Dharma Bums in New Hope will host "Sunflower Sutras & Scarlet Begonias: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg" on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the anniversary of his passing—an evening dedicated to celebrating the life and work of the iconic Beat Generation poet. The event will feature poetry readings by those who knew and collaborated with Ginsberg, along with musical performances.



Works & Process presents New Jersey Ballet: Maria Kowroski and Harrison Ball

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Works & Process presents New Jersey Ballet: Maria Kowroski and Harrison Ball, on April 14, 2025 at Guggenheim New York in the Peter B. Lewis Theater. See highlights from former New York City Ballet principal dancer Harrison Ball's second commission for New Jersey Ballet.








The Maplewood Strollers presents "The Colored Museum" by George C. Wolfe

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers presents The Colored Museum across two weekends (March 14-16 and March 21-22, 2025) at The Burgdorff Center. This critically acclaimed play by George C. Wolfe takes a deep dive into African American identity through a series of engaging sketches and songs.



McCarter Theatre presents Julia Fischer on violin and Jan Lisiecki on piano

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents internationally acclaimed violinist Julia Fischer and piano sensation Jan Lisiecki on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre.



Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra presents "Blend of the East and West" featuring Jin Yang, Chinese Pipa Master

(PLAINSBORO, NJ) -- The award-winning Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, under its renowned conductor Chiu-Tze Lin, presents "Bending of the East and West," on March 16, 2025 at Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. The program will feature the Chinese Pipa Master Ms. Jin Yang. This collaboration of a Chinese folk instrument soloing with a western classical symphony orchestra is a one-of-a-kind event that will bring a unique experience in sound. Showtime is 7:00pm.



The Stories, Science, and History of Trees: Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join in online as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees as revealed in The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. This free author talk will take place virtually on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.



AERIA Records releases "Billy Hector Live at the Saint" in Dolby Atmos

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- On February 19, 2018 blues guitar legend Billy Hector and an outstanding line up comprised of Sim Cain on drums, Winston Roye on bass, David Nunez on keys, Tommy La Bella on tenor sax, Steve Jankowski on trumpet, and John Martin on baritone saxophone delivered a blistering, high spirited performance at the Saint in Asbury Park tempered only by a graceful guest appearance by the lovely Suzan Elle on lead vocals for the enchanting ballad "Wild Heart".







 

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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.



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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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