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Skylands Museum of Art hosts Artist's Reception with Anne Bachelier

(LAFAYETTE, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Skylands Museum of Art cordially invites the public to spend an afternoon with Anne Bachelier, the internationally recognized French surrealist artist and creator of the 26 oil paintings currently featured in the museum's acclaimed temporary art exhibition, The Phantom of the Opera. Bachelier, who arrives from France, will spend the afternoon at the museum to meet and greet visitors and will participate in special events throughout the day, including an Artist's Reception, Book Signing and a Silent Auction.



Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Colin Jost

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Colin Jost on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:30pm. Jost is a writer, performer and author best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Jost starting writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show's “"Weekend Update" since 2014.



Go Behind the Scenes of Netflix's "Life on Our Planet" at McCarter Theatre Center

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Go behind the lens of one of Netflix's most ambitious nature documentaries when The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet comes to McCarter Theatre Center on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00pm. Hosted by Emmy-nominated showrunner Dan Tapster, this immersive multimedia event brings Earth's epic story to life through stunning visuals, personal storytelling, and rarely shared behind-the-scenes moments.



NJPAC hosts Mic Check: The Nuyorican at Dodge Poetry

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts Mic Check: The Nuyorican at Dodge Poetry in NJPAC's Chase Room on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 7:30pm. Join them for an unforgettable night of raw talent and powerful voices at this showcase produced by the Nuyorican Poets Café featuring the 2025 Nuyorican Slam Team, the next generation of spoken word excellence.








Theater Project Holds Tenth Annual Fund Racer

(UNION, NJ) -- Theater lovers can take their morning walk, daily run, or weekend bike ride and at the same time raise funds for The Theater Project, a leading incubator for rising talent, through its FundRacing 2025 project.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 29 to May 5, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 29 to May 5, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place April 29 to May 5, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from April 29 to May 5, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



Somerset Valley Players presents "The Girl on the Train"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents The Girl on the Train weekends from May 2-18, 2025. In this play by Rachel Wagstaff, Duncan Abel, and Paula Hawkins, Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears...



Minature Musical Makers presents "Dear Edwina"

(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Minature Musical Makers presents Dear Edwina by Marcy Heisler from May 2-4, 2025 at Villagers Theatre. This is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones The Musical. The show’s heroine is an advice-giver extraordinaire, like a spunky, singing version of Dear Abby.