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Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Return to the Bickford Theatre on April 6th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance returns to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum for Life Love Laugh​​​​​​​ on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 4:00pm. This is a performance of enduring works that showcase the artistry, humor, and range of its stunning and athletic ensemble.



Newton Theatre presents The Fixx and Jill Sobule

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Fixx will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 8:00pm. Special guest Jill Sobule will open the night. The FIXX has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era.



The Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour comes to Morristown

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour stops in Morristown on Friday, April 4, 2025 for the Folk Project Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series. The tour represent the top three artists from the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase, as voted on by the festival audience. In 2024, the winners were Alex Radus (Lehigh Valley, PA), Tina Ross (Hudson Valley, NY) and Louie Lou Louis (Brooklyn, NY). Showtime is 7:30pm.



Garden State Film Festival to Screen "The Waiting Game"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Waiting Game, an award-winning documentary celebrating the ABA and its players is coming to New Jersey as a Feature Documentary exclusive screening at the Garden State Film Festival. The screening will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at The Asbury (Block TA11) - Asbury Hall (210 Fifth Avenue) in Asbury Park, NJ. The event begins at at 2:45pm.








Chefs Who Care: A Night with Lidia Bastianich to Support Pediatric Cancer in New Jersey

(BRIELLE, NJ) -- The Ashley Lauren Foundation presents its Chefs Who Care event, set to take place on April 29, 2025 at the amazing Addison Park in Aberdeen. This special evening will feature celebrated Italian American chef, Lidia Bastianich as their 2025 Honoree. It promises to be an unforgettable culinary experience benefiting children with cancer and their families.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from March 9-15, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 9-15, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Union) plus New York City and New Hope, PA.



Good Damage releases "Better Off Alone"

New Jersey alt-rock/pop-punk band Good Damage released their new single "Better Off Alone" on March 14, 2025. This is the follow-up to their debut single "Forget November."



Step into Spring at WheatonArts: A New Season of Creativity Begins April 5th

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Celebrate the start of Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center's creative season with the free kick-off event Wheaton Springs 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The event offers visitors of all ages the chance to explore, experience, create, and celebrate across WheatonArts' 45-acre campus that inspires creativity. Admission to all exhibitions and artist studio demonstrations is free and open to the public, part of WheatonArts Family Days, presented by PNC Arts Alive!



2025 Garden State Film Festival Takes Place March 27-30

The 23rd Annual Garden State Film Festival takes place March 27-30, 2025 in both Cranford and Asbury Park. The festival includes screenings, filmmaker breakfast & panel discussions, a table read of the screenplay competition winner, and the annual awards banquet.







 

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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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