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Music lovers are rockin' the suburbs at MPAC in Morristown, NJ as they ready themselves for a sold out Paper Airplane Tour performance by singer/songwriter, Ben Folds.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New year, great shows coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)! January sees the annual return of the Dancing with the Stars Tour, as well as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Country favorites Blackberry Smoke make their MPAC debut at the end of January, and there's tribute bands galore, featuring the music of the 1980s (Jessie's Girl), Taylor Swift (Dream Like Taylor), The Eagles (Eaglemania) and Billy Joel and Elton John (The Piano Men). Plus, fun family shows, comedy and gospel greats The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Laufey's A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl is a visually stunning concert film showcasing the singer's mesmerizing vocals alongside the legendary Los Angeles Philharmonic. Filmed in her adopted hometown, the film, directed by Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour), takes audiences on a spellbinding sonic journey under the stars. Performing at the iconic venue that has hosted musical legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Laufey gives a behind-the-scenes look at the monumental show. As Variety notes, "Laufey feels like she was born to play the Hollywood Bowl."
(SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) -- The Academy for Performing Arts at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS) brought magic and wonder to the stage with their production of The Old Man and The Old Moon on November 22 and 23, 2024. The performances captivated audiences with their creativity, heartfelt storytelling, and imaginative staging. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- All are welcome to join a Local Author Panel Discussion with Tim DeMarco (Release Me), Anthony Ausiello (Brooklyn '76), and Luigina Vecchione (Italian American) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Asbury Book Cooperative. This discussion will be mediated by local author and Asbury Park High School Alumnus, Paul Bomba.
(MADISON, NJ) -- From traditional to pops, choral favorites, and Broadway classics, New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s (NJFO) holiday concerts promise to fill the entire family with warmth and cheer.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mannheim Steamroller's annual Christmas tour pulls into Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for two performances on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Led by Chip Davis, this has been America's favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years!
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Wharton Arts will present A Concert for Peace with Violins of Hope, a poignant tribute to human resilience and the power of music, on January 12, 2025 at 3:00pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo, this special concert showcases the extraordinary Violins of Hope, precious stringed instruments that survived the Holocaust.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark's Glass Art Center, GlassRoots, prides itself on their glass awards made by hand right here in downtown Newark! This year alone, they have created custom glass awards for dozens of clients including NJPAC, Rutgers Law, Harvard University, NJ Symphony, Horizon, The Newark Museum of Art and Honeywell, among others.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Spine-tingling mystery tales become even edgier – and poignant - when a family is at the center. Master suspense storyteller Laura Dave will take you inside her newest novel, The Night We Lost Him, during her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.
(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.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.
(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.
Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.
The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.
Here is a look at shows taking place this week 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
