New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu



ARTICLES

Showing results: From 6277 to 6287



 

Ben Folds LIVE! at MPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2024-11-23

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.



January 2025 Events at MPAC

(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" to Hit Theaters December 6th

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."



PHOTOS from "The Old Man and The Old Moon" at Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS

by John Posada
published 2024-11-23

(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 Book Cooperative presents Local Author Panel Discussion on December 7th

(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.



Celebrate the Holiday Season with New Jersey Festival Orchestra!

(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.



MPAC presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis on November 30th

(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!



Wharton Arts Presents Violins of Hope in A Concert for Peace - Youth Musicians To Perform on Instruments Saved from the Holocaust

(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.



GlassRoots Announces Re-Design of Custom Glass Awards Made By Hand In Newark

(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.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A Light To Come Home To" by Lisa Bouchelle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "A Light To Come Home To" by Jersey roots rocker Lisa Bouchelle featuring Americana legends Amanda Shires and Larry Campbell.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/16/2026

Loss, we've all suffered it. Some of us more than others,some less and still yet there are those of us who've not had loss of any significance to this point. Loss, like anything else, is directly related to perspective. What may seem like a huge loss to one, is insignificant to another. People pass away, bad days do the same, they fade into the night or disappear at the bottom of one's favorite drink until they are swept away by the morning's sunrise and things are new. Some loss stays a bit longer, adding scars to our bodies until they become topographical maps of memories; reminders of what not to do or what we didn't do or should've done.




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.








FEATURED EVENTS