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Artist Collective Troupe presents "Little Women"

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Artist Collective Troupe presents Little Women from November 22-23, 2024 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Point Pleasant. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.



The Newton Theatre presents Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(Postroph)y Tour

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dweezil Zappa brings The Rox(Postroph)y Tour to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. The son of iconic musician Frank Zappa, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship.



NJPAC presents Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on November 19th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Dr. Jordan B. Peterson—author, psychologist, educator, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto—combines insights from ancient traditions with findings from modern research to offer valuable rules for living. He will share his knowledge at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:30pm.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-31-24

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!










Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory's "Soul Samurai" enters final weekend

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory production of Soul Samurai by Qui Nguyen enters its second and final weekend of performances. The production continues its run through November 3rd in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus.



Darkside New Jersey: Where the Strange and Macabre Come to Life This November 16th

(TRENTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the New Jersey Expo and Convention Center will transform into a haven for the eerie, the unusual, and the downright bizarre, as Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Market makes its debut. With over 150 vendors, live performances, and interactive experiences, this one-of-a-kind event promises to lure attendees into a shadowy world of dark art, peculiar goods, and immersive entertainment.



Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony: 10/18/24

by Chris Paul
published 2024-10-30

My first sight of Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country was a live stream of the Vail, Colorado 7/7/24 show. The vision in my screen popped into my mind like a 1950's cowboy cartoon. As they played, Tumblin' Tumbleweeds I saw cardboard cutouts of an old west town compete with cactus in the horizon and critters turning on a circle like a classic shooting gallery in rhythm to the music.



New Jersey Youth Chorus Hosts Voices of Joy Choral Festival on November 16th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest not-for-profit community performing arts education organization, announced that the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) will host the Voices of Joy Choral Festival on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Dolan Hall, Annunciation Center at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown.



John T. Peters Appointed Executive Director of Hackensack Performing Arts Center

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) announced the appointment of John T. Peters as its new Executive Director. Peters, a seasoned executive with decades of experience in management, marketing, public relations, and technology, will continue his current role as Executive Director of the Main Street Business Alliance (MSBA) while leading HACPAC into its next phase of growth.







 

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"Slanted

"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.



Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "West Side Story"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season, from May 28 through June 28, 2026. An enduring masterpiece based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, West Side Story reimagines Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York, where young lovers Tony and Maria dare to dream of a future together as rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks clash for control of the streets.



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.



Cape

Cape May Stage presents "What the Constitution Means to Me"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck from June 3-28, 2026. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this electrifying and deeply personal play, she revisits that teenage self to explore how the U.S. Constitution has shaped her life — and how it continues to shape all of ours.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Night Windows; Bionic Rhoda; The Mighty Alrighty; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Wiser Time; and Mars Kushi. Plus a look back at "Hot Town" by Chris Rockwell.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Under the Carousel," the latest video from North Jersey singer-songwriter Josh Herman.








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