New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu



ARTICLES

Showing results: From 6773 to 6783



 

The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Billy Bragg

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Billy Bragg on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:30pm. In 2023, Bragg celebrated a remarkable 40 years as Britain's favorite folk singer, songwriter and campaigner. Steven Page (formerly of Barenaked Ladies) will open the night.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Strange Bird" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin
published 2024-09-20

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Strange Bird," a re-recording of The Grip Weeds 1988 debut single.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-20-24

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!





The Inaugural StoryQuest SoloFest to Take Place September 28th - A Celebration of Solo Performance

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- The StoryQuest SoloFest is excited to announce its inaugural festival, set to take place Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Flemington DIY. This premier event will showcase an eclectic mix of one-person performances, highlighting the vibrant art of solo theatre, comedy, and storytelling. The event runs from 11:00am to 8:00pm.








WHYY to celebrate 70th anniversary with All Creatures Great and Small Pet Fest at Peddler's Village with Jennifer Lynn

(LAHASKA, PA) -- Greater Philadelphia public media station WHYY is thrilled to celebrate its 70th Anniversary with a special event, the All Creatures Pet Fest with Morning Edition Host and Producer Jennifer Lynn, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. This family-friendly fall event invites pet lovers and their pets to join the festivities while celebrating the PBS series All Creatures Great and Small. The event will take place at Peddler's Village, at 100 Peddlers Village/ Rt. 202 and 265, in Lahaska, PA.



The Montclair Film Festival announces 2024 Opening, Closing, Centerpiece Films, and Festival Honors

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Film has announced the 2024 Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night Films, as well as the 2024 Montclair Film Festival Honors for the 13th Annual Montclair Film Festival, taking place October 18-27.



Jersey Arts TV: Cult classic 'Empire Records' Gets the Musical Treatment

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-09-19

Nearly 30 years after cult classic film Empire Records was released, it is finding new life a musical at McCarter Theatre Center with an original score by New Jersey native, Zoe Sarnak.



The Toxic Avenger Sets Sights on Camden

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-09-19

"I do things the Jersey way, so there’s only one thing to say. I'm just a Jersey gal, a feisty femme fatale. I'll be living on a prayer."



Bell Theater presents "Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies" starring Jessica Sherr

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood as actress and playwright Jessica Sherr channels one of the greatest stars of our time with her one-woman show, Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies, at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Showtime is 7:00pm.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



Two

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre Announce Taylor Iman Jones to Star in new musical "Elephant Shoes" alongside Daniel Durant and James Olivas

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are thrilled to announce Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes, alongside Daniel Durant (Spring Awakening, CODA) and James Olivas (Evita, American Idiot).












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/25/2026

There are differences and then there is different and as it may have been written before when Dave Vargo records are reviewed; the differences are few but this time around, something is definitely "Different."




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.








FEATURED EVENTS