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(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft. This celebration of the arts features more than 45 specially selected artists in a variety of mediums such as pottery, painting, jewelry, and more. The event encompasses the grounds of the Creative Arts Center and two beautiful historic barns. This family-friendly festival runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm and also includes live music, engaging art demonstrations and children’s art-based activities.
Murrow, a one-character drama about the life of legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow by a member of The Theater Project's playwrights’ workshop, will open at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, TX, on April 11. The play, by Joseph Vitale, had its world premiere at The Theater Project in 2015 and ran Off-Off Broadway at the Phoenix Theatre in 2016.
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the 2024 INKubator New Play Festival from May 13-21. This year's playwrights are Upasna Barath, Amanda Sage Comerford, Leo Layla Díaz, Neil Levi, Dave Osmundsen, and Marcus Scott. Audiences who attend the festival will have the opportunity to participate in conversations with the writers, directors, and actors following each performance. All readings are free to attend, but advanced registration is required.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents Jaqueline Goldfinger�s Backwards Forwards Back as part of the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Performances take place April 4-6, April 11-14, 2024 in the Kutz Blackbox Theatre. The play tells the story of a soldier who returns from war carrying the ghosts of their tour, they're then faced with a sobering decision: address their alarming PTSD with Virtual Reality therapy, or risk losing access to their family forever.
(TEANECK, NJ) -- Fly More Than You Fall, a new musical with sights set on Broadway and the West End will make its New Jersey premiere with a live musical concert presentation and talk back on April 20-21, 2024 at The Puffin Cultural Forum. Fly More, invites audiences to join Malia, a courageous young girl who bravely faces her mother's terminal illness. Harnessing the power of storytelling and imagination, Malia transforms her challenges into opportunities for growth and strength. Her journey is a testament to resilience and grace, as she embarks on a heartfelt exploration of self-discovery and the beauty of growing up.
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) presents Cabaret in Captivity, a poignant and thought-provoking theatrical experience set to take the stage on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00pm. Conceived by Edward Einhorn and developed and directed by Einhorn and Jenny Lee Mitchell, Cabaret in Captivity brings to life songs and sketches written in Terezín/Theresienstadt, the Nazi concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Full of satire, bitter humor, and hope, these pieces serve as a testament to how art became a vital survival technique for the inmates during one of history's darkest chapters.
After the release of several singles, the multi-hyphenated talent of Asbury Park songstress Rachel Ana Dobken — songwriter, drummer, guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist, producer, videographer, live music curator, graphic artist — comes to full fruition with her second full-length album, "Acceptance."
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Dave Mason's Traffic Jam on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. Whether you've lived your life with this music as the soundtrack or are a modern concert enthusiast, Dave Mason's Traffic Jam is bound to leave you much more fulfilled, delighted, and buoyant— and that much closer to the brilliance of the music of Dave Mason.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Dublin-born comedian David Nihill, one of the smartest, funniest comics in the U.S. today comes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Sunday, September 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.
(EMERSON, NJ) -- In 1959, Disney delighted audiences with the release of Sleeping Beauty, a tale of a beautiful princess, her fairy godmothers, and their struggle against an evil fairy hungry for revenge. However, what might come as a surprise is that this enchanting story traces back to medieval times and is the foundation of one of the dance world's oldest and most cherished ballets.
(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 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.
(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.
(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.
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.
"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.
"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the legendary Donington Festival in England. So, we thought it would be a good thing to celebrate that anniversary and do a "My Whitesnake Years" tour and when we were done, people from all over the world began asking if we'd be willing to do a run here or there and we went to Scandinavia, Spain and there is actually more stuff in the pipeline for next year also and of course now to the United States and it has been a lot of fun so far."
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
