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Princeton Folk Music Society presents Tret Fure

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Princeton Folk Music Society presents singer-songwriter Tret Fure at Christ Congregation Church (50 Walnut Lane) in Princeton. The concert begins at 8:00pm.



LoMotion Live presents a reading of "Black Friday" to Benefit Elks Army of Hope

(BOONTON, NJ) -- LoMotion Live presents a reading of Black Friday on Sunday November 12 at The Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton. Proceeds from this performance donated to Elks Army of Hope. Black Friday is a dark and gripping play by Michael O'Hagan that explores stereotypes, military experiences and an emotionally fraught relationships between a young, impulsive wiseass Airman Brendan Donohue, and his senior ranking female teammate, Staff Sgt. Shannon Hoffman, at a remote military checkpoint in Iraq. The reading begins at 3:00pm.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From October 1-7, 2023

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from October 1-7, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Warren).



NY Premiere for "Perfectly Good Moment" - Film Made By Westfield HS Alumni

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On Saturday, October 14th, Westfield High School alumni Julian Seltzer ('10) and Emily Bailey ('12) will walk the red carpet with their fellow cast and crew at the Chelsea Film Festival for the NYC Premiere of the award-winning feature film Perfectly Good Moment. Seltzer co-wrote the story for this twisty revenge drama and produced the feature, while Bailey served as the film's colorist.








2023 Teaneck International Film Festival to Open with Screening of "Invisible Beauty"

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The 18th Teaneck International Film Festival begins Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Teaneck Cinemas, 503 Cedar Lane – when, once again, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Bergen / Passaic Chapter presents the opening film: Invisible Beauty. The documentary is about fashion revolutionary Bethann Hardison, a pioneering Black model, modeling agent, and activist, who has had, and continues to have, a major impact on the fashion industry – in front of the camera and behind the scenes. The screening begins at 7:30pm.



Bergen County's Art in the Park Show and Concert to Take Place October 14th

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend the 59th Annual Bergen County Art in the Park Show and Concert on Saturday, October 14 from 11:00am to 3:30pm at Van Saun County Park in Paramus, N.J. It will be held in Lot 4, area F. The rain date is Sunday, October 15. More than 100 visual artists will be featured in the exhibition and sale, representing a wide scope of artistic diversity within Bergen County.



2023 Rutgers Jewish Film Festival Preview

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) --The Rutgers Jewish Film Festival returns to in-theater screenings with fifteen award-winning films from Israel, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, the United States, and France. Running October 26 through November 12, the festival will present mid-Atlantic and New Jersey premieres, as well as discussions with filmmakers, actors, scholars, and other special guests. Screenings will be held in person at the Regal Cinema, North Brunswick, and the Rutgers Business School in Piscataway. Four films will be available in the virtual cinema.



State Theatre presents Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 8:00pm. The program includes a collection of many of Patinkin's favorite Broadway and classic American tunes—from Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, and from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin. Tickets range from $29-$99.



The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company has an August Wilson masterwork on the docket this month, as the organization gets set to present the celebrated playwright's third chronological entry in his "American Century Cyle," the tour de force drama Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Directed by Darryl Thompson Jr., the production runs at The Ritz from October 13-29, 2023.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(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.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(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.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(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.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(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.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "MAME"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents MAME weekends from March 27 through April 19, 2026. The musical is based on the novel "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis and the play by Lawrence and Lee.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Once I Wake Up" from "The Sting of the Blade," the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/16/2026

"I'm doing good man, what's happening?" Laughed a very energized Alastair Greene as he discussed his upcoming April 30 show at Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room and his new EP, "Live in Sin City" as well as his thoughts on touring overseas. 




Comedy Shows This Weekend: April 16-19, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 16-19, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. You can send information on shows to infoatnewjerseystage.com for consideration in future columns.








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