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Jersey Arts TV: Nimbus Arts Center Features World Premiere of ANIMA, the Trilogy

by Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-01-22

Dance is the physical embodiment of emotion and perception, an allegory of our journey through life. Nimbus Dance will present the world premiere of ANIMA, Samuel Pott's evening-length work that confronts our most primal and precarious bond: humankind’s relationship with the natural world.



RUN-DMC's Darryl "DMC" McDaniels to headline an evening of live stories, music, and art-making at Montclair Art Museum

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Art Museum (MAM) will partner with Montclair Story Salon founder Liz Samuel for "Bring It Back," a one-night-only, multi-disciplinary storytelling event on Thursday, February 12, 2026 that blends live stories, music, and real-time art-making in support of the Museum. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Free Art Materials. No Catch. Introducing Art Pantry 14C

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Fabric, frames and film props walk into an art space. The punchline? Possibility. On February 1, 2026, ARTS 14C invites artists, educators and creatives to step into Art Pantry 14C, a new, free initiative built on creative reuse, surprise, and shared abundance.



Asbury Park Theater Company moves Remember Jones' 20-Piece Mad Dogs & Englishmen Celebration to Count Basie Center

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Join Asbury Park Theater Company as they celebrate Joe Cocker's groundbreaking live album and tour, Mad Dogs & Englishmen, on Saturday, February 14, 2026 on the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre stage at the Count Basie Center for the Arts. The show, previously announced as a two-night event at Ocean Grove's Jersey Shore Arts Center, makes a sudden surprise move to the Basie due to special demand and limitations for audience and production at the OG venue. An exciting move for the growing and evolving theater company, this is the first time Remember Jones will bring this show to the Basie stage.








Carteret PAC presents Max Weinberg's Jukebox on March 20th

​​​​​​​(CARTERET, NJ) -- New Jersey rock & roll icon Max Weinberg brings his high-energy, interactive, audience-driven show Max Weinberg's Jukebox to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:00pm.



New Jersey Film Festival Video Interview with Filmmaker Trina Bardusco!

by Vic Fern
published 2026-01-22

Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey Film Festival, sits down with Trina Bardusco, director and producer of the short documentary A Way to Be Together, for a filmmaker interview. A Way to Be Together will be screened on January 24, 2026.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 01-22-26

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!





Andy Warhol: On Repeat comes to Zimmerli Art Museum

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Andy Warhol: On Repeat, on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers from February 11 to July 31, 2026, brings together the artist's early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central forces in his art.



Discover Hunterdon Wine Country with New "2 for $26" Tasting Deal at Seven Local Wineries

(HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ) -- Wine lovers looking for an easy winter-to-spring getaway have a new reason to explore Hunterdon County. Access Greater Hunterdon Wine Country has launched a "2 for $26" wine tasting promotion, inviting visitors to enjoy local wineries at a special seasonal rate through April 2026, excluding Valentine's Day weekend.







 

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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