New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu



ARTICLES

Showing results: From 9687 to 9697



 

The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club #54

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Big Apple Comedy Club #54 takes place at The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 15, 2024. The lineup includes Rich Aronovitch, Robin Fox, Joe Larson, and Ruperto Vanderpool. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



Zimmerli presents George Segal: Themes and Variations

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Marking the centennial of George Segal's birth in 1924, the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers—New Brunswick welcomes visitors to experience more than 60 works: some familiar, others rarely seen. The exhibition highlights not only the breadth of Segal's work, but also the people and the state that helped to shape his career. George Segal: Themes and Variations is on view from January 24 to July 31, 2024.



Freedy Johnston to Perform in Hoboken

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Freedy Johnston, touring in support of his latest album Back on the Road to Ya, will perform at the 503 Social Club in Hoboken on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7:00pm. The album earned praise from publications like Mojo and Rolling Stone.



Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature Kenneth Farr's "Thoughts Realized on Canvas"

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- "Thoughts Realized on Canvas," a collection of oil paintings by Ocean County artist Kenneth Farr, is on display in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch through Thursday, February 29, 2024. The oils on canvas and canvas board will be featured in the first-floor McConnell Gallery.








The World's Tallest Moving Statue to be Created at American Dream

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- The Giant Company Attractions Limited (Dublin, Ireland) and American Dream have announced a partnership to develop the world's first Giant visitor attraction called "The Giant" at American Dream. The anticipated opening is scheduled for January 2025.



Out of the Box Theatrics to present reading of "Trash"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Out of the Box Theatrics has announced the first reading of the company's Building the Box series of new plays. OOTB will present a reading of Trash, a new play written by James Caverly and Andrew Morrill. The readings, which will be directed by Nathaniel P. Claridad, will be presented on Monday, February 5 at 7:00pm, Tuesday, February 6 at 1:00pm, and Thursday, February 8 at 7:00pm at 154 Christopher Street (formerly the New Ohio Theatre).



Valentine's Day and Star Shows, Laser Concerts, Black History Month Programs Set at RVCC Planetarium

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will offer a wide variety of offerings in February, including Valentine's Day programs, laser concerts and star shows for all ages, and special activities and an exhibition in honor of Black History Month.



Hoboken Public Library Among Library of Congress Awardees for Projects Highlighting Uses of Digital Collections

On January 17, 2024, the Library of Congress announced that six awards totaling nearly $400,000 were awarded from the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative through a program available to Higher Education Institutions and Libraries, Archives and Museums. The program is part of the Library's Of the People: Widening the Path initiative with support from the Mellon Foundation. The 2024 awardees will use these funds to create projects that offer creative approaches to the Library's digital collections and center Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic or Latino studies. One of the recipients is the Hoboken Public Library for their project "The Puerto Rican Experience in Hoboken and America".



Riverside Gallery presents Intertwining

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents Intertwining, a group exhibition of works by Erica Geralds, Gustavo Rojas, and Kang, Ung (Kang, Ungboo), from January 17th to February 1st, 2024. Intertwining is the process or the phenomenon of separate elements merging, joining, and weaving together to create a synthetic material or outcome.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(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.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(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

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

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.








FEATURED EVENTS