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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 14-20, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 14-20, 2026 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.

Landis Rock Fest 2026 to Take Place Saturday

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Rock Fest 2026 takes place Saturday, April 18th at The Landis Theater in Vineland. Get ready for a full night of original music, hard-hitting rock, and nonstop energy. Showtime is 7:00pm.

The 17th annual Elephant Talk Indie Music festival Takes Place This Weekend in AC

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The 17th annual Elephant Talk Indie Music Festival will take place at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City from April 17-19, 2026. The festival features performances from over 70 acts.

Hey Bulldog to Pay Tribute to The Beatles at Liberty Science Center

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Hey Bulldog will perform a tribute to The Beatles in the Planetarium at Liberty Science Center on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Come see one of the area's best Beatles cover bands perform some good old fashioned no fuss rock and roll!

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place April 14-20, 2026

Here are previews of plays taking place from April 14-20, 2026 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

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.

The Actors Studio of New Jersey and The Sieminski Theater present "Finishing the Hat: The Music of Sondheim"

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Actors Studio of New Jersey and The Sieminski Theater present Finishing the Hat: The Music of Sondheim from April 18-19, 2026. This is a spectacular tribute to the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.

Rutgers Theater Department presents "Hamlet"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Theater Department presents eight performances of Shakespeare's most popular play, Hamlet, at the Levin Theater (on the Douglass Campus) from April 24-May 2, 2026. The production is directed by Cameron Knight.

The Stress Factory presents Andrew Dismukesis this weekend

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory presents Andrew Dismukesis from April 16-18, 2026. He is a stand up comedian, writer and actor who you've probably seen on "Saturday Night Live". He joined SNL in 2017 as a writer and became an on‑air cast member in 2020, earning a following for his dry delivery and inventive sketches.

Late Spring Improv Classes Begin May 4 at Vivid Stage!

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, is enrolling its late spring session of improv classes for adults. This session runs May 4 through June 29, 2026. Classes offered this session include the Joy of Improv introductory class, the advanced Scene Essentials and the Improv Production Lab. The Open Improv Jam for all levels is on April 29.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.

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"She's Like the Wind"

The first thing you'll see upon entering the gallery at Deep Space (77 Cornelison St.) is the shadow-outline of a woman's leg. There it is, on a chartreuse background, sticking straight up in the air with a curvaceous bare foot inches from the ceiling. That's all of the subject of "Lemon Lime Toe of God" that the oil painter Delilah Ray Miske is willing to show us. The rest of the body, she implies, is splayed out on a bed. We know it's summer because the window is closed and the air conditioner is plugged in. There's a pretty good chance that the possessor of the leg is undressed. In one hand, she holds a cellphone, and she might be broadcasting something. On the wall, a small whip-like broomstick hangs. It could be the ride of a tiny witch. It could be the professional tool of a dominatrix.

This Week in Comedy: April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.

This Week in Music

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms, Impivaara, Bottom Feeder & Chemical Meadows – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ International Film Festival New Brunswick, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Mark Morris Dance Group: Dances to American Music

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Panama Dead - A Tribute to The New Riders of Purple Sage

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

A Night In Lights: Annual Benefit

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Beach Boys

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Michael Arnone's 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (all day long from 11:30am on)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 11:30am
Sussex County Fairgrounds Augusta, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Middle Life, Sundays & Counterfeit Kids – In-Person at 7PM!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ International Film Festival New Brunswick, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Phenomenon of Ivan Marchuk & Theater of the Absurd – Online for 24 Hours!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 12:00am
NJ International Film Festival New Brunswick, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Shorts Program #1: Godzilla’s Day Off, Paper Crane, 35 Days, I Exist, Pizza Man, Prison and Time, Dustsceawung & Miracle Under 34th Street – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ International Film Festival New Brunswick, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Best Laid Plans

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars"

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Middletown Arts Center Middletown, NJ

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars"

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Middletown Arts Center Middletown, NJ

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