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(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Gallery491 presents Playing with Light and Color, a vibrant and imaginative exhibition by artist Bruce Rainier, from February 12 to April 24, 2026. In an age when technology evolves at astonishing speed—and when most of us carry the power of a studio in our pockets—Rainier embraces these tools with curiosity and joy. His work seamlessly blends photography with digital processes, creating images that honor two of art's timeless foundations: light and color.
(WHIPPANY, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society's Broadway Cabaret Troupe is presenting You Know This Song, a fabulous musical theatre fundraiser featuring songs you *almost certainly* know – and some you know well - on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. Snow date is Sunday, February 22nd at 4:00pm at the same location.
(RIDGEWOOD, NJ) -- Isabella Addison Peronne, a classical ballet dancer and member of the Kolotov Youth Ballet Company, was recently named a recipient of the Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship from National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), which recognizes students pursuing advanced studies in the performing arts.
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27. The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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!
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s beloved "Peanuts" characters come to life in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, a charming, family-friendly musical packed with heart and laughter, hitting Gateway Playhouse weekends from February 20 to March 1, 2026. The musical marks the first in an all-musical MainStage Season for the theater company.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The BrassWorks Gallery presents Sharp Teeth, Long Tongues!, an exhibition of works by Ann Vollum, a New Jersey–based fiber and mixed media artist whose practice intertwines storytelling, cultural memory, and environmental consciousness. The exhibition showcases a range of Vollum's welt-felted sculptures and intricately embroidered textile works, each piece pulsating with color, texture, and imagination. It runs from February 8 - May 22, 2026.
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Four fading Broadway stars, desperate for the spotlight, insert themselves into a controversy surrounding a small-town prom—with hilarious results—in the musical comedy The Prom, running weekends from February 13-22, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- The Marie Rader Series presents the South Jersey debut of the new Philly Pops at Rowan University. On Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm, the Pops will present "Blockbusters in the Burbs" at Rowan's Pfleeger Concert Hall, introducing audiences in South Jersey to the orchestra.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the national tour of the Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Winner of the Tony®, Grammy®, and London's Olivier Awards for Best Musical, Kinky Boots captivates and entertains audiences around the world with a Tony® Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony®-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden's popular speaker series Grand Homes & Gardens returns for 2026. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America's Founding Homes and Gardens examines four estates belonging to five signers of the Declaration: William Paca, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Thomas Jefferson, and Arthur Middleton.
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Oh Sh*t, Sherlock! weekends from March 20 to April 12, 2026 at The Jersey Shore Arts Center. The actor playing Sherlock has never seen the script. Hilarity ensues as the rest of the cast tries to keep the mystery on track!
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make This World Stand Still" from Trenton-bred roots/country songstress Lisa Bouchelle's forthcoming album, "Vandals, Thieves & Lovers."
"It's not long enough but it's a pretty good run of shows. I haven't done a tour like this in about three years, even though it feels like yesterday, I haven't done a tour like this in a long time," laughed multi instrumentalist Hunter Hayes shortly before his two recent New Jersey shows at the Newton Theatre and The Stone Pony in Asbury Park. "I am thoroughly looking forward to it, I have been looking forward to doing a tour like this since "Evergreen" started coming together, you know, coming to life; "Evergreen" has been an eight to ten year process, depending on where you want to start, it's a pretty good run of shows and I'm really excited about it."
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Ali Zanders, Sam Tunkel, Brian Westervelt, Jay Ingstrup, A Halo Called Fred, Damfino, Regency Club, and Night Windows. Plus a look back at "This American Life" by Diego Allessandro.
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
