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Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"

Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band's first #1 album with hits like "Why Can't This Be Love," "Dreams," and "Best Of Both Worlds" and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.



 

Photos from "Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale" at Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2026-02-08

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale. With a book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías (Ella Enchanted) and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus), this vibrant production runs weekends from February 6–15, 2026. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from February 1-7, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from Febuary 1-7, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 7 counties (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).



Richard Elliot LIVE! at The Vogel

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-02-08

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of saxophonist Richard Elliot at The Vogel on January 30, 2026.



Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

by Bob Makin
published 2026-02-08

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.








Art House Productions presents "Black is The New Black"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Black Is The New Black, a group exhibition curated by Bryant Small. The exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, March 1, 2026. It brings together six artists whose practices demonstrate the expressive power, conceptual range, and visual intensity of working in monochrome.



Learn about Miles Davis and the Birth of Cool Jazz at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library

(BRICK, NJ) -- Jazz musician Miles Davis is remembered as an iconic figure, as complex as he is influential. Learn about his life and career during "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool," a program honoring Black History Month, at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event begins at 2:30pm.



Jersey-Born Playwright Tom Cavanaugh Named 2026 TASTE AWARD Finalist Following Victory in Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey native and award-winning playwright Tom Cavanaugh is making waves in the 2026 awards season, securing a prestigious nomination as a Finalist for the 2026 TASTE AWARDS. Often called the "Oscars of Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle Media," the Beverly Hills-based awards recognize the year's best achievements in sensory-driven storytelling.



Music Educator and Author to Present a Witty Memoir of Life after Loss at The Englewood Public Library

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Jacqueline Sideman Guttman, a musician and arts administrator whose career was redirected by rheumatoid arthritis, will speak about her book, Widowhood and Other Altered States, and give a reading at the newly renovated Englewood Public Library on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.



First Look Review - "Atropia"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2026-02-07

As movie settings go, the backdrop of Atropia is one of the more arresting you'll find. Actress Hailey Benton Gates' feature debut as writer/director is set in Fort Irwin, a sprawling US military training compound in the California desert where young men and women are acclimatised to whichever corner of the world they're set to be deployed. Within Fort Irwin is a 600,000 acre area known as "The Box," which is used to recreate foreign lands, filled with actors performing as natives and insurgents.







 

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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