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DESI Comedy Fest

Friday, March 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm



New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Desi Comedy Fest is the Biggest South Asian Comedy Festival in America. Our mission is to showcase the funniest South Asian comedians from around the world & create a unique live comedy experience for the South Asian diaspora.



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UPCOMING EVENTS
Amit Tandon

Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

 

Kaytlin Bailey to Kick Off 2026 "The Oldest Profession" Tour with Show at Newark Culture Club

Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Newark Culture Club Newark, NJ

 


 

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EVENT PREVIEWS

(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

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.




Lighty's Corner: April 13, 2026

I’m one of those guys who hates it when people say that rock and roll is dead. That there’s no good new music today. I actually think there may be more good music now than ever, but it’s just harder to find. Since we get a ton of new music sent to us at New Jersey Stage each week, I decided to try something new - a recorded DJ hosted radio show and a column spotlighting new works. The plan is to have a new one every two weeks.




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
Lighty
Vivid Stage presents "Etiquette"

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center Summit, NJ

 

Lighty
John Malkovich in The Music Critic

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Lighty
Shemekia Copeland

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

Lighty
Arturo Delmoni & Nina Siniakova

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Bösendorfer Recital Room Toms River, NJ

 

Lighty
The Bald Soprano

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center Union, NJ

 

Lighty
The Bald Soprano

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 10:00am
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center Union, NJ

 

Lighty
Chris Mitchell: Begging For Sax Tour

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

Lighty
Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

Lighty
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Lighty
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 9:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Lighty
Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 3:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

Lighty
The Great Muppet Caper – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 

Lighty
Patti LaBelle

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

 

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Nirvair Pannu

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8:30pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

 






 



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