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Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents "Rock of Ages"

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages storms into the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ for a limited two-week run from May 2-18, 2025 and brings along with it plenty of hairspray, spandex and glam rock! This jukebox musical celebrating the best of '80s rock, helmed by Emmy-nominated director and choreographer Lisa Stevens, features tunes from the likes of Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more!




 

State Theatre New Jersey presents Naruto: The Symphony Experience

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Naruto: The Symphony Experience on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. For the first time ever, audiences will see a live orchestra perform the most iconic songs and themes from the Naruto animated series, live-to-picture. Tickets range from $39-$99.



NJ Rep Looks at Family Relationships in 'Comfort'

by Karen Nowosad
published 2025-04-28

Relationships within families vary in scope and importance. But the influence that parents have on their children provide some of the most crucial ones. A new play running at New Jersey Repertory Company examines that issue in a show called Comfort. Written by Neil LaBute, the play focuses on the relationship between a mother and a son. In the process of examining that relationship, other issues arise including whether everyone should be a parent or not.



Monmouth University's Tuesday Night Record Club Celebrates 100th Album on May 6th

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University will celebrate the 100th episode of its popular Tuesday Night Record Club series on May 6, 2025 at 7:30pm with Michael Jackson's classic 1979 album, Off the Wall. Attendees can register today to join this free event either in-person at the University's Great Hall Auditorium on campus, or via Zoom.



Wednesdays in May: Meet the Artist New Play Readings by Vivid Stage at the Summit Community Center

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28. All readings will take place at the Summit Community Center (100 Morris Avenue) at 7:00pm. This year's readings include works by Joe Sutton, Nick Gandiello, David Lee White, and Laura Ekstrand.





BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/28/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-04-28

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 Zachary West & The Good Grief; Roadside Graves; jpeck; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Monda; Cyborg Amok; Above the Moon; Arlan Feiles; and Ali Zanders. Plus a look back at "Up To Her Ears" by The Successful Failures.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 04-28-25

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!





PHOTOS from "Deathtrap" at Ocean County College Repertory Theatre

by John Posada
published 2025-04-27

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company is presenting Ira Levin's Deathtrap in the Black Box Theater (Building 11B) at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts from April 25 through May 4, 2025. Prepare for an evening of suspense, wit, and shocking twists. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



McCarter Theatre presents "Primary Trust" - 2024 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center concludes its 2024–2025 season with Primary Trust, the tender and widely acclaimed play by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Directed by Timothy Douglas, the production runs May 8–25, 2025. A co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, this moving new work offers a heartfelt close to the season.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from April 20-26, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 20-26, 2025. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 10 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Cape May, Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic).


 

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Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from April 20-26, 2025
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 





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