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Brian Ostering and his band present The Elvis Spectacular at the Middletown Arts Center

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Brian Ostering and his band present The Elvis Spectacular at the Middletown Arts Center on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm.




 

State Theatre New Jersey presents CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE!

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE! on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 1:00pm. This brand-new production, featuring favorite characters and songs that kids and parents know by heart, is specially designed as the perfect live show experience, a true 'first' for little ones and their families. With engaging moments, playful surprises, and nonstop fun, the show delivers a perfect introduction to the magic of live entertainment, creating big smiles for little ones and unforgettable memories for grown-ups.



George Street Playhouse presents "2 Pianos 4 Hands"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents 2 Pianos 4 Hands, written by Ted Dykstra ("The Expanse") & Richard Greenblatt (Letters from Lehrer), and directed by Tom Frey (Souvenir). 2 Pianos 4 Hands begins previews December 1, 2026, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center and is set to open December 4, for a run through December 20, 2026.



NJPAC presents the 15th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the 15th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, November 6–22, 2026, bringing world-renowned jazz artists and rising voices to Newark for a celebration of musical legacy, innovation and community. This year’s Festival features world premiere concerts, debut collaborations and free performances, alongside tributes to some of music’s most influential artists.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 25-31, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from October 25-31, 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).




 

Monty Alexander at Kean Stage

by Andrew Schinder
published 2026-11-01

Monty Alexander grew to become one of the most legendary pianists in jazz, in part, by marrying the pleasure points of two musical worlds. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Alexander grew up listening to the island's celebrated local music – reggae, calypso, folk. At the same time, he became a huge jazz fan at an early age, influenced by his music enthusiast parents, and was sure to catch heroes, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole, whenever they crossed the Caribbean into Jamaica. By blending Jamaica's native sounds with traditional American swing, Alexander became an icon, creating a unique -- and irresistible -- take on jazz music.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-31-26

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!





State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. The band was formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. While they are a Grateful Dead cover band, they are known more for interpreting songs by the Dead rather than attempting to replicate the band's work.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby

by Bob Makin
published 2026-10-30

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-30-26

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!




 

FEATURED EVENTS


CUNY Student Short Series

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 10:00am
Teaneck International Film Festival - Puffin Cultural Forum
Teaneck, NJ

BELOVED - Directed by Delilah Saul. Delilah is a sex worker and journalist-turned-filmmaker in pursuit of answers to a question that’s the central obsession of her life: What needs to change in society in order for sex workers to more easily find relationships where they are loved and supported, just the way they are.

 

Free Joan Little - Bergen County Premiere!

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 2:30pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Puffin Cultural Forum
Teaneck, NJ

The story of the 1975 groundbreaking case of Joan Little who was the first woman in U.S. history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault. Joan was a Black incarcerated woman in North Carolina who killed her white prison guard who was trying to rape her. Little’s murder trial became a cause celebre bringing together prominent advocates, black power activists, white feminists and anti-death penalty activists while catalyzing a nationwide discussion on sexual assault. With rare archival footage, contemporary interviews and the folk anthem that carried her cause, Free Joan Little captures the spirit of resistance that made history.

 

Call Me Micky - Bergen County Premiere!

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Puffin Cultural Forum
Teaneck, NJ

Executive produced by Dominique Jackson, CALL ME MICKY follows larger-than-life New Jersey native Micky Angelo Petrillo as he barrels into his next act after transitioning at 59. Now 62, he navigates reinvention, unexpected friendships, and the everyday absurdity of finally being seen — with humor, candor, and no intention of doing it quietly.

 

Buried Under Years of Dust - East Coast Premiere!

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Puffin Cultural Forum
Teaneck, NJ

How does someone go from not communicating for 25 years to narrating her life story? Buried Under Years of Dust traces the remarkable journey of Emily Grodin, a woman silenced by autism, finally finding her voice. Despite Emily’s increasing frustration, physical outbursts, and violent meltdowns, Emily’s parents never abandoned hope that their daughter would one day share her thoughts, feelings, and deep intelligence. Then, using a controversial assisted-typing technique, Emily had an extraordinary breakthrough. One of her first sentences was “I have been buried under years of dust.” In a time when American health officials call into question the value and contributions of people with autism, Emily has the mic, and she’s got a lot to say.

 

Bea Arthur: The Documentary - "I've Done Everything Except Porn" - Centerpiece - New Jersey Premiere!

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Temple Emeth
Teaneck, NJ

BEA ARTHUR: The Documentary - “I’VE DONE EVERYTHING BUT PORN” reveals a more personal Bea Arthur: intensely private yet remarkably compassionate, wickedly funny, fiercely intelligent and deeply committed to causes she believed in. Featuring a never-before-seen interview, the film offers audiences a rare opportunity to hear the Emmy and Tony Award-winning star reflect on her life, work and extraordinary career.

 

Fellowship for Performing Arts presents C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece. This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.

 

Lewis Center for the Arts presents "Oratorio for Living Things"

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Infusing a classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz and soul, this musical and visual journey investigates human experiences of time and memory alongside powerful physical forces that shape the universe. Our exploration emphasizes the significance of the ritual of gathering for live performance in an increasingly screen-focused world.


Featuring the students of the Lewis Center as the cast and crew, this production is the first non-professional performance of this important new work which premiered in 2022 in New York City to great critical acclaim.


Directed by visiting Iranian artist and director Nikoo Mamdoohi, with English to Latin translations by Greg Taubman, Princeton Class of 2006, the professional team includes music direction by Emma Sway, music supervision by Solon Snider Sway, set design by Afsoon Pajoufar, lighting design by Kelley Shih, sound design by Kay Richardson, costume design by Keating Debelak, choreography by Sariel Golomb, and stage management by Milan Eldridge, Princeton Class of 2020. Juniors Lota Alagbe and Peyton McLaughlin serves as dramaturgs.

 

Lewis Center for the Arts presents "Oratorio for Living Things"

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Infusing a classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz and soul, this musical and visual journey investigates human experiences of time and memory alongside powerful physical forces that shape the universe. Our exploration emphasizes the significance of the ritual of gathering for live performance in an increasingly screen-focused world.


Featuring the students of the Lewis Center as the cast and crew, this production is the first non-professional performance of this important new work which premiered in 2022 in New York City to great critical acclaim.


Directed by visiting Iranian artist and director Nikoo Mamdoohi, with English to Latin translations by Greg Taubman, Princeton Class of 2006, the professional team includes music direction by Emma Sway, music supervision by Solon Snider Sway, set design by Afsoon Pajoufar, lighting design by Kelley Shih, sound design by Kay Richardson, costume design by Keating Debelak, choreography by Sariel Golomb, and stage management by Milan Eldridge, Princeton Class of 2020. Juniors Lota Alagbe and Peyton McLaughlin serves as dramaturgs.

 

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 3:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Immerse yourself in the world of Undertale, the hit indie game. A 25-piece orchestra performs the fan-favorite soundtrack, with gameplay footage on NJPAC’s big screen. You’ll embark on a musical journey through strange lands: The Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and all the way to New Home. Revisit iconic characters, epic battles and emotional moments. It’s the story you love, experienced in a whole new way. Wear your best Undertale cosplay for even more fun!

 

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

Saturday, November 07, 2026 @ 8:00pm
NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Immerse yourself in the world of Undertale, the hit indie game. A 25-piece orchestra performs the fan-favorite soundtrack, with gameplay footage on NJPAC’s big screen. You’ll embark on a musical journey through strange lands: The Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and all the way to New Home. Revisit iconic characters, epic battles and emotional moments. It’s the story you love, experienced in a whole new way. Wear your best Undertale cosplay for even more fun!

 

 

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6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival to Take Place November 7-8 in Bayville

(BAYVILLE, NJ) -- The outdoor festival season may be coming to a close, but it's going out in epic style. Raise your glass and join the celebration as the 6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival returns to Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:30am to 4:30pm each day. This event is the grand finale of New Jersey's outdoor wine festival season, and there's no better way to say goodbye to sunny days and crisp fall afternoons than by savoring the very best our state has to offer.



Maplewood Strollers presents 50th Anniversary Screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with live Shadowcast

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers invite you to celebrate 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a screening featuring a LIVE shadow cast by The Cosmic Light Cabaret for the ultimate interactive movie experience on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Trilogy Repertory presents "Clue"

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Trilogy Repertory presents Clue across two weekends from November 7-15, 2026 at The Sieminski Theater. It's a dark and stormy night. Whodunit? And how? The answer(s) may surprise you.



Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Pinelands Folklore with Annual Jersey Devil Show on Saturday

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Halloween may have come and gone, but the Jersey Devil is always lurking in the Pines! On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Albert Music Hall will celebrate one of New Jersey's most enduring legends with its annual Jersey Devil Show, an evening combining live music, storytelling, and the rich folklore of the New Jersey Pinelands.



Bergen County Players presents "The Guys" this weekend

(ORADELL, NJ) -- As September 11 rapidly passes from living memory into recorded history—with well over a third of Americans today knowing that tragic day only through history books—Bergen County Players (BCP) invites the community to meaningfully "never forget" with a special, limited-run Second Stage presentation of Anne Nelson's The Guys.