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American Theater Group and Sieminski Theater present a Summer Theater Workshop

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Sieminski Theater, will collaborate to offer a Summer Theater Workshop for adults and high school and college students. The program will instruct students on using their own "lived experiences" to develop personal short plays. The workshops will be made possible thanks to a Somerset County 2026 Local Arts Program Grant.



 

Centenary Stage Company presents Maltby & Shire's "Closer Than Ever"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway veteran John Leone, an original cast member of Jersey Boys, will lead the cast of Centenary Stage Company's production of Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever, the finale of the theatre's 2026 SUMMERFEST season. Directed by award-winning director Sara Louise Lazarus, whose acclaimed career spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theatre, the intimate musical revue runs July 30 through August 9 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University.

Outpost in the Burbs Presents Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips in Benefit Concert for Toni's Kitchen on November 21st

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs will present an extraordinary evening of music featuring singer-songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. The special concert will serve as a fundraiser in support of Toni's Kitchen, the Montclair based nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and related challenges in Essex County and beyond. Showtime is 8:00pm.

51st Annual New Jersey Folk Festival to Take Place August 29th

(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Folk Festival (NJFF) is back for the 51st year on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Davidson's Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. It runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Summer Renovation: Brand-New Seats & Carpeting Coming to Princeton's Historic Matthews Theatre

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Since 1930, the stage now known as the Ed and Marie Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center has welcomed some of the world's most celebrated artists and performances. From Jimmy Stewart to Yo-Yo Ma, from Lucille Ball to the world premieres of Our Town and Having Our Say, generations of audiences have experienced landmark moments from the theatre's iconic red seats—and now, the seats are receiving their own curtain call.





Riverside Gallery presents "The City and Her Subconscious" - a group exhibition

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents a group exhibition, The City and Her Subconscious, from July 10 to August 5, 2026. The exhibition features the works of Miro Sinovcic, Minseok Kang, and Adem Gjonbalaj. In addition, the gallery showcases a summer collection of multiple artists within the gallery's roster.

More Than Bootstraps Announces New Program Resource Fellows

More Than Bootstraps (MTB), a New Jersey non-profit organization, has announcesd the new leadership team in Passaic and Plainfield.

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL 80s New Wave Tour Comes to Atlantic City on August 8th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tour organizers for the acclaimed 80's New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL have announced a line-up change due to the unfortunate cancellation of The Motels. Bow Wow Wow will replace The Motels for some shows and Men Without Hats will replace The Motels for others. The tour comes to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The tour's colorful lineup also features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. 

Surflight Theatre presents "Pretty Woman, The Musical"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents Pretty Woman: The Musical from July 28 through August 16, 2026. Fall in love all over again with one of the most beloved romances of all time!

Award-Winning "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" Returns for One-Day Fundraising Preview Before Edinburgh Fringe Debut

(GARWOOD, NJ) -- Before taking their award-winning production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this August, Cheese Platter Productions will present one final hometown performance, and one final opportunity for audiences to help send the company overseas.





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Chris O'Leary Band

Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
 

Darren Criss

Thursday, July 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 
 
 
 






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