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2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Overview
by Vic Fern - published 2026-05-12

The New Jersey International Film Festival returns online and to Rutgers University on the weekends between May 29 - June 7, 2026. Professor Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides a video overview of the films being showcase at the 31st annual Festival.



 

Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2026 Rising Star Awards Nominees

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical Theater. Often referred to as New Jersey's version of the Tony Awards for high school musical theater, the Rising Star Awards recognize outstanding achievement in performance, direction, design, choreography, music direction, and overall production.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Jennifer B. Clifton and Kevin Francfort to the Board of Trustees

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- At its most recent board meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Jennifer B. Clifton and Kevin Francfort, to its Board of Trustees. Their term will begin on July 1, 2026 and will run through June 2029.

Dance Reflections presents "Dancescapes 2026" at Hamilton Stage

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Dance Reflections presents "Dancescapes 2026" - an afternoon of original dance works at Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Showtime is 1:00pm.

Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present "Liberty Madness" at State Theatre

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present an original live production of Liberty Madness at State Theatre New Jersey on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a dynamic, magical stage play that tells the story of America’s haunted past.





The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on June 7th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 7:00pm. NOTE: This show was originally scheduled for May 14. All tickets will be honored on the new date.

Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Sheba Mason this weekend

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Sheba Mason on May 15-16, 2026. Born into a theatrical family – Jackie Mason (comedian) and Ginger Reiter (playwright) – Sheba has been performing since the age of two as a stage prop in her mother's play where she sat in her high chair and drank from her bottle.

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through June 28, 2026.

Obsession, Murder, and Movie Magic: Brian De Pal-Month Comes to Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema⁠ presents Brian De Pal-Month, a three-film retrospective celebrating the stylish, suspense-driven work of visionary filmmaker Brian De Palma. Taking place throughout the second half of May, the series spotlights three of De Palma's most acclaimed thrillers—each showcasing the director's mastery of voyeurism, psychological tension, and bravura cinematic technique.

Riverview Jazz Awarded Grant by Chamber Music America to Host Tim Berne Performances in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- A $15,000 grant has been awarded to Riverview Jazz by Chamber Music America to be used to present two Jersey City performances by the esteemed avant-garde jazz musician Tim Berne at Pet Shop on Tuesday, May 26 and on the RWJBarnabas Plaza Stage at the Jersey City Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026.





UPCOMING EVENTS
Riverview Jazz Awarded Grant by Chamber Music America to Host Tim Berne Performances in Jersey City
Tuesday Night Book Club - Matt Haig, The Midnight Library

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm
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Riverview Jazz Awarded Grant by Chamber Music America to Host Tim Berne Performances in Jersey City
OCVTS GPAA Spring Showcases

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage Toms River, NJ

 







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