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Centenary Stage Company presents "The Wedding Singer"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Big hair, bigger laughs, and a soundtrack packed with infectious energy are headed to the stage this summer as Centenary Stage Company presents The Wedding Singer, opening July 9 and running through July 19, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.





 

State Theatre New Jersey and Live Nation present Aries Spears on July 10th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Live Nation present Aries Spears on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. The New York native's quick wit, charisma, and ferociously aggressive comedy style have earned him critical acclaim, accolades, and, above all, a busy schedule



Chris Malarkey to Have Book Signing and Talk in Clifton on July 10th

(CLIFTON, NJ) -- Chris Malarkey, owner of CMTKD in Belleville, NJ is a 6th Degree Black Belt, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, and author of Moving Meditation: From Black Belt to Inner Balance. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he will have a book talk and signing at the Barnes & Noble in Clifton. The event begins at 2:00pm.



The Montclair Foundation and Studio Players will present Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at Van Vleck House and Gardens

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Foundation and Studio Players will present Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing outside at Van Vleck House and Gardens across two weekends from July 10-18, 2026. This is no ordinary stage production, it’s an immersive theatrical experience.



The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present "The Little Mermaid"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present The Little Mermaid across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.





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The Summit Playhouse presents "Into The Woods"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents Into the Woods across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.



2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Going on 20+ years, the annual, free, two-day Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival will take place the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, in Memorial Park in Maplewood. The festival features performances by Anders Osborne, Lettuce, Slap Dragon, and Megan Jean's Secret Family. It kicks off with music at noon and ends around 9:30pm each night. As always, it is free and welcomes the entire community.



MPAC presents comedian Janelle James

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Janelle James, who stars in the scene-stealing role of "Ava Coleman" in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, performs an evening of stand-up comedy at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm.



The Theater Project presents "Having Our Say" by Emily Mann

(UNION, NJ) -- The Theater Project's 2026 summer season will begin with a bang with a production of Having Our Say, Emily Mann’s 1995 Tony Award-nominated drama about "two 'maiden ladies' with century-old stories to tell", July 11-21, 2026 at the DMK Black Box Theatre.



Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Shrek: The Musical"

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Shrek: The Musical, running July 11–26, 2026. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle brings everyone's favorite green ogre and his unlikely companions to the stage in a colorful adventure celebrating friendship, acceptance, and the importance of being true to yourself.







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