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State Theatre New Jersey Presents "Madagascar The Musical" On May 6th (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Madagascar the Musical on Saturday, May 6 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hop Hippo, and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical adventure. The family-friendly musical features new original music and a colorful cast of larger-than-life characters from the iconic film. Tickets range from $19-$79.
PHOTOS from "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" at Paper Mill Playhouse (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is currently presenting Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express in a production directed by Casey Hushion. The show runs through Sunday, May 14, 2023. With a train full of suspects and an alibi for each one, it's the perfect mystery for detective Hercule Poirot, n'est-ce pas? Adapted from Agatha Christie's masterpiece by two-time Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig, Murder on the Orient Express is a funny, fast-paced thrill ride.
The Black Box presents "Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy" by Ken Levine (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- With performances starting on May 11, Ken Levine's Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy premieres at The Black Box, located at 8 East Palisade Avenue between Van Brunt and Dean Streets in Englewood, NJ. Tickets are $35 ($30 for students and seniors), are on sale now at www.blackboxpac.com! The play runs May 11-28, 2023.
"The Addams Family" Enters Last Weekend At Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory, having completed their opening weekend, enters the final weekend of shows for The Addams Family. Performances take place in the Sitnik Theatre on the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. This is an original story about every father's nightmare: Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met.
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Gershwin's "An American in Paris" and Berlioz's "Harold in Italy" – in Princeton! (PRINCETON, NJ) -- At concerts on Saturday, May 13 at 8:00pm and Sunday, May 14 at 4:00pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) takes audience members to Paris and on a tour of Italy through George Gershwin's An American in Paris and Hector Berlioz's Harold in Italy, featuring internationally renowned violist Roberto Díaz as soloist. Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts the program which includes Westminster Choir College alumna Julia Perry's Study for Orchestra. The concert takes place at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, on the campus Princeton University.
bergenPAC presents Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to present Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive on Thursday, May 18 at 8:00pm in its recently renovated theater. Tickets range from $65 to $165.
Montclair Kimberley Academy Hosted Hemmeter History Lecture featuring Wynton Marsalis and Isaiah Thompson (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Monday, April 10, Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA) hosted "Jazz and Community in America: An Evening with Wynton Marsalis with Special Guest Isaiah Thompson '15." It was a spectacular evening that included insightful discussion and a masterful performance from two of the most gifted musicians of our time - Wynton Marsalis and Isaiah Thompson.
Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series presents "Happy Birthday, Rachmaninoff!" on April 30 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On April 30, Westminster Conservatory will present "Happy Birthday, Rachmaninoff!" as part of its Faculty Recital Series. The performance will feature two members of the string department faculty, Dr. Dennis Krasnokutsky, viola, and Christine Mello, cello, and guest artist Dr. Maja Rajković, piano. The recital will take place at 7:30pm in Bristol Chapel (101 Walnut Lane) in Princeton. Admission is free; masking is optional.
Garden State Philharmonic Presents "Bach to the Beatles" with Special Guest Speaker Kenneth Womack (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Garden State Philharmonic, under the direction of Conductor Diane Wittry, will perform "Bach to the Beatles," a concert showcasing the influence of famous classical music pieces on modern day rock 'n' roll songs, on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. Showtime is 7:30pm. Prior to the concert, Monmouth University Professor Kenneth Womack, a Beatles author and historian, will deliver an opening presentation at 7:00pm and will be available for a book-signing after the show.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/24/23 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 releases by Jag One, Hakken-Kraks, Blue Daze August, Fuzzy Navel, and The Antoine Poncelet Band.
Acclaimed Saxophonist Steve Wilson Has Free Shows in NYC and Newark to Start off May (NEWARK, NJ) -- Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson begins Spring 2023 with an array of scheduled performances and activities showcasing his versatility, sense of community and collaborative spirit. One performance will take place May 6th at Jazz Vespers at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark.
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Noyes Arts Garage to Host Free Workshops for Print Day on May 6 (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will host its first Print Day in May event from noon to 4:00pm on Saturday, May 6. The event will have six printmaking workshops for people of all ages and live demonstrations by professional artists. Attendees of all ages and abilities can choose to experience and experiment in multiple forms of printmaking through artist-led workshops.
Ocean Galleries presents Artist Mark Kostabi in Stone Harbor (STONE HARBOR, NJ) -- Mark Kostabi: The New Direction houses an unparalleled collection of original artworks by celebrity superstar Artist Mark Kostabi. These works will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a limited engagement May 25-29, 2023 at Ocean Galleries, Stone Harbor’s premier Fine Art Gallery. Rare in person Meet-the-Artist appearances have been announced: Saturday, May 27 from 6:00pm-9:00 pm & Sunday, May 28 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the evening.
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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Appointed for a Historic Two-Year Second Term Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has appointed Ada Limón to serve a two-year second term as the nation's 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry
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Shop, Sip, and Get Crafty at the Arts Council's "Princeton Art Bazaar" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will present the Princeton Art Bazaar, a day-long celebration of creativity held in Downtown Princeton on Saturday, May 6. From 10:00am to 4:00pm, 80+ vendors will line Paul Robeson Place off Witherspoon Street to sell their wares, ranging from ceramics, jewelry, wood, original paintings, printmaking, glass, photography, florals, and more.
New Hope Arts Center Announces Grand Reopening Celebration on June 6th (NEW HOPE, PA) -- After years of planning and much-anticipated renovations, the New Hope Arts Center is thrilled to announce two major, milestone events in celebration of the historic building's grand reopening in June 2023: "Beyond the Blueprint, Grand Reopening Celebration" on Tuesday, June 6th, followed by a “Members Only Party," on June 10th. Both events are exclusive and offered before officially opening to the public on June 15th, 2023.
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The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
