Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from June 20 to June 26, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
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FEATURED EVENT PREVIEWS
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - MPAC presents Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Singer-Songwriter Bruce Hornsby returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) with his band The Noisemakers on Wednesday, June 21 at 7;30pm. Tickets range from $39-$79.
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - The Smooth Cruise Is Back!. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Smooth Jazz New York with Smooth Jazz New Jersey present Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright on The Smooth Cruise on June 22, 2023. The cruise sails from Pier 40 (Westside Hwy. and Houston Street) in New York, NY. Boarding is at 6:30pm; the cruise departs at 7:30pm. There is a buffet and cash bar available on board.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents The Boxmasters. (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents The Boxmasters (Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew) on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960's.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Rufus Wainwright. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Rufus Wainwright on Sunday, June 25 at 7:30pm. His upcoming album, Folkocracy, is Rufus Wainwright revisiting his roots, of childhood summers spent at folk festivals and watching his famous family on stage. But it’s also the sound of an artist in the present using all he has learnt from conquering pop to opera and showtunes.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents Toad the Wet Sprocket. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at The Newton Theatre on Wednesday, June 21st. The band is still making new music and touring with the same spirit of independence that started it all over three decades ago and credit their success to the unwavering support of their fans. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Make Music Day to Take Place in Englewood on June 21st. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Celebrate the arrival of Summer with free outdoor concerts as Make Music Englewood returns for its third year, joining over 1,000 worldwide locations on international Make Music Day. Make Music Day is held at outdoor locations every June 21 in honor of the Summer Solstice with origins in France as "La Fête de la Musique," and now is held in over 120 countries.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Hudson West Fest and Hudson Theatre Works host Open Mic on June 21st. (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- Hudson West Fest, in partnership with Hudson Theatre Works, is hosting an Open Mic for acoustic singer-songwriters and Poetry/Spoken Word on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. It takes places at Hudson Theatre Works, located within the Wilson School, and runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - Centenary Stage Company presents 80's Revolution. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- 80's Revolution will hit the Sitnik stage at Centenary Stage Company on Thursday, June 22 at 7:30pm. This performance will take place in The Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
Friday, June 23, 2023 - Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival to return for 13th Annual Year in June. (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- It's never too early to think about summer and the unique Southern Rock music festival to kick off the concert season: Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival. The festival, presented by Franklin Sussex Auto Mall, is returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ from June 23-25. Top legends of Southern rock-the Artimus Pyle Band, 38 Special and Blackberry Smoke are a few of the headline acts set to perform for the 13th annual music and barbecue festival. Other not-to-be-missed acts include the Devon Allman Project, Samantha Fish featuring Jesse Dayton and Dead on Live performing Grateful Dead Favorites, among others.
Friday, June 23, 2023 - Prototype 237 presents LKFFCT, Blanket Approval, and Night Gallery on Friday. (PATERSON, NJ) -- Prototype 237 presents LKFFCT, Blanket Approval, and Night Gallery in concert on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 8:00pm. Prototype 237 is an artist-built, artist-run performance space created to provide a forum for artists to sound and play their best, and grow a performance-driven community. They will celebrate their 3 year anniversary on September 30, 2023.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Newton Theatre presents Jay and The Americans. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Jay and The Americans will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 24th. With a staggering 18 charted hits and five Top 10 records, few bands ever reached the heights of Jay And The Americans. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - The Sieminski Theater presents Troubadours: A Carole King & James Taylor Tribute. (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Sieminski Theater presents Troubadours: A Carole King & James Taylor Tribute on Saturday, June 24 at 7:30pm. Troubadours provide an enchanting evening celebrating the music of Carole King and James Taylor. Music is brought to you by two bands joining together for an unforgettable performance: Home Again – A Tribute to the Music of Carole King, and Steamroller – The Music of James Taylor.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Jazzy On the Lawn at Elmwood Church Presents Vocalist Lynette Sheard and Saxophonist Bradford Hayes on Saturday. (EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- In celebration of Summer, the Elmwood Church lawn will come alive on Saturday, June 24th with the explosive sounds of jazzy live music as Elmwood Culture Club welcomes stellar musicians' Saxophonist Bradford Hayes and Vocalist Singer Lynette Sheard. The event takes place outside on the Elmwood Church lawn from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents Dave Mason. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. Tickets range from $59-$74.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - North to Shore Music Festival presents An Evening with Natalie Merchant at NJPAC. (NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore Music Festival presents An Evening with Natalie Merchant as she brings her Keep Your Courage Tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 25 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $49.50 to $129.50.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton to Perform at Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival. (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Among the artists to check out at the upcoming Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival is the pairing of Samantha Fish and outlaw country badass Jesse Dayton who will perform on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 4:30pm. The two joined forces to write and record a new album entitled Death Wish Blues. Samantha and Jesse onstage together are an explosive brand of blues/rock-and-roll not to be missed! The festival, presented by Franklin Sussex Auto Mall, is returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ from June 23-25.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - The Starlight Jazz Show returns to Tim McLoone's Supper Club on June 25th. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Starlight Jazz Show returns to Tim McLoone's Supper Club on Sunday, June 25th. This is a collaboration of vocalists, live band and dancers dazzling you with show-stopping Jazz and Broadway performances. The event is scheduled to run from 7:30pm to 10:00pm.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Morris Arts and New Jersey Symphony to Celebrate Milestones at the 39th Annual Giralda Music & Arts Festival. (MADISON, NJ) -- Morris Arts invites you to join them in celebrating their 50th Anniversary at this year's Giralda Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, June 25th on the grounds of the Giralda Farms (Dodge Drive and Madison Ave./Rt. 124., Madison). Gates open at 3:00pm with a pre- show performance at 4:00pm and New Jersey Symphony performance at 6:00pm. Along with musical performances, there will be an art show and sale, children's activities, 50/50 raffle, and food trucks.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Music at the Mansion continues on June 25th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions announces the next installment of the long running Bloomfield series "Music at the Mansion(TM)" at the historic Thorne Mansion home of the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Morristown on Sunday, June 25 at 3:00pm.
FEATURED
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Mazel Tov Cocktail Party at Festival Performance Pavilion at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30pm - Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright on The Smooth Cruise at Pier 40, 40 Westside Hwy. and Houston Street, New York, NY 10038
Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Three Dog Night at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm - “UMX” The Ultimate Michael Jackson Starring Joby Rogers at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Carbon Leaf at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, June 23, 2023 @ 8:00pm - The Great Rock N Roll Time Machine at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00pm - THREE DOG NIGHT at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00pm - The Boxmasters – Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8:00pm - The Best of The Eagles at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 4:00pm - Peter and the Wolf at Festival Performance Pavilion at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Chicago at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Rufus Wainwright at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
