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theatre
PHOTOS from "Ain’t Misbehavin’" at Plays-in-the-Park (EDISON, NJ) -- Plays-in-the-Park is presenting Ain’t Misbehavin’ from July 5-15, 2023 in the Stephen J. Capestro Theater - a unique, government-sponsored outdoor amphitheater located in Edison's beautiful Roosevelt Park. in’t Misbehavin’ is a sassy, sultry musical celebration of the legendary jazz great, Fats Waller. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
The Off Broad Street Players to present "The Wedding Singer" (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Off Broad Street Players will present The Wedding Singer across two weekends in August (August 4-6 and August 10-13, 2023) at The Levoy Theatre. The play takes place in 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Grease" (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is presenting the classic musical, Grease, weekends throughout July. The play takes place in 1959, and Rydell High School's senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school "Burger Palace Boys" are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking "Pink Ladies" are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers' age-old desire to be rebellious, provocative and rebellious.
Chimera Productions presents "Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- New Jersey-based theater company Chimera Productions is proud to present its 15th production, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons by Sam Steiner on July 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2023. The play, presented in the intimate 60-seat theater inside Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, is a witty, satirical play that offers a constant balancing act between political parable and classic love story, with a dash of the absurd to keep you on your toes. It’s an insightful look into our modern lives and how a single word—or five—can change everything. Chimera Productions is returning to the stage with its first play since 2019.
music
NJ Festival Orchestra to Present Outdoor Concert in Westfield on August 20 (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- The New Jersey Festival Orchestra is back on Sunday, August 20, 2023 with another outdoor concert in Westfield featuring music by Gershwin and Delius, and songs by Aaron Copland performed by NY Metropolitan Opera's renowned baritone Stephen Gaertner.
bergenPAC presents WAR on July 18th (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents WAR on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:00pm. New Jersey blues legend, Billy Hector, will open the night. Tickets range from $45-$105.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Buddy Guy – Damn Right Farewell (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Buddy Guy – Damn Right Farewell on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8:00pm. At age 86, Buddy Guy is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago's fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. Special guest Bobby Rush will open the night.
Pat Guadagno Pays Homage to the Artists Who Helped Him Discover and Love Music Earlier this year, New Jersey singer-songwriter Pat Guadagno released an album featuring covers of the artists who led him to discover and keep his passion for music. Anybody that has ever seen Pat live knows two things: the man is one of the best singers in the Garden State and the way he interprets each song, makes every cover his own. Albums sometimes get overlooked, so we are spotlighting a few tunes on his latest album, 1964.
United Children's Music Project Students Thrive in Prestigious Summer Music Programs and Festivals (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- Local after school music organization United Children's Music Project (UCMP) proudly announces its talented students' exciting achievements this summer – from LA, Chicago, and NYC to Europe.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Victor Wainwright and Friends (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The 'Piana From Savannah', acclaimed 2019 Grammy-nominated American Roots artist Victor Wainwright and Friends, makes a local apperance at the lovely, intimate Lizzie Rose Music Room on Thursday, July 13 at 7:30pm.
"God Bless Bruce Hornsby!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier The crowd cheers this Monday, June 26, 2023 evening as Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers take the historic Ocean City Music Pier stage on the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. A musician who draws from a variety of musical traditions — classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, gospel, rock, blues, and more — Bruce Hornsby has made a name for himself with his prodigious keyboard playing, top notch songwriting, and an eclectic style of music which appeals to lovers of a variety of different musical genres.
Lizzie Rose Music Room: A Hidden Gem of South Jersey Music Not far from Long Beach Island and just north of Atlantic City sits the small Ocean County town of Tuckerton. In that town stands an old Victorian house that has had many purposes over its history. That house has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind concert venue called the Lizzie Rose Music Room. Since its opening in late 2013, both artists and patrons have constantly returned because of its uniqueness and charm.
The Newton Theatre presents Eli Young Band (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Eli Young Band on Sunday, August 20th at 8:00pm. The band has always been unique in modern Country music – a true band of brothers who play their own instruments, write their own songs and cling fast to their Texas roots.
West Windsor Arts presents Jakeya Limitless (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents the next concert in the Summer Music and More 2023 series on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Nassau Park Pavilion. This FREE event features performances by Dan Kassel and headliner Jakeya Limitless. Showtime is 4:00pm. In case of rain, the next day will serve as a raindate.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "First Place" by Sam MacPherson Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson is heading home from a national tour and to celebrate, his single "First Place" is the Makin Waves Song of the Week
comedy
Marlon Wayans to Perform Two Shows at NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- Sometimes outrageous, always audacious, stand-up comic Marlon Wayans returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, August 11, 2023 for performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Wayans has had a long career, from the small screen, notably In Living Color and The Wayans Bros., to the big screen with Requiem for a Dream, White Chicks, and the first installments of the Scary Movie series.
film
2023 Newark Black Film Festival to Take Place July 12-16 (NEWARK, NJ) -- The 2023 Newark Black Film Festival takes place July 12-16 at The Newark Museum of Art. This is the longest-running Black film festival in the country and it celebrates films that appreciate the historic significance of the Black experience in the United States. The festival features late-night parties, live panel discussions, and exclusive screenings of films created in the last three years.
dance
Jacob's Pillow Dance Company in the Berkshires is Summer Home to Most of the Dance World How did you spend the spring?
Pamela Tatge, the executive director of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Company, in Beckett, Massachusetts, where thousands of New Jerseyans go each summer on vacation, spent it in Taiwan.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From July 2-8, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 2-8, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 7 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Burlington, Cumberland, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).
Casting: People Who Have Used Healthcare.gov GENUINE, a casting company that finds nonprofessionals to be in ad campaigns, is looking for people who have used HealthCare.gov to get health care coverage, especially for Asian-American individuals and families. GENUINE is a HIPAA-compliant company. This is a paid project.
Somerville presents 2nd Annual "History on the Green" on July 22nd (SOMERVILLE, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 22, a fun-filled day will bring Revolutionary War history to life in downtown Somerville. The second annual "History on the Green" will be held on the historic Courthouse Green on Main Street, between North Bridge and Grove streets, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. During this family-friendly living history event, visitors will have an opportunity to explore a pop-up Revolutionary War encampment, interact with George Washington, play with colonial toys and games, watch canon and musket demos, and much more!
books
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Present Harry Potter Birthday Bash for Teens (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Teens, get ready for the biggest party of the summer! "Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!" will be held in Mancini Hall of the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch on Friday, July 28. There will be lots of activities, including a Sorting Quiz to determine your House, plus wands, potion necklaces, and pygmy puffs to make. Some edible treats might contain potential allergens. The event runs from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Crying in the Bathroom's Erika Sánchez Coming to Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Erika Sánchez, whose Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir is a Goodreads Choice Award nominee, will bring her candor and earthy humor to the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday, July 25. The event begins at 4:00pm.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Mr. Ray to Perform Free Concert in Monroe Township
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance
November 15, 2025
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)"
November 15, 2025
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo
November 15, 2025
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S"
November 15, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
November 15, 2025
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
November 15, 2025
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
November 15, 2025
2nd Annual NJ Wine Expo to Take Place November 15th
November 15, 2025
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic"
November 15, 2025
