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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 18-24, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from July 18-24, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
PHOTOS from "The Sound of Music" at Algonquin Arts (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is currently presenting The Sound of Music weekends through July 30, 2023. Join Maria, Captain Von Trapp and his children in one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The production is directed and choreographed by Jessica O'Brien. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
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“EPIC!” The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour LIVE! at STNJ It's a sold-out house at New Brunswick's State Theatre New Jersey this Saturday, July 8, 2023 evening as fans ready themselves for a 50th Anniversary Tour concert by The Doobie Brothers. With nearly 50 million records sold, the band's 14 studio albums, 16 Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits, and four Grammy awards helped to catapult The Doobie Brothers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
The Newton Theatre presents Melvin Seals & JGB (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Melvin Seals & JGB on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 8:00pm. Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band.
NJPAC presents Monica on October 1st (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents R&B sensation Monica with her 'Code Red Experience' Tour on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 7:00pm. Monica first rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Don't Take It Personal" and "Before You Walk Out of My Life." Since then, she has continued to release chart-topping albums and singles, earning her multiple awards and accolades. Wé McDonald will open the night.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place July 18-24, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 18 to July 24, 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.
Mirrors on the Moon releases "Don't Panic" The New Jersey based band Mirrors On The Moon released a video for "Don't Panic" on July 18. This is the follow-up to their recently released single, "Get Lost". Both songs are from the band's upcoming debut album slated for release later this year.
The Bones of J.R. Jones releases "The Flood" (NEW YORK, NY) -- On July 18, 2023, the New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones released "The Flood," the second song to be released from his forthcoming Slow Lightning that will be released on October 13 via Tone Tree Music. The Bones of J.R. Jones has also announced a US and European tour, with an album release show in his home state at Mercury Lounge on October 13, 2023.
Upcoming at White Eagle Hall in August 2023 (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall continues an exciting and diverse schedule of events for Jersey City and all of its surrounding areas. Originally constructed in 1910 and reopened in 2017 after a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation, the 800-person capacity music venue in Jersey City remains a major hub of entertainment for everyone, delivering a diversified selection of shows.
Makin Waves with Ryan Gregg: 'Enjoy the Conversation' Asbury Park singer-songwriter-keyboardist-producer Ryan Gregg constantly is working on stage, in the studio, and on social media as a solo artist, the founding member of The Shady Street Show Band; the singer-keyboardist in Ocean Avenue Stompers, a New Orleans-inspired brass band founded by Shady Street trombonist Ian Gray; a keyboardist-vocalist in "Stormin'" Norman Seldin's Big Band, and as a part of dueling piano duos with Norman, as well as Des Spinks of Des & the Swagmatics. Yet, he never seems overworked. Rather the more he works, the more joy he experiences, expresses and shares.
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New Jersey Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023 (NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is thrilled to announce its 15th class of inductees, representing the accomplishments of some of the Garden State's best and brightest. The inductees showcase contemporary luminaries and those who span the pages of American history, including former New Jersey Governor and son of Thomas Edison, Charles Edison. Other inductees include famed Giants running back Tiki Barber, singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa, and filmmaker David Chase, most known for The Sopranos.
Carteret Shia Muslim Community to host Peace Walk in honor of martyr Imam Hussain (CARTERET, NJ – The local Shia Muslim community will host a peace walk on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in honor of Imam Hussain, a martyr who defended Islam with a small group of supporters against an Iraqi army nearly 1,400 years ago. The event will run from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Events This Week: July 18-24, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 18 to July 24, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Count Basie Center Taps Longtime Arts Educator, Samantha Giustiniani, to Head its Education and Outreach Efforts (RED BANK, NJ) -- The nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the appointment of Samantha Giustiniani to Vice President, Education and Outreach. Giustiniani replaces longtime Count Basie Center education leader Yvonne Lamb Scudiery, who founded the organization's education department in 1999 before her 2020 retirement.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
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
