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theatre
Bergen County Players to Hold Auditions for "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" (ORADELL, NJ) -- What do you get when you combine Disney's greatest composer with Dicken's classic A Christmas Carol? You get the longest-running family holiday spectacular in Broadway history! Bergen County Players (BCP) is pleased to announce open auditions for A Christmas Carol: The Musical at the little Firehouse
Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, NJ on Tuesday and Thursday, September 12th, and 14th at 7:30pm and on Monday, September 18th at 7:30pm.
Art House Productions presents "Tracy Jones" (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the New Jersey premiere of Stephen Kaplan's play Tracy Jones, directed by Alex Tobey, with Performances across three weekends from October 19 through November 5, 2023. The play is a touching comedy of individual connection in an increasingly busy world.
Black Box Opens Registration For Fall 2023 Performing Arts Classes (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Since 2007, Black Box Studios has offered proprietary, uniquely collaborative theater workshops for performing arts students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels throughout Bergen County and beyond. The upcoming 2023-24 season brings an exciting array of options for kids, teens, and adults - all at The Black Box's new 2nd floor loft space at 8 East Palisade between Van Brunt and Dean Streets in Englewood, NJ 08731. At The Black Box - against all odds - no interested student has ever been turned away for financial reasons!
music
ROCC FEST IV features Jazz Gospel Concert by Alvester Garnett's Artworks Ensemble (NEWARK, NJ) -- Roseville Outreach Community Corp. (R.O.C.C.) presents ROCC FEST IV on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Roseville Presbyterian Church (36 Roseville Avenue) in Newark, NJ. This year's theme is "Living out Loud, Celebrate the Rhythm of the Drum" and features a jazz gospel concert by Alvester Garnett & Alvester Garnett's Artworks Ensemble following a student workshop.
Zach Bryan's The Quittin Time Tour Comes to Prudential Center (NEWARK, NJ) -- Oklahoma singer-songwriter Zach Bryan has announced a 2024 North American run, The Quittin Time Tour. The announcement came days after the singer-songwriter-producer released his fourth full-length studio album, Zach Bryan, available via Warner Records. The tour has two dates planned for the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on March 14-15, 2024. Bryan will be supported by The Middle East and Levi Turner for those shows.
Stanley Jordan to Headline Festival in the Borough With Jimi Hendrix Tribute (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- National recording artist Stanley Jordan is known for his incredible world-renowned guitar work. At this year's Festival in the Borough in Washington, NJ on Saturday, September 16, he'll be bringing something extra special: a show he created, "Stanley Plays Jimi." This is a tribute show, but it's not pure imitation. Instead Jordan builds on Jimi's legacy in a creative way. As Stanley explains it, "This is my fantasy Jimi Hendrix concert if Jimi were still alive and playing today. By re-imagining his music and channeling his persona I try to bring that fantasy to life."
"On a Scale of 1–5, They're a 10!" The Laurel Canyon Band LIVE! at Axelrod PAC It's a beautiful Thursday, August 17, 2023 evening in Deal, NJ as concertgoers make their way inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center for a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young by The Laurel Canyon Band.
The Adelphi Orchestra Unveils 2023-24 Concert Season: Celebrating 70 Years of Musical Excellence (RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra, Bergen County's only professional orchestra, led by Maestro Kyunghun Kim, proudly announces its 70th anniversary concert season. With six diverse and captivating concert offerings, this season promises to be an exhilarating journey into the world of classical music.
Colossal Street Jam partners with Fretbar Records (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey rockers Colossal Street Jam has announced an exciting collaboration with independent record label Fretbar Records. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the band's journey as they embark on a new chapter of their musical career.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/28/23 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 BreakTime, The Martyr, The Funky JC's, Joe P, A Ghostly Heart, and Latewaves. Plus a look back at "Nurture" by Cuppa Joe.
NJPAC presents Anthony Hamilton (NEWARK, NJ) -- Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum soul storyteller Anthony Hamilton will be performing at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 8:00pm. Hamilton has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and been proclaimed a "national treasure" by the Los Angeles Times.
Prudential Center presents The 1975 (NEWARK, NJ) -- The 1975 will perform at the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as part of their 'Still ... at their very best' tour. It's their biggest North American tour to date. Showtime is 7:30pm.
comedy
NJPAC presents This is Important [Live] (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents This is Important [Live] on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 8:00pm. Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck (co-creators and stars of Workaholics) dive deep into serious discussions about some of the most important topics facing our society today such as grown men fighting children, diarrhea, boners, naked grandmas, and so much more.
dance
Dance for Fun and Health: Chair Ballet at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch (SURF CITY, NJ) -- Experience the joy of graceful motion that rejuvenates the body and supports a healthy lifestyle during Chair Ballet, a monthly program starting Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. The event begins at 10:00am.
community
TV's Ghost Hunters are returning to the Merchant and Drovers Tavern (RAHWAY, NJ) -- TV's Ghost Hunters, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango and Bruce Tango from the hit television show Ghost Hunters are returning to the Merchant and Drovers Tavern (1632 S. Georges Ave. Rahway, NJ) for a Weekend of Paranormal Excitement on September 15-16, 2023 at 7:00pm. Each night is a different event. Choose either night or better yet, get a special price for attending both nights.
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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
