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theatre
PHOTOS from "Freaky Friday" at Axelrod Performing Arts Academy (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Academy is presenting a new musical version of Freaky Friday, the family favorite story based on the celebrated Disney film and the book by Mary Rodgers, at Axelrod Performing Arts Center from October 27-29, 2023. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
Mott The Hoople to Release 50th Anniversary Edition Box Set of "All The Young Dudes" With Newly Remastered Audio Legendary Rock act Mott the Hoople celebrate the 50th anniversary of their landmark album "All The Young Dudes" with a limited edition deluxe box set, featuring newly remastered audio, due to be released on Madfish on December 8, 2023. The remastered album will also be made available as a limited edition double orange vinyl LP.
Nimbus & Riverview Jazz present An Evening with Walter Parks (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus and Riverview Jazz present An Evening with Walter Parks on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Nimbus Arts Center. Swamp blues guitarist Walter Parks and drummer producer Steven Williams unite as The Unlawful Assembly to take a modern look at historic southern U.S. spirituals, hollers, reels and work songs. Showtime is 8:00pm.
NJPAC presents Nickel Creek (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins known as Nickel Creek to Newark on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Ars Vitalis at Kean University Presents the Music of Trent Johnson (UNION, NJ) -- The critically acclaimed Ars Vitalis: The New Jersey New Music Forum at Kean University will present a concert of chamber music arrangements of scenes from the opera Kenyatta by composer Trent Johnson, including a panel discussion with the composer and librettist Richard Wesley. The concert takes place on Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm at Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall. Admission is free.
MPAC presents Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Enjoy a double bill of two of music's most acclaimed vocalists – folk legend Judy Collins and jazz mainstay Madeleine Peyroux -- at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49-$89. This event was rescheduled from September 2023.
comedy
Night of Too Many Stars to Take Place at Beacon Theatre (NEW YORK, NY) -- NEXT for AUTISM (NEXT), the leading nonprofit dedicated to building national programs that enhance the lives of autistic adults, presents Night of Too Many Stars (a comedy concert and live auction) on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. Performers for this year’s event include Rachel Bloom, Stephen Colbert, Ron Funches, James Austin Johnson, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, the cast of How to Dance in Ohio, and too many more to come.
film
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival: Throughout All the Wars and All the Troubles When it comes to film festivals, Karen Small, the executive director of the Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, has seen it all – several times.
art
West Windsor Arts' Lunchtime Gallery Series presents A John F. Peto Retrospective online via Zoom (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Join West Windsor Arts for their Lunchtime Gallery Series on Thursday, November 9, 2023 when the John F Peto Studio Museum presents A Peto Retrospective online via Zoom. This exciting series brings you new topics on the arts from local and regional organizations, museums and galleries. Each session features presentations from various experts. It runs from noon to 1:00pm.
community
Invest Newark Names Emily Manz Chief Business Development Officer and Director of Marketing (NEWARK, NJ) -- Invest Newark, the city of Newark's economic development agency, announced on October 25, 2023 that Emily Manz has been named Chief Business Development Officer and Director of Marketing. Manz will help lead the organization in supporting the growth of Newark's businesses and communicating Newark's unique strengths and advantages.
Monmouth County Clerk Hanlon Announces Archives and History Day 2023 M. Claire French Award Winner (MANALAPAN, NJ) -- Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced that Monmouth County historian Randall Gabrielan is the winner of the 2023 M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation. The award will be presented at the County Clerk's 28th Annual Archives and History Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.
Events This Week in New Jersey: October 25-31, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 25-31, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Film, Kids, Community, Event Listings.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel
November 13, 2025
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
November 13, 2025
Lily Vakili to perform at Marksboro Mills
November 13, 2025
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam
November 14, 2025
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House
November 14, 2025
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band
November 14, 2025
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
November 14, 2025
StocktonPAC presents "Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
November 14, 2025
Hats Off To Downtown brings an evening of shopping, prizes, and fun to South Orange
November 14, 2025
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré
November 14, 2025
