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theatre
American Theater Group Receives Somerset County's "Excellence in the Arts" Award (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), Central New Jersey's professional regional theater company, was recently presented with the "Excellence in the Arts" award bestowed by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Since 2006, the biennial program has honored individuals and organizations that show exemplary leadership and dedication to the fine and performing arts in Somerset County. ATG was recognized in the "Arts in the Community" category and was presented with the award during the October 26th ceremony at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
Bordentown Regional High School presents "Madagascar: A Musical Adventure" (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The children's musical Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, with book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila and original music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, will be presented Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:00pm & 6:30pm at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. This production will be performed by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School. Cookies and milk will be served following the 2:00pm performance.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 7-13, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from November 7-13, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents "All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Rupert Holmes on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. Over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes, the play presents an intimate portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a true American original.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place November 7-13, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 7-13, 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.
bergenPAC presents LeAnn Rimes and Allison Strong (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- LeAnn Rimes brings her The Story … So Far Tour to the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00pm. LeAnn will take fans on a nostalgic journey through her expansive career. New Jersey native Allison Strong,
a singer and actress, is the supporting act.
Music at the Mansion Returns November 26th (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions announces the next installment of the long running Cabaret series "Music at the Mansion™" at the historic Thorne Mansion home of the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Morristown on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Light of Day Winterfest 2024 to Take Place January 12-28 (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2024, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, Philadelphia, New York City and Rockland County. "Bob's Birthday Bash", headlined by Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, will take place on Saturday, January 20 at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. Performances run from January 12-28, 2024.
New Jersey Symphony Presents Handel's Messiah (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony will present two performances of the beloved holiday tradition, Handel's Messiah, Friday, December 15 at 8:00pm in Princeton, and Sunday, December 17 at 7:00pm in Newark. The Symphony will perform the entire Oratorio, including Part I (popularly known as the Christmas portion) as well as the familiar 'Hallelujah Chorus.'
comedy
Sound Waves presents comedian Nikki Glaser (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Sound Waves in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino presents comedian Nikki Glaser on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:00pm. Nikki is one of the funniest female voices in comedy today. For nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy.
dance
RVCC Theatre to Present Christmas Ballet, "Nutcracker" (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The magic of Christmas and the joy of dance will come alive this season when the Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg presents Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, on Friday, December 1, 2023 with performances at 4:00pm & 8:00pm.
community
DoorDash Provides $17,000 in Support to NJ Boys & Girls Clubs Through its Community Credits (CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Boys & Clubs in New Jersey is pleased to announce a new partnership with DoorDash to support programming for local clubs as part of its Community Credits program. Through this partnership, DoorDash will provide $17,000 in gift cards to 17 local Boys & Girls Clubs across the state helping them access meals, essentials, and other items that will make a difference in their communities during this holiday season.
Events This Week in New Jersey: November 7-13, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 7-13, 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.
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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
