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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place November 21-27, 2023

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 11/21/2023


Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 21-27, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured EventsEvent PreviewsEvent Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 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.

 




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Saturday, November 25, 2023 - SOPAC presents Giants of Jazz honoring Kenny Barron. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents Giants of Jazz honoring Kenny Barron on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Giants of Jazz has become a legendary event in South Orange, featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music. Curated by Jazz legend and South Orange resident John Lee, this year SOPAC celebrates a titan of Jazz piano who The Los Angeles Times lauds as "one of the top Jazz pianists in the world," Kenny Barron! Showtime is 8:00pm.

Sunday, November 26, 2023 - State Theatre presents Sarah Brightman - A Christmas Symphony. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the world's biggest-selling soprano and legendary Grammy® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman in A Christmas Symphony on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $69-$199.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Thursday, November 23, 2023 - NJPAC presents STOMP. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents STOMP, expect an explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages on Thursday, November 23 and Friday November 24, 2023 at 7:30pm.

Friday, November 24, 2023 - Newton Theatre presents The Fixx on November 24th. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Fixx on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8:00pm. The Fixx has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era. Instantly recognizable, Their sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves.

Friday, November 24, 2023 - Railroad Earth Returns to the Poconos for Horn o' Plenty Weekend. (STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Get ready for an unparalleled musical weekend in Downtown Stroudsburg, PA, as the Sherman Theater presents the Railroad Earth Horn O' Plenty Weekend on November 24-25, 2023. This two-day extravaganza is set to captivate audiences with a blend of live performances, pre-show entertainment, and local festivities, promising a weekend of unforgettable experiences.

Friday, November 24, 2023 - Princeton Makes to Host "Grateful" Thanksgiving Concert on Friday. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host a "Grateful" Thanksgiving as part of its coffeehouse music series on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. The event will be held at the Princeton Makes artist studios and art market in the Princeton Shopping Center.

Saturday, November 25, 2023 - NJPAC presents Gilberto Santa Rosa. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Gilberto Santa Rosa - "El Caballero de la Salsa" - returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00pm. Gilberto Santa Rosa, the legendary sonero and six-time GRAMMY® Award winner, is one of the world's most successful Latin music vocalists.

Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Cure Insurance Arena presents Duelo de Acordeones. (TRENTON, NJ) -- Cure Insurance Arena presents Duelo de Acordeones on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 9:00pm. The event features performances by Pesado, Los Invasores de Nuevo León, and Los Cardenales de Nuevo León.

Sunday, November 26, 2023 - NJPAC presents Air Supply. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the Australian soft rock group Air Supply, a staple of early-80s radio, on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 7:00pm. The duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock has been serenading the world since the '70s. Their catalog of chart-topping hits is legendary: "Lost in Love," "Here I Am," "The One That You Love," "All Out of Love," "The Power of Love," and "Even the Nights Are Better."

Sunday, November 26, 2023 - 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.

Sunday, November 26, 2023 - The Levoy Theatre presents The Wizards of Winter. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents The Wizards of Winter on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 7:00pm. The band, which features former members of Classic Rock Giants – The Trans- Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster Cult and Trixter, along with Broadway and Theater veterans, will perform a Christmas Holiday rock opera titled "The Christmas Dream".

EVENT LISTINGS

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Friday, November 24, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Remember Jones – Back to Black Friday at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Davy Knowles at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm - 70s vs 80s: The Battle of the Decades at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Let’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Giants of Jazz: Honoring Great Jazz Artists at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079

Sunday, November 26, 2023 @ 12:00pm - The Rock and Roll Playhouse: The Beatles for Kids, featuring The Wag at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Sunday, November 26, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Monday, November 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm - WP Percussion Ensemble at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

Monday, November 27, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631


EVENT PREVIEWS

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Newton Theatre presents Dio Rules: Tribute to Rainbow, Black Sabbath & Dio on July 11th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- One voice. Three legendary bands. One unforgettable decade of rock. DIO RULES is a powerful live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of Ronnie James Dio, one of the most influential voices in the history of hard rock and heavy metal. See for yourself when the band comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Albert Music Hall

Albert Music Hall's Bluegrass Fest on Saturday Celebrates Music and the Community Behind It

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Bluegrass is more than a style of music. It's a tradition built on storytelling, shared songs, and musicians gathering to play together. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Albert Music Hall will celebrate that heritage during its annual Bluegrass Fest, an evening that combines educational sessions, opportunities to experience the Hall's renowned Pickin' Shed, and three hours of live performances.
2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Going on 20+ years, the annual, free, two-day Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival will take place the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, in Memorial Park in Maplewood. The festival features performances by Anders Osborne, Lettuce, Slap Dragon, and Megan Jean's Secret Family. It kicks off with music at noon and ends around 9:30pm each night. As always, it is free and welcomes the entire community.

bergenPAC presents Warrant on July 12th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Warrant on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 7:00pm. The California band first hit it big in 1989 with their album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich.
Benson Boone to Perform at Prudential Center on July 13th

Benson Boone to Perform at Prudential Center on July 13th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Benson Boone brings his 2026 U.S. Wanted Man Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. Last year, Boone received his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, where Boone delivered a show-stopping performance of his breakthrough smash "Beautiful Things."
Good Damage to perform at House of Independents on July 15th

Good Damage to perform at House of Independents on July 15th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt rock/pop-punk band Good Damage will return to the House of Independents on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 supporting American Vanity and Faded 2 Gray. This will be the band's third time playing the venue. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 8:00pm.
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul to Headline Concert at ParkStage on July 17th

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul to Headline Concert at ParkStage on July 17th

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul will headline a concert at ParkStage on Friday, July 17, 2026 that fans of Jersey music will love. The lineup includes Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Jake Clemons Band, Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers with Gary U.S. Bonds, and The Weeklings. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards

Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.
LoMotion Live Presents America at 250: A Celebration in Song to Benefit Elks Army of Hope

LoMotion Live Presents America at 250: A Celebration in Song to Benefit Elks Army of Hope

(PARSIPPANY, NJ) -- LoMotion Live invites the community to an inspiring evening of music, storytelling, and patriotism with America at 250: A Celebration in Song, a special benefit cabaret on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Parsippany Arts Center. Showtime is 7:30pm. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Elks Army of Hope, a charitable program dedicated to providing assistance to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families during times of need.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Damn The Torpedoes Matinee Show

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 3:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Damn The Torpedoes Evening Show

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead)

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Asbury Lanes
209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ


Johnny Kasun’s Jim Croce Tribute

Friday, July 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Streetlife Serenade - “The Billy Joel Experience”

Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ



 

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