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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

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- WBJB's Songwriters on the Beach presents Nicole Atkins on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00pm. Cory Blair will open the night. The free outdoor concert takes place at the Newark Avenue Beach in Bradley Beach. ** The show was rescheduled from July 16th due to the Air Quality Alert issued across New Jersey.

51st Annual New Jersey Folk Festival to Take Place August 29th

(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Folk Festival (NJFF) is back for the 51st year on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Davidson's Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. It runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
The Strand presents Matt Stone as Elvis on August 29th

The Strand presents Matt Stone as Elvis on August 29th

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Most 22-year-olds are chasing the next trend, scrolling through TikTok, and binging Love Island. Matt Stone has spent the last decade looking in the opposite direction.

McCarter Theatre Center presents Mei Semones on September 4th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Mei Semones in the Berlind Theatre on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. Drawing on her background in jazz guitar and her Japanese heritage, she blends inventive harmonies, intricate rhythms, and bilingual lyricism into a sound that is both intimate and exploratory.
51st NJ Clearwater Festival to Take Place Labor Day Weekend in Asbury Park

51st NJ Clearwater Festival to Take Place Labor Day Weekend in Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Friends of Clearwater invites everyone to start their Labor Day Weekend at its free 51st Annual Clearwater Festival Saturday September 5, 2026, a late summer, family-friendly celebration of great live music, Mother Earth and more in Sunset Park near the ocean in Asbury Park.
The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th

The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Machine Performs Pink Floyd on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Newton Theatre. The band has forged a nearly 40 year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. Showtime is 8:00pm.

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: Rise Tour on September 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Melissa Etheridge: Rise Tour on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America's favorite female singers for more than two decades.
Prudential Center presents Ella Langley on September 10th

Prudential Center presents Ella Langley on September 10th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's been a landmark year for Ella Langley. Fresh off a sweep at the ACM Awards where she won all seven awards she was nominated for, two recent American Music Award wins, and being the soundtrack of the summer for a trio of German fans on Twitter traveling through America during the World Cup. Ella continues one of the most dominant runs in music. She brings The Dandelion Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on September 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. Special guests ERNEST and Gabriella Rose will open the night.
The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music

The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Tony Award Nominee Joshua Henry to open Kean Stage

Tony Award Nominee Joshua Henry to open Kean Stage's 2026-2027 season

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage is thrilled to announce that Joshua Henry, three-time Tony nominee and star of Lincoln Center Theater's Ragtime, will open their 2026-2027 season with two performances of his show Get Up, Stand Up! on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


All-4-One - Mayor's Summer Concert Series

Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ


Take Me Home - The Phil Collins Tribute

Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Ammy Virk

Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 8:30pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ


The John Fogerty Tribute Project

Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Jersey Beach Boys

Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, NJ



 

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