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theatre
Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Gaucho: A New Musical" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater at Princeton University will present Gaucho: A New Musical, co-written by Princeton senior Aaron Ventresca, directed by Princeton alumnus and faculty member Nico Krell, and music directed by guest artist Gia Gan. Performances are on December 8 and 9 at 8:00pm and December 10 at 2:00pm in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus. The show is free and open to the public; advance tickets are encouraged through University Ticketing.
Old Library Theatre presents "Marvin's Room" (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present Marvin's Room – winner of the 1991-1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play - from December 8-10, 2023. Written by Scott McPherson, Marvin's Room takes its title from the space in which family patriarch Marvin Wakefield spends all the hours of his days now that he’s reached the end stages of his life's journey. He and his sister, Ruth, are tended to by his eldest daughter, Bessie. They’re the unchosen family who chose to remain together.
Dover Little Theatre Presents "Kinky Boots" (DOVER, NJ) -- Dover Little Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning hit, Kinky Boots, weekends from December 8-30, 2023. This high-energy and heartwarming show is set to captivate audiences with its dazzling performances, fun music, and powerful messages of acceptance and self-discovery. The production is directed by Ruthanne and Larry Pelham.
Vineyard Theatre partners with The League of Live Stream Theater for Worldwide Live Stream of "Scene Partners" (NEW YORK, NY) -- Sarah Stern, Artistic Director and Suzanne Appel, Managing Director of Vineyard Theatre, are excited to announce that, in partnership with The League Of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), the final four performances of Scene Partners will be streamed worldwide on December 15 at 7:00pm, December 16 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm, and December 17 at 2:00pm. This is the first time that Vineyard Theatre has live streamed a current production on stage in their effort to continue to make theatre more accessible physically, geographically and financially to audiences.
Holiday Fairy Tale "Magic Flowers" Makes Its Annual Somers Point Return (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- "Magic Flowers," an award-winning play that has been produced nationwide and, more recently, become a local annual holiday classic, returns to Studio;Space in Somers Point for performances on Saturdays and Sundays December 9-10 and December 16-17. Short and sweet, "Magic Flowers" is a 30-minute one-act by award-winning playwright Bill Sterritt. This fairy tale quickly became an annual tradition for audiences in both Atlantic and Cape May counties.
music
The Vogel presents Boney James (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Boney James, the chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player, on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8:00pm. His latest release, Detour, is his 18th studio album. Appropriately titled, this latest album is a subtle stylistic turn that builds on the commercial success of 2020's Solid, his highest charting release ever on the pop charts, peaking in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Ocean Casino Resort presents An Intimate Evening with Godsmack (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The multi-platinum Grammy-nominated hard rock band Godsmack will be hitting the road in 2024 — but doing things a little differently than their usual pyrotechnic arena show they will be stripping things down as their "acoustic and electric performances and untold stories as their Vibez Tour in 2024 , which comes to Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:00pm.
Smooth Jazz New Jersey and New York present Will Downing (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Smooth Jazz New Jersey and New York present Will Downing at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 10, 2024. With a career that spans over 36 years and 26 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite to Play Shows in Holmdel and Camden (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Ten years is a long enough wait for two powerhouse and legendary classic rockers to hit the road together again! Styx and Foreigner who continue with the next leg of their two-year Farewell Tour team up this summer for the "Renegades & Juke Box Heroes" co-headlining trek, produced by Live Nation. Legendary British rocker, John Waite, will bring his #1 songs, "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile" to the party, rounding out a great night of hits. The tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University presents The Doo Wop Project's Christmas Show (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University presents The Doo Wop Project's Christmas Show on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in the Pollak Theatre. The Doo Wop Project boys will get you into the Holiday Spirit! Showtime is 8:00pm.
A Choral Kind of Weekend in Morristown to Get You Into The Holiday Spirit (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Kick off the holidays with a weekend of seasonal music with some of New Jersey's top choral arts organizations beginning with the Harmonium Choral Society, a 100-voice chorus led by Dr. Anne Matlack on Friday, December 8 at 7:30pm at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. Following Harmonium will be The Somerset Hills Chorus and the Chancel Choir of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown conducted by Stephen Sands and Matthew Webb on Saturday, December 9 at 7:00pm also at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. And on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Morris Choral Society under the direction of Michael Shane Wittenburg will be joined by The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey and Maestro Robert Butts.
Richie Furay, Firefall, and Pure Prairie League in Legends of Country Rock LIVE! at MPAC Fans of country rock are in the house this Saturday, November 18, 2023 evening at Morristown, NJ's MPAC ready for a Legends of Country Rock concert starring Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay, Firefall, and Pure Prairie League.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sweat on the Brain" by Honey Wild Honey Wild, winners of the 2019 Makin Waves Song of the Year, will celebrate the release of their new EP, "Strange & Distant," on Dec. 2 at Pianos in New York City.
film
Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of "Irena's Vow" (LOVELADIES, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of Irena's Vow and the short film, Humo, on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. While the events of this film may have taken place more than 80 years ago, and half-a-world away, it's important to know that the story told in Irena's Vow is just as relevant and inspirational today as ever. The screening begins at 7:30pm.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From November 26 to December 2, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from November 26 to December 2, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Cumberland, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Sussex, and Union).
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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
