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theatre
State Theatre New Jersey presents "Come From Away" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the Broadway musical, Come From Away from January 5-7, 2024. This musical tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. On September 11, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.
Audition Registration Now Open for Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Theater Conservatory (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse will hold auditions for students to be a part of its prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and Musical Theater Technique Intensive for 2024 on Saturday, January 20, and Sunday, January 28, at Paper Mill Studios, 20 Main Street, Millburn, NJ. Students who earn a place in the July Conservatory in the Senior (ages 15–18), Junior Plus (ages 13–14), and Junior (ages 10-12) companies are directed and choreographed by Paper Mill's professional artistic staff in a fully produced, original concert at Paper Mill Playhouse on July 26 and 27, 2024, titled New Voices of 2024: Endless Ovations Celebrating the Regional Theater's 85 Seasons! The concert is the culmination of the five-week program.
"Having Our Say" – A Celebration of Age and Memories George Street Playhouse closes out 2023 with a beautiful show. Having Our Say is based on the true story of two African-American sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany, both of whom lived past the golden age of 100.
music
Kat Falcey: 25 Years of Promoting Music Some of the hardest working people in the music industry are those who work behind the scenes. Booking, promoting, and managing artists can often be a thankless job and few have what it takes to keep going year after year, but Kat Falcey of Tunes2ya is one of the good ones. She’s been at this for over 25 years now - a truly remarkable run. To say the industry has gone through a ton of changes during this period is an understatement. I caught up with Kat to talk about her career.
Shane Cooley releases a pair of Holiday Singles Topping off a fruitful year of music, singer-songwriter Shane Cooley recently released two holiday singles, "Elf Rights" and "Snow Globe". The singles are available on all digital music platforms.
bergenPAC presents Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:00pm. Every Saturday night for the last 7 years, crowds of ecstatic fans and newcomers alike have thrown on their best spandex, leg warmers and metal gear, lined up, and come downtown for an all-out celebration at the Back To The Eighties Show. Here's your chance to join the party in Englewood!
The Levoy Theatre presents Van Halen Nation (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Van Halen Nation on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. This is the premier 80s Van Halen tribute to the David Lee Roth era of VH.
Springsteen Archives to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of the Beatles' Arrival in America (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University will present a symposium on Saturday, February 3, 2024, that celebrates the arrival of the Beatles in America sixty years ago. Titled Get Back...To 1964, the day-long event will include panel discussions, interviews, book signings, and musical performances of early Beatles’ songs performed by regional musicians.
Broadway stars and Dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem join NJ Festival Orchestra for New Year's celebrations (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- On Sunday, December 31, 2024 at 7:00pm, under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, New Jersey Festival Orchestra again presents one of New Jersey's most popular New Year's Eve musical celebrations. This year's performance, "The Great American Songbook," promises a superb review of the best of Broadway’s song and dance showstoppers to herald the arrival of the New Year.
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announce Sting and Christian McBride to Perform at the RALPH PUCCI 8th Annual Jazz Set Benefit (NEW YORK, NY) -- JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announced world-renowned singer-songwriter, musician, actor, activist and 17-time GRAMMY-winner Sting as the special guest for the RALPH PUCCI 8th Annual Jazz Set, The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® on February 28, 2024. Sting will perform alongside eight-time GRAMMY-winning virtuosic bassist and JAZZ HOUSE Artistic Director Christian McBride. The two will deliver a once-in-a-lifetime evening, performing together, trading stories, and celebrating Sting's illustrious career.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Happy Together Tour 2024 to Benefit the Light of Day Foundation (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Happy Together Tour 2024 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as a benefit for the Light of Day Foundation. The lineup includes The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Christmas, Bring Us" by The Grip Weeds Highland Park-based The Grip Weeds have reissued their "Under the Influence of Christmas" on JEM Records. The LP featured a video for "Christmas, Bring Us," one of four holiday originals and the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
comedy
The Newton Theatre presents Jim Norton (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Jim Norton on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 8:00pm. Jim is a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times bestselling author. Currently, he is the co-host of “The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show” on SiriusXM satellite radio.
Bananas Comedy Club presents Josh Johnson (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Josh Johnson will perform three shows at at Bananas Comedy Club - Friday, January 5, 2024 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 7:30pm & 10:00pm. Josh is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show, and is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017.
dance
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Rhythm of the Dance (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Rhythm of the Dance on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:00pm. Rhythm of the Dance will undertake a Global tour in 2024 to celebrate its "25th Anniversary of touring the world " in 47 countries. Featuring world class musicians who play LIVE on stage, Star vocalists singing live and WORLD champion dancers, the show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms performed at lightning speed and slick choreography by its ensemble of Champion step dancers and live band bringing audiences to their feet around the World.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From December 10-16, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 10-16, 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, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Union counties.)
Newark Seeks Experienced Contractors, Developers, Nonprofits for Major New Housing Initiative (NEWARK, NJ) -- On December 14, 2023, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark has issued a Solicitation for Proposals to enable it to choose experienced contractors, developers, and non-profits to participate in a major new equitable growth housing initiative. The initiative will help increase affordability and build wealth through creating or renovating multi-family buildings and homes that residents can own. It will also expand opportunities for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) developers and contractors, and provide jobs and job training for Newark residents.
Students in RVCC's Honors College Presented Independent Study Capstone Projects (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Five students from Raritan Valley Community College's Honors College presented their independent Capstone Research Course projects during a December 12, 2023 symposium at the College's Branchburg campus.
kids
HACPAC presents Dinosaurs Dynamite! (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Vicious velociraptors, adorable baby dinosaurs and a living, breathing and roaring T-Rex will take over the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) for three performances taking place on Tuesday, December 26 and Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
