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theatre
PHOTOS from "Jesus Christ Superstar" by Phoenix Productions (RED BANK, NJ) -- On March 16, 2024, Phoenix Productions presented a special one-night symphonic concert performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, featuring a 35-piece orchestra. James Grausam directed the production and photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point Announces its First-Ever Mainstage Season (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point has announced its thrilling – and first-ever – mainstage season: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Crying on the Camino by Celeste Mancinelli, and Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.
East Lynne Theater Company Announces 2024 Season (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company in Cape May has announced an exciting and varied mainstage season for 2024. They will be presenting three plays that will take the company in "A New Direction". Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka, Dial M for Murder adapted by Jeffery Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott and A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter.
Jersey Arts TV: Broadway Stars Perform Sondheim Classic with American Theater Group No one writes songs about relationships quite like Stephen Sondheim, and A Little Night Music, now being performed by American Theater Group at Hamilton Stage, is no exception.
music
Gaelic Storm & the High Kings: The Mighty Tour II Comes to New Jersey Gaelic Storm & the High Kings: The Mighty Tour II comes to New Jersey for a pair of shows. The first show is at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:30pm. The tour then heads to the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Thursday, March 28 at 7:30pm.
Diana Krall's "Tour 2024" LIVE! at MPAC Although it's raining cats and dogs in Morristown, NJ, this Wednesday, March 6 evening, music lovers chat inside MPAC's warm and inviting auditorium as they ready themselves for a "Tour 2024" concert by the multiplatinum-selling Canadian jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall.
New Jersey International Film Festival presents Marissa Nadler in Concert Saturday, June 15, 2024 – In Person at 7PM!
Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ
General Admission Ticket=$25
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Streets of Dublin" by James Deely With a video literally shot on the streets of Dublin, veteran rocker James Deely's "Streets of Dublin" is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
comedy
Ocean Casino Resort presents comedian Brad Williams (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents comedian Brad Williams at Ovation Hall on Saturday, October 19, 2024. One of the most in-demand comedians working today, Brad has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and in the films "Little Evil," "Mascots," and "Reno 911: It's A Wonderful Heist." Showtime is 8:00pm.
dance
American Repertory Ballet Returns to McCarter Theatre Center with "Of Swans and Variants" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, presenting Of Swans and Variants, an enthralling and diverse one-night-only program of classical and contemporary works on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00pm. The evening's double bill features an excerpt from the timeless Swan Lake, as well as the innovative VARIANTS, choreographed by Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel.
community
The Madison Mostly Dance Festival '24 (MADISON, NJ) -- The Madison Mostly Dance Festival '24 takes place April 25 to May 5, 2024 and includes dance performances, films about dance, theater about dance, and music. Performances take place at the Madison Community Arts Center (10 Kings Road) in Madison, New Jersey.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From March 10-16, 2024 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 10-16, 2024. 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 9 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Union counties).
In Full Color All Stars - Music, Poetry, and Stories By Women. Femmes, and TGNC folx of color Event coming to Jersey City (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — In Full Color All-Stars will showcase music, poetry, stories, and more by 11 BIPOC artists on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at New Jersey City University School of Business Skyline Room. The event takes place from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, opening with light bites and vendors. Showtime is 7:00pm. There will be an intermission. Admission is free.
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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
