Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 3-10, 2024 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 Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.
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Tuesday, December 3 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe.
Wednesday, December 4 - Grunin Center presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited "Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party" has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. See for yourself when the show comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Friday, December 6 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box: 50th Anniversary Genesis — Selling England by the Pound. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box – 50th Anniversary Genesis—Selling England by the Pound on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. 50 years ago, Genesis released an album that changed rock history.
Saturday, December 7 - NBPAC presents tributes to The Rat Pack and Linda Ronstadt on December 7th. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) hosts two concerts that will take you back in time to experience legendary artists who have influenced generations and continue to inspire.
Saturday, December 7 - Sinatra Saturday Holiday Celebration and Tribute to Take Place on December 7th. (AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- It's the most wonderful time of the year for a memorable musical afternoon featuring the artistry of Frank Sinatra, along with holiday songs, distinguished guest speakers, and a little light lunch and dessert on the side!
Saturday, December 7 - Ramapo College presents The Classics IV on December 7th. (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Sharp Theater at Ramapo College of New Jersey presents The Classics IV on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00pm. The band was one of the most popular and influential pop groups of the 60s and 70s.
Saturday, December 7 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Damn The Torpedoes. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Damn the Torpedoes comes to The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with performances at 4:00pm & 7:30pm. The band offers a complete Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert experience.
Sunday, December 8 - SNL Trumpeter Summer Camargo to Play at December NJJS Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert. During the pandemic, the New Jersey Jazz Society held virtual concerts that appeared on njjs.com and the NJJS Facebook and YouTube sites. In March 2021, the performers were two second-year Jazz Studies students at Juilliard: trumpeter Summer Camargo from Hollywood, FL, and pianist Tyler Henderson from Houston.
Tuesday, December 3 - The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas". (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress is joined by Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Doors are at 6:00pm; Showtime is 7:00pm.
Thursday, December 5 - Dive Into the Springsteen Archives at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on December 5th. (LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- There are nearly 48,000 reasons why Bruce is The Boss, and they're all in the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. Curator Melissa Ziobro, M.A., will usher your imagination through its doors in a presentation for teens and adults at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The event begins at 3:30pm.
Friday, December 6 - NJPAC presents Smokey Robinson. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Motown Icon Smokey Robinson will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America's "greatest living poet," acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits.
Friday, December 6 - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox to bring "10" tour to The Newton Theatre. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings its "10" tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The show proves that Everything New is Old Again - leave the AI at home and take a road trip to experience Life In The Past Lane! Dressing in vintage attire is encouraged.
Friday, December 6 - Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The night includes special guests Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay, and Josh Gondelman.
Friday, December 6 - Dallas Brass to present Holiday Show at Kean Stage. (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage has added Dallas Brass to its 2024-2025 season line-up. The all-brass ensemble will perform their holiday show, Christmas Plus!, on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, December 6 - Art House Productions & Tris McCall present Songs & Stories. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On Friday, December 6, 2024, Art House Productions & Tris McCall present Songs & Stories. McCall and his band will present twelve of these songs alongside McCall's Almanac, a collection of corresponding short stories. Showtime is 8:00pm. Admission is free.
Saturday, December 7 - Montclair State University's Cali Opera Program presents "Hansel & Gretel" on December 7th. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair State University's Cali Opera Program is set to present their chamber opera version of Humperdinck's holiday classic Hansel & Gretel (sung in English) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm & 6:00pm, staring Litha Ashforth, Hailey Ji (Gretels) and Inhye Choi, Mia Grizzuti (Hansels). This fairy tale opera follows brother and sister–, Hansel and Gretel, as they are sent away to gather strawberries after frustrating their exhausted mother.
Saturday, December 7 - Morristown ONSTAGE to Hold Open Auditions on December 7th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 32 years, will hold auditions for its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Morristown High School. A community staple, the event brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent all to benefit the Morris School District and support public education.
Saturday, December 7 - Harmonium Choral Society presents Winter Concerts in Morristown December 7-8. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Join the acclaimed 100-voice Harmonium Choral Society for their winter concert on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm or Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The concert features SNOW ANGEL, an evocative piece by Sarah Quartel with cello and piano, and works by Buxtehude, Bruckner, Hailstork, Betinis, Rossi and more. It also features the East Coast premiere of Joseph Gregorio's Unbound Angels with the composer in attendance.
Saturday, December 7 - Jackson Pines to Perform at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on December 7th. (LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Take a musical tour through time and tradition with Jackson Pines. The celebrated folk duo will appear in concert at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Showtime is 2:30pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Passage Theatre presents 40th Anniversary Holiday Fundraiser with John Flynn and Leticia Williams. (TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre presents a 40th anniversary holiday fundraiser featuring a sing-along and night of songs from singer-songwriter John Flynn on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Mill Hill Playhouse. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Sing in the Season – Experience holiday magic with Four of NJ's Top Choral Groups. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) – Experience holiday magic with seasonal music from four of New Jersey's top choral arts organizations beginning with The Somerset Hills Chorus conducted by Stephen Sands on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm & 5:00pm in the Gothic S.W. Bowne Hall at Drew University, conveniently located right behind the Shakespeare Theatre. The program will feature a selection of timeless Christmas carols spanning the ages, accompanied by harp and percussion.
Saturday, December 7 - Celebrate the Holidays at the Albert Music Hall's Bluegrass Holiday Show on Saturday. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Albert Music Hall will host a Bluegrass Holiday Show featuring five bands: Ramapo Valley Ramblers, Libby Prison Minstrels, Fish and Whistle, Crab Grass, and Elaine and Cimarron Sky Band. Each group will perform a Bluegrass set and will add some seasonal classics reimagined with a Bluegrass twist. Doors open at 5:30pm, with music starting at 6:30pm. Admission is $6 for adults and $1 for kids under 12. Cash only.
Sunday, December 8 - The Newton Theatre presents Shawn Colvin. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Shawn Colvin on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:00pm. Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller.
Sunday, December 8 - Star of Stage & Screen Mandy Gonzalez Returns to Her Hometown to Perform at SOPAC. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) proudly announces a stirring performance from local icon-turned-Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:30pm. Known for her work in Tony Award-winning Broadway productions Hamilton and Wicked, and for originating the role of Nina Rosario in Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, Gonzalez returns to her hometown to perform Home for the Holidays, an evening-length duo performance of seasonal favorites, plus tunes from her signature repertoire.
Sunday, December 8 - RVCC Chorale to Present Annual Holiday Concert on December 8th. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Chorale will present a holiday concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm. The annual event will be held in the Welpe Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College's Branchburg campus.
Sunday, December 8 - Celebrate the Holiday Season with New Jersey Festival Orchestra!. (MADISON, NJ) -- From traditional to pops, choral favorites, and Broadway classics, New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s (NJFO) holiday concerts promise to fill the entire family with warmth and cheer.
Sunday, December 8 - Broadway Stars Will Shine in Philharmonic of Southern NJ Holiday Pops. (VOORHEES, NJ) -- The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey will be joined by John Pinto, Jr. and Jaron Barney from Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" in its annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees. The orchestra will play under the baton of PSNJ Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, December 8 - Celebrate Hanukkah at StocktonPAC with A Cappella Group The Maccabeats on December 8th. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The a cappella group The Maccabeats will perform "A Maccabeats Hanukkah" at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm.
Sunday, December 8 - UCPAC presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm. One of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Celtic music, Cherish The Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide for over thirty years. In Cherish The Ladies Celtic Christmas, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night."
Sunday, December 8 - Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series continues on December 8th with music for clarinet, viola and piano. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series will continue on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm with a recital of music for clarinet, viola, and piano. The event will take place in Bristol Chapel in Princeton. It is open to the public and free of charge.
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Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - WP Percussion Ensemble at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Indigo Girls at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Queen, A Night at the Opera at Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 370 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - The Sensational Soul Cruisers: Destination Soultown Holiday Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:00pm - Ramapo Jazz Ensemble: Tribute to John Coltrane at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:30pm - Fairytale of New York at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Wednesday, December 4 @ 7:30pm - Samara Joy: “A Joyful Holiday” featuring the McLendon Family at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, December 4 @ 8:00pm - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - WP Chamber Winds and Preparatory Ensemble “Ragas for Winds” at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm - A Johnny Mathis Christmas at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 6 @ 7:00pm - Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm - Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Friday, December 6 @ 8:00pm - The Musical Box performing Genesis' "Selling England by the Pount" album at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, December 6 @ 8:00pm - Chris Knight at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 12:00pm - Sinatra Saturday Holiday Celebration and Tribute! at Avon Municipal Marina Building, 2 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea
Saturday, December 7 @ 1:00pm - Gene DiNapoli presents Swinging with The Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 3:30pm - Damn The Torpedoes - The Music of Tom Petty at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:00pm - Holiday Doo Wop at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:00pm - OCC Concert Band: The Sounds of the Holidays at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm - David Benoit Christmas Tribute To Charlie Brown at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm - Damn The Torpedoes - The Music of Tom Petty at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - The Classics IV at Sharp Theater, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - Gene DiNapoli presents Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - Lúnasa's Irish Solstice Celebration with special guest singer Dave Curley at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Saturday, December 7 @ 8:00pm - A Johnny Mathis Christmas at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00pm - Oscar Hernández and Alma Libre at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Monday, December 9 @ 7:00pm - Brazilian Latin Percussion Ensemble Final Concert at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - Concert Band Final Concert at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
