Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from February 23 to March 1, 2025. 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 (Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex).
Make sure your events are part of our weekly columns by sending press releases to us at [email protected]. Event previews are always one of the most popular areas of the website. Event previews get noticed when we first publish them and then get noticed again when they are brought back to the main area of the site the week the event takes place - sometimes even several months later. We also run weekly columns promoting events, music, and theatre shows taking place for the week. These columns include our featured event previews and event listings along with all of our event previews of the week. Your events can stand out for as low as $10! Many times, they are among the most read stories of the week. There is no cost for us to run your press releases!
1) The Penguin Rocks Hall of Fame - A personal rock hall of fame by music writer Gary Wien, publisher of New Jersey Stage. You can hear the artists, the albums, and see the years between his favorite songs released since he began buying records. You can also create instant playlists of NJ artists, songs by 80s-90s, 2000s-2010, and 2011 to the present. Give it a shot!
2) Bethany Baptist Church of Newark celebrates 25 years of monthly Jazz Vespers on March 1st - (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark celebrates 25 years of monthly Jazz Vespers! Join them at Bethany Baptist for this free concert combining jazz music and worship on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6:00pm. The featured performers in March are The Great City of Newark Jazz & Blues All Stars. Vocalist Antoinette Montague is joined by Leo Johnson (saxophone), Brandon McCune (piano) and Earl Grice (drums).
3) New Jersey Performing Arts High School Makes History - (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Vocational Technical School's (OCVTS) Grunin Performing Arts Academy (GPAA) is thrilled to announce that its fall drama production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has been selected to perform at the International Thespian Festival, the world's largest celebration of high school theatre. This prestigious event will take place at Indiana University Bloomington from June 22-27, 2025.
4) Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Footloose" - (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its latest musical, Footloose. This sold-out show will run eight performances March 28-April 6, 2025. This explosive musical, based on the beloved '80s film, is set to take your breath away with its infectious energy and a story that will have you cheering for freedom!
5) Events This Week in New Jersey from February 25 to March 3, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 25-March 3, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
6) Ocean County Library Announces 2025 Prom Dress Giveaways - (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Thanks to contributions by generous Ocean County Library patrons and donors, dazzling dresses and glittering gowns are about to adorn students throughout the county. OCL's 2025 Prom Dress Giveaway is ready to begin.
7) Bear Tavern Project presents Rodgers and Hamerstein's Classic Musical "Oklahoma!" at Kelsey Theatre - (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Rodgers and Hamerstein's all-American classic musical "Oklahoma!" sweeps across the plains and onto the Kelsey Theatre stage when the Bear Tavern Project brings the show to life for eight evening and four afternoon performances, March 7-16, 2025 on Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus.
8) Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans - (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. The Multi-platinum entertainer is at the top of her game. She's among the most-played female artists at country radio in nearly the last two decades.
9) Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards Newark with What Works Cities Certification for Exceptional Use of Data - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that Results for America has named the City of Newark as a Silver Award recipient of the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification. This recognition lauds the city's establishment of exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs, and engage residents.
10) "Heathers, the Musical" returns to NYC this summer - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers Bill Kenwright LTD., Paul Taylor-Mills and Jerry Goehring are pleased to announce that after smash hit runs in London and on tour throughout the UK, a new production of Heathers the Musical will make its eagerly awaited return to New York City in June.
11) Curate NJ Gallery presents "Say Less" Group Show - (RARITAN, NJ) -- Curate NJ Gallery presents a group show, Say Less, from March 1 through June 1, 2025. The featured artists include: Michael DiMaio, Barry Emmons, Laurie Hart, Frank Ippolito, Adrienne Kurzawa, Hector Martinez, Christine Myshka, Peter Rooss, and Abbey Rosko.
12) The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir - (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. Kashmir is the nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show and is the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene.
14) Xian Zhang to conduct Beethoven's Ninth Symphony - (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony's Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct four performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Three of the performances will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark from April 3-5 and a fourth takes place at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on April 6, 2025.
15) Next JC Fridays features: Live Entertainment, Open Art Studios, Dance Classes and More! - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions is thrilled to announce the lineup for the first JC Fridays of 2025, taking place on Friday, March 7, 2025. Jersey City's premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature a diverse array of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more, hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations. Attendees are encouraged to explore multiple venues to discover new art and engage with the local arts scene.
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