Here is a look at shows taking place from March 11-17, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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, Coming Soon.
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Wednesday, March 12 - MPAC presents Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings brings his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:30pm. The former lead singer of The Guess Who is touring in support of his first new solo album in over a decade, A Few Good Moments.
Friday, March 14 - UCPAC presents The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center presents The Red Hot Chilli Pipers on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. UCPAC is thrilled to welcome the band back to their Main Stage for St. Patrick's weekend! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!
Friday, March 14 - MPAC presents Tony and Emmy Award Winner Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. This show presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer.
Saturday, March 15 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Shamrock Tenors. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Shamrock Tenors on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8:00pm. Ireland's most exciting new music sensation is performing at STNJ as part of the inaugural North American Tour.
Friday, March 14 - Burton Cummings of 'The Guess Who' 60th Anniversary Hits Tour Comes to Ocean Casino Resort on March 14th. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents legendary Canadian musician Burton Cummings, of The Guess Who on his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour at Ovation Hall on Friday, March 14, 2025. Showtime is 9:00pm.
Friday, March 14 - SOPAC presents An Evening with Andy McKee. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents the Mainstage debut of internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Andy McKee on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:30pm. The event is co-presented with NJPAC Productions and spotlights both McKee's incredible talent and SOPAC's storied and evolving relationship with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Friday, March 14 - The Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook presents An Evening of Organ Music featuring Shea Velloso. (BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- The Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook presents An Evening of Organ Music featuring Shea Velloso on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. Shea is an organist and church musician from central New Jersey.
Saturday, March 15 - Rowan's Marie Rader Series presents Timbalooloo: Jazz for Kids (A Relaxed Performance). (GLASSBORO, NJ) -- Families with little ones are invited to Timbalooloo, a lively and interactive world/jazz music program from renowned clarinetist and educator Oran Etkin, presented by Rowan's Marie Rader Series, Sunday, March 15, 2025 at Pfleeger Concert Hall. Admission is free for children 12 and under. Showtime is 2:00pm.
Saturday, March 15 - Bay Atlantic Symphony and Greater South Jersey Chorus Join Together for Powerful Voices Concerts in Vineland and Galloway. (VINELAND, NJ) -- Bay Atlantic Symphony and Greater South Jersey Chorus Join Together for Powerful Voices Concert featuring performances of The Lord Nelson Mass by Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 4. Performances take place Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Vineland and Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Galloway.
Saturday, March 15 - Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Loss and Renewal". (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony is thrilled to welcome back Canadian American dramatic soprano Othalie Graham on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in a concert program entitled "Loss and Renewal." Maestro Charles Prince will lead the ensemble in the Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss and Symphony No. 5 by Jean Sibelius. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, March 15 - Bay Atlantic Symphony and Greater South Jersey Chorus Collaborate for Powerful Voices Concert. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Lord Nelson Mass, often called one of Joseph Haydn's most beloved choral works, is presented by Bay Atlantic Symphony joined by the 130-voice Greater South Jersey Chorus. Ludwig van Beethoven's romantic Symphony No. 4 opens the program of "Powerful Voices."
Sunday, March 16 - The Newton Theatre presents Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Carl Palmer brings Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is not a tribute act – this is the real thing.
Sunday, March 16 - Wharton Arts Day to Bring Music to the Mall at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. (ELIZABETH, NJ) -- Wharton Arts will bring music to the mall on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. Families and audiences of all ages are invited to Jersey Gardens for a day of creativity, community, and inspiring performances.
Sunday, March 16 - Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra presents "Blend of the East and West" featuring Jin Yang, Chinese Pipa Master. (PLAINSBORO, NJ) -- The award-winning Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, under its renowned conductor Chiu-Tze Lin, presents "Bending of the East and West," on March 16, 2025 at Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. The program will feature the Chinese Pipa Master Ms. Jin Yang. This collaboration of a Chinese folk instrument soloing with a western classical symphony orchestra is a one-of-a-kind event that will bring a unique experience in sound. Showtime is 7:00pm.
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Wednesday, March 12 @ 7:30pm - Deadgrass at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Wednesday, March 12 @ 7:30pm - Burton Cummings of The Guess Who 60th Anniversary Hits Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, March 13 @ 7:30pm - WP Distinguished Lecturer Series presents An Evening with Terry Gross, Host of National Public Radio’s Fresh Air at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Friday, March 14 @ 2:00pm - Ji In Yang, Violinist at Ocean County College, Gateway Lecture Hall (Building 101), 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, March 14 @ 7:30pm - Moondance - Van Morrison Tribute at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, March 14 @ 8:00pm - The Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Friday, March 14 @ 8:00pm - Mandy Patinkin: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, March 15 @ 3:30pm - Janis Joplin Experience starring Lisa Polizzi (MATINEE SHOW) at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 15 @ 7:00pm - A Band Called Honalee at Grunin Center - Studio Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 15 @ 7:30pm - Janis Joplin Experience starring Lisa Polizzi at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 15 @ 8:00pm - Magical Mystery Doors: Tribute of The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, March 15 @ 8:00pm - Shamrock Tenors at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 15 @ 9:00am - MAC’s Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, March 16 @ 3:00pm - New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, March 16 @ 4:00pm - MAC Music Café at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, March 16 @ 7:30pm - Liz Longley at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Vadim Gluzman to perform Brahms' Violin Concerto with New Jersey Symphony (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony announced that Lina González-Granados will conduct alongside Vadim Gluzman as he performs Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77. Performances will take place in New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Newark.
Edwin McCain to Open for Lee Brice at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center (CARTERET, NJ) -- Edwin McCain, the veteran singer-songwriter behind timeless classics like "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More," is back with Lucky, his 11th full-length studio album and first collection of new material since 2011's Mercy Bound. Touring in support of the new release, McCain will be at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025 to open the night for Lee Brice.
Jazz Fusion Band Spyro Gyra to Perform at The Newton Theatre on March 21st (NEWTON, NJ) -- The jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and the Spryo Gyra band observed the 50th anniversary of what started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door).
Remember Jones to Be First Performer at Mantoloking Road Playhouse with JONES SINGS JONES! (BRICK, NJ) -- Remember Jones, Asbury Park native known nationally for his theatrical performances and original music, has been announced as the first artist to play Brick's first live theater, Mantoloking Road Playhouse. Remember Jones will bring his 17-piece big band to present JONES SINGS JONES! on March 21-22, 2025.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room Invites you to Get The Blues with Bees Deluxe and Twisted Livin' on Saturday, March 22nd (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Lizzie Rose Music Room will showcase two exceptional up-and-coming blues bands: Bees Deluxe and Twisted Livin' in its intimate 70-seat venue, which is housed in a historic Victorian mansion. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Split Level Concerts presents Michael McDermott at Jersey Shore Arts Center (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concert Series presents critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael McDermott at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. Asbury Park Music Award winner Colton Kayser will open the show.
HeART in Motion presents Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift (RIDGEWOOD, NJ) -- HeART in Motion presents Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Ridgewood. Let your inner Taylor shine through and rock your best Swiftie look! Join them for a fun-filled afternoon of music and dancing! Showtime is 2:00pm.
Jonas Brothers to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with JONASCON (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Jonas Brothers are pleased to announce JONASCON, a special one-day event taking place in their home state of New Jersey, on March 23, 2025.
Music at the Mansion returns March 23rd (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions announces the next installment of the long running Cabaret series "Music at the Mansion™" at the historic Thorne Mansion, home of the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Morristown on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Matisyahu to Play Two Nights at Debonair Music Hall with Duvbear opening (TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios, The Elated System & Debonair Music Hall presents two special nights with Matisyahu, ft. opener Duvbear, at Debonair Music Hall on March 25-26, 2025. Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. Doors open at 6:30pm. showtime is 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre presents Julia Fischer on violin and Jan Lisiecki on piano (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents internationally acclaimed violinist Julia Fischer and piano sensation Jan Lisiecki on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents bluesman Selwyn Birchwood (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Birchwood's 2023 album, Exorcist, is his fourth Alligator Records release. The young guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter and vocalist sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary, original music. He calls it "Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues," an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk and sweet Southern soul, played and sung with fire-and-brimstone fervor.
bergenPAC presents Gloria Gaynor (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Gloria Gaynor on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm. Gaynor's legendary career spans over 50 years, never losing momentum. The 2x GRAMMY® winner has achieved global stardom with hit songs in the charts in all five decades.
NJPAC presents Mexican pop icon Alejandra Guzmán (NEWARK, NJ) -- Mexican pop icon Alejandra Guzmán, known as the "Queen of Mexican Rock," will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Hub City Opera Serves Up Culinary Double Bill: Julia Child Meets Food Network in Operatic Feast (AVENEL, NJ) -- Hub City Opera and Dance continues its tradition of innovative programming with a "food meets opera" double bill at the Avenel Performing Arts Center this March, bringing together beloved culinary icon Julia Child and contemporary competitive cooking in one unforgettable evening. The production will take place March 29, 2025 at 7:00pm and March 30, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Avenel Performing Arts Center.
SOPAC presents George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners come to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30pm. George is an award-winning bassist, songwriter, and vocalist. He is a founding member of New Orleans' seminal funk band The Meters and widely recognized as one of the greatest bass players of all time.
The Newton Theatre presents Texas Flood featuring Tommy Katona (NEWTON, NJ) -- Texas Flood featuring Tommy Katona comes to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 7:00pm. They have become one of the premier blues bands in all of North Texas.
Music at Bunker Hill presents Quintessential Quintets (SEWELL, NJ) -- Continuing Music at Bunker Hill's mission of bringing great performers to the heart of Southern New Jersey, Quintessential Quintets appears on Sunday, March 30, 2025 with works by Mozart and Dvorak. This audience favorite string quintet is anchored by Danny Phillips, Marcy Rosen and William Frampton, joined by Emma Frucht and Cara Pogossian. Showtime is 3:00pm.
The Experience Hendrix Tour Comes to Count Basie Center for the Arts on April 1st (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Experience Hendrix Tour, the only official multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius that made a triumphant return this year after a half-decade hiatus, has just announced its 2025 edition, including a stop at the Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
