Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 9-15, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Union) plus New York City and New Hope, PA.
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1) New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble and Nancy Turano to Take a Final Bow - (SUMMIT, NJ) -- New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble's Award-winning Artistic Director, Nancy Turano will take a final bow after 31 years at the helm of the organization. NJDTE will close its doors on June 1, 2025, after serving the New Jersey Community for 56 years.
2) Events This Week in New Jersey from March 11-17, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from March 11-17, 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.
3) Works & Process presents New Jersey Ballet: Maria Kowroski and Harrison Ball - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Works & Process presents New Jersey Ballet: Maria Kowroski and Harrison Ball, on April 14, 2025 at Guggenheim New York in the Peter B. Lewis Theater. See highlights from former New York City Ballet principal dancer Harrison Ball's second commission for New Jersey Ballet.
4) Makin Waves Alive: James Mastro & The Gold Stars/Renee Maskin, March 8th, Old Franklin Schoolhouse, Metuchen - In a sold-out show, James Mastro and the Gold Stars, plus opener Renee Maskin demonstrated why Franklin Schoolhouse is a special place that focuses on community arts. One of the first things James said to the audience of about 100 as he kicked off his charming, energetic set with his band, the Gold Stars, was, "You're lucky to have a place like this." That's saying a lot because the Hoboken legend's Guitar Bar repair shop and store curates 503 Social Club, a similar space for concerts and art exhibits.
5) Newark Appoints Margie "Mia X" Johnson as Inaugural Poet Laureate - (NEWARK, NJ) -- On March 12, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the appointment of poet Margie "Mia X" Johnson as Newark's inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents. The newly launched Poet Laureate program will appoint a local poet to this position every two years to encourage creative expression, spotlight poetry in non-traditional settings, and foster dialogue among poets, cultural organizations, and community institutions.
6) Mainland Regional High School presents "Hello, Dolly!" - (LINWOOD, NJ) -- Mainland Regional High School presents its spring musical, Hello, Dolly!, a dazzling Broadway classic, with four performances from March 20-22, 2025. Filled with lively dance numbers, stunning costumes, and unforgettable music, Hello, Dolly! is a heartwarming tale of love, adventure, and the pursuit of happiness.
7) The Penguin Rocks Hall of Fame - a personal rock and roll hall of fame by Gary Wien, publisher of New Jersey Stage. Hear the music that shaped his life.
8) Lee Mrowicki Finally Tells His Tales of The Stone Pony - There has never been a club like The Stone Pony and one man has been there from its earliest days, its highest highs, and its lowest lows. Known as the "Voice of The Stone Pony", DJ Lee Mrowicki tells tales from the club's initial run from opening in 1974 to being thrown into bankruptcy court in 1991.
9) Majah Hype, the Caribbean King of Comedy, to Perform at NJPAC - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Renowned as the "Caribbean King of Comedy," Majah Hype first captivated audiences with viral videos showcasing his hilarious original characters, relatable to anyone familiar with Afro-Caribbean culture. See for yourself when he performs at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 7:00pm.
10) NJPAC presents An Evening with Kem, aka "Soul's Greatness" - (NEWARK, NJ) -- KEM, known as Soul's Greatness, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, July 18, 2025. KEM's passion for music and the emotions he brings to life on stages worldwide have been a part of him since childhood, when he played the old piano at his grandfather's church. Showtime is 8:00pm.
11) Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Police Experience - (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Police Experience on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band, known as the most authentic tribute to The Police, has been electrifying audiences both nationally and internationally with their high octane performances reminiscent of the original band's 1980s era. They will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of Zenyatta Mondatta and playing the greatest hits by The Police.
12) Crossroads Theatre expands Genesis Festival in partnership with Columbia University - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Tony Award winning Crossroads Theatre Company is expanding its acclaimed Genesis Festival of New Voices and New Plays with a new award in partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts. For decades, The Genesis Festival has been an incubator of new work for some of the world's most celebrated and decorated playwrights including Ntozake Shange, Anna Deavere Smith, Richard Wesley, Samm Art- Williams, Paul Carter Harrison and Lynn Nottage.
13) The League of Live Stream Theater offers Stream of sold out "Beckett Briefs" - (NEW YORK, NY) -- After a sold out run in NYC, there are only a limited number of tickets available for an exclusive stream of Beckett Briefs - From the Cradle to the Grave performed by Irish Repertory Theatre. The stream is presented by The League of Live Stream Theater and is available for viewing from March 16-30, 2025.
14) Old Library Theatre presents the musical "Rock of Ages" - (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT) presents the musical, Rock of Ages across two weekends from March 14-23, 2025. Old Library Theatre becomes the Sunset Strip in this new immersive take on the 5 Time TONY Nominated musical! Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
15) Sunflower Sutras & Scarlet Begonias: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg Comes to New Hope - (NEW HOPE, PA) -- Dharma Bums in New Hope will host "Sunflower Sutras & Scarlet Begonias: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg" on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the anniversary of his passing—an evening dedicated to celebrating the life and work of the iconic Beat Generation poet. The event will feature poetry readings by those who knew and collaborated with Ginsberg, along with musical performances.
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