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theatre
Ritz Theatre Company presents "Julius Caesar" 
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company is presenting Julius Caesar weekends from March 14-30, 2025. This is one of William Shakespeare's most enduringly popular and influential works. "Beware the Ides of March!"
Jersey City Theater Center presents "Three for the King: Three Short Plays by Renee Flemings" on Saturday 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) presents Three for the King, a compelling afternoon of theatre featuring a staged reading of three short plays by Renee Flemings. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Broadway Bound Kids Benefit Raises Over $45,000 and Debuts the Inaugural Broadway Bound Legacy Award 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- On March 10, 2025, Broadway Bound Kids celebrated its third annual Benefit Concert, Raise Your Voice! The evening included a debut of the inaugural Broadway Bound Legacy Award to its first recipients, Josh Groban and his Find Your Light Foundation (FYL) for their dedication in supporting BBK's mission and work in arts education.
How Jersey Are You? Find Out when "The Devil and Daisy Dirt" comes to Ocean County Library 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Bruce and Bon Jovi. Lucy the Elephant and Hurricane Harbor. The Parkway and the Turnpike. You are Jersey all the way. However, have you seen the tallest Jersey Devil tale ever? The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents The Devil and Daisy Dirt: A Garden State Gothic, Alt-Folk Event on Monday, April 14, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.
SoHo Playhouse presents the World Premiere of "Gloaming, Nowhere" 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- SoHo Playhouse presents the world premiere of Gloaming, Nowhere, created and performed by J.S. Streible, with original songs by Streible, running March 12 – April 5, 2025 in a limited engagement for 23 performances in the theater's intimate Huron Room. Gloaming, Nowhere is the world's first Neo-Appalachian, Afrolachian, Southern Pop Revusical.
The Barn Theatre presents "Of Mice and Men" 
(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Of Mice and Men from weekends from March 14-30, 2025. This is a stage adaptation of the 1937 novel by American author John Steinbeck. The production is directed by Mark Phelan.
music
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Creative Local Ladies: Showcasing Women in The Arts 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Creative Local Ladies: Showcasing Women in The Arts. The event features performances by Space, Allison Stella, Amy Elizabeth, and Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones.
Andy B.AND SoulFolk to Release "Tellin' Myself Weird Li'l Stories" 
Andy B.AND SoulFolk will release their Tellin' Myself Weird Li'l Stories album on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, May 18, 2025. The first single "Risen from The Dead" will be launched on April 4th.
Newton Theatre presents The Fixx and Jill Sobule 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Fixx will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 8:00pm. Special guest Jill Sobule will open the night. The FIXX has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era.
The Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour comes to Morristown 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour stops in Morristown on Friday, April 4, 2025 for the Folk Project Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series. The tour represent the top three artists from the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase, as voted on by the festival audience. In 2024, the winners were Alex Radus (Lehigh Valley, PA), Tina Ross (Hudson Valley, NY) and Louie Lou Louis (Brooklyn, NY). Showtime is 7:30pm.
Good Damage releases "Better Off Alone" 
New Jersey alt-rock/pop-punk band Good Damage released their new single "Better Off Alone" on March 14, 2025. This is the follow-up to their debut single "Forget November."
Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Warren Zeiders with special guest Tyler Braden 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Warren Zeiders with special guest Tyler Braden on Friday, May 2, 2025. Warren Zeiders is one of Country music's newest and most-promising stars. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
MPAC presents GRAMMY-Nominated Classical-Meets-Hip-Hop Duo Black Violin 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Step into Black Violin's Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop's pulse. Black Violin comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D'Urso & Friends 
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D'Urso & Friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:30pm. Artists scheduled to perform include The Ready For Prine Time Players: Michelle Solomon, Gary Solomon, Loren Korevec, Chris Brown, Jake Thistle, Michelle Solomon, David Frye, Chihoe Hahn, and Joe D'Urso.
Roy's Hall presents Damn Tall Buildings 
(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall presents Damn Tall Buildings on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are a band from Brooklyn that plays bluegrass with a bit of a modern twist.
Angélique Kidjo and Christian McBridge performed at Ralph Pucci to Benefit Jazz House Kids 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- International singer-songwriter, actor and activist Angélique Kidjo joined nine-time GRAMMY winning bassist and composer Christian McBride for the Ralph Pucci Annual Jazz Set, The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® on March 6, 2025. The evening benefited JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, the nationally-acclaimed nonprofit that uses the power and legacy of jazz to give young people an artistic edge, providing access to world-class arts education and live performances, no matter what their financial constraints.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "On the Way There" by Redbird 
The first single from Jersey Shore roots-rock singer-songwriter Redbird's forthcoming debut album is a tribute to a dearly departed band mate.
comedy
New Jersey's Top-Rated Improv Comedy Team Flips the Script 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Hackensack's professional improv team, Howdy Stranger, performs their annual sketch comedy show, Scripted, on Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). Showtime is 8:00pm both nights.
film
Garden State Film Festival to Screen "The Waiting Game" 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Waiting Game, an award-winning documentary celebrating the ABA and its players is coming to New Jersey as a Feature Documentary exclusive screening at the Garden State Film Festival. The screening will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at The Asbury (Block TA11) - Asbury Hall (210 Fifth Avenue) in Asbury Park, NJ. The event begins at at 2:45pm.
2025 Garden State Film Festival Takes Place March 27-30 
The 23rd Annual Garden State Film Festival takes place March 27-30, 2025 in both Cranford and Asbury Park. The festival includes screenings, filmmaker breakfast & panel discussions, a table read of the screenplay competition winner, and the annual awards banquet.
New Release Review - "Mickey 17" 
Michael Cera did it in Youth in Revolt. Jesse Eisenberg did it in The Double. Jake Gyllenhaal did it in Enemy. Now it's Robert Pattinson's turn. Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 is the latest movie that asks its leading man to play two versions of themselves, one a socially awkward nebbish, the other a confident and sinister alpha male. Pattinson plays the part(s) well, but the movie around him is a fiasco, perhaps the worst ever made by a filmmaker directly after landing a Best Picture Oscar.
2025 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place May 30th through June 8th 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, is proud to present the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks its 30th Anniversary. The NJIFF competition will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 30 - June 8, 2025 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.
dance
Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Return to the Bickford Theatre on April 6th 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance returns to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum for Life Love Laugh on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 4:00pm. This is a performance of enduring works that showcase the artistry, humor, and range of its stunning and athletic ensemble.
Atlantic City Ballet to Perform "Carmina Burana" at StocktonPAC 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet leads a performance of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Giordano Dance Chicago to Showcase New Works at StocktonPAC 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- America's original jazz dance company is set to light the Stockton University Performing Arts Center mainstage on fire with their performance on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:30pm.
art
Artworks presents an Artist Talk with Clifford Ward 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Artworks presents an Artist Talk with Clifford Ward on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:30pm. He will discusses his exhibition, I’ll Make Me A World. The event is free and open to the public.
Riverside Gallery presents March Mosaic: A Celebration of Women's Art 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents "March Mosaic," an inspiring exhibition presented by SALUTE To Women In The Arts in honor of Women’s History Month 2025. This vibrant showcase features the work of 38 talented women artists from northern New Jersey, celebrating their creativity, resilience, and artistic contributions.
community
Middlesex College Celebrates Opening of New Nursing Simulation Lab 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- The Middlesex College Nursing Program, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, has opened a new Nursing Simulation Lab to promote patient safety and prepare students for practice in the nation’s complex and dynamic health care system.
UCC launches Community Needs Assessment to strengthen services for Greater Newark 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- United Community Corporation (UCC) is calling on members of the Greater Newark community to make their voices heard by participating in the agency's 2024 Community Needs Assessment. As a cornerstone of UCC's goal to empower and uplift underserved individuals and families, the survey will help identify key community needs, service gaps and emerging opportunities for growth.
Chefs Who Care: A Night with Lidia Bastianich to Support Pediatric Cancer in New Jersey 
(BRIELLE, NJ) -- The Ashley Lauren Foundation presents its Chefs Who Care event, set to take place on April 29, 2025 at the amazing Addison Park in Aberdeen. This special evening will feature celebrated Italian American chef, Lidia Bastianich as their 2025 Honoree. It promises to be an unforgettable culinary experience benefiting children with cancer and their families.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from March 9-15, 2025 
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.
Step into Spring at WheatonArts: A New Season of Creativity Begins April 5th 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Celebrate the start of Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center's creative season with the free kick-off event Wheaton Springs 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The event offers visitors of all ages the chance to explore, experience, create, and celebrate across WheatonArts' 45-acre campus that inspires creativity. Admission to all exhibitions and artist studio demonstrations is free and open to the public, part of WheatonArts Family Days, presented by PNC Arts Alive!
NJ Creative Communities Conference at Hudson County Community College Rescheduled to November 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Creative Communities Conference 2025: The Art of Community Well-Being (NJCCC 2025) has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 6, 2025. The conference takes place from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Hudson County Community College Culinary Center located at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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