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theatre
MPAC presents the National Tour of "Come From Away" 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents the National Tour of Come From Away with 5 performances from March 28-30, 2025. On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
Thrills, Laughs, and Betrayal Come Together in "Deathtrap" at the Kelsey Theatre 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A washed-up Broadway playwright has a plan to revive his career: a plan that involves theft, betrayal, and murder—along with loads of laughs—in the dark comedy-thriller "Deathtrap," presented by Maurer Productions OnStage at the Kelsey Theatre, April 4-13, 2025 on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2025-2026 Season 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the five musicals to be presented during the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, marking the company's 87th season of world-class theater in Millburn – Bull Durham, Disney's Frozen, Come From Away, 1776, and West Side Story.
Put on your detective hat and join Holmes & Watson in Cape May for 'Sherlock Holmes and the Familiar Face' 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Join Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson, as you follow the clues in an original mystery, "Sherlock Holmes and the Familiar Face," by Jacklyn Fazio, presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture).
music
bergenPAC presents Night Ranger 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Night Ranger on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band is on the road continuing the celebration of their landmark 40th Anniversary. See them perform new tracks and signature classics such as "Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock In America," and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" among many others.
Producer-Writer Karen Morris Announces Celebrity Features Added to The Rat Pack Music Alliance Site 
Independent producer/writer Karen Morris, and founder of The Rat Pack Music Alliance, will add a variety of articles spotlighting celebrities and entertainment personalities, to The Rat Pack Music Alliance website.
Grunin Presents A Night of Latin Music with Las Guaracheras on Friday 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of vibrant Latin rhythms as the acclaimed sextet Las Guaracheras takes the stage at the Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre this Friday, March 28, 2025. Showtime is 7:00pm. A limited number of tickets are available.
Grammy-Winning Vocal Ensemble Chanticleer to Make Rowan University Debut 
(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- Rowan University's Marie Rader Series presents Chanticleer: Music of a Silent World on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro. Showtime is 7:30pm.
New Jersey Symphony and Windborne Music Group present The Music of Led Zeppelin 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony and Windborne Music Group present The Music of Led Zeppelin with Brent Havens conducting and Justin Sargent performing as a vocalist on the program. The performances will take place on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00pm, at bergenPAC in Englewood; and Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:00pm, at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Tickets for Springsteen Archives 3rd Annual American Music Honors Go On Sale Tuesday 
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Be a part of the music on April 26, 2025 for the Springsteen Archives 3rd Annual American Music Honors (AMH). Loge tickets go live on March 25th at 12:00pm EST.
Sanctuary Sounds Presents: "Beyond the Scores – Glimpses into the Lives of Classical Composers" 
(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural, and Community Alliance, in collaboration with Vox Novus, presents the next concert in its Sanctuary Sounds series: "Beyond the Scores – Glimpses into the Lives of Classical Composers", featuring violinist Laurel Gagnon and pianist Marina Iwao, on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jason Ricci on Friday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jason Ricci on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:30pm. Jason is included in nearly every top ten and top twenty lists of harmonica players in magazines and all over the internet.
"Kudos!" Tony DeSare and Friends Salute Edward Decker LIVE! at HACPAC 
Music lovers inside Hackensack, NJ's HACPAC auditorium this Sunday, March 16, 2025 afternoon prepare for a "Kudos!" tribute celebrating the life of musician and community leader Edward Decker presented by jazz vocalist Tony DeSare along with guitarist John Pizzarelli and singer/songwriter Valerie Simpson.
film
State Theatre presents 2025 FREE Summer Movie Series 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents their annual free summer movie series from July 1 through August 5, 2025. The series offers screenings of Despicable Me 4, Moana 2, The Wild Robot, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Inside Out 2.
books
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for a thrill? You're invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Hurwitz will chat about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. The event begins at 7:00pm.
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