Here is a look at shows taking place from March 25-31, 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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Tuesday, March 25 - 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.
Wednesday, March 26 - 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.
Thursday, March 27 - 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.
Thursday, March 27 - 'On Banjo' with Alison Brown. There was a time when I would have told you that my knowledge of the banjo was limited to whom I considered one of the most famous banjo players, who also happens to be my favorite musical amphibian, Mr. Kermit The Frog. "The Rainbow Connection" a la "The Muppet Movie" as performed by the little green dude, the world's greatest producer, was my first introduction to the string instrument and will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Friday, March 28 - 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.
Friday, March 28 - 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.
Saturday, March 29 - 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.
Sunday, March 30 - Jersey Arts Podcast: Jonatha Brooke and Joyous Grief. Jonatha Brooke has a voice to soothe your soul, and the lyrics to nurture it. First introduced to audiences as a part of the duo, "The Story," Brooke eventually turned to an illustrious solo career and has been gifting us with her own unique storytelling ever since.
Tuesday, March 25 - 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
Tuesday, March 25 - The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra to Feature Select Students in Campus Performance on March 25th. (WAYNE, NJ) -- The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra (RSO), ensemble-in-residence at William Paterson University in Wayne, will shine the spotlight on talented William Paterson music students during its spring concert on campus on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in the Shea Center for the Performing Arts. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, March 26 - Dystopia Tonight presents "24-Hour (Yes, Really) Benefit Stream to End MS" on March 26-27. As National MS Awareness Month is happening this month, March, Dystopia Tonight with John Poveromo is once again stepping up to make a difference. From March 26 at 8:00pm through March 27, 2025 at 8:00pm, the podcast will host its fourth annual 24-hour livestream, uniting comedians, musicians, actors, scientists, and MS warriors for an unforgettable event to benefit the National MS Society.
Thursday, March 27 - United Children's Music Project presents Latin Night Thursdays. (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for three Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.
Friday, March 28 - 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.
Friday, March 28 - 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.
Friday, March 28 - The Fest For Beatles Fans to take place March 28-30 in Jersey City. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- An annual tradition for 51 years, The Fest For Beatles Fans, makes its return to Jersey City at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson March 28-30, 2025 where fans of the Fab Four come together to celebrate everything about the lads from Liverpool who changed music history forever! Tickets to ride are on sale now.
Saturday, March 29 - 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.
Saturday, March 29 - The Newton Theatre presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00pm. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date.
Sunday, March 30 - 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.
Sunday, March 30 - 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.
Sunday, March 30 - 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.
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Tuesday, March 25 @ 7:30pm - Julia Fischer, violin & Jan Lisiecki, piano at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:30pm - Selwyn Birchwood at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, March 27 @ 7:00pm - Gloria Gaynor at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Friday, March 28 @ 6:00pm - Pride Night at McCarter at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, March 28 @ 7:00pm - Las Guaracheras at Grunin Center - Studio Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, March 28 @ 7:30pm - Back to the Garden 1969 - The Woodstock Experience at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Friday, March 28 @ 7:30pm - Jason Ricci at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 29 @ 3:00pm - Music Faculty Showcase: Piano Day at Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Avenue, Hillside
Saturday, March 29 @ 7:30pm - The Daniel Keiser Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 29 @ 8:00pm - Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, March 29 @ 8:00pm - Williams Honor at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Saturday, March 29 @ 8:00pm - The Ultimate Doors at The Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood
Saturday, March 29 @ 8:00pm - The New York Bee Gees at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Sunday, March 30 @ 4:00pm - Jonatha Brooke - Matinee at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
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.
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.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Night Ranger (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents rock legends Night Ranger on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm. Having sold over 17 million albums worldwide, performed on over 4000 stages, and captivated a radio audience exceeding one billion, Night Ranger has epitomized and transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that 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.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Just Like Janis! (PITMAN, NJ) -- Just Like Janis! - a tribute to Janis Joplin comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:00pm. Starring South Jersey's own Cat Manning as Janis Joplin.
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.
The Newton Theatre presents Grunge Fest: Tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell (NEWTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 5, 2025, The Newton Theatre presents Grunge Fest: Tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell featuring performances by The Ledbetters and Superuknown. Showtime is 8:00pm.
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.
Michael Patrick's Ring of Fire Band, A Tribute to Johnny Cash, to perform at Drew University (MADISON, NJ) -- Prepare for a captivating tribute to the legendary "Man in Black" when Michael Patrick's Ring of Fire Band performs at The Concert Hall at Drew University on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm. The band brings the magic of Johnny Cash's timeless music to life in this special tribute concert.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Peter Frampton (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy® Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton – Let's Do It Again! Tour on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $80-$360.
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.
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.
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.
Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents Drama & Irony: Rossini, Mozart and Beethoven (TRENTON, NJ) -- The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents Drama & Irony: Rossini, Mozart and Beethoven at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
bergenPAC presents Blackmore's Night (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Blackmore's Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band features Ritchie Blackmore (legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow) and award-winning vocalist Candice Night.
RVCC to Present Concert by Faculty Pianist Abraham Alinea (BRANCHBURG, NJ) --Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present a solo recital by RVCC faculty pianist Abraham Alinea on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00pm. The performance, which is open to the public, will be held in Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
The Used Announce 25th Anniversary Tour Highlighting Tracks From First Three Albums The Used have announced their nationwide 25th Anniversary Tour creating an unforgettable experience for fans with 3 nights in each city, featuring a full album play through of the music they created that shaped the sound of early 2000s alternative rock. The celebration will highlight their first three albums performed in full: their self-titled record The Used (2002), In Love And Death (2004) and Lies For The Liars (2007).
