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theatre
PHOTOS from "The Normal Heart" at The Players Guild of Leonia 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia, New Jersey's oldest continuing community theater group (since 1919), presents The Normal Heart - Larry Kramer's groundbreaking and deeply moving drama about the early years of the AIDS epidemic. This limited engagement is playing at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre for two more weekends from March 28 to April 6, 2025. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place in New Jersey from March 25-31, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from March 25-31, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Ride the Cyclone" 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Ride the Cyclone weekends from March 28 to April 13, 2025. In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.
Art House Productions presents HerStory 2025 on Saturday 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions, in collaboration with Jersey City Council President Joyce E. Watterman, is proud to present HerStory 2025, a special oratory play honoring Women's History Month on Saturday, March 29 at 6:00pm. This inspiring program showcases powerful personal narratives celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in our community.
Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Macbeth in Stride" by Whitney White 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents Macbeth in Stride, a musical by Obie Award-winning theater artist Whitney White that employs rock, pop, gospel, and R&B to investigate some of the most familiar narratives of Shakespeare's "Scottish play." The production is directed by Princeton senior Layla Williams. Performances are April 4-5, April 10-12, 2025 at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center (91 University Place) in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
Classic American Tales to present theater workshop with performance in North Cape May 
(NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) is offering a theater workshop that begins on Wednesday, April 30 and concludes, after four full-group and several break-out smaller-group rehearsals, with a performance at End of the Road Theater on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
music
Jonas Brothers to be Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Jonas Brothers will be officially inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame this fall. Eli Manning, former New York Giants quarterback and New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, announced the news to thousands of Jonas Brothers fans gathered at JONASCON at American Dream on March 23, 2025. The pop rock band from Wyckoff, New Jersey, will be formally inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the 17th Annual Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2025, the ceremony date, and location will be announced in June.
Mercer County Announces 2025 Summer Concert Series with New Season Pass 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced that the Mercer County Park Commission's Summer Concert Series will kick off its 2025 season on July 11. The popular Friday evening concerts continue to be a bargain at just $5 per-ticket, with the addition of a new limited-time season pass option access to all concerts for just $25.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts in New Jersey from March 25-31, 2025 
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.
See a Free Preview of the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival on August 1st 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- On August 1, 2025, Philadelphia Folksong Society and Rising Sun Presents will preview the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey. Showtime is 7:00pm, admission is free.
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.
comedy
NJPAC adds third show for comedian Mojo Brookz 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- A third show featuring the hilarious Mojo Brookz has been added to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) due to overwhelming demand. Mojo Brookz will perform shows on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm, with an additional show on Sunday, April 13 at 7:00pm. Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment that promises to leave you in stitches!
dance
American Repertory Ballet to Hold "2025 Dancing Through Life" Gala at McCarter 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) | Princeton Ballet School (PBS) will present its 2025 Dancing Through Life Gala on Friday, April 11, 2025 at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. This celebratory fundraising event will feature a lively cocktail hour, dynamic performances from American Repertory Ballet company artists and Princeton Ballet School students, delectable catering, specialty drinks, live music and, of course, dancing.
art
Carroll Gallery presents "Tattoos: Modern Expression & Ancient Art" 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- A new, visually engaging Carroll Gallery exhibit at the Emlen Physick Estate opening Friday, April 11, on display through Sunday, November 2, 2025, explores the art, history and self-expression of tattooing. Learn about the range of expression and history of this ancient art form in this Carroll Gallery Exhibit on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate (1048 Washington Street) in Cape May.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey from March 25-31, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from March 25-31, 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.
Jersey Mike's Donates All Sales to Local Charities Tomorrow 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- On, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Jersey Mike's Subs is giving a full day's sales—expected to be over $25 million—to charity. It's the sub company's 15th Annual Day of Giving when more than 3,000 Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants will donate 100 percent of sales—not just the profit—to more than 200 local charities.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
