Here is a look at shows taking place from April 1-7, 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, ComingSoon.
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Thursday, April 3 - 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.
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.
Friday, April 4 - Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band to pay tribute to Bob Dylan at Lizzie Rose Music Room. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents a solo acoustic tribute to Bob Dylan featuring Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band on Friday, April 4, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is at 7:30pm.
Friday, April 4 - 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.
Saturday, April 5 - Avenel PAC presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D'Urso & Friends. (AVENEL, NJ) -- The 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: Gary Solomon, Loren Korevec, Chris Brown, Jake Thistle, Michelle Solomon, David Frye, Tim O'Donohue, and Joe D'Urso.
Monday, April 7 - 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.
Thursday, April 3 - Clements Place Jazz presents the Latin Side of Pete Rodríguez. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Clements Place Jazz presents the Latin Side of Pete Rodríguez on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 7:30pm-10:00pm. It will be an electrifying night of original music with Pete Rodríguez.
Friday, April 4 - 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.
Friday, April 4 - 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.
Saturday, April 5 - 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.
Saturday, April 5 - The Levoy Theatre presents Zeppelin Reimagined. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Zeppelin Reimagined on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It's a new show from the creators of Magical Mystery Doors. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, April 5 - Tito Puente Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble to Perform at Stockton PAC. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Inspired by his father's profound impact on Latin music, Tito Puente Jr. and his jazz ensemble will make a tour stop at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Sunday, April 6 - 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.
Sunday, April 6 - The Bay Head Chapel presents A Taste of Opera and Broadway. (BAY HEAD, NJ) -- The Bay Head Chapel presents A Taste of Opera and Broadway with soprano, Julia Radosz and pianist, Chris Cooley on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
Sunday, April 6 - A Look At Upcoming Concerts in William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series. (WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series has several shows coming in April and May. The lineup includes performances by Camille Thurman, Chico Alvarez with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble, Christian McBridge & Bill Charlap Duo, and Will Downing. All shows take place at the Shea Center for Performing Arts.
Sunday, April 6 - Vibraphonist Chuck Redd and Pianist John DiMartino are Returning to Jersey Jazz LIVE! in Madison. (MADISON, NJ) -- There aren't many jazz musicians who double on vibraphone and drums. One of them, Chuck Redd, will be bringing his vibes to the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in a return engagement with pianist John DiMartino. Redd and DiMartino last performed at the November 2023 Jersey Jazz LIVE!
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Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:00pm - The West Point Concert Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Led Zeppelin, IV at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Wednesday, April 2 @ 3:30pm - MAC Jazz Orchestra at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Wednesday, April 2 @ 7:30pm - Bywater Call at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Wednesday, April 2 @ 7:30pm - Experience Hendrix at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, April 3 @ 7:30pm - Night Ranger at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, April 4 @ 7:30pm - SOLOMON plays DYLAN at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, April 4 @ 8:00pm - Night Ranger at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, April 5 @ 3:00pm - Stomp at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, April 5 @ 7:00pm - Stoned Soul Picnic: Joni, Carole, Laura at Grunin Center - Studio Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30pm - McDonald’s Gospelfest 2025 at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30pm - The Nighthawks at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30pm - A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D’Urso & Friends at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, April 5 @ 8:00pm - Stomp at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, April 6 @ 2:00pm - Stomp at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, April 6 @ 3:00pm - New Jersey Symphony presents Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, April 6 @ 4:00pm - MAC Music Café at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, April 6 @ 4:00pm - Stanley Plays the Dead Afternoon Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, April 6 @ 7:00pm - The Linda Ronstadt Experience at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Sunday, April 6 @ 7:30pm - Stanley Plays the Dead Evening Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Monday, April 7 @ 7:30pm - Peter Frampton at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
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.
The Stone Pony presents Dean Lewis with opener Henry Moodie (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony presents Dean Lewis with opener Henry Moodie on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm. Lewis is an Australian singer-songwriter, renowned for his heartfelt lyrics and emotive voice.
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.
StocktonPAC presents The Drifters on April 12 (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Drifters, considered one of rock 'n' roll's founding vocal groups, will perform on the mainstage of Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
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).
Badfish, Longtime Sublime Tribute Band, Comes to Morristown With Original Music Badfish is a vibe. Badfish is a sonic house party complete with plenty of gyrating fans sipping libations and enjoying various extracurricular activities. Badfish is feel-good music.
"Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live" comes to NJPAC in April (NEWARK, NJ) -- Due to overwhelming demand following the North American tour announcement, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the world-wide smash hit 2.5D musical sensation based on the wildly popular Manga (comic book), will bring their sensational show to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:00pm.
The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. Kashmir is the nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show and is the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene.
The Newton Theatre presents Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(Postroph)y Tour (NEWTON, NJ) -- Dweezil Zappa brings The Rox(Postroph)y Tour to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. The son of iconic musician Frank Zappa, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship.
NJPAC presents The Temptations and The Four Tops (NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience the nostalgia of Motown at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with the legendary singing groups The Temptations and The Four Tops on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This concert celebrates The Temptations and The Four Tops’ 40th Anniversary Tour performing together.
Gateway Playhouse Jazzes Things Up with South Jersey Jazz Society and "Some Enchanted Evening" (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point is launching a new partnership with the South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS). The exciting collaboration will kick off Saturday, April 19, 2025 when Emmy®-nominated trumpeter Benny Benack III and Broadway's Khailah Johnson blend Jazz's biggest hits with Broadway’s hottest tunes in "Some Enchanted Evening.
State Theatre New Jersey presents salsa star Willy Chirino (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Cuban salsa star Willy Chirino live in concert on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This marks his first performance at the State Theatre.
Borgata Event Center presents Bonnie Raitt (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Larry John McNally will open the night.
