Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 30 to April 5, 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 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).
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1) HOT 97's Summer Jam 2025 to Take Place at Prudential Center - (NEWARK, NJ) -- HOT 97, New York's #1 station for Hip Hop, is again turning up the heat with Summer Jam 2025, the ultimate one-night-only celebration of the culture. Produced by The Black Promoters Collective and part of the Prudential North to Shore Festival, the biggest names in Hip Hop will take the stage on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Prudential Center.
2) 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.
3) Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to present WREP and 'theater of the imagination' - (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for "theater of the imagination." The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host a live presentation by WREP – When Radio Entertained People on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.
4) Brookdale Alumni Johnny Cannizzaro To Play Stevie Van Zandt in Springsteen Movie - (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Community College alumni Johnny Cannizzaro is stepping into the spotlight in a way few could have predicted. In Bruce Springsteen's latest cinematic venture, Cannizzaro stars as a young Stevie Van Zandt — a role that feels as personal as it is iconic.
5) McCarter Theatre Center Announces its 2025-2026 Theater, Classical Music and Dance Season - (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has unveiled its 2025-2026 subscription season, featuring an exciting lineup of theater, music, and dance that brings together groundbreaking new works, celebrated productions, and world-renowned artists.
6) NJPAC presents R&B superstar Tyrese Gibson - (NEWARK, NJ) -- R&B superstar Tyrese Gibson will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7:00pm. He is set to deliver an unforgettable night featuring his chart-topping songs like "Sweet Lady" and "How You Gonna Act Like That." Concert goers can anticipate a memorable experience as Gibson captivates the audience with his powerful vocals and engaging stage presence.
7) Monmouth County Park System to Host 2025 Spring Craft Show - (TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 12, the Monmouth County Park System will host its 2025 Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother's Day gifts, spring decorations, and more. The event runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
8) 12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 30-31 - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Riverview Jazz, the non-profit producer of the Jersey City Jazz Festival, has announced the lineup for its ambitious 2025 festival. The annual event where hundreds of musicians perform for thousands of attendees will take place Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 at Exchange Place plaza on the Hudson River waterfront. The festival will also host events throughout Jersey City leading up to the festival beginning Tuesday, May 27.
9) Freedom Mortgage Pavilion to host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan - (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Freedom Mortgage Pavilion will host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. The lineup includes George Birge, Ashland Craft, Adrien Nunez, and DJ Rock.
10) Events This Week in New Jersey from April 1-7, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from April 1-7, 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.
11) The Ellarslie Open is Accepting Online Entries - (TRENTON, NJ) -- The Ellarslie Open, Trenton City Museum's annual juried art show, invites artists to enter artwork from April 6 through May 16, 2025 via its online Call for Art. Sheryl Liebman Fisher, Associate Director of Gallery Henoch in New York City, will jury the 2025 show.
12) "A Must-See!" Gloria Gaynor LIVE! at bergenPAC - Scores of music lovers with tickets in hand enter Englewood, NJ’s bergenPAC this Thursday, March 27, 2025 evening proving they never can say goodbye to attending a live local concert by New Jersey singer Gloria Gaynor.
13) We Them Ones Comedy Tour comes to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on April 25 - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- We Them Ones Comedy Tour comes to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:00pm. The lineup is expected to include performances by Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Corey Holcomb, Mojo Brookzz, Bubba Dub, and HaHa Davis.
14) 'We Are Still Here' – That's the Message from Native American Artists in a Blockbuster Exhibition at the Zimmerli - The moment you enter the exhibition Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always at the Zimmerli Art Museum, a feeling of immense beauty and grandeur will likely overtake you.
15) Talk Pollution Solutions with Debbie McGuire at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch - (BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Are reports of floods, droughts, wildfires and soaring seasonal temperatures keeping you on edge? See how small positive actions can lead to dramatic changes during the Book Talk with author and environmentalist Debbie McGuire at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event begins at 6:00pm.
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