Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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music
Grunin Center presents Contemporary Folk and Americana Icon Vance Gilbert 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College continues its thrilling spring season with a special performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:00pm. The concert takes place in the Prima Studio Theatre (Building #12).
Bruce Springsteen to Release "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" 
Seven previously-unheard Bruce Springsteen records will be released for the first time this summer on the widely-rumored and long-anticipated "Tracks II: The Lost Albums," coming June 27, 2025 via Sony Music. A set spanning 83 songs, "The Lost Albums" fill in rich chapters of Springsteen's expansive career timeline — while offering invaluable insight into his life and work as an artist.
film
New Release Review - "A Working Man" 
Today's employers expect far too much from their workers. They expect you to work through your lunch. To stay on an extra half hour without overtime. To answer phone calls, texts and emails outside of office. To start a war with the Russian mob when your boss's daughter gets herself abducted.
Basie Center Cinemas to Screen "Rohna Classified" - A WWII Story About Over 1,000 Lost At Sea; A Story Classified and Forgotten Until Now 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Basie Center Cinemas presents a screening of Rohna Classified by Jack Ballo on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm. The film tells the story of what remains the largest loss of life at sea in the history of any U.S. war - a story that was classified and forgotten... until now.
dance
Roxey Ballet Company to present Family-Friendly Production: "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" 
(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming family-friendly production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, showcasing the incredible talents of local student dancers alongside the company's renowned professional and international artists. Performances take place in New Hope, PA on May 10th and Ewing, NJ on May 17, 2025.
community
Algonquin Arts Theatre Launches 2025–2026 Concert Series 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced that tickets for its 2025–2026 Concert Series are now officially on sale! From rock legends and iconic tributes to festive holiday favorites, this dynamic lineup of concerts will light up the stage with music that spans generations. Tickets for all concerts are available at www.AlgonquinArts.org or by calling the box office at 732-528-9211.
Stockton University Hosted Second Annual Arts and Culture Summit on April 4th 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Stockton University got a head start on the preparations for the United States' 250th anniversary as it hosted its Second Annual Arts and Culture Summit on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from March 30 to April 5, 2025 
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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