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
Prudential Center presents Keyshia Cole 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Two decades after her breakthrough debut album changed the R&B game, Keyshia Cole is taking it back to where it all started. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and "Princess of Hip-Hop and R&B" has officially announced The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour, presented by AEG Presents and Free Lunch. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, July 13, 2025 with Tink and Wale.
McCarter Theatre Center presents Stella Cole 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Stella Cole in the Berlind Theatre on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:30pm. To watch Stella Cole perform is to be transported in time. With irresistible charm and a love for the Great American Songbook, she introduces audiences to the timeless magic of jazz.
Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents a Mother's Day Family Concert 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents a Mother's Day Family Concert at the New Jersey State Museum Theater on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:00pm.
BRE Presents Ocean City Music Pier 2025 Boardwalk Summer Concert Series 
(OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- BRE Presents has announced their Ocean City Music Pier 2025 Boardwalk Summer Concert Series. It kicks off with performances by The Beach Boys on June 23-24 at 6:00pm & 8:30pm both nights.
The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents Kim and Kayla Waters 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents Kim and Kayla Waters on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). Showtime is 7:00pm.
comedy
Bananas Comedy Club presents Jeff Allen 
(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Jeff Allen with performances Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6:00pm & 8:30pm.
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Whose Live Anyway? 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Whose Live Anyway? on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7:30pm. Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions.
community
Yards Brewing Company Honors Tradition With Over 40 Beers At One-Of-A-Kind Festival 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- The Yards Real Ale Invitational returns this week at Yards Brewing Company. Discover and sample over forty unique beers from the Mid-Atlantic's finest brewing establishments at the region's only cask-conditioned beer festival on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Yards brewing facility, surrounded by towering walls of kegs, cans, and bottles, all while indulging in truly historic brews and enjoying live music, good food, and even better company.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from April 13-19, 2025 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 13-19, 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Cumberland, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Ocean, and Passaic).
Men Come Celebrate Garden State Gay Socials' First Birthday! 
(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Garden State Gay Socials is excited to invite gay men from across New Jersey and beyond to celebrate its first birthday with a lively and welcoming gathering. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Taqueria Los Güeros, located conveniently in East Rutherford.
kids
NJPAC presents Peppa Pig: My First Concert From Mozart to Muddy Puddles 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Join Peppa Pig at New Jersey Performing Arts Center for her musical interactive show Peppa Pig: My First Concert on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm. This fun, new production featuring a live orchestra, will introduce little piggies to different instruments and their unique sounds while encouraging families to sing along to the favorite songs from the record-breaking TV series.
