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theatre
PHOTOS from "Deathtrap" at Ocean County College Repertory Theatre 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company is presenting Ira Levin's Deathtrap in the Black Box Theater (Building 11B) at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts from April 25 through May 4, 2025. Prepare for an evening of suspense, wit, and shocking twists. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
The Players Guild of Leonia presents "Desperate Measures" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia presents the musical, Desperate Measures weekends from May 30 - June 15, 2025. Imagine Shakespeare's Measure for Measure stripped down (pun intended) to its most fun parts, staged in the old west (Arizona), and set to music. This is a fast-paced comedy that will have the audience laughing from start to finish.
McCarter Theatre presents "Primary Trust" - 2024 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center concludes its 2024–2025 season with Primary Trust, the tender and widely acclaimed play by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Directed by Timothy Douglas, the production runs May 8–25, 2025. A co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, this moving new work offers a heartfelt close to the season.
music
Newton Theatre presents The Ultimate Queen Celebration 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Ultimate Queen Celebration comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, July 18, 2025. The band features vocalist Yvan Pedneault (endorsed by Queen) and backed by some of the finest musicians on the scene who have toured with the likes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rock of Ages, Cher and more. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival to Take Place May 18th 
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents and visitors to the annual Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Washington Street, between Observer Highway and Seventh Street. The event attracts over 30,000 visitors each spring and showcases the city's vibrant cultural scene. It features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of eateries, and over 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience starring Joby Rogers 
(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience starring Joby Rogers on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. The show celebrates the music and dancing of the Legendary 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson. This multimedia theatrical experience takes audiences on a Visual and Musical Journey through the life of the greatest entertainer of all time.
Makin Waves with Lee Mrowicki: "The Voice of The Stone Pony" 
(PITMAN, NJ) -- Legendary Stone Pony DJ Lee Mrowicki has released an audio book about the early days of the fabled Asbury Park club, "Legendary: The History of The Stone Pony 1974-1991 and the People Who Made It So."
community
The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce presents its second annual New Hope Star Wars Day celebration 
(NEW HOPE, PA) -- The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce presents its second annual May the 4th: New Hope Star Wars Day celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2025, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, in Downtown New Hope. This exciting event will bring the galaxy far, far away to life with iconic Star Wars characters taking over the streets of New Hope.
Mercer County Announces 2025 Come Out and Play Camp Out 
(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Mercer County Executive Dan Benson invited families to spend a night in Rosedale Park at Mercer County's annual Come Out and Play Camp Out. Parents and children can look forward to an evening of stargazing, games, and roasting hot dogs and s'mores by the campfire. Weather permitting, the Camp Out is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 through the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025.
NJ Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese to Receive Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's First Creative Communities Award at Inaugural 2025 Community Changemaker Night 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announced that New Jersey Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese of Cliffside Park will receive the first Creative Communities Award at the organization's inaugural Community Changemaker Night. This special event will honor exemplary community leaders, who have made significant contributions to the betterment of life in North Jersey. The celebration takes place on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at a cocktail reception at Forte Ristorante, located at 160 Prospect Avenue in Hackensack.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from April 20-26, 2025 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 20-26, 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 10 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Cape May, Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic).
books
TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND: Peter Ames Carlin takes readers inside The Making of Born to Run 
Peter Ames Carlin's latest book is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen's ground-breaking album, Born to Run. One of the most iconic records in rock history – Tonight in Jungleland combines lush music writing with unprecedented inside access to Springsteen, his bandmates, and the full story behind every song… and coincides with the album's 50th anniversary in August 2025.
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