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theatre
Magnolia Productions presents James Cougar Canfield's "Ladies in Waiting: The Judgement of Henry VIII" 
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions presents the North East United States premiere of James Cougar Canfield's Ladies in Waiting: The Judgement of Henry VIII across two weekends from May 30 - June 7, 2025. The play finds the infamous king in a strange afterlife where he is confronted by the six women he married. Truths are revealed, scores are settled, and legacies are challenged.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 6-12, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 6-12, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
"Mean Girls" Co-Directors Launch the Yes Bus Acting Camp: Free for High School Students in New York and New Jersey 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Launching in July 2025, Mean Girls co-directors Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne will bring their innovative, two-week acting camp to New York City for the first time. THE YES BUS ACTING CAMP offers high school students across the Tri-state a chance to receive mentorship from industry professionals, participate in acting and writing seminars, and showcase their talents, all at no cost. This camp aims to empower and inspire the next generation of performers, with a special emphasis on supporting youth from underserved communities. Applicants from New York and New Jersey can apply with a 1-minute monologue by June 15, 2025.
music
Bristol Riverside Theatre Announces Lineup For 2025 Mid Penn Bank Summer Music Fest 
(BRISTOL, PA) -- Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) has announce the return of its Summer Music Fest. As a result of William Penn Bank's recent merger with Mid Penn Bank, the series will be renamed the 2025 Mid Penn Bank Summer Music Fest, but the fun will remain the same. This year's lineup includes The Bronx Wanderers, Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown, and Purple Xperience, alongside the uproarious musical comedy Oy Vey! It's The Calamari Sisters. From May through July, audiences will be treated to high-energy performances, timeless classics, and side-splitting comedy that promises to be the highlight of the summer season.
bergenPAC presents Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery, Colin Hay, and Journey and Guns N' Roses Tributes 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- bergenPAC is excited to announce four new shows. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery – The Trouble with Angels on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 7:00pm; VOYAGE – a Tribute to Journey on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 8:00pm; Appetite for Destruction – The premier tribute to Guns N’ Roses on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm; and Colin Hay on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 7:00pm.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 6-12, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from May 6-12, 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.
The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 5, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
film
NJ Filmmaker to Have World Premiere of "The Cineplex" TV Pilot at 2025 Big Apple Film Festival 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- New Jersey filmmaker Alan Del Tufo will have the World Premiere of his independently produced TV pilot, The Cineplex, at the 2025 Big Apple Film Festival on Monday, May 12, 2025. The Cineplex is about a quirky staff at a local movie theater that is forced to contend with a by the book, corporate takeover.
community
George Street Playhouse's 2025 Gala Benefit features performances by Ariana DeBose, Andre De Sheilds, Roger Bart, Tyne Daly and Bobby Conte 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents their 2025 Gala Benefit on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 4:30pm, beginning with a champagne reception and dinner at Stage Left/Catherine Lombardi followed by a cabaret and awards presentation at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The gala celebrates the 90th birthday of former Governor of New Jersey, Thomas H. Kean, and salutes former Artistic Director David Saint for his 27 remarkable years of artistic leadership.
Events This Week in New Jersey from May 6-12, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 6-12, 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.
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