Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 4-10, 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, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean, Sussex, and Union).
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1) Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. celebrated by Sinatra Scholars and Special Guests at Swingin' NJ Seaside Event - (AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- A swingin' New Jersey event, Celebrate Sammy & Frank, was presented by independent producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rack Pack Music Alliance, to honor legendary musical icons, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. - The two-hour memorable tribute, held in Avon-By-The-Sea on May 4, 2025, featured Sinatra Scholars as notable guest speakers, live music performances, and unique giveaway items.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) Paper Mill Playhouse Welcomes Paul Brewster McGinley as New Director of Education - (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director) are proud to announce that, following a national search, Paul Brewster McGinley has joined Paper Mill Playhouse as the theater's new Director of Education. Educational programming represents the heart of Paper Mill's nonprofit mission, serving nearly 40,000 students yearly through transformative programs.
5) Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents "Who We Really Are" Art Exhibit - (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to feature art designed to challenge misconceptions and encourage understanding. "Who We Really Are," provided by the RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center, Toms River, will be on display in the Second Floor Gallery throughout the month of May.
6) Newark In Talks To Bring Whoopi Goldberg-Led Hollywood Studio to the City - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on May 9, 2025 that the City of Newark is in active discussions with The MBS Group, the world's largest studio services and production infrastructure company, and its high-profile partner Whoopi Inc., led by legendary entertainer and producer Whoopi Goldberg, to establish a major studio presence in the city.
7) 12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival - May 30-31 - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Exchange Place Alliance presents the 12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival May 30-31, 2025. A two-day celebration of music takes place on the Hudson River waterfront and features three stages, a community zone, food trucks, bars, a VIP experience, and even a parade.
8) Gateway Playhouse presents "South Pacific" - (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point opens its first musical of 2025, South Pacific, by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The show runs on weekends from May 30 to June 8, 2025.
9) Bergen County Players to Host Special Post-Show Talkback with Tony Nominated Actress Beth Fowler - (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will host a special post-show talkback with Tony nominated actress Beth Fowler, on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. The talkback will take place immediately following the 8:00pm performance of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, now on stage thru June 1. Beth will discuss her successful career from "BCP to Broadway."
10) Gabby's Dollhouse: Kitty Splash Garden opens in DreamWorks Water Park - (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream's youngest guests have a new must-visit attraction, as Gabby’s Dollhouse: Kitty Splash Garden - the largest indoor splashpad in North America – has officially opened in DreamWorks Water Park.
11) 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.
12) Artists with Disabilities Head to Jersey City for Prestigious Art Fair - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Matheny Arts Access Program is excited to announce its participation in New Jersey’s premier art fair, Art Fair 14C, marking the program’s first-ever appearance at a professional art fair.
13) Michael Feinstein LIVE! at Kean Stage - Music lovers at Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, NJ, this Friday, April 25, 2025 evening prove they wanna be around to celebrate the music of the Great American Songbook by attending tonight's sold-out Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett performance by the Grammy-nominated singer and pianist, Michael Feinstein.
14) Bruce Hornsby's BrhyM LIVE! at bergenPAC - Music fans inside Englewood, NJ’s bergenPAC this Thursday, May 1, 2025 evening are filled to the brim with excitement as they ready themselves for a concert featuring singer/songwriter/pianist Bruce Hornsby and his group, BrhyM, a collaboration with yMusic, a NYC-based chamber ensemble.
15) The ShowRoom presents a screening of "Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between" - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom presents a screening of Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30pm. It's a soul-stirring ride through music, race, rebellion, and resilience. Join director Claire Jeffreys for a post-screening Q&A, moderated by singer songwriter James Maddock.
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