Published by New Jersey Stage
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
Steampunk Alchemy Fest Returns to Morris County in June 
(BUDD LAKE, NJ) -- Steampunk Alchemy Fest returns June 6-8, 2025 to Budd Lake for its fourth year of celebrating the creativity and innovation of steampunk culture. Steampunk Alchemy Fest, which will be held on the spacious outdoor grounds of Vasa Park (1 Vasa Drive), combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with unique activities and entertainment.
Albert Music Hall presents the Made in Memphis Show 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Albert Music Hall will present a special "Made in Memphis" show celebrating the rich musical legacy of Memphis. Building on the success of last year's Elvis Show, this year's event expands its focus to honor a broader range of artists who helped shape American music.
2025 Princeton Festival's Opening Weekend - ICONS: The Voices That Changed Music, Renée Fleming, and Melissa Errico 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is set to launch its 2025 Princeton Festival with performances spotlighting beloved superstars of popular music, opera, and Broadway. New Jersey's premier performing arts festival, the Princeton Festival opens Friday, June 6 with ICONS: The Voices that Changed Music followed by Renée Fleming with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 7, and Sondheim in the City with Melissa Errico on Sunday, June 8. All three performances take place in the grand performance pavilion on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden.
Under Cover Music Fest to Take Place May 31st in South Orange 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Downtown presents its signature event, Under Cover Music Fest, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. The event takes place at the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street). It features eight cover bands, a beer garden, and food vendors. Admission is free.
film
New Release Review - "The Univited" 
Just a week ago while reviewing the Deborah Levy adaptation Swimming Home I noted how so many recent movies were following the template set down by Jean Renoir in his 1932 satire Boudu Saved from Drowning, that of a wealthy family being shaken up by the arrival of an outsider. First time writer/director Nadia Conners is the latest filmmaker to channel Renoir with her Hollywood satire The Uninvited.
community
McCarter Theatre Center to Hold Costume Sale; May 16–18 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- From beautifully crafted period pieces to whimsical fantasy looks, McCarter Theatre Center's Costume Sale offers the public a rare opportunity to own a piece of theatrical history. Running May 16 through May 18, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm daily, the sale will take place at 755 Alexander Road in Princeton.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from May 4-10, 2025 
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).
