Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 11-17, 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, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean).
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1) Glen Burtnik Talks About Revisiting the Music of Styx at The Basie - (RED BANK, NJ) -- Glen Burtnik has lined up a great group of musicians to play songs by Styx at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, May 30, 2025.  It's a show I've got to admit I didn't see coming, but one that long-time fans of Glen should get a ticket for.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) Paper Mill Playhouse Hosts Private Developmental Reading In NYC This Week for "Bull Durham" - (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse will present a private reading of the new musical Bull Durham, previously announced to open the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, on Friday, May 16, 2025 in New York City.
5) Raanan Hershberg and Kasaun Wilson to Headline 2025 Jersey City Comedy Festival - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions has announced Raanan Hershberg and Kasaun Wilson as the 2025 Jersey City Comedy Festival headliners. The festival takes place June 10-14 at Art House Productions and The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian's Red Hand.
6)Â New Jersey Symphony's The Music of Led Zeppelin LIVE! at STNJÂ -Â Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of New Jersey Symphony performing The Music of Led Zeppelin at State Theatre New Jersey on May 4, 2025.
7) 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.
8)Â Events This Week in New Jersey from May 13-19, 2025Â -Â Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 13-19, 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.
9) 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.
10) Billy Walton Band releases "Knife In My Back" single - The Billy Walton Band, regarded as one of Southern New Jersey's most dynamic, popular live acts, release the soulful, rockin' new single, "Knife In My Back."Â
11) REVIEW: "The Shark Is Broken" at George Street Playhouse - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — In the film, Jaws, the main star was a shark that wasn’t even seen until the movie’s 80th minute. In The Shark is Broken at George Street Playhouse, the main star is a boat that is among the most impressive set designs I’ve ever seen. It not only looks incredible, but moves around and provides the 3D effect that Jaws 3 wishes it had. My first thought was that it’s such a shame that this will likely be taken apart following the run.
12) Two from New Jersey among winners of 2024-25 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students - (WASHINGTON, DC and NEW YORK, NY) -- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge. This program provides high school students with an unparalleled opportunity to develop and showcase original musical compositions that could potentially become part of full-scale musical theater productions. The winning songwriters will come to New York City this June to work with mentors and refine their songs for a special concert on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:30pm, at New World Stages and available to watch at arts.gov/songwriting and namt.org/challenge.
13) Hard Rock Atlantic City Announces Action-Packed Summer Including A-List Entertainment, Anniversary Celebrations, New Dining Venue and More! - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the summer season, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announces its plans for a jam-packed summer offering A-list entertainment, exciting anniversary promotions, a new Indian dining venue, along with luxury beach amenities, and more.
14) The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.
15) PHOTOS from "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical" at Growing Stage - (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical weekends from May 2-18, 2025.  Based on the book by Mo Willems and published by Hyperion Books for Children, the musical features a script and lyrics by Mo Willems and music by Michael Silversher. It tells the story of Trixie, her father and her favorite stuffed bunny as they set off on a trip to the Laundromat. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.​​​​​​
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