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theatre
Center Players to Present NJ Premiere Reading of "Walking Charlie" by Gary Morgenstein 
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- As part of its monthly reading series, Center Players of Freehold will present the New Jersey premiere reading of award-winning playwright Gary Morgenstein's romantic dramedy Walking Charlie at The American Hotel (18-20 East Main Street) in Freehold on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm. Suggested donation is $5.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 27 to June 2, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 27 to June 2, 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.
Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind" 
(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind by Greg Allen on May 30-31, 2025 in the Little Theater at Lincoln Hall. It's 30 plays in 60 minutes.
Studio Players presents "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Players presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis across three weekends from June 6-21, 2025. Over two hundred Fairytales in two hours... what could go wrong?
Nutley Little Theatre presents "For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday" 
(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents "For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday" by Sarah Ruhl weekends from June 13-28, 2025. When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, particularly when he used to bring her flowers after her performance.
Remember Jones stars in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at Bell Theater at Bell Works 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the groundbreaking, four-time Tony Award-winning musical, comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ from June 13-29, 2025. Hedwig stars and is co-directed by Jersey Shore soul sensation Remember Jones. The genre-bending, landmark musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage.
North Star Theater Company presents "Ride the Cyclone" 
(STOCKHOLM, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company presents Ride the Cyclone, the darkly comedic and heartfelt cult musical that asks: What would you do if you had one more chance at life? The show runs for two weekends only, from June 20-June 29, 2025 at Madonna Hall in Stockholm.
The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents "She Stoops to Conquer" 
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Lord Stirling Theater Company will perform their adaptation of Oliver Goldsmith's classic madcap comedy She Stoops to Conquer in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge weekends from May 30 to June 8, 2025. The play was first performed in London in 1773. Despite being over 200 years old, the commentary on social classes, tension between generations, and romance are still fresh.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 27 to June 2, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from May 27 to June 2, 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.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents The Jersey Tenors 
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents The Jersey Tenors from June 12-14, 2025. The Jersey Tenors are the newest Opera/Rock Mash-up sensation, creating an explosive blend of iconic Opera classics alongside Rock 'N Roll greats like Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi – to name but a few.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Iconic Women of Music featuring Rae Radick 
(PITMAN, NJ) -- Iconic Women of Music featuring Rae Radick comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman on Thursday, June 5, 2025. This high-energy tribute show features timeless hits from icons like Dolly Parton, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Shania Twain, Janis Joplin, and more! Showtime is 7:00pm.
The Final Performance: Johnny Mathis LIVE! at bergenPAC 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Johnny Mathis at bergenPAC on May 18, 2025 - the last live performance of his legendary career.
Toad the Wet Sprocket to Play Trenton with KT Tunstall and Vertical Horizon 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Toad the Wet Sprocket continue to uplift audiences with their melodic alt rock guitars, introspective lyrics, and signature vocal harmonies that catapulted them to mainstream success 30+ years ago on the 2025 Good Intentions U.S. headlining tour. The tour will come to CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with KT Tunstall & Vertical Horizon.
Princeton Makes Artist Cooperative to host Rhythm and Hues event on Thursday 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host Rhythm and Hues, a musical and artistic collaborative event, in the Courtyard of the Princeton Shopping Center. The event will take place at 6:00pm.
film
Free Outdoor Pride Movie Screening of the British Film "Layla" in Teaneck 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- In celebration of Pride Month and in solidarity with the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights, The Puffin Cultural Forum and The Teaneck International Film Festival are proud to announce a free outdoor Pride month screening of the 2024 British film Layla. The movie screening will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, starting at 9:00pm (rain date Saturday, June 7th at 9:00pm) at the Puffin Cultural Forum's outdoor movie theater in the parking lot. Seating will be provided, or patrons can bring comfortable seating of their choice.
Excellent feature Broken Pieces screens at the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival 
Broken Pieces is a great film which looks at the many intertwining lives in a place like New York City. Following multiple storylines which all eventually brush past or converge with each other, the film has the viewer constantly bouncing back and forth between different points in the city, mimicking the fast paced and mildly chaotic feeling of New York.
community
Boots & BBQ Festival Fundraiser for Our Stable Life 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Grab your boots & hat and head on down to Bergen Equestrian Center located at Overpeck Park for a Boots & BBQ Festival presented by Discover Line Dance on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. This is a fundraiser for Our Stable Life which is Bergen Equestrian’s Equine Therapy Program and is $25 per person (kids under 12 are free.) All proceeds to benefit "Our Stable Life."
State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 7:00pm. Jersey Talent, a talent show for ages 8-25, returns for its second year. Twelve finalists, including singers, dancers, pianists, and more, will perform live at the historic State Theatre. The winner of Jersey Talent wins a spot as a featured performer at the New Brunswick Heart Festival on August 9. Jersey Talent will be hosted by actor J.W. Cortés (Gotham, The Black List).
Events This Week in New Jersey from May 27 to June 2, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 27-June 2, 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.
books
Upcoming Virtual Author Talks for Children and Teens 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library will be hosting a series of free, virtual author talks for grades pre-K through 12 this summer. Authors include Katherine Applegate, Raúl the Third, Marie Lu, and Rex Ogle.
