Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 25-31, 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Sussex).
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1) The Final Performance: Johnny Mathis LIVE! at bergenPAC - Music fans arrive at Englewood, NJ’s bergenPAC this Sunday, May 18, 2025 evening for the last live performance by the legendary singer, Johnny Mathis.
2) Albatross - The World's Largest Indoor-Themed Mini Putting & Luxury Bowling Destination - with Craft Cocktails, Dining & Nightlife is Coming to Edison - (EDISON, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Albatross, the world's largest indoor-themed mini putting, luxury bowling, craft cocktails, dining, and nightlife destination - is making its U.S. debut in Edison.
3) Borough of Neptune City & Borough of Manasquan Announce Free Screening of "As Good As It Gets" Starring Jack Nicholson - (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- The Borough of Neptune City and the Borough of Manasquan are proud to announce a special free movie screening of the Academy Award-winning film As Good As It Gets, starring legendary actor Jack Nicholson. The event takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Jack Nicholson Theatre, located within Manasquan High School. The screening begins at 5:00pm.
4) The Stars Came to bergenPAC to See the Final Concert by Johnny Mathis - (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The stars came out to celebrate the final concert of entertainment icon Johnny Mathis' "The Voice of Romance" at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey. Photographer Jeremy Smith was on hand to take photos.
5) 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.
6) Sussex County Resident's Original Play Selected to Be Performed at New York Theater Festival's "SummerFest 2025" - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Sparta resident Allison Ognibene, and lead faculty of Theater at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has written an original play called "Mile 59" that will be featured in the renowned New York Theater Festival, "NY Summerfest" in June 2025 at the Hudson Guild Theater.
7) Bergen County Announces 2025 Summer Movies & Concerts Schedule - (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County is thrilled to announce the return of its Movies and Music in the Park Summer Series, presented by County Executive James Tedesco III, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department. Beginning on July 8, this beloved seasonal tradition will feature 25 exciting events across four locations, inviting residents to enjoy live music and outdoor movies in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Best of all, every event is free and open to the public!
8) Mercer County's 13th Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally to Take Place June 7th - (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Mercer County's 13th Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally takes place Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. The FREE one-day festival, features live performances of music and dance, as well as traditional art demonstrations showcasing many diverse cultures.
9) "The Sandy Mack Experience" to Screen at New Jersey International Film Festival - One of the things that makes Asbury Park so special is its music scene and one of the guys who helps make that scene so special is Sandy Mack. His story and the weekly jams he organizes are the subject of The Sandy Mack Experience, a documentary film created by his daughter Sarah Ann McCuiston and Henry Donohue Frost.
10) 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.
11) South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July - (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Get your family and friends together for a summer filled with music and joy! Heading into its 20th Anniversary season, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is proud to present local artists of all genres including Classic Rock, Country, Indie Covers, Neo Soul, Funk, and more, as part of South Orange Summer Nights at Flood's Hill in Meadowland Park.
12) Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park Unveils Lineup for 2025 Summer Season - (EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park returns this summer to the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre located at Roosevelt Park, presenting three popular Broadway musicals: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rent, and Grease.
13) Newark Mayor Announces 2025 Funding Opportunity for Artists and Arts Organizations - (NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 28, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the allocation of $750,000 in funding to support a fourth round of grants through the Creative Catalyst Fund, providing artists and cultural groups with flexible grant support for arts and cultural activities in the City's Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). The City's Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs will administer the fund in partnership with Invest Newark. The deadline to apply for grants is 11:59pm on Monday, June 23.
14) Mayor Baraka Announces "Summer Fun in Newark" for 2025 - (NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 29, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced "Summer Fun in Newark," a vibrant series of free summer programming that will ignite Newark's public parks, recreation centers, and cultural venues, infusing Newark neighborhoods with a wide array of wholesome activities, entertainment, and opportunities for education.
15) 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.
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