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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theatre
"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" Returns to NYC for an Off-Broadway Run at The Gene Frankel Theatre 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- After a critically acclaimed run in 2022, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance returns to The Gene Frankel Theatre for a limited Off- Broadway run. Thomas R. Gordon, Artistic Director of The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company, directs the production. The revival runs June 26 to July 26, 2025.
Summit Playhouse Receives $9,000 Grant From The Summit Foundation 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse announced that they recently received a $9,000 grant from The Summit Foundation. This incredible support will allow them to purchase new digital microphones for their actors, enhancing the audio quality and overall experience for their audiences.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Sierra Hull & John Craigie 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Sierra Hull & John Craigie come to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Sierra is one of the most dynamic voices in bluegrass and Americana. John has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Showtime is 7:00pm.
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:30pm. Known as the "Poet of Havana", the immensely popular Cuban singer-songwriter Carlos Varela has dedicated his 30-year music career to expressing "the problems of my people."
"Share the Love" with Darlene Love LIVE! at SOPAC
Music lovers arrive this June 12, 2025 evening at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange, NJ for the
SOPAC Celebrates: Share the Love gala starring Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love. SOPAC’s
Share the Love celebration is a 20th anniversary event to raise support for SOPAC so the venue can continue to offer world-class events to theatergoers of all ages.
South Jersey Jazz Society is accepting applications for its 2025 Bob Simon Scholarship
The South Jersey Jazz Society is accepting applications for their 2025 Bob Simon Scholarship now through September 30, 2025. It will be presented to the most qualified student demonstrating his/her work as a promising jazz instrumentalist or vocalist. This award is available to middle and high school students in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Ocean counties.
film
Panasonic LUMIX Launches "LUMIX EDU" Program for Students and Educators Nationwide 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic LUMIX is proud to announce the launch of LUMIX EDU, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of filmmakers, photographers, and content creators. Now live just in time for back-to-school season, the program offers exclusive discounts, educational content, and creative opportunities tailored to students, educators, and academic institutions looking to elevate their visual storytelling programs.
community
Grant Writing Workshops begin Tuesday, June 24 to kick off Middlesex County's 2026 Arts, History, and Historic Preservation and Capital grant application cycle 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- The 2026 Middlesex County grant cycle begins this summer with funding opportunities for municipalities and local nonprofit organizations in support of arts, history, and folklife programming and facilities in Middlesex County. These grants are offered by the Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Board of County Commissioners to be used for Arts, History, Historic Preservation, and Capital projects. Projects must serve the public and take place in Middlesex County.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from June 15-21, 2025 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from June 15-21, 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 10 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Union, and Warren.)
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