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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 15-21, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from July 15-21, 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.
NJ Rep Presents the World Premiere of "How My Grandparents Fell In Love" 
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) presents the world premiere of How My Grandparents Fell in Love, a heartwarming and timely new musical by playwright Cary Gitter and composer Neil Berg, directed by NJ Rep Artistic Director SuzAnne Barabas. The production runs from July 17 through August 10, 2025.
Skyline Arts and Art House Productions present "13 Jr., The Musical" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Skyline Arts Summer Intensive Program (Grades 4-12) and Art House Productions present "13 Jr." The Musical from July 26-27, 2025. A true coming-of-age musical, 13 JR. is made especially for adolescents with a universal message about friendship and being true to yourself.
Levoy Theatre presents "Hairspray, The Broadway Musical" 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Hairspray, The Broadway Musical weekends from August 8-17, 2025. The musical takes place in Baltimore. It's 1962 and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show."
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Legally Blonde, the Musical" 
(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is presenting Legally Blonde, The Musical from July 4-27, 2025. This is a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Wharton Players to Hold Auditions for Beetlejuice JR. 
(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) will hold auditions for the upcoming Wharton Players production of Beetlejuice JR., a hilarious and heartwarming Broadway hit based on Tim Burton's beloved film. Auditions will be held on September 5-6, 2025 for students ages 8-15, with performances scheduled for December 5-7 in the Wharton Black Box Theater.
music
71st Annual Choir Festival: The Light of Life to Take Place on Saturday 
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association joyfully presents the 71st Annual Choir Festival: The Light of Life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00pm. Set within the soaring arches of the historic Great Auditorium—an awe-inspiring 6,500-seat space revered as a sacred ground for worship and music—this beloved summer tradition gathers hundreds of singers for a night of profound praise.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 15-21, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from July 15-21, 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.
MPAC presents The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert on Thursday 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Limited tickets remain for The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jax Hollow on Saturday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jax Hollow on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:30pm. In a city teeming with some of the world's most talented entertainers, Nashville's Jax Hollow has emerged as a rare triple threat—a nuanced and hard-hitting songwriter, a powerhouse vocalist, and a world-class guitarist. She's a true embodiment of the Music City Trifecta.
Human Wheels (Mellencamp Tribute Band) to Perform at Drew University 
(MADISON, NJ) -- Human Wheels, the premier John Mellencamp tribute band, will perform at the Concert Hall at Drew University on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm.
film
First Look Review - "Abraham's Boys" 
The makers of 1922's Nosferatu ran into trouble with the estate of Bram Stoker for pilfering the plot of his career-defining novel 'Dracula'. Robert Eggers had no such worries with his recent remake of that silent classic, as Stoker's novel has long been in the public domain at this point, meaning anyone is free to adapt it or use its characters. We've seen scores of adaptations of Dracula, but few filmmakers have strip-mined the novel for its supporting characters, the Hugh Jackman headlined Van Helsing a notable exception.
art
Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon to orbit Rahway in October 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Museum of the Moon, a touring artwork by U.K. artist Luke Jerram, will be presented inside the majestic Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in October 2025. This is the first time Museum of the Moon will be presented in New Jersey and one of a handful of times it has been exhibited on the East Coast in the United States.
community
SOPAC Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders to its Board of Governors 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is thrilled to announce two additions to its Board of Governors: Jason Conn, and Dan Kaslow – each bringing fresh energy and passion to SOPAC's artistic mission.
Events This Week in New Jersey from July 15-21, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 15-21, 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.
Isaac Mizrahi, Taylor Swift Tribute Show Highlight Stockton PAC's 49th Season 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The 49th season of Stockton University's Performing Arts Center runs the gamut of theatre; from dramatic and comedic plays to powerful tributes to artists both alive and lost, the PAC has something for everybody to enjoy.
Newark Unveils New Financial Empowerment Blueprint to Build Resident Financial Resilience 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On July 10, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the release of a municipal financial empowerment blueprint that sets clear goals to help Newark residents put the building blocks in place to secure their financial future. Newark created the blueprint as a member of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund's (CFE Fund's) CityStart initiative, which works closely with local leaders to develop and implement proven strategies aimed at helping families and communities become more financially stable.
Ready, Set, Eat - Monmouth County Fair's Pie-Eating Contest 
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Taste some old-fashioned fun during the pie-eating contest held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair. This fun and delicious tradition will once again use pies donated by Wemrock Orchards. Children age 12 and under will compete at 12:30pm and ages 13 and up at 12:45pm. On-site registration for both contests begins at 11:00am at the Main Stage. All participants receive a t-shirt to wear during the competition. Winners take home a trophy.
books
Learn about the Stories, Science and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Delve into the fascinating world of birds as Smithsonian Evolutionary Biologist and Behavior Escapologist Dr. Jay Falk discusses The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds in a virtual talk on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
kids
Pushcart Players Announces 2025-26 School Year Touring Productions 
For over 50 years, Pushcart Players has been delighting young audiences with award-winning, professional touring theater—designed just for kids! Twice nominated for an Emmy, and recognized nationally for excellence in arts education, we bring vibrant, engaging musical theater productions, workshops, and residencies to schools and theaters nationwide.
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