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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 12-18, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from August 12-18, 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.
Two River Theater presents Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Links" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the world-premiere of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Links, stylishly reimagined by Tony Award® winning director Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder). Featuring numerous Tony Award® winners and nominees, both on and off stage, the production will run in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater from September 13 - October 5, 2025.
The Broadway National Tour of "The Addams Family" comes to MPAC in September 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, the magnificently macabre hit musical The Addams Family comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for three performances September 26-27, 2025. A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, this is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters.
Somerset Valley Players presents "Funny Money" by Ray Cooney 
(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Funny Money by Ray Cooney weekends from September 5-21, 2025. Never has this master of farce been frenetically funnier! Henry A. Perkins, a mild- mannered CPA, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase – one full of money.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. Since 2001, the band has brought the Fab Four’s music to life across the globe, earning the endorsement of Sir Paul McCartney himself.
"The Sharp Notes" Opens Brick and Mortar Record Store Location in Garden State Plaza 
(PARAMUS, NJ) -- The sounds of vinyl will once again echo through the halls of the Westfield's Garden State Plaza with the grand opening of The Sharp Notes, a new record store owned and operated by New Jersey-based educator, musician, and music journalist Evan Toth.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 12-18, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from August 12-18, 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.
film
Puffin Cultural Forum to host Outdoor Film Screening of "Fame" with DJ party 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- Due to the success of the June outdoor film screening of Layla, the Puffin Cultural Forum, in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival, is excited to announce a special outdoor movie screening of the classic 80s movie musical Fame to take place on Friday, September 12, 2025 with a rain date of September 13th.
art
Works by Local Artist Clara Sue Beym to Be Exhibited at Lacey Library in September 
(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- Interested in seeing paintings by a talented local artist? The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the exhibit "Pieces of Nature: Seascapes, Landscapes and More!" by Clara Sue Beym from September 2-30, 2025. It will feature watercolor paintings, torn paper collages and linocut prints depicting seascapes, landscapes, and more.
community
Cirque de Pariss returns to MarketFair 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione returns by popular demand to Princeton under the Big Top at the MarketFair from August 21 - September 1, 2025. Join Europe's most famous circus family for an all-new and immersive circus experience returning to American soil. Tickets are on sale now for this ALL-NEW one-ring spectacle rich in French circus traditions.
Events This Week in New Jersey from August 12-18, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 12-18, 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.
Bradley Beach to Host 5th Annual Pirate Day on August 16th 
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Ahoy, mateys! Prepare for a day of swashbuckling fun as Bradley Beach celebrates its annual Pirate Day on Friday, August 16, 2025. The day's festivities will feature a town-wide treasure hunt and live music, promising an adventure for pirates of all ages.
