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theatre
Luna Stage's "RIFT" Wins Prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award in Edinburgh 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage's RIFT received the prestigious The Scotsman Fringe First Award in August, recognizing "outstanding new writing premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe." The play, written by Gabriel Jason Dean, was commissioned by Luna Stage and premiered at the West Orange theatre in 2024, directed by Ari Laura Kreith and starring Matt Monaco and Blake Stadnik. The Luna creative team partnered with UK-based Richard Jordan Productions and the Traverse Theatre to bring the RIFT to Edinburgh.
NiCori Studios Announces Adult Cabaret Classes and Teen "CHICAGO" 
(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions is thrilled to announce that registration is now open to students ages 13-19 for the NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble production of CHICAGO: Teen Edition, and levels One and Two of the Adult Cabaret classes.
Set in New York City on the Brink of a New Millennium, "The Boys From Kingsbridge" Makes Its NY Premiere 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Set in New York City on the brink of a new millennium, the New York Premiere of The Boy From Kingsbridge captures the grit and energy of 1999. Written by Steven Sarao, the two-hander stars James Lorinz and Sarao as childhood friends who grow up to become NYPD officers. Directed by Anna Rebek, the play runs for seven performances from August 27 through September 5, 2025 as part of the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City.
music
Somers Point Unique Experiences Club hosts 3rd Opera Dinner 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club is proud to host the 3rd Opera Dinner on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Gregory's Restaurant in Somers Point. This event will feature three professional award winning opera singers accompanied by a noted keyboardist performing some of opera most famous arias. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music presents Born to Run - A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert 
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music is proud to present Born to Run: A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Pollak Theatre. The concert honors the 50th anniversary of Springsteen's landmark album Born to Run.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/21/25 
"I've been good," began Twisted Livin' guitarist and front man Denny Shiffler as he discussed their upcoming appearance at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Cafe` Sound Waves Theatre as part of the Emerging New Jersey Blues Artist series. "We got this show through this dude who books us in the casinos and places like that, he hit us up and was saying how he had an opening for this original music event; so, yeah, it should be cool."
film
Jersey Arts Podcast: Movie Magic in the Garden State: Jon Crowley Talks Filmmaking in NJ 
Join host Gina Marie Rodriguez as she speaks with Mr. Jon Crowley, the recently appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission, under the purview of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
bergenPAC presents Dirty Dancing in Concert 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the iconic love story back to the big screen, with a twist.
New Release Review - "Night Always Comes" 
There comes a time in every British actress's career where they trade period frocks for black roots and henna tattoos to portray a member of the American working class. Vanessa Kirby's time for this rite of passage has arrived with Night Always Comes, which sees her reteam with The Crown director Benjamin Caron. Kirby may have left the palace but she's in a right royal mess in this film, which mashes together the "one crazy night" format of movies like After Hours and Collateral with an Uncut Gems/Small World of Sammy Lee-esque story of a desperate attempt to gather a sum of money in a limited window.
art
Jersey Arts TV: New Interactive Exhibition at ArtYard Lets You Feel Like a Kid Again 
ArtYard is an incubator for creative expression and a catalyst for collaborations that reveal the transformational power of art.
Exemplifying that power is one of their more recent exhibitions, "Synchronizing Uncertainty" by artist Brian House.
community
Feminine. Fierce. Unfiltered: Dina LaPolt's "The Stiletto Room" Podcast 
Dina LaPolt, powerhouse attorney, trailblazing advocate, and one of the most influential women in music and entertainment, has launched a new podcast, The Stiletto Room.
Kuro at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Ranked Nationally No. 1 Hotel Restaurant by USA TODAY 10BEST 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City's Japanese craft kitchen, Kuro, was recently honored with the title of USA TODAY 10BEST'S Best Hotel Restaurant. The restaurant ranked in the top three in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. USA TODAY 10BEST nominations are carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors before being voted on by the public.
Learn All About New Jersey and the Gilded Age at the Brick Library 
(BRICK, NJ) -- Want to expand your knowledge of New Jersey history? Join Melissa Ziobro, Director of Public History at Monmouth University, as she presents "NJ and the Gilded Age" on Saturday, Sepember 13, 2025 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Latinos of Montclair presents 4th Annual Latino Heritage Celebration 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Latinos of Montclair is proud to present the 4th Annual Latino Heritage Celebration, an immersive, family-friendly cultural event taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Montclair Art Museum. Attendees will enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with live music and spoken word, youth showcases, artistic presentations, hands-on activities, food trucks serving authentic Latin cuisine, and a bustling community marketplace of local vendors and artisans.
Middlesex College Foundation Unveils Bold New Brand Identity to Reflect Mission of Impact 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- The Middlesex College Foundation officially unveiled a refreshed new brand identity, including a logo and strategic focus, to reflect its legacy of empowering students and expanding education access.
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The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
