Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 17-23, 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Gloucester, Monmouth, and Morris).
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1) Micky Dolenz LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Songs and Stories by Micky Dolenz of The Monkees on August 11, 2025 in Ocean City, NJ.
2) Events This Week in New Jersey from August 19-25, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 19-25, 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.
3) Little River Band LIVE! at MPAC - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Little River Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on August 7, 2025.
4) Haddon Township's Summer of Love - 60s, 70s, 80s music festival takes place on Saturday - (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township's Summer of Love - 60s, 70s, and 80s Music Festival returns to Haddon Township with a day-long celebration of music, community, and family fun on Saturday, August 23, 2025! This free event takes place on Haddon Avenue from 2:00pm to 10:00pm and features five live bands, a beer garden, food trucks, games, a kids zone, and a glow party finale.
5) Hill Creek Farms Opens September 6th for Final Season - (MULLICA HILL, NJ) -- After more than two decades of creating cherished memories for families across South Jersey, Hill Creek Farms will open its gates one final time on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for its farewell season. As the farm prepares to turn the page to its next chapter, this season will be a return to its roots—a simpler, more traditional experience that celebrates the core farming activities that made Hill Creek a local favorite. While some of the larger attractions and farm fun extras will be scaled back, the heart of the farm remains.
6) Borough of Westwood and Bergen County Players present 'Carole King Wannabe Karaoke Night in the Park' - (WESTWOOD, NJ) -- In celebration of the upcoming 55th anniversary of the release of Carole King's iconic album Tapestry, the Borough of Westwood and Bergen County Players (BCP) are inviting residents of Westwood and nearby towns to take part in the "Carole King Wannabe Karaoke Night in the Park" on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/21/25 - Danny Coleman talks with Twisted Livin' guitarist and front man Denny Shiffler in this week's column.
10) Steve Forbert to Play Two Shows in New Jersey - Steve Forbert is touring in support of his wonderful album, Daylight Savings Time, and has a pair of shows coming up in New Jersey. He will be performing in Matawan's Terhune Park on Thursday, August 28th and at Stangl Stage in Flemington on Friday, September 12, 2025.
11) 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.
12) 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.
13) Monmouth County Clerk Hanlon Invites High School Students to Enter Archives & History Day Photography Contest - (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the County Clerk’s annual Archives & History Day Photography Contest. The contest theme, "Revolutionary Monmouth County," complements the featured exhibit chosen for this year's event in honor of America's 250th birthday that focuses on life in Monmouth County during the Revolutionary War period. The deadline is October 3, 2025.
14) Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger - (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger (solo) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.
15) Asbury Lanes presents Everclear with Local H and Sponge - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, is coming to Asbury Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Asbury Lanes on the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour featuring special guests Local H and Sponge.
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