Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 24-30, 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, Gloucester, Hudson, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, and Union).
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1) William Paterson University presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Songs & Stories - (WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Songs & Stories on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. Showtime is 8:00pm.
2) An Interview with Isaac Hickox-Young and Billie Wyatt - Set in a time of deadly civil division, Shakespeare's masterful tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, continues to hold up a heartbreaking mirror to our world. In a society ravaged by hate and violence, two young people unexpectedly find love. Isaac Hickox-Young and Billie Wyatt play the fateful couple in Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's production. Directed by Artistic Director Emerita Bonnie J. Monte, the production runs from September 10 through October 5, 2025.
3) U.S. Navy Ships Heading to Philly and Camden County for Epic Navy & Marine Corps 250th Celebration - (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This fall, the Philadelphia region will become the world's only destination where visitors can step into history and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration honoring the 250th birthdays of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Taking place October 9-16, with additional events on November 7-11, 2025, the Navy & Marine Corps 250th Celebration will honor our nation's maritime services with a dynamic series of landmark events, proudly hosted by Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps (Homecoming 250®).
4) The Landis Theater presents 90s Grunge Night with Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell tribute bands - (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents a night of 1990s grunge with Last Exit (Pearl Jam tribute) and Disciple of the Garden (Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audio Slave tribute) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.
5) Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton to Take Part in Special Screening of "Stand By Me" at Count Basie Center for the Arts - (RED BANK, NJ) -- Some stories don't fade with time—they grow deeper. For 40 years, Stand By Me has spoken to something timeless in all of us: the wonder and heartbreak of growing up, the bonds we form in childhood, and the way those moments stay with us long after the journey ends. On December 5, 2025, a special screening of the film will take place in Red Bank.
6) Events This Week in New Jersey from August 26 to September 1, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 26-September 1, 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.
7) Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival takes place September 5-6 - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Riverview Jazz, the Jersey City-based non-profit, has announced the lineup for the 2nd annual Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival (September 5-6, 2025). The event will feature 10 bands including tributes to Eddie Palmieri and John "Dandy" Rodriguez that include many past members of their groups.
8) Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Tribute to Pat Benatar and Bon Jovi - (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Tribute to Pat Benatar (Best Shot) and Bon Jovi (1 Wild Night) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:00pm.
9) Bergen County Players to Open Season with "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" - (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will launch its 93rd season with the area premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon, based on the inspiring true story of the artist's remarkable journey from young songwriter to superstar solo artist, will run at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from September 13 through October 11, 2025.
10) Gateway Playhouse presents "Into the Woods" - (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Following a tremendous response to auditions with more than 100 people vying for a role, Gateway Playhouse of Somers Point will present Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods from September 25 through October 5, 2025 with two casts.
11) A Look at Krazyer - The hard rock band Krazyer—a throwback to the revolutionary metal music of the 1970s and ’80s—was formed in 2021 by a group of Jersey Shore 12-14 year-olds who were serious about paying homage to that raucous past while creating their own unique sound.
12) The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC presents "Hope & Freedom" Exhibition in September - (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC presents "Hope & Freedom", a solo exhibition of paintings by Mira Mitrova from September 5-29, 2025. Mira is a prize-winning artist who has exhibited her work throughout the art world including Paris, Berlin, and New York. She is an Macedonian-American painter who lives and works in New Jersey.
13) Music Box at the Borgata presents Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band on September 5th - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00pm. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of The Beach Boys.
14) Monmouth University Students Reimagine "Born to Run" in Anniversary Tribute - (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Blue Hawk Records, the student-run record label at Monmouth University, will release Runaway American Dream on September 5, 2025, a reimagined EP honoring the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's landmark album Born to Run. The project coincides with a week of celebratory events on campus hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.
15) Premiere Stages at Kean University Seeks Submissions to Annual Play Festival - (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is accepting submissions for their annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Monday, September 1st and ending November 1, 2025. This yearly competition for unproduced scripts offers developmental and production opportunities to up to four playwrights with strong ties to the greater metropolitan area (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware).
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