Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 31 to September 6, 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, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, Union, and Warren).
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1) 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®).
2) Events This Week in New Jersey from September 2-8, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 2-8, 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) New Release Review - "Eenie Meanie" - For all the action heroines Hollywood has given us in recent decades, it's still a surprise to see a woman behind the wheel for a high-octane car chase. Notable exceptions include Diana Rigg relegating James Bond to a passenger in On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Linda Hamilton's upmarket car thief in Black Moon Rising, but such characters are rarities. Hollywood seems to believe audiences will accept five foot nothing women taking down hulking Russian henchmen, but parallel parking is a step too far.
4) The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II - (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.
5) Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren and Shaboozey to Perform at 12th Annual We Can Survive Concert - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy announces multifaceted Ed Sheeran, the iconic Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and rising Hip-Hop and Country star Shaboozey will headline its 12th annual We Can Survive concert presented by VEG, ER for Pets, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The powerful night of music supports the Company's "I'm Listening" mental health initiative and promotes having more mental health conversations.
6) Bell Theater presents Late For The Sky - Jackson Browne Tribute - (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Late For The Sky - Jake Thistle's Jackson Browne Tribute - on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 8:00pm.
7) Newark Hosts "24 Hrs. of Peace" - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka will host the annual 24 Hrs. of Peace event, starting Friday, September 5 at 6:00pm, and continuing to Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm. The 24 Hrs. of Peace event uses the hip hop culture to engage the community and have meaningful dialogue centered on nonviolence and conflict resolution. The event is free and open to the public. It takes place at South 10th Street and Central Avenue in the West Ward.
8) 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.
9) Centenary Stage Company to Kick Off 2025-26 Season with John Lloyd Young - (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young on Saturday, September 20 at 8:00pm. This starts a celebration of their 40th season of performing arts in Hackettstown. John Lloyd Young is a Tony and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee.
10) Six Flags Great Adventure Casting Fright Fest Ghouls for 2025 Season - (JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure is now hiring scare actors and performers for its signature fall event, Fright Fest.
11) Classic American Tales presents humorous stories at The Dormer House - (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classic American Tales (CAT) at the historic Dormer House B&B in Cape May, NJ presents humorous stories on the next two Thursdays.
12) Summit Playhouse presents "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie - (SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie weekends from October 18 through November 2, 2025, at The Summit Playhouse. Step into the world's longest-running play — a classic whodunit packed with secrets, suspicion, and murder. Snowed in at a remote guesthouse, a group of strangers soon discovers that one of them is a killer.
13) Devon Allman's Blues Summit LIVE! in Atlantic City - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Devon Allman's Blues Summit in Atlantic City on August 20, 2025.
14) Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Rent" by Jonathan Larson - (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Jonathan Larson's Rent weekends from September 19 through October 4, 2025. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
15) [TIE] Old City Hall Brings Theater, Poetry, and Trains to Downtown Bordentown this Fall - (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- Old City Hall in Bordentown City is presenting a fall schedule that accents local history, artistry, and innovative programming designed to attract a varied audience to Bordentown – and build attention to an important city landmark.
15) [TIE] The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs - (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. Fuchs who starred in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, stands at the crossroads of blues and rock, a fierce voice in modern roots music.
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