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theatre
Two River Theater presents the World Premiere of "The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the world premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters). Originally commissioned by TRT and presented as a co-production with Manhattan Theatre Club, this powerful new drama will run in the intimate Marion Huber Theater from November 1–23, 2025.
Gateway Playhouse to Hold Open Auditions for Holiday Show "Scrooge the Musical" 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will host open auditions for the Christmas classic "Scrooge the Musical" on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Gateway welcomes ages 16 and up to audition regardless of performance experience, race, gender identity, or theatrical background.
Phoenix Productions presents "Evil Dead: The Musical" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presents Evil Dead: The Musical on October 17-18, 2025 at The Vogel. This musical takes all the elements of the cult classics The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "The Memory of Water" 
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson weekends from October 24 to November 8, 2025. Three sisters reunite for their mother's funeral in this poignant and darkly funny play.
Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Ride The Cyclone" 
(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Ride The Cyclone across two weekends from October 10-19, 2025. In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.
Hudson Theatre Works presents Edward Albee's "At Home At The Zoo" 
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- Hudson Theatre Works is starting its season of plays, until the Performing Arts Center is completed, at the historic Weehawken Water Tower. The season begins with Edward Albee's "At Home At The Zoo" running from October 23 - November 8, 2025. This work combines Albee's groundbreaking 1959 short play The Zoo Story with his acclaimed prequel Homelife written in 2004.
Jersey Arts TV: Art House Productions Turns Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' On Its Head 
Jersey Arts is in Jersey City to speak with the cast and director of Art House Productions' rendition of "Hamlet."
music
Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Happy Birthday Maurice Ravel" 
(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) in its season-opening concert on October 11, 2025, starting at 7:00pm. Maestro Charles Prince will conduct two iconic works associated with Ravel, as well as his most famous orchestral arrangement. Come join us for this crowd-pleasing opening program.
McCarter Theatre Center presents Celia Cruz - A Tribute to the Queen 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Prepare for an electrifying celebration of Celia Cruz's legacy, Cuban music, and culture! On Friday, October 10, 2025, the legendary Xiomara Laugart - "The Voice of Cuba" - and her son, three-time GRAMMY®-nominated jazz pianist Axel Tosca, will headline Celia Cruz - A Tribute to the Queen! at McCarter Theatre Center. Joined by special guest Tito Puente Jr. Together, they will honor the incomparable Celia Cruz with an unforgettable evening of Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz brilliance, and high-energy performance.
The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Steve Hackett 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Steve Hackett October 17-18, 2025. is new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and Steve Hackett includes a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album.
Styx LIVE! at bergenPAC 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Styx at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on September 25, 2025.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Reverb Pedal" by San Tropez 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Reverb Pedal," the final of three singles from "Museum of Modern History," the brand new Mint 400 Records sophomore album from Highland Park-based San Tropez.
comedy
The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents D.L. Hughley 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents D.L. Hughley October 24-25, 2025 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm each night.
dance
American Repertory Ballet opens season with "Giselle" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) opens its 2025/26 season at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) with the return of Ethan Stiefel and Johan Kobborg's acclaimed adaptation of the classic ballet Giselle. Presented Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, Giselle tells the story of a young woman who dies of a broken heart—only to confront, and eventually forgive, her beloved from beyond the grave.
art
ACC Gallery presents Jaewon Kim solo exhibition 
(TENAFLY, NJ) -- Jaewon Kim's solo exhibition will be held at ACC Gallery from October 6-25, 2025. This 13th solo show is her U.S. debut, continuing her long-standing exploration of "dreams."
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Michaela Christie to Board of Trustees 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- At its most recent board meeting, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Michaela Christie to its Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and will run through June 2028.
community
New Jersey Web Festival Announces 2025 Audio Fiction Award Winners 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The New Jersey Web Festival (NJ WebFest), North America's premier celebration of short-form storytelling across web and audio, announced the winners of its 2025 Audio Fiction awards following a record-attendance festival weekend (September 25-28). Now in its seventh year overall and fifth year recognizing Audio Fiction, the Festival honored excellence across scripted audio fiction and actual play, capped by Howl winning Best of the Best – Audio Fiction.
books
Explore Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy Fiction with Leigh Bardugo 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Fans of the fantasy genre will not want to miss a virtual author talk by Leigh Bardugo on Thursday, October 9, 2025 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Latinos of Montclair Launches Inaugural VOCES Series with Acclaimed Author & Artist Paola Mendoza 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Latinos of Montclair (LoM) is proud to announce the launch of VOCES, a groundbreaking thought leader series bringing nationally acclaimed Latino authors, artists, and cultural figures to New Jersey for intimate community conversations. The inaugural series will kick off on Friday, October 10, 2025 with author, artist, and organizer Paola Mendoza, and will continue monthly through December with additional authors to be announced.
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