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theatre
Classic American Tales presents Poe at Rea's Farm on Halloween 
(WEST CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Throughout the summer, Rea's Farm offered special events on Friday nights, and this Halloween, October 31, is no different, except this time Classic American Tales' artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth, will present Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" at 6:30pm & 7:30pm.
'An Old-Fashioned Family Murder' – A Whodunit at George Street Playhouse 
Many theater goers enjoy going to see a "whodunit." This genre of theater includes mystery stories involving some sort of crime being committed. There are elements of suspense and fun as it challenges the audience to figure out who is responsible. If you are in the mood to solve an onstage theatrical crime, go to George Street Playhouse and see An Old-Fashioned Family Murder.
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Disney's "Frozen" 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Disney's Frozen from November 26 through Sunday, January 11, 2026. This musical transforms the magic of the beloved animated film to the stage in an enchanting adventure. When sisters Elsa and Anna are torn apart by a mysterious secret power, they each set out on their own journey of courage, self-acceptance, and discovery of love in all its forms.
Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival 2025 presents "My Italy Story" 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival 2025 will continue with My Italy Story written and performed by Joseph Gallo. Performances will take place November 20-23, 2025 in the Kutz Theatre. Spurred by visits from his grandmother's ghost and by pleas from his cousin Louie to help get the family back together, Thomas DaGato quits his job as a New York account executive, and travels to the tiny Italian village of his ancestors - Vallata. It's not until he comes home, however, that he discovers a secret that unlocks his past.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/23/25 
"My Mississippi Roots," I'm going deep on that one," said bassist James "JB" Barnes as he discussed the recently released album of the same name. "I had to reach back to my family history on my father's side. My dad was from Port Gibson, Mississippi, was born in 1928 and he's not with us anymore but he is my lineage. The Barnes family name comes from that part of Mississippi, Claiborne County and that's where my dad is from; there's a lot of tradition down there in Mississippi; look at the blues musicians who came out of there (Mississippi). Muddy Waters, B.B. King, there is a lot of history down there, good, bad and ugly."
HACPAC hosts Swinging with THE RAT PACK! 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- On October 26, 2025 at 3:00pm, step back into the golden age of Las Vegas with Swinging with THE RAT PACK! at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). Relive the magic, charm, and chemistry of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., brought to life by a phenomenal cast of performers who truly capture the essence of these iconic entertainers!
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Dryden Ensemble returns with its artistic director, Daniel Swenberg, in a program entitled "Daydreams (and Dictators)" on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Princeton. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Classical Cape May Announces 2025-26 season of Free Classical Music Concerts 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Classical Cape May, in partnership with the annual Cape May Music Festival presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) and supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, announces a new season of concerts this fall through spring of 2026, expanding its series of free classical music concerts to a full seven months, with the first season's concert held in October.
comedy
Take a Crash Course in Beginner Improv at Vivid Stage 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is enrolling its holiday session of improv classes for adults. This session runs November 10 through December 1, 2025. The Joy of Improv Crash Course is a four-week class that introduces beginners to the concepts and basics of improv comedy.
film
Teaneck International Film Festival presents "Plastic People" 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) continues its tradition of "Activism: Making Change" with the powerful environmental documentary Plastic People, screening on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:30pm at the Puffin Cultural Forum, followed by a dynamic panel discussion on the growing crisis of microplastics and what New Jersey can do to lead the way toward a cleaner, safer future.
art
Alfa Art Gallery presents "Between Stillness and Surge" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Alfa Art Gallery presents Between Stillness and Surge from November 4, 2025 through January 10, 2026. This is a dynamic selection of watercolor and mixed media works that explores the shifting boundaries between serenity and momentum in an observation of life, landscapes, and the human condition. Featuring a spectrum of artistic voices, the show moves fluidly between abstraction and naturalism, revealing the expressive versatility of watercolor in its many forms.
Morris Arts presents "Visual Meditations: Line, Color & Form" 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morris Arts presents Visual Meditations: Line, Color & Form, curated by Dr. Lynn L. Siebert, at the Atrium Gallery from October 29, 2025 through January 5, 2026. The gallery is located on floors 2-5 of the Morris County Administration and Records Building (10 Court Street) in Morristown.
Princeton University Art Museum Announces Joanne P. Baron as Peter Jay Sharp, Class of 1952, Curator and Lecturer in the Art of the Ancient Americas 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton University Art Museum has named Joanne P. Baron as Peter Jay Sharp, Class of 1952, Curator and Lecturer in the Art of the Ancient Americas. An archaeologist and scholar of Maya art and writing, Baron has a particular interest in Classic Maya ceramics, iconography, and hieroglyphic writing, and is one of few contemporary scholars with expertise in ancient Maya texts. In her new role, she will shape the research, study, interpretation, display, and growth of the Museum's collections of the art of the ancient Americas. Baron joins the Museum from Dumbarton Oaks, where she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology.
community
Noyes Arts Garage Invites Public to Celebrate Día de los Muertos 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will celebrate one of Mexico's most beautiful and meaningful cultural traditions on Saturday, November 1, 2025 with its second annual Día de los Muertos Celebration.
Grounds For Sculpture Announces Two New Leadership Appointments 
(HAMILTON, NJ) -- Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) has announced two new appointments to its leadership team, Grace Yasumura as Curator at Grounds For Sculpture and Margaret Johnson as Managing Director at Johnson Atelier (JA).
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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
