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theatre
Aspire Performing Arts Company presents "Frozen JR." 
(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company presents the musical Frozen JR. at the Fair Lawn Community Center from November 21-23, 2025. Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.
The West Milford Players present "Finding Nemo, Jr." 
(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The West Milford Players presents Finding Nemo, Jr. across two weekends from November 7-15, 2025. This is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
music
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Boney James: Slow Burn Tour 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Boney James: Slow Burn Tour on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo 
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo in concert on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. The five-piece band from Philadelphia celebrates the windswept melodies and perpetual-motion rhythms of Brazil.
Three Voices, One Sound: Hanson Delivers a Soulful, Nostalgic Night in New Jersey 
When someone asked me what the audience demographic was for the band Hanson, my response was, "Probably people in their 50's." Boy, was I wrong!
Brook Arts Center presents Separate Ways, the Band 
(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Have you ever wished you could relive the authentic Journey experience during the days of Steve Perry's masterful voice and the supreme musicianship of Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, and Steve Smith? Check out Separate Ways, the Band at the Brook Arts Center on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Morris Museum presents Lyrica Chamber Music 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Cellist Ani Kalayjian and pianist David Kaplan, Co-Artistic Directors of Chatham-based Lyrica Chamber Music, curate a program featuring the triumphant A major Dvorak piano quintet, Florence Price, Amy Beach, "Armenian/Danish Folk Mixtape" featuring Komitas/Aslamazyan and Danish String Quartet arrangements Wood Works, and Brahms! The event takes place at the Morris Museum on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:00pm.
comedy
NJPAC presents Tom Papa 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center welcomes Passaic native Tom Papa, one of America's top comedians, back to NJPAC on Friday, November 7, 2025. Showtime is 7:00pm.
film
New Release Review - "Roofman" 
Jeffrey Manchester is a currently incarcerated American prisoner who pulled off dozens of armed robberies of branches of McDonalds in the late '90s and early 2000s before his initial capture. In 2004, Manchester escaped from prison and spent months hiding out in a Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Toys R Us. During his time in Charlotte, Manchester ingratiated himself to the local community, joining a church and even dating a local woman. He was eventually caught after his fingerprint was found on a DVD copy of Catch Me If You Can.
art
Gallery on Grant presents "It's Possible" 
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- It's Possible, Gallery on Grant's newest art show, is opening on October 29, 2025 and running through January 2026. This art show gives homage to Axelrod Performing Arts Center's performance of Cinderella, running from November 6-23 as the final production in the 2025 Season.
community
Catsbury Park Rescue Raised $30,000 at 2025 Convention 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Catsbury Park Rescue announced that its Catsbury Park Cat Convention, held October 11-12, 2025 at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ, sponsored by The World's Best Cat Litter, brought together more than 2,500 attendees and raised $30,000 for Catsbury Park and its partnered charities.
NJEDA Launches Opportunity to Transform Camden's Waterfront 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) to solicit proposals for the redevelopment of nearly 16 acres of property along the Camden Waterfront. The riverfront property, which boasts views of the Philadelphia skyline and is in close proximity to a public park, is a prime location for new mixed-use development.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
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
