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theatre
Liberty Arts Theatre presents "Michelle's Bark Mitzvah Bash" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Liberty Arts Theatre presents Michelle's Bark Mitzvah Bash from November 6-9, 2025 at The American Legion - Post #1 in Leonia. What happens when a family of Re-PUP-licans and Demo-CATs get together?
NJ State Bar Foundation Funds Pushcart Players Scholarships for NJ Schools 
Pushcart Players, the award-winning educational theater for young and family audiences, has received a generous investment from The New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) with a grant to subsidize performances in New Jersey schools. Part of Pushcart's Diversity and Outreach Initiative, the project will support under-resourced schools in presenting "Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor" during Pushcart's 51st Season.
State Theatre New Jersey presents "Mrs. Doubtfire" - The New Musical Comedy 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Mrs. Doubtfire – The New Musical Comedy with four performances from November 1-2, 2025. Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives.
Players Guild of Leonia presents the World Premiere of "Where The Time Goes" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Where The Time Goes is a World Premiere musical that takes you on a nostalgic journey through the soundtrack of a generation. It debuts at Players Guild of Leonia with performances across two weekends from November 14-23, 2025.
Spotlight Players presents "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Where The Time Goes is a World Premiere musical that takes you on a nostalgic journey through the soundtrack of a generation. It debuts at Players Guild of Leonia with performances across two weekends from November 14-23, 2025.
music
Music and Myth Come Alive at Albert Music Hall's Jersey Devil Show 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- As autumn settles over the Pine Barrens, something devilish is stirring. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Albert Music Hall will once again call upon the spirit of South Jersey folklore with its annual Jersey Devil Show — a lively tribute to "Mother Leeds' 13th child," the fabled Jersey Devil said to roam the dark woods of the Pinelands.
Remember Jones to present 50th Anniversary Celebration of Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life - a one night only theatrical event featuring the ENTIRE album and MORE Stevie Wonder hits with a full expanded band, Count Basie Center Gospel Choir, and Very Special Guests on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Count Basie Center for the Arts.
McCarter Theatre presents Legendary Violinist Kyung Wha Chung 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- One of the world's great violinists, Kyung Wha Chung, returns to McCarter Theatre Center for the first time in nearly 40 years on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:30pm, joined by pianist Kevin Kenner. This appearance marks a highlight of Chung's 60th year in music and is part of her limited international tour, which includes only three U.S. engagements—Princeton, Worcester (MA), and New York's Carnegie Hall.
Split Level Concerts presents James Maddock with special guest Jackson Pines 
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter James Maddock and his band will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Jackson Pines will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the second season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center, one that presents renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.
John Pizzarelli LIVE! at Axelrod PAC 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a tribute concert to Tony Bennett at Axelrod Performing Arts Center's 2025 New Jersey Arts Gala on October 18th. NJ jazz musician John Pizzarelli received the venue's 2025 New Jersey Arts Icon Award following the concert.
Gene Pompilio Talks About His "Cheesy 60 Second Song" Series 
Back in 2003, a CD by a band from New Jersey called Stereosoul arrived in my mailbox. I was hooked by the first song. They were a power-pop rock band with very catchy lyrics that seemed something like a mashup of Fountains of Wayne and The Beach Boys. That album was the final evolution of a previous band named Cosmic Avenger. Unfortunately, it wound up being the band's only record.
film
Montclair Film Festival Announces 2025 Competition and Audience Award Winners 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Film has announced the winners of the festival's 2025 Montclair Film Festival's competitions. This year's festival featured three competitive categories: Fiction, Documentary, and Future/ Now. Additionally, the Fiction and Documentary juries also awarded films for the festival's Short Film competitions. The MFF also announced the festival's 2025 Audience Awards and Junior Jury prizes.
community
MAGIC ROCKS! Illusionist Leon Etienne to perform at Grunin Center 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Bring the family and join us for an evening of magic and mystery! Illusionist Leon Etienne will present his hit show, "Magic Rocks!" on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Grunin Center for the Arts. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 19-25, 2025 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from October 19-25, 2025. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 5 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Monmouth, Morris) and includes 8 original features and columns.
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