Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from October 26 to November 1, 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Morris).
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1) 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?
2) 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!
3) Events This Week in New Jersey from October 28 to November 3, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 28-November 3, 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.
4) 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' at NJ's Shakespeare Theatre is Intense with Superb Staging - Now running at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is a stunning production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The play comes from author Mary Shelley's original 1818 book of Frankenstein. This version of the play is written by David Catlin. It plays now through November 16th at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
5) Halloween in Haddon Township: Haunted Market, Pub Crawl, Parade & More - (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) --- Haddon Township has planned a lineup of Halloween activities for all ages leading up to the 31st. Check out these wickedly fun events planned:
6) Hard Rock presents Stevie Van Zandt's Party at the Pony - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, founder of the innovative music education program TeachRock, will host Hard Rock Presents Stevie Van Zandt's Party at the Pony, a special benefit event at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6:00pm. The event will include the presentation of the TeachRock Star Teacher Award to Asbury Park public school teacher Casey Miles, recognition of Spring-Nuts founders Julie and Howie Chazanoff, and a celebration of the birthdays of Stevie Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen.
7) Richard Marx Announces New Album "After Hours" - GRAMMY®-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and best-selling author Richard Marx has announced his new album After Hours, arriving January 16, 2026, following 2022's Songwriter. Alongside the announcement, Marx shares swaggering new single "Big Band Boogie" (feat. Kenny G), a swinging, late-night romp that introduces the album's cinematic jazz palette. Other featured guests on the album include Rod Stewart, Chris Botti, Randy Waldman, Tom Scott, Drea Tomè & more.
8) Maplewood Strollers presents Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary" - (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers presents an original adaptation of Agatha Christie's gripping thriller, The Secret Adversary across two weekends from November 7-15, 2025 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. Follow the daring and dizzying adventures of Tommy and Tuppence through 1920s London packed with fast-paced action, comedy, and a dash of romance. A performance not to be missed!
9) Rock On! This Week's Sound Bite...10/30/25 - "I'm doing well on this nippy day, it's a little chilly," laughed songstress Carol Lester whose Sea & Sky Songwriters series renews November 8 for another year at Mutiny Beach BBQ inside Asbury Park's Convention Hall located at 1300 Ocean Avenue.
10) Woodmere, Philadelphia, to Hold Grand Opening of new Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education this Weekend - (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Marking the most significant expansion since its founding in 1910, Woodmere has announced the grand opening of its second location—an ambitious transformation of a 19th-century residence into a dynamic, 21st-century museum. Opening to the public on November 1, 2025, the expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children's art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs— encompassing 17,000 square feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace.
11) 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.
12) 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.
13) 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.
14) State Theatre and George Street Playhouse Launch New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Two of New Jersey's premier arts organizations, State Theatre New Jersey and George Street Playhouse, have announced the launch of the New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass, a brand-new ticketing option designed to give audiences the freedom to experience the very best of both theaters—with exceptional savings and unmatched flexibility. The New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass is now available through both venues' box offices and websites.
15) Spotlight Players presents "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" - (MATAWAN, NJ) -- Spotlight Players presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder across two weekends from November 7-16, 2025 at the Presbyterian Church of Matawan. Follow the ambitious (and slightly devious) Monty Navarro, who discovers he's in line to a family fortune. The only problem? There are eight D'Ysquith heirs standing in his way — and Monty isn't one to wait around for his inheritance.
