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theatre
Kean University Theatre Department presents "Antigone" 
(UNION, NJ) -- Kean University Theatre Department presents Antigone from November 14-22, 2025 in the Wilkins Theatre. Discover the timeless power of defiance in Sophocles' Antigone!
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents "A Monster Calls" at Grunin Center for the Arts 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents A Monster Calls at Grunin Center for the Arts with three performances from November 14-15, 2025. This is based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company.
Gateway Playhouse presents "Scrooge, The Musical" 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with two weekends of the Christmas classic Scrooge the Musical, from December 5-14, 2025. Based on Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol, this musical brings the timeless holiday tale to life with warmth, humor and unforgettable music by Leslie Bricusse.
music
Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents a "Vienna New Year's Celebration" 
(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Plainfield Symphony Orchestra and music director Charles Prince present a "Vienna New Year's Celebration" on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. You may be dancing in the aisles as PSO rings in the holiday season, largely featuring music by Johann Strauss with returning artist, baritone Steven Scheschareg. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sensorium Emporium hosts Songwriter Circle on Thursday 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Local music lovers are invited to a cozy and intimate Songwriter Circle at Sensorium Emporium on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Five of the best local musicians will perform their original music and will tell the story behind the song - what inspired them to write it.
The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Phil Ochs Song Night 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Phil Ochs Song Night on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Phil Ochs was at the core of the early 1960's Greenwich Village folk music movement, and was known for his civil rights and protest songs such as "I Ain't Marching Anymore." Showtime is 8:00pm.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/3/25 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Flycatcher, Ciara Zwicker, The Nightly Noodle & Opposite Action, Jonathan Tea, Lily Vakili, Rhonette Smith, and Dr Scientist. Plus a look back at "Dear You" by The Extra's, Inc.
Harmonium Choral Society presents "Season of Blessings" 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society invites you to experience Season of Blessings on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The performances offer an immersive musical journey highlighting the blessings in our lives.
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony on 10/24/25 
Chris Paul has photos and a recap of Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 24, 2025.
film
44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival to Take Place January 23 to February 22, 2026 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The 44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will take place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 23-February 22, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid one as it will be presented online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.
dance
Lewis Center for the Arts presents the 2025 Princeton Dance Festival at McCarter Theatre 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Lewis Center for the Arts presents the 2025 Princeton Dance Festival from November 21-23, 2025 in McCarter Theatre Center's Berlind Theatre. The festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 50 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms.
RVCC Arts presents "Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet" 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Share the joy of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends this holiday season at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College. The ballet, which is part of RVCCArts' Mainstage series, will be presented Friday, December 5, 2025 with performances at 4:00pm & 8:00pm.
community
Bordentown Regional High School Thespians Collect 3657 Pounds Of Donations During Annual "Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat" Food Drive 
(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- On Halloween, instead of asking for candy, the theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School went door to door gathering food donations for those in need. This year, the BRHS International Thespian Society Troupe 6803 collected 3657 pounds of canned and dry goods for St. Mary's Food Pantry through their 2025 Trick Or Treat So Kids Can Eat Food Drive, more than doubling their original goal of 1500 pounds.
Monmouth University Strikes A New Chord With Endowed Scholarship Honoring Thom Bell and David Steinberg 
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The creation of the David J. Steinberg and Thomas R. Bell Endowed Scholarship, will hit all the right notes at Monmouth University. It will be an eternal tribute to two men whose friendship and collaboration in Philadelphia composed one of the most enduring harmonies in American R&B/Soul music history. The purpose of this scholarship is to keep their melody alive through the voices of students.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 26 to November 1, 2025 
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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