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Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
Arden Children's Theatre presents "A Wrinkle In Time" 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This winter, Arden Children's Theatre invites families to journey across time and space with an exciting adaptation of Madeline L'Engle's beloved book, A Wrinkle in Time. Adapted by John Glore, winner of the Newbery Medal, A Wrinkle in Time has inspired generations of readers, and even a major motion picture, since its publication. Now, the Arden brings this timeless classic to its stage for the first time. The production runs from December 3 through January 25, 2026.
North Star Theater Company presents "Steel Magnolias" 
(OGDENSBURG, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company presents Steel Magnolias across two weekends from November 14-23, 2025. The play by Robert Harling takes place at the North Star Studio Theater. Sara Bartlett directs the production.
music
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey's Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series presents The Glorious Sounds of Brass on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Trenton. The event begins at 3:00pm.
Jack Johnson to Play Shows in NJ, PA, NY 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson brings the SURFILMUSIC Tour to the local area with shows at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on June 21st; Highmark Mann Center in Philadelphia on June 27th; and Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY on June 28, 2026.
film
New Release Review - "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" 
"I know who you are."
"That makes one of us."
That exchange between a star struck car salesman and Bruce Springsteen gets to the heart of writer/director Scott Cooper's music biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Like most good biopics, Cooper's film narrows its focus to a specific chapter in its subject's life. In this case it's 1981 and Springsteen's writing and recording of 'Nebraska', considered by many as The Boss's greatest work.
community
Middlesex County's REPLENISH to Host Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K 
(SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- This Thanksgiving, join Middlesex County's REPLENISH for the third annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K, a family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the fight against food insecurity. The event will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30am to 10:30am at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Participants are invited to run, walk, or jog along the scenic waterfront while helping ensure that Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious food.
Ocean County College Basketball Honors and Supports Our Military and OCC Veterans 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College invites the community to join them for an exciting day of basketball and fun activities as they celebrate OCC veterans and active military members on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the OCC gymnasium (Building 29), located on the main campus in Toms River.
Van Saun County Park Turns Into North Jersey's Premier Destination For Holiday Family Fun 
(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Van Saun County Park is once again transforming into North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun, welcoming back two of our most beloved seasonal experiences: Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular and Winter Wonderland. Families will be transported to a winter paradise this holiday season right here in the heart of Bergen County!
