Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from November 23-29, 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 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).
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1) Downtown Newark Transforms Into A Winter Wonderland - (NEWARK, NJ) -- From November 29 and running through December into January 2026, Downtown Newark will transform into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, ice skating, go-karts, cozy igloos, live music, seasonal treats, and a Holiday Marketplace full of local artisans and festive treasures.
2) Light Of Day Winterfest 2026 to Take Place in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NYC, Piermont NY, and New Hope PA - ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced the initial lineups for WinterFest 2026, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, New York City, Piermont, NY and New Hope, PA. The main event - "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 17 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts.
3) Renault Winery's Vintner Wonderland Open Now Through January 19th - (EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ) -- Renault Winery presents Vintner Wonderland now through January 19, 2026. The South Jersey winery has been transformed into a scene from a Hallmark movie with the entire estate decked out for the holiday season - and beyond. America's Most Historic Winery invites families from the tri-state region and East Coast to experience centuries-old European holiday traditions, reimagined across Renault's sprawling vineyard estate, with festive vibes and decor around every turn.
4) Demarest Student Awarded $10,000 Grant from National Society of High School Scholars for Her Equitable Writing Program - (DEMAREST, NJ) -- Sophie Gutter, a high school student from Demarest is taking action to close the nation's widening writing-proficiency gap. She was recently awarded a $10,000 Be More Grant from National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for her writing-equity initiative, Writing Mastery, a research-based software program designed to help students strengthen their writing skills through structured instruction and AI-driven feedback.
5) Gateway Playhouse Announces Its First-Ever All-Musical MainStage Season For 2026 - (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- For the first time ever, Gateway Playhouse announces an array of four musical productions for the 2026 MainStage Season. Shows include: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys and Dolls, and 9 to 5: The Musical.
6) Events This Week in New Jersey from November 25 to December 1, 2025 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 25-December 1, 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.
7) Chanticleer presents Holiday Shows in Newark and NYC - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Vocal ensemble Chanticleer offers a truly sublime holiday listening experience with debut Delos album Joy to the World complemented by an extensive US Christmas tour including two local stops: St. Ignatius Loyola Church in NYC on December 5th & 7th with a show at NJPAC in Newark on December 6, 2025 in between.
8) Status Green to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Stone Pony on Friday - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There are a handful of local bands in the last 25 years that I thought had a good chance of making it big and that list includes Status Green. The band reunites for a 20th anniversary show at The Stone Pony on Friday, November 28, 2025. The lineup includes Church and State TM and Yawn Mower.
9) Kate Kortum Wins the 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition - (NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition on November 23, 2025.
10) Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Fa La La Family Follies - A Holiday Cabaret - (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Fa La La Family Follies December 12-13, 2025. Conceived and directed by Damon A. Strothers, this is a heartwarming winter cabaret where the theatre family opens its doors to yours.
11) New Jersey Holiday Wine Trail Weekend takes place this weekend - (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards supporting the Garden State's wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy – runs its popular New Jersey Holiday Wine Trail Weekend from November 28 (Black Friday) through November 30, 2025.
12) The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) comes to Stafford Township Arts Center - (MANAHAWKIN, NJ) -- SF Entertainment presents The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at The Stafford Township Arts Center. They are one of the most acclaimed tribute acts in the country music scene, delivering the full-throttle patriotism, swagger, and sound of Toby Keith himself. Showtime is 7:30pm.
13) An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Tim Easton - (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts presents singer-songwriter Tim Easton at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00pm. He's currently on a world tour in support of his latest album, Find Your Way. Quincy Mumford will open the night.
14) The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Michael Yo - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory presents Michael Yo on his Issa Truuue Tour from December 5-7, 2025. A 2-time Emmy nominee fresh off his third comedy special Snack Daddy, Michael is a comedian, actor and host keeping busy on all of Hollywood’s platforms. He will be doing 5 shows across the weekend at the club.
15) CURE Insurance Arena Achieves Prestigious KultureCity(R) Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity - (TRENTON, NJ) -- KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, recently announced the achievement of the CURE Insurance Arena for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces.
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