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theatre
The Players Guild of Leonia presents "Blithe Spirit" by Noël Coward 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia presents Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward weekends from January 23 to February 8, 2026 in the Civil War Drill Hall. In Noël Coward’s sparkling classic, a well-intentioned séance conjures up far more than anyone expected.
Somerset Valley Players presents "The 24 Days Before Christmas" 
(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- The Somerset Valley Players presents The 24 Days Before Christmas weekends from December 5-21, 2025. Adapted by Jason Pizzarello with a Book and Story by Madeleine L’Engle. The production is directed by Emily M. Muller.
Holmdel Theatre Company presents Broadway at the Barn Holiday Edition with Tony Nominee Betsy Wolfe 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Holmdel Theatre Company presents Broadway at the Barn Holiday Edition with Tony Nominee Betsy Wolfe on Saturday, December 6 at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm.
Gerald Charles Dickens to Perform his One-Man "A Christmas Carol" to Benefit Allaire Village 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Gerald Dickens, the great, great grandson of Charles Dickens, brings his one-man show - a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol inspired by Charles' own energetic readings of the 1860s to benefit Allaire Village on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Two River Theater in Red Bank. Two shows are scheduled; 3:00pm and 7:00pm.
PHOTOS from Opening Night of "Frozen" at Paper Mill Playhouse 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting Disney's Frozen now through Sunday, January 11, 2026. This musical transforms the magic of the beloved animated film to the stage in an enchanting adventure. When sisters Elsa and Anna are torn apart by a mysterious secret power, they each set out on their own journey of courage, self-acceptance, and discovery of love in all its forms. Photographer Rebecca J. Michaelson was on hand to take photos of opening night.
Classic American Tales presents stories for the holidays 
(WEST CAPE MAY, NJ) -- "Friendship Village ain't ever looked much more like Christmas, than it did that December, in 1912," Calliope begins her tale "A Great Tree," in which she does all she can to get the big cedar-of-Lebanon tree in the town square lit with electric lights in time for Christmas Eve.
music
The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience 
(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents - The U2 Christmas Experience on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band brings a special holiday twist to the iconic sound of U2! This festive performance blends the spirit of Christmas with the passion and energy of one of the greatest bands in rock history.
State Theatre presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis on Saturday 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This show has been America's favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Showtime is 8:00pm.
MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. The international multi-platinum selling superstar has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday, December 5, 2025. They are a multigenerational, bicoastal duo who have been performing together since 2010. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Grunin Center for the Arts presents Chris Botti on Wednesday 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00pm. Only a limited number of tickets remain.
Jazz at Berrie Center: NY Voices Spend One More Year Together 
Vocal groups hold an underappreciated place in the jazz idiom. 'Jazz-heads' (read: snobs) often dismiss them as trite or pop-oriented, perhaps likening them to a college a cappella troupe or disdaining them as antiquated. The New York Voices are far from that. They are serious musicians, advancing jazz music while honoring its past. The group is part of a lineage of jazz vocal groups that have celebrated the music as far back as its creation. For the past several decades, they have been the gold standard for the sub-genre.
New Jersey's Charlie Puth to Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl 
(NEW YORK, NY) /PRNewswire/ -- The NFL announced the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, and air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. The star-studded lineup features New Jersey's own multi-award winning, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Charlie Puth, 11x Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile and Grammy-winning R&B breakout artist Coco Jones.
comedy
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Robert Kelly 
(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Robert Kelly on Friday, December 5th at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. Robert's comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable.
film
New Jersey Symphony at the Movies presents "Elf" in Concert this weekend 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony at the Movies presents Elf in Concert in Newark and Red Bank December 6-7, 20256. See and hear the Christmas Classic like never before! The film is rated PG.
dance
Roxey Ballet's 30th Anniversary Production of "The Nutcracker" Enters Final Week of Performances 
(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet proudly announces the successful opening weekend of its 30th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker, delighting audiences with breathtaking dancing, stunning new costumes, and heartwarming holiday magic. This milestone year marks three decades of tradition, community engagement, and world-class artistry brought to life on stage.
American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School has appointed Samantha Dunster as Artistic Director 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) | Princeton Ballet School (PBS) has appointed Samantha Dunster as its next Artistic Director, effective November 2025.
community
Holiday Shows at Stockton's Performing Arts Center in December 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The holidays are in full swing at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center. Several performances by Stockton's School of Arts & Humanities and guest artists will take place on the mainstage and in the Campus Center Theatre throughout December.
Middlesex County Awards $164,400 in Grants to Commemorate 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County has awarded $164,400 in special grant funding to 30 municipal entities and nonprofit organizations for programs commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. These grants, administered through the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, support projects that highlight the County's unique Revolutionary War history and the lasting legacy of the fight for independence.
Holiday Shows Light Up The Grunin Center This Month 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Celebrate the sounds of the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents a full schedule of holiday shows throughout the month of December. Theatre, music, and dance performances are on the schedule.
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Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow
December 13, 2025
Asbury Park Theater Company presents A Big Band Holiday to Remember starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band
December 13, 2025
Celebrate the Holidays with the Muppets and East Lynne Theater Company on December 13th
December 13, 2025
The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) comes to Stafford Township Arts Center
December 13, 2025
Jazz at Berrie Center: NY Voices Spend One More Year Together
December 13, 2025
Yates Musical Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol" at AvenelPAC
December 13, 2025
Holiday POPS! Concert to Feature Vocalists Kara Dugan and John Brancy
December 13, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics"
December 13, 2025
Drew University hosts John Mellencamp and Bad Company Tribute Bands
December 14, 2025
Christ Church in Short Hills presents Special Holiday Concert
December 14, 2025
