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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 9-15, 2025 Here are previews of plays taking place from December 9-15, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Kean Stage presents L'Chaim - A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents L'Chaim - A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Enlow Recital Hall. From the stages of the Lower East Side to the bright lights of Broadway, this is a musical journey that pays tribute to the Jewish legacy of musical theatre by exploring and celebrating the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists.
Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents Broadway for the Holidays 5 (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College Repertory Theater Company presents Broadway for the Holidays 5 in the Black Box Theater of the Grunin Center for the Arts across two weekends from December 12-21, 2025. Returning by popular demand, this festive extravaganza brings the magic of Broadway to the holiday season like never before.
music
Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year! Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025 Here is a look at shows taking place from December 9-15, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. The show is presented by Camden County Board of Commissioners & Produced by BRE Presents.
Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Teddy Thompson will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.
The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents Adam Hawley & Marcus Anderson (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents guitarist Adam Hawley and saxophonist Marcus Anderson on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm. These are two of the hottest names in contemporary jazz joining forces for one unforgettable performance.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday, December 12, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
CarteretPAC presents Luminare Christmas! (CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Luminare Christmas! The Ultimate Holiday Rock Concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This electrifying show blends stunning visuals with reimagined Christmas classics and spirited original music to create a one-of-a-kind celebration.
comedy
Winter Improv Classes Begin January 5 at Vivid Stage (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is enrolling its winter session of improv classes for adults. This session runs January 5 through February 28, 2026. Classes offered this session include the Joy of Improv introductory class and the advanced Characters & Games and Scene & Scroll classes.
dance
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond! In honor of the Year of the Horse, the Company, with artistic director Greta Campo at the helm, will present two world premieres by choreographers Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li.
art
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Art on Screen - "Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood" (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- On Monday, December 15, 2025, Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Art on Screen - Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood in the Pollak Theatre. The screening begins at 7:00pm. Heir to Velázquez, a hero to Picasso. Discover Spain's celebrated artist with this cinematic tour de force based on the National Gallery's must-see exhibition Goya: The Portraits.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey from December 9-15, 2025 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 9-15, 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.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium
January 23, 2026
RVCC Holocaust Institute to Present Online Discussion with Author Julie Brill
January 23, 2026
Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of "VESELKA: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World"
January 23, 2026
Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona at State Theatre on January 23rd
January 23, 2026
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Matt O'Ree Band on January 23rd
January 23, 2026
New Jersey Film Festival Filmmaker Video Interview with B.F. Skinner Plays Himself Director Ted Kennedy
January 23, 2026
The Eye-opening Documentary B.F. Skinner Plays Himself Opens the 2026 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, January 23!
January 23, 2026
The Lords of 52nd Street return to Newton
January 23, 2026
WXPN presents Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule at The Fallser Club
January 24, 2026
Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino
January 24, 2026
