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theatre
PHOTOS from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at The Growing Stage (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer weekends from December 5-21, 2025 at the Historic Palace Theatre. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Two River Theater Appoints Dennis Chambers as Associate Artistic Director (RED BANK, NJ) -- The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the appointment of Dennis Chambers to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Chambers, a theater artist, administrator, and producer, began in his new role over the summer. He will work closely with Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen on all aspects of artistic leadership.
'Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show' is Filled with Fun George Street Playhouse presents Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show through December 21. This is a very different telling of the tale of Dickens' A Christmas Carol from the more traditional approach. The show takes some liberties in resetting the tale and the result is an absolutely hilarious production. I laughed a lot and had such a great time seeing this show.
New Hope Arts presents "A Levittown Christmas Carol" (NEW HOPE, PA) -- After four sold-out performances in 2024,
A Levittown Christmas Carol returns to the New Hope Arts stage with an expanded run and a fresh new vision. The original musical by Righteous Jolly and David Garrett Shaw - takes a gritty, hilarious, and heartfelt spin on reimagining of Dickens' holiday classic and has evolved dramatically further since its debut. With a sharper story, new cast members, added songs, and enhanced production design, this year’s show promises to be even more powerful and unforgettable. Limited performances run December 12–14 & December 18–20, 2025.
Paper Mill Playhouse presents "Come From Away"
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents
Come From Away from February 4 to March 1, 2026. The play deals with September 11, 2001 - the day the world stopped - and September 12, when a small Newfoundland town started bringing people together.
Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 stranded airplane passengers welcomed by a community that turned fear into friendship and strangers into family.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25 "I'm fine thank you, I like to talk," said '80s pop icon Tiffany with a laugh as we had a face to face conversation at the 2Trax Studio of Deko Entertainment.
Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Rhode Island-based horn-driven blues, jump, swing and soul band Roomful of Blues will celebrate the release of their new Alligator Records album, Steppin' Out!, with a live performance at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm
Tony Award Nominee Eva Noblezada to close Kean Stage's 2025-2026 season (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- An Evening with Eva Noblezada will close Kean Stage's 2025-2026 season on Sunday, April 26 at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside. The two-time Tony Award nominee brings a set list full of class, quirkiness and heartbreak as she takes you on her personal journey of discovering a deep love for music and theatre. Enjoy songs from classic musicals that take you back in time, and pop hits reimagined as if they were set in a sexy smoky speakeasy. Showtime is 7:00pm.
NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis to Headline Bradley Beach Jazz Festival (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Bradley Beach Jazz Festival has announced the full schedule and lineup for its second annual event, transforming the shore town into a vibrant hub of sound and swing from February 3-7, 2026. The festival is anchored by three spectacular Main Stage sessions on the weekend, featuring an internationally renowned lineup led by NEA Jazz Master and master trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis.
Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Wolfgang Van Halen brings his band Mammoth to Tropicana Showroom on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer continues to separate Mammoth from the pack.
film
New Release Review - "Influencers"
With
Aliens, his sequel to Ridley Scott's
Alien, James Cameron decided to up the ante by pluralising the titular monsters. With
Influencers, writer/director Kurtis David Harder's welcome sequel to his entertaining 2022 thriller
Influencer, it's the victims rather than the villain who have been multiplied. When you have a villain as fiendish as the murderous identity thief CW (Cassandra Naud), one is all you need.
comedy
State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nimesh is a comedian and Emmy®-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy's biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing.
community
Emberside Brewery Welcomes Director of Brewery Operations, Tom Nielsen (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Emberside Brewery, the new brewery coming to The Park in 2026, recently announced the appointment of Tom Nielsen as Director of Brewery Operations. With more than 20 years of experience and a reputation for creativity and craftsmanship, Nielsen will lead Emberside's operations and help shape its debut lineup of beers.
bergenPAC presents Matt Ross Book Talk, Jessi Uribe and Dirt Deeds (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced three new shows. Grow or Fold: Book Talk and Interactive Conversation with Matt Ross on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm; Jessi Uribe on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm; and Dirty Deeds Tribute to AC/DC on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton announces five Hodder Fellows for 2026-27 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts has announced the selection of five Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. This year's recipients include poet Jos Charles, photographer and visual artist Eric Gyamfi, theatermaker nazareth hassan, composer Amirtha Kidambi, and choreographer and performer Anna Sperber.
Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey Announces $20,000 Grant and Financial Empowerment Partnership with Citizens Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey (BGCNJ) recently announced a $20,000 grant from Citizens and a new partnership designed to bring practical financial empowerment resources directly to Club families across the state. Through this initiative, Citizens colleagues will lead a series of informal, conversation-based financial workshops at Clubhouses in Newark, Garfield, Monmouth County, and Union County.
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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
