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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 16-22, 2025 Here are previews of plays taking place from December 16-22, 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.
The Road Company presents "Groundhog Day: The Musical" (WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents Groundhog Day: The Musical weekends from January 22 to February 7, 2026. Critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Groundhog Day revels in one man's journey of self-discovery, day after day.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Company" by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Company by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth weekends from January 9 to February 1, 2026. The musical asks the question: what does it mean to be alive, alone, and in love in the city that never sleeps?
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity" on December 28th (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 4:00pm. A joyous retelling of the traditional Nativity story in music, dance and verse, Black Nativity is a Gospel "song play" based on the Gospel of St. Luke, using the poetry of Langston Hughes and performed by an all-Black cast of singers, actors, dancers and musicians.
music
People Get Ready: A "Blues & Rock 'N' Roll Summit" is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room featuring Glenn Alexander & Shadowland plus James JB Barnes & The JB Blues Band (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- People Get Ready: A Blues and Rock 'N' Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring a potent double-bill of New Jersey-based talent: rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowland featuring Oria and the Asbury Jukes Horns; and some tasty original blues by James 'JB' Barnes and the JB Blues Band. The event takes place Friday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30pm.
27th Annual Makin Waves Awards Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ...
Stone Pony presents The Ocean Avenue Ramble with Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony will celebrate the club's 52nd anniversary weekend with The Ocean Avenue Ramble - an evening of non-stop co-headline sets by Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers culminating in the Pine Barrens Stomp on Friday, February 6, 2026.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025 Here is a look at shows taking place from December 16-22, 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 Doo Wop Project's "Doo Wop Christmas" LIVE! at the Strand Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Doo Wop Project at The Strand Theater on December 6, 2025 for their "Doo Wop Christmas" show.
comedy
Art House Productions Opens Submissions for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival Stand-Up Competition (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions invites comics to apply for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival stand-up competition, taking place June 9–13, 2026. Now in its 7th year, the Jersey City Comedy Festival has become one of the region's most exciting comedy events, bringing together nationally recognized headliners, emerging talent, and enthusiastic audiences to the heart of Jersey City.
dance
New Jersey Civic Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Centenary Stage Company (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- The New Jersey Civic Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Centenary Stage Company from December 19-21, 2025. An enchanting ballet and holiday favorite, The Nutcracker is a classic production for all ages.
community
West Windsor Arts Launches Tuition-Free Neurodiverse Art and Theater Classes (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts has introduced two new, tuition-free classes as part of its Happy Hands Studio, a welcoming program designed specifically for students ages 8 to 15 who identify as neurodiverse. Beginning January 2026, the new classes—Theater Explorers and Color Creatives—will be taught by a professional teaching artist with the support of a paraprofessional, allowing students to explore their creativity at their own pace while building confidence, social connection and artistic skills.
Mason Gross School of the Arts Receives NJEDA Grant to Expand Arts Access (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA) is among 39 cultural organizations that received grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) in December 2025 to support efforts to expand arts access and audience attendance.
Events This Week in New Jersey from December 16-22, 2025 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 16-22, 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.
Levoy Theatre Hosts Three Holiday Events This Week (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Levoy Theatre has a trio of holiday events this week. On Thursday, the venue hosts An American Celtic Christmas featuring Philadelphia's own Celtic Rock band, Jamison. Then on Sunday, they have screenings of two classic holiday films: It's a Wonderful Life and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
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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
