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Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
Kelsey Theatre to Kick Off The New Year With the Charming Musical "She Loves Me" 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kick off the new year with a charming musical version of the play that inspired multiple iconic films when Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre and Off-Centre Stages present She Loves Me, from January 2-11, 2026 on MCCC's West Windsor campus.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 23-29, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from December 23-29, 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.
music
Women in the Arts Series to debut at Anchor Rock Club for Its Fourth Installment 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Women in the Arts concert series will bring an immersive, multi-disciplinary night of creativity to Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City for its fourth installment on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 23-29, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from December 23-29, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.
comedy
The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents comedian Joe Matarese on Saturday 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents comedian Joe Matarese on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8:00pm. John Montague will open the night.
film
New Release Review - "Sentimental Value" 
"I turn sideways to the sun
Keep my thoughts from everyone
It's a jungle, I'm a freak
Hear me talk, but never speak"
community
Hear Tales of Holocaust Survival at the Ocean County Library's Brick Branch 
(BRICK, NJ) -- In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, join speaker Amy Goodman as she shares her Grandpa Joseph's story of survival and resilience during the Holocaust. "Through My Grandfather's Eyes: A Personal Retelling of Holocaust Survival" will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:30pm.
Morris Educational Foundation Names Performers For Morristown ONSTAGE 2026 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) is pleased to announce the 14 acts that will perform in the 19th annual Morristown ONSTAGE fundraising event. Featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township, the show will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
Events This Week in New Jersey from December 23-29, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 23-29, 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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