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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
Doughboy Foundation to present a One-Night-Only Event Created by and Starring Tony Award Nominee Melissa Errico - "The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War" 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Broadway favorite and Tony Nominee Melissa Errico will present a special one-night-only public presentation of The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at New World Stages. The event is presented by Doughboy Foundation, dedicated to preserving the legacy and memory of World War I. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Ferrell Studios presents "Spring Awakening" 
(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios presents Spring Awakening at the duCret Center of Art from March 20-22, 2026. This is the groundbreaking rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, adapted from the controversial 1891 play by Frank Wedekind.
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Noises Off" 
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Noises Off weekends from February 20 through March 7, 2026. Called "the funniest farce ever written," Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On.
Arden Theatre Company presents the Philadelphia Premiere of "Good Bones" 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company presents the Philadelphia premiere of Good Bones, the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames (Fat Ham), about gentrification and the consequences of change in a neighborhood and in a family. Directed by Philadelphia-based award-winning actor Akeem Davis, the production begins performances January 22, opens January 28, and runs through March 8, 2026
music
Prudential Center presents Rascal Flatts with Openers Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On the heels of their sold-out return to touring this year, country music icons Rascal Flatts will hit the road again for their Life Is A Highway Tour in 2026, including a stop at the Prudential Center on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Live Nation-produced, 21-stop trek will bring "the harmonies and charisma that made them one of the biggest country groups" (American Songwriter) to fans nationwide. Fellow country stars Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will continue to support the trio across this new run.
Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. With his signature beard and African headgear, Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top.
NJPAC presents Grammy Winner Avery Sunshine 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Avery Sunshine, an extraordinary singer known for her captivating music that resonates with audiences everywhere. Join in the celebration of Avery's GRAMMY® win on Friday, January 16, 2025, at 8:00pm as she performs in the Victoria Theater.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A New Year's Lullaby" by The New Bardots 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "A New Year's Lullaby," the latest single from Bongo Boy Records act The New Bardots.
comedy
The Vogel presents comedian Aaron Chen 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents comedian Aaron Chen on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00pm. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene.
community
Registration for MonmouthNJ 250 Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Freedom Walk Is Open 
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee announced that registration for the Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Freedom Walk is open! The race will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road) in Holmdel.
