Published by New Jersey Stage
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
Passage Theatre presents the World Premiere of "Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston Write a Play" 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre, the only professional theatre company in Trenton, presents the World Premiere of David Robson's Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston Write a Play from January 29 through February 16, 2026. The play is based on a seldom told true story between literary giants Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Robson had previously written Passage Theatre's fall 2022 production of Blues in My Soul.
North Star Theater Company to hold Audition Workshop for High School Students 
(OGDENSBURG, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company will offer a one-day Audition Workshop designed to help high school students build confidence and sharpen their audition skills on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The event runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm at North Star Studio.
Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Q&A with Executive Director of the Edward F. Albee Foundation on January 16th 
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will host a special post-show talkback with Jakob Holder, Executive Director of the Edward F. Albee Foundation. The Q&A with audience and cast members will follow the Friday, January 16, 2026 performance of Albee's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Seascape. The play features a recently retired couple who are debating the future when they are suddenly joined by a pair of human-sized lizards.
Gateway Playhouse To Host A Musical Fundraiser on January 31st 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will host a special one-night-only musical fundraiser titled "Old Friends: A Night of Songs and Stories" featuring Debby Jenkins and Brian Conover on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00pm. Proceeds for the event go directly to Gateway Playhouse.
music
MPAC presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm each night. This incredible live show features David Clark, a masterful performer who brings Billy Joel's music to life, alongside Bill Connors, who channels the genius of Elton John in a way you've never seen before.
Y Arts in the Community at the Wyckoff YMCA presents Cabaret Night: Dueling Pianos 
(WYCKOFF, NJ) -- Y Arts in the Community at the Wyckoff YMCA presents Cabaret Night: Dueling Pianos on Friday, February 6, 2026. Featuring Savage Pianos, Dueling Pianos brings together the very best of modern entertainment. doors are at 7:00pm; Showtime is 7:30pm.
The Landis Theater presents Obey Your Master - Metallica Tribute Band on January 10th 
(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Obey Your Master – The Ultimate Metallica Tribute on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. Fire From Olympus will open the night.
comedy
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Adam Ferrara on Saturday 
(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Long Island native actor/comedian Adam Ferrara on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. He was dubbed "Hilarious" by Entertainment Weekly dubbed "Hilarious," and co-hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, for six seasons.
film
UCPAC presents a screening of "The Godfather Part II" in 35mm 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents a screening of The Godfather Part II in 35mm on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. Here's your chance to see one of the greatest films of all time on the big screen.
The ShowRoom presents "Gone, But Not Forgotten" Film Series 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom presents Gone, But Not Forgotten, a film series honoring the work of five celebrated performers we lost in 2025: Diane Ladd, Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton, Terrence Stamp, and Robert Redford. Spanning drama, comedy, disaster, superhero spectacle, and classic caper, the series offers something for every moviegoer.
books
Secrets and Second Chances with Fiction Author Liz Moore; Virtual Talk on January 28th 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join in as New York Times bestselling author Liz Moore will discuss her latest book, The God of the Woods on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 during a virtual author talk presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 7:00pm.
RVCC Holocaust Institute to Present Online Discussion with Author Julie Brill 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Institute of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present an online discussion with author Julie Brill on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am. The event is free of charge and open to the public, but registration is required.
