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
Masquerade Theatre presents "American Son" 
(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown across two weekends from February 6-14, 2026. An estranged bi-racial couple must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.
Kean Stage presents Good Witch Bad Witch on February 7th 
(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present Good Witch Bad Witch on Saturday, February 7, 2025 at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside. Get ready for a show-stopping concert event packed with diva-level musical theater hits, starring Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker from the Broadway company of Wicked. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Vivid Stage Begins Early Bird Enrollment for Vivid Dreamers Summer Theatre Camp 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is now enrolling for its Vivid Dreamers summer theatre program for students entering grades 4 through 10 from July 6 through July 24, 2026. It is a program that celebrates the unique creativity of each individual student, and helps them to develop their own voice and personal expression.
music
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Tim Hause on Friday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Philadelphia singer-songwriter Tim Hause on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Mindful Melodies will open the night.
Split Level Concerts presents Shannon McNally with her band; Arlan Feiles to Open 
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Grammy nominated songstress Shannon McNally will perform with her band at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. Arlan Feiles, whose 2025 release Diaspora was recently named Album of the Year by Makin Waves, will open the show.
The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music's premier vocalists, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. In addition to her marvelous voice and inspired song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. An Anne Hills concert always includes unforgettable material and original, heartfelt songs. Showtime is 8:00pm.
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the eries are $20-$30.
RVCC presents Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre on February 28th 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College will present Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00pm. The concert will feature a trio of dashing men performing symphonic arrangements of beloved songs from musical theatre.
Altamura Legacy Concerts presents "Moonlight in the Afternoon" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:00pm, Altamura Legacy Concerts (ALC) will present Moonlight in the Afternoon at Princeton UMC (located on Nassau Street at Vandeventer Avenue.) The concert features the Italian pianist Francesco Mazzonetto from Turin, Italy in a recital of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, plus works by Clemente, Liszt and the Italian film score composer Ezio Bosso.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.
film
New Jersey Film Festival Video Q+A with Director Yuwei Zhang 
Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2026 Filmmaker Q+A with Director Yuwei Zhang and Festival Director Al Nigrin:
dance
Philadelphia Dance Company Returns to Stockton PAC by Popular Demand 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Philadelphia Dance Company, also known as PHILADANCO!, is back by popular demand and will perform at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 13, 2026. PHILADANCO! has been celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of African American dance traditions for over five decades. Showtime is 7:30pm.
art
New Jersey City University Visual Arts Gallery presents "Home Here" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey City University (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery presents Home Here from February 5 through March 5, 2026. This is a site-specific installation that combines the work of 11 artists identifying as women living in Jersey City.
Submissions Deadline Approaching for the 2026 New Jersey Arts Annual 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Museum invites submissions for the 2026 New Jersey Arts Annual - Common Ground: New Jersey Artists Think Monumental, a juried outdoor exhibition of monumental sculpture, installations, and murals. This exhibition will transform the Museum's 8.4-acre campus into a dynamic landscape of contemporary art. The deadline is February 13 at midnight. There is no entry fee.
community
Russ Berrie Foundation Invites New Jerseyans to Nominate the Next Generation of Changemakers 
(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Russell Berrie Foundation is inviting all New Jerseyans to nominate outstanding young people, ages 16 to 24, who demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating positive change in their communities. For the first time in its 30-year history, the Foundation-supported Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award will focus exclusively on young people, awarding 15 Gen Z leaders each a $5,000 cash award in recognition of their leadership.
Medford's Esquire Digital Wins 2026 AVA Digital Award for Video Spotlighting Female-Led Personal Injury Law Firm 
(MEDFORD, NJ) -- Esquire Digital, a leading marketing and PR agency exclusively serving law firms, has won its first AVA Digital Award in the Commercial & Promotional Video category. The agency earned recognition for its "Fearless. Focused. Female. Anapol Weiss" video, which was directed and produced by Ricky Leighton, Director of Video Production.
