Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from Febuary 22-28, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties (Cumberland, Middlesex, Morristown, Salem, Somerset, and Union).
1) Light Opera of New Jersey Appoints Susan Speidel as Inaugural Youth in Arts Director - (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced the appointment of Susan Speidel as the company's first Youth in Arts Director. This landmark position was established through the generous support of LONJ Trustee Shari Loe.
2) Events This Week in New Jersey from February 24 to March 2, 2026 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 24-March 2, 2026 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.
3) NJ's Biggest Mac & Cheese Fest Returns to Morristown on Saturday - Bigger, Bolder & Cheesier Than Ever - (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NJ's biggest and best Mac & Cheese Fest is back — and it's going to be grate! Mac and cheese lovers, rejoice: the cheesiest day of the year returns on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:00am to 6:30pm at the Morristown Armory.
4) The Devil & Daisy Dirt: An Only-In-Jersey Folk Horror Fairytale Haunts The NBPAC - Imagine you're on a back porch somewhere in the backwoods of South Jersey, listening to a captivating storyteller spin tall tales about a fantastical creature and a curious, compassionate young woman. Maybe you're sipping a bootleg bourbon. That's the vibe of The Devil & Daisy Dirt, which completed a five-show run at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on February 22, 2026.
5) New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2022 Filmmaker Interview with The Outwaters Director Robbie Banfitch - The Outwaters is a naturalistic, slow-burn feature film about a group of travelers who encounter menacing phenomena while camping in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert. The Outwaters will be getting its World Premiere Online for 24 hours on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the New Jersey Film Festival.
6) Salem County Film Festival to Accept Short Film Submissions in March - (WOODSTOWN, NJ) -- The Salem County Film Festival is accepting submissions from March 17-31, 2026. The festival will showcase short films created by South Jersey filmmakers and/or films that feature at least two scenes shot in Salem County.
7) Nettingham Performing Arts Company presents "Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition" this weekend - (SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) -- The Nettingham Performing Arts Company presents Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition from February 27 through March 1, 2026. This is a vibrant, family-friendly musical performed by the talented students of Nettingham Middle School.
8) Carteret wins $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to rehab Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center - (CARTERET, NJ) -- The Borough has received a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Middlesex County Division of Housing, Community Development and Social Services through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman recently announced.
9) Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour - Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra.
10) State Theatre New Jersey presents Diana Krall on March 20th - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Diana Krall – Tour 2026 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Diana's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, Krall possesses "A voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication."
11) March/April 2026 Highlights at MPAC - (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has a ton of great shows coming this spring. March is highlighted by the return of Riverdance and The High Kings, as well as the country, Americana and blues sounds of Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. In April, there's a lot of talk going on – From satirist David Sedaris to journalist Douglas Murray to foodie Alton Brown to the storytelling of The Moth! Plus, favorites including Patti LaBelle, Tony Danza and a K-POP spectacular!
12) The Landis Theater presents Legends of Woodstock - Tributes to Jimi & Janis on Friday - (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Legends of Woodstock - Tributes to Jimi & Janis on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:00pm.
13) "With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.
14) Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026 - "Yes, we have Rob Johnson who is Ginger Baker's sister's grandson so it's kind of Ginger's great nephew which is really confusing to me so, I always just think of it as Ginger's sister's grandson," laughed Malcolm Bruce as he elaborated on several area shows, the future of The Sons of Cream and his philosophical outlook on today's culture environment.
15) The Four Tops and The Temptations LIVE! at MPAC - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Four Tops and The Temptations at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on February 12, 2026.
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