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theatre
Skyline Theatre Company to Kick Off 25th Season with "Unbelievable" 
(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company, a professional theatre company since 2001 with a home in Essex County's Bloomfield for the last several years, announces its season-long calendar of live theatre and events for 2026, beginning with a special one-weekend-only "Broadway in the Works" presentation of the new musical Unbelievable on March 21-22, 2026.
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Performs "Over the River and Through the Woods" with Company Theatre Group 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Paul Whelihan, producing artistic director of NJ's renowned touring educational theater, Pushcart Players will appear in the Company Theatre Group's production of Over the River and Through the Woods from March 7-15, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center.
music
New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind 
Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions) recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards. We caught up with Erickson to talk about creativity as identity, works old and new, and collaborating with your younger self.
Irish Music and Dance Returns to Albert Music Hall on March 7th 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- The sounds and spirit of Ireland will fill Albert Music Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the historic Pinelands venue presents its annual Irish Show, an evening of live music, dance, and community celebration inspired by the traditions of the Emerald Isle.
Gene DiNapoli Presents David Maiocco's Liberace Tribute at HACPAC 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Gene DiNapoli Presents David Maiocco's electrifying tribute to Liberace at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Showtime is 3:00pm.
John Coltrane's Centennial Birthday to be Celebrated at McCarter Theatre Center and NJPAC 
Joe Lovano learned about John Coltrane in the basement of his Cleveland home. "My dad played saxophone," he said, "and he loved Coltrane. His record collection was full of Coltrane recordings from the earliest Bethlehem records, all the Prestige, into Atlantic, and, of course, the Impulse! period."
art
Princeton Makes to host an Art Making Open House on March 8th 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, the Princeton based Art Cooperative, invites the community to a day dedicated to hands-on art making for all ages on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the new Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The new store is located between Princeton Nassau Pediatrics and Rita's.
Princeton Public Library presents Art exhibition: "Receptor Series" - Digital Paintings by Joe Lugara 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Digital paintings by New Jersey artist Joe Lugara will be featured in the exhibition "Receptors" at the Princeton Public Library, Princeton, New Jersey from April 1 – June 1, 2026.
poetry
Princeton Makes and Ragged Sky Press to Host Second Sunday Poetry Reading on March 8th 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 4:00pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The March reading will feature poetry by A. Benedict and Betsy Studholme.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from February 22-28, 2026 
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).
The Quest Emporium Hosts Opening Night Celebration for Women’s Month Group Exhibition on March 7th 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Quest Emporium Design Shop + Gallery invites the community to an Opening Night Celebration honoring Women's History Month on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at its retail and gallery space in Montclair. The event begins at 5:00pm.
Morven Museum & Garden's Grand Homes & Gardens returns with a new series for America's 250th 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden's popular speaker series Grand Homes & Gardens returns for 2026. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America's Founding Homes and Gardens examines four estates belonging to five signers of the Declaration: William Paca, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Thomas Jefferson, and Arthur Middleton.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R) presents The Greatest Show On Earth(R) at Prudential Center 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and remixed for fun like never before! Reimagined for a new generation, this larger-than-life circus production comes to the Prudential Center in Newark from March 19-22, 2026 with new acts, jaw-dropping talent, and the high-flying excitement that has defined The Greatest Show On Earth® for more than 150 years!
EVENT PREVIEWS
Outpost in the Burbs presents Vienna Teng on April 11th
April 11 to January 1, 2026
Carteret PAC presents Julio Iglesias Jr.
March 28 to January 16, 2026
The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George - The Music of George Harrison on March 12th
Thu, March 12, 2026
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Author Kate Quinn
Thu, March 12, 2026
The Stress Factory presents Kevin Herrera on March 12th
Thu, March 12, 2026
Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth
Thu, March 13, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey presents Comedy Night Live on March 13th
Thu, March 13, 2026
MPAC presents Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan on Friday
Thu, March 13, 2026
The Magic of Rob Lake: Live From Broadway comes to Carteret PAC
Thu, March 14, 2026
The Marie Rader Series presents Philly Pops "Blockbusters in the 'Burbs" concert at Rowan
Thu, March 14, 2026
FEATURED EVENTS
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