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
Vivid Stage presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White across two weekends from April 9-19, 2026. The play takes place in the Fall of 2021 and the Cellar Theatre is back in production after a year of Zoom programming.
music
State Theatre presents Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz on Saturday 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz is returning to the United States with Quince de Caminos, a special anniversary tour celebrating 15 years of his iconic album Cruce de Caminos. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00pm.
The Ravi Shankar Ensemble to Perform at McCarter Theatre 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Schirmer Theatrical, part of Wise Music Group, presents a new concert production introducing The Ravi Shankar Ensemble— a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians curated by Anoushka and Sukanya Shankar. The ensemble is dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of sitarist Ravi Shankar whose innovative artistry brought Indian classical music to the world. The production comes to McCarter Theatre on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm.
MPAC presents Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan on Friday 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. It's a double bill of contemporary jazz legends!
Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday 
(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. From the producers and co-creators of Rockin' Road to Dublin and Christmas in Killarney comes the new intimate and illuminating show Candlelight Celtic. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Billy Walton Band on Sunday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Billy Walton Band on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.
Cherish the Ladies LIVE! at the Grunin Center 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center for the Arts on February 27, 2026.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26 
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 The Cucumbers; Dr. Void; best dressed ghost; Laree H. Cisco; DDA; Mourning Coffee, aevina; and Psychtooth. Plus a look back at "Don't You Move" by The Mighty Alrighty.
film
NJPAC presents Special 40th Anniversary Screening of "The Goonies" with Corey Feldman and Kerri Green 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a special 40th anniversary screening of The Goonies with Corey Feldman and Kerri Green on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:30pm.
The ShowRoom presents Tribute Screenings of "Harold and Maude" in Honor of the Late Bud Cort 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema will honor the life and career of the late Bud Cort (Brewster McCloud, M.A.S.H., Dogma) with two special screenings of Harold and Maude. Showtimes are Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 4:00pm.
art
Luna Stage Receives NJEDA A.R.T. Phase II Grant To Create Community-Inspired Art 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage has been awarded a $303,179.71 grant through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Phase II program to support a multi-part public storytelling initiative designed to amplify the voices, histories, and lived experiences of residents of the City of Orange. The award was part of $15 million in grants distributed to 39 organizations statewide.
community
Maplewood Memorial Library Hosts 12th Annual Ideas Festival 
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Memorial Library presents its annual Ideas Festival from March 12-28, 2026 the first festival since the library's historic renovation and reopening in July 2025.
Art House Productions Announces 25th Anniversary Year of Performing & Visual Arts Programming 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions has announced its 25th anniversary year of multidisciplinary performing and visual arts programming in Jersey City. Since its launch, Art House has inspired, entertained, and challenged audiences through ambitious artistic programming, provided arts education that fosters lifelong learning, and celebrated the power of the arts to illuminate our shared humanity.
books
Senator Cory Booker To Launch National Book Tour at NJPAC with Special Guest Jon Bon Jovi 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- U.S. Senator Cory Booker will launch a nationwide book tour for his new book Stand with a special event at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, March 22, 2026, just ahead of the book's official national release on Tuesday, March 24th. The event begins at 2:00pm.
