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
Bergen County Players Announces Interactive Scavenger Hunt: Take "The 39 Steps" Through Oradell 
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Grab your trench coats and magnifying glasses! Bergen County Players (BCP) has announced an interactive community scavenger hunt running from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3, 2026.
New Jersey Play Lab to Host a Virtual Storyteller Studio Open House 
New Jersey Play Lab is hosting two Virtual Open House sessions for prospective 2026-2027 Storyteller Studio Cohort participants! If you are an aspiring playwright or dramaturg, this is for you.
music
Undead Arts & New Jersey Symphony announce cast and crew for Mozart's "The Magic Flute" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Undead Arts, in collaboration with New Jersey Symphony, presents a reimagined production of Mozart's The Magic Flute on May 2 & 3, 2026 at The Harborside Atrium in Jersey City. Showtime is 3:00pm.
T.K. Blue to Celebrate Randy Weston's 100th Birthday at Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison 
(MADISON, NJ) -- In the history of jazz, no American musician's career has been more interconnected with the continent of Africa than that of the great pianist and composer Randy Weston. Weston, whose centennial birthday was celebrated on April 6, 2026, was a giant, not only as a creative and spiritual force, but standing six feet, seven inches, an imposing figure in the venues at which he performed throughout the world.
Flamingosis to Bring Bright Moments 10th Anniversary Tour to Newark Culture Club 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Flamingosis is the stage name of Aaron Velasquez, a New Jersey-based DJ, beatboxer, and electronic music producer who is coming to Newark Culture Club on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:00pm. A special set by one world's leading DJs/producers!
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.
dance
Nimbus Dance presents "Sum of Parts" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance, a Jersey City-based contemporary company committed to creating physically compelling work rooted in community and cultural exchange, announces its Spring Season, Sum of Parts, May 15–16, 2026, with performances at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
art
Gallery Jupiter presents "The Immersive Landscape" - works by Christie Scheele 
(LITTLE SILVER, NJ) -- Gallery Jupiter presents "The Immersive Landscape," a group of paintings by Christie Scheele, on display from April 30 through June 11, 2026. Whether viewers explore her open vista landscape paintings or her new, intimate assemblages, Christie creates environments that offer a powerful experience of nature.
community
Limited Time $17.76 Tickets Available for Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a limited-time $17.76 ticket promotion for its upcoming event, Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution, taking place Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the War Memorial in Trenton.
Radio Legend Big Joe Henry Nominated for Induction to the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced that leading NJ radio personality Big Joe Henry has been nominated for induction into the Hall with the Class of 2026. Big Joe Henry's weekend radio shows have been number one in the ratings for over 25 consecutive years. Henry is equally well known for his philanthropy, donating his time and talent to more than 700 charitable appearances over his 29 years on the air for Jersey 101.5.
