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
Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Leadership Team 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has announced that Lucy Shea and Orion Lopez-Ramirez will serve as the helm of this company's leadership team for the 2026 season. From Philadelphia, PA, Lucy Shea will serve as PST's Artistic Director, with Orion Lopez-Ramirez of Los Angeles, CA as Executive Director. Both are theater minors at Princeton University.
music
American Theater Group and Union Arts Center present Katerina McCrimmon: Naked Concert on June 26th 
(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union Arts Center, will present Katerina McCrimmon's acclaimed solo concert, Naked, which has played to sold-out audiences across the country, including at Joe's Pub and Lincoln Center. Directed by Henry Gainza, it will come to the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center for one performance only, on Fri.day, June 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.
New Jersey Youth Symphony Student Vanessa Cabrera Awarded George Marriner Maull Career in Music Scholarship 
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS), a program of Wharton Arts, has announced that Vanessa Cabrera has been awarded the George Marriner Maull Career in Music Scholarship Award.
Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven 
After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.
comedy
Newark Culture Club to Host Shows for The 2026 North To Shore Festival 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore is a festival celebrating all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. North to Shore will bring together over 100 venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide excellence, aligned with former Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy's vision for a celebration worthy of the Garden State's legacy in the arts and innovation. Two shows from this year's festival will be held at Newark Culture Club!
art
Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them weekends from May 8-31, 2026 at ART150 Gallery. The exhibit was curated by Raymond E. Mingst and Arthur Bruso.
community
George Street Playhouse presents "Hirschfeld's Broadway" on May 16th 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Hirschfeld's Broadway a special benefit event taking place Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The production will take place in the Arthur Laurents Theater, between the matinee and evening performances of My Lord, What a Night. The event begins at 5:00pm.
Circus Vazquez Brings National Tour to Quaker Bridge Mall 
(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Circus Vazquez, which has presented quality family entertainment for more than 50 years, is returning to New Jersey with its 2026 national tour when it visits Quaker Bridge Mall from May 15-25. Tickets for the Quaker Bridge Mall shows are on sale now.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Raises a Record-Breaking Amount at Art Empowers Gala 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) held its annual spring gala at Canoe Brook Country Club, hosting more than 200 guests, donors, and sponsors in a celebration of the arts. The signature event raised a record-breaking $378,000 to support the Art Center's powerful arts programming.
A Look At Upcoming Shows at Carteret PAC 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- Throughout the year, the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents an exciting lineup of events, showcasing a variety of live entertainment for audiences across the tri-state. Some upcoming shows of note include Air Supply; Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®; Jo Dee Messina; Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys, The Brotherhood Tour; and Hallmark Stars Live Presented by Michaels.
53rd Annual St. George Greek Festival to Take Place May 14-17 
(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- The 53rd Annual St. George Greek Festival returns May 14-17, 2026. This Central Jersey tradition kicks-off New Jersey's "Greek Festival Season" lasting from May until October at Greek churches throughout the State. St. George-Piscataway Greek Festival is synonymous with "philotimo" the Greek ideal of welcoming EVERYONE to explore Greek culture through homemade food, good music, traditional dancing and cultural tours.
