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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
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place June 10-16, 2026 
Here are previews of plays taking place from June 10-16, 2026 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
OffBook Productions presents "Assassins the Musical" at HACPAC 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- OffBook Productions presents Assassins the Musical from June 25-28, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). This is a dark and clever musical from Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and book written by John Weidman.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "My Fair Lady" :format(webp)/media/images/events/music-mountain-theatre/img-banner/ab16c0c3-4be.png)
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.
music
Brian K & The Parkway Announces New Album featuring Lilly Hiatt, Cat Popper, and Rob Clores 
After a breakout 40-city tour, Brian K & The Parkway return with an energetic, live-in-studio second album featuring the loose-but-polished rock & roll sound that has earned them growing national attention. Album singles "Dogwood," "Crows in Camouflage," "Scarecrow," and "The Beachcomber" are out now. The album will be released September 4, 2026.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 10-16, 2026 
Here is a look at shows taking place from June 10-16, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Middletown Arts Center presents Reina Williams + The Remedy 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents a concert featuring Reina Williams + The Remedy on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Special guest performers Renee Maskin and Patrick Bamburak will open the show. Enjoy an evening of original music spanning reggae, hip-hop, soul, folk, Americana, and indie rock from some of New Jersey's most talented musicians. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jason Ricci on Friday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Multiple award winning jazz, funk and blues harmonica player, singer, songwriter Jason Ricci comes to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, June 12, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
dance
Roxey Ballet presents the 2026 River Dance Festival: A Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration, and Artistic Discovery 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet presents the 2026 River Dance Festival from August 15-16, 2026. This is an exciting multi-day celebration of dance, choreography, film, and artistic exchange that brings together emerging and established artists from across the nation.
art
The Gallery on Grant to Hold Opening Reception for "Enduring Spirit" on July 12th 
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Gallery on Grant will host an opening reception for its new art show, "Enduring Spirit," on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 6:15pm-7:30pm in the gallery, which is located inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. "Enduring Spirit" showcases two artists: the paintings of Toby Bergman and the sculptures of Bunnye Levi. Bergman will also give a brief discussion of her art at the reception.
community
South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum Calls On Community To Support SOPAC GALA 20 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum is urging residents and supporters to rally behind the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) ahead of its landmark 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 12, 2026, calling the institution "one of the beating hearts of our community" and sounding a passionate call to action for sustained public support.
Events This Week in New Jersey from June 10-16, 2026 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from June 10-16, 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.
kids
State Theatre New Jersey presents Bluey's Big Play 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Bluey's Big Play on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00pm and Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® Award-winning children's television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family.
