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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
George Street Playhouse presents "Good Witch Bad Witch" on Thursday 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Good Witch Bad Witch on Thursday, June 25, 2026 with performances at 3:00pm & 7:30pm. Gravity-defying vocal acrobatics from Broadway's former Glinda and Elphaba as they sing hit songs of the stage.
"The Vienna Lessons" Imagines Beethoven and Mozart Working Together 
The New Jersey Repertory Company is previewing a new play with a unique slant to it. The Vienna Lessons is set in 1787 and 1797 Vienna. It is an imagined play about what might have happened if Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven had met and spent time together. The play, written by Jack Canfora, is directed by Evan Bergman. It incorporates original music written by Jeremiah Bornfield. It also features some of the great works of each of the composers.
Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.
music
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents New Orleans–based Eric Johanson on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that's dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Shadows of the '60s and One Hot Night LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shadows of the '60s: A Tribute to Motown's Super Groups and Tommy Lynn and One Hot Night: America's Neil Diamond Tribute Band at PNC Bank Arts Center on June 11, 2026.
2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.
film
Film Review - The Voices Of Our Mother" 
Horror movies centred on demonic possession and exorcisms generally feature a possessed young woman and a male religious figure battling a crisis of faith as they attempt to save the possessed victim. The Voices of Our Mother, actor Mark O'Brien's second feature as writer/director, strays from convention in this regard. Here the possession victim is an elderly woman, while her potential saviour is a young nun.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from June 14-20, 2026 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from June 14-20, 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union).
