Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from July 12-18, 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 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).
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1) Events This Week in New Jersey from July 14-20, 2026 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 14-20, 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.
2) Haddon Township to Host 2026 World Cup Watch Party at Haddon Square - (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to Haddon Square for a two-day 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Watch Party on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. The weekend celebration will feature live screenings of the Third Place Match and World Cup Final, along with food, drinks, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
3) Bergen County Players to open 94th season with "The Producers" - (ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the #1 Theater Venue in Bergen County by (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen poll, the Bergen County Players (BCP) will open its 2026/27 season with Mel Brooks' The Producers. As one of America's longest-running little theater companies, BCP returns for its 94th season to present this area premiere at the Little Firehouse Theatre from September 19 through October 10, 2026.
4) Six Flags Great Adventure Releases First Project Purple Teaser Video - (JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure has released the first official teaser tied to its Project Purple announcement, which is scheduled for later this month. The short video, now available across the park's official social media channels, features an ominous scene along a moonlit shoreline where a mysterious shipping container has washed ashore.
5) Americana Music Association to Honor Robert Plant with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards - (NASHVILLE, TN) -- The Americana Music Association will honor legendary singer, songwriter and musical trailblazer Robert Plant with the Association's Lifetime Achievement Award during the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.
7) Anne and Arthur Goldstein Donate Over 70 Works of Modern and Contemporary Art to the Zimmerli Art Museum - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On July 15, 2026, the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, announced a gift of more than 70 modern and contemporary works from the collection formed by longtime benefactors Anne and Arthur Goldstein. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and an exceptional selection of works on paper, the gift of art features established artists Tauba Auerbach, Darren Bader, Mark Bradford, Nicole Eisenman, and John Waters, alongside emerging voices, including Ever Baldwin, Troy Lamarr Chew II, and Lamar Peterson, as well as artists only now receiving broader institutional attention, such as Alice Mackler and Kunié Sugiura.
8) Woodbridge Community Players present "9 to 5, The Musical" - (WOODBRIDGE, NJ) -- The Woodbridge Community Players present 9 to 5, The Musical from July 23-26, 2026 at The Theater at Woodbridge Middle School. Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.
9) Tab Benoit LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk - It’s a gorgeous Wednesday, July 8, 2026 evening at Kennedy Plaza on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ where music lovers ready themselves for a summery 2026 Mardi Gras AC night of blues performed by the Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer, Tab Benoit.
10) Showboat Resorts Garden Pier hosts RE-WIND 69' Music Festival -(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The inaugural RE-WIND 69' Music Festival at Showboat Resorts Garden Pier takes place August 14-16, 2026 - the anniversary weekend of the original Woodstock 1969 festival. This is a spectacular revival of a moment in American history when music united generations, healed communities, and sparked cultural change. For three unforgettable days, Atlantic City becomes a living time capsule, bringing the spirit of Woodstock and 1969 back to life through world-class recreations of the now legendary musical performances by a dynamic mix of New Jersey musicians along with national and international touring acts.
11) Liberty Harbor's Zeppelin Hall is a Great Place to Watch the World Cup Final - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- With the FIFA World Cup field narrowed from 48 teams to the final four contenders, Jersey City's Zeppelin Hall is inviting soccer fans to gather for the remaining games of the FIFA World Cup - including the Final on July 19th.
12) "The Boardwalk Sessions" Aims to Change How Independent Artists are Supported at the Jersey Shore - (TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- Loudly Inclusive Media Collective will present The Boardwalk Sessions, a free, two-night live music showcase on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 5:00pm–10:00pm at Twin Lights Brewing in Tinton Falls. More than just a concert series, The Boardwalk Sessions was created to celebrate original music while demonstrating a different model for supporting independent artists: one built on fair compensation, authentic community, and meaningful opportunities to connect with audiences.
13) Princeton Symphony Orchestra Single Tickets to Go on Sale July 20th - (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Single tickets for the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO)'s 2026-27 Season will go on sale Monday, July 20. Buying tickets early ensures the best choice of seats for the PSO's Classical Series and popular Holiday POPS! concerts at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.
14) Prudential Center presents Reggae stars Beres Hammond and Beenie Man on August 20th - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark will see a night of reggae's best when Beres Hammond and Beenie Man perform live at Prudential Center on Saturday, August 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Experience the artistry of Beres Hammond, one of Jamaica's most esteemed vocalists, as he graces the stage with Marcia Griffiths and Baby Cham. It will be an exceptional evening featuring the captivating performances of reggae music, showcasing soulful melodies and heartfelt expressions.
15) Todd Rundgren to perform shows in Englewood, Ocean City, and Red Bank in August - (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Legendary producer/songwriter/guitarist Todd Rundgren is bringing his 2026 Damned If I Do Tour to the Garden Sate in August. He's got shows at bergenPAC in Englewood on August 8th; Ocean City Music Pier on August 11th; and Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on August 12th.
