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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!If your arts organization sends out press releases, make sure you have [email protected] on your media list for coverage.
theatre
Center Players to present "The Realistic Joneses" at the Jersey Shore Arts Center
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Center Players of Freehold will present The Realistic Joneses by Will Eno as its first Signature Series production of the 2026-27 season. Directed by Center Players’ Artistic Director Michael Tota, the production will run from October 2-4 at the Herbst Theatre at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, marking the first time Center Players has performed in the venue.
McCarter Theatre Center to present the World Premiere of "True Marriage" by Carter Bays
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced the fifth production of its 2026–27 season: the world premiere of True Marriage, a new comedy by Carter Bays. Directed by McCarter Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen, True Marriage runs May 8–30, 2027, in McCarter's Berlind Theatre.
"Apartment Swap" by Alli Hartley-Kong to Take Place Friday at Parsippany Playhouse
(LAKE HIAWATHA, NJ) -- Pleasant Valley Productions, in collaboration with Lomotion Live, presents Apartment Swap, an original piece by Alli Hartley-Kong on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Parsippany Playhouse. Showtime is 8:00pm.
music
The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library
(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will be filled with peace, pickin' and harmonies on Sunday, August 9, 2026 as Pineystock returns for a "far out" afternoon celebrating the sounds and spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026
"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.
"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers performing at the Ocean City Music Pier on July 17, 2026.
film
SModcastle Cinemas presents Horror Fest 2026 on Saturday
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- SModcastle Cinemas presents Horror Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 8. The festival features seven blocks of independent horror, featuring sinister shorts, creature features, dark comedy, supernatural chills, and plenty of blood-soaked surprises.
dance
Works & Process Announces Fall 2026 Season
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Championing artists and their creative process at each step from studio to stage, so that performing artists can create with dignity -- Works & Process announces its dynamic fall 2026 season. Taking place at Guggenheim New York, Manhattan West, and Free Food Refettorio Harlem, the season features premieres, rotunda dance parties, creative residencies, and performances that extend beyond the stage, inviting audiences to spectate, participate, and continue the conversation at hosted receptions.
art
ACC Gallery presents Paper Dialogues: Korean Drawing & Printmaking
(TENAFLY, NJ) -- ACC Gallery presents Paper Dialogues: Korean Drawing & Printmaking from August 10-30, 2026. This is an exhibition highlighting the unique artistic visions of contemporary Korean artists through drawing and printmaking.
community
Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Fall 2026 Performing Arts Academy Classes
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Registration is now open for Algonquin Arts Theatre's Fall 2026 Performing Arts Academy, featuring 12 classes designed to help young performers build their theatrical skills, confidence and creativity. The 10-week fall session begins Wednesday, September 9, with additional classes starting the week of September 14.
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