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theatre
PHOTOS from "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" at Algonquin Arts Theatre
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is currently presenting Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical across two weekends from August 8-16, 2026. Bold, revolutionary, and electrifying, Hair captures the spirit of a generation and stands as the ultimate celebration of the 1960s. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
The Players Guild of Leonia and Kaleidoscope Ensemble present the World Premiere of "The Old Ladies Bar"
(LEONIA, NJ) -- The World Premiere of The Old Ladies Bar by Natasha Caroline Lowery Rivers is a co-production between The Players Guild of Leonia and Kaleidoscope Ensemble. Directed by TS Murphy, the production takes place weekends from September 18-27, 2026.
Bergen County Players receives 15 Perry Award Nominations
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the #1 Live Theater Venue in (201) Magazine's prestigious Best of Bergen Poll, Bergen County Players (BCP) is celebrating another major milestone. The historic community theater company has earned an impressive 15 New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) Perry Award nominations honoring excellence in its 93rd season.
music
Centenary Stage Company presents Gunhild Carling on September 12th
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will open its 2026/27 season with an extraordinary evening of music, swing, and entertainment when internationally acclaimed Swedish performer Gunhild Carling takes the stage at the Sitnik Theatre on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm.
Muddy Waters Gastropub presents Some High Quality Original Blues featuring the JB Blues Band on Saturday
"A feast for big ears, not narrow tastes...JB's musicianship is more than solid, the bluesy spirit unquenchable, and the material -- original and borrowed -- universally first-rate." -- Living Blues Magazine
Eugene Drucker and Friends to Kick Off 19th Season for Music at Bunker Hill
(SEWELL, NJ) -- Eugene Drucker and Friends return to Music at Bunker Hill on September 20, 2026 at 3:00pm. Multiple Grammy winner and former Emerson Quartet member Drucker is joined by William Frampton, viola; Roberta Cooper, cello; and Gili Melamed-Lev, piano in a program of Bach, Bruch, Beethoven, and Brahms, culminating with Schumann's Piano Quartet in E flat.
MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Mitch Ryder LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Mitch Ryder performing on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 29, 2026.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."
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.
comedy
A New Season of Improv Classes Begins in September at Vivid Stage
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, is opening enrollment for its fall session of improv classes for adults, which runs September 9 through November 2, 2026. Classes offered this session include the Joy of Improv, both as a full session and as a Crash Course, Comedy Math, Special Effects and a one-night Improv Jam. The entire season of classes is available now, offering a full progression from beginner through performance-ready.
books
High Altitudes and High Stakes: Virtual Discussion with Author Lucy Foley on August 27th
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join Lucy Foley, author of the brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, on Thursday, August 27, 2026 for a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
community
Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission Invites Applicants for 2027 Arts and History Grants
The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is now accepting applications for the 2027 Local Arts Program (LAP) Grant and the 2027 County History Partnership Program (CHPP) Grant.
Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs Awarded Grant from State Council on the Arts
(HACKENSACK, NJ?) -- Bergen County has been awarded $319,400 in grant funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts to support arts and cultural programming that contributes to the vibrancy and quality of life of communities throughout Bergen County.
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