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Wednesday, August 19 - McCarter Theatre presents the Octopus Theatricals Production of "All The Devils Are Here". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents the Octopus Theatricals Production of All The Devils Are Here from August 19-30, 2026. Learn how Shakespeare invented the villain in a play created and performed by Patrick Page. The production is directed by Simon Godwin.
Thursday, August 20 - MPAC presents Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert on August 20th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Relive the memories, share the spirit and celebrate the songs of the Woodstock Generation when Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love concert comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Thursday, August 20 - Middletown Arts Center presents an Indoor Summer Nights Singer-Songwriter Showcase on August 20th. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center invites music lovers to an Indoor Summer Nights Concert: Singer/Songwriter Showcase on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in the MAC Theater. Enjoy an evening of original music and exceptional live performances from some of New Jersey’s talented singer-songwriters, including Shotgun Bill, Dan Toye, Christian Beach, Michael Brett, Erika Sherger, Frank Patrouch, Jim Crawford, Roger Gardella, Kevin Liebkemann, and Stu Coogan. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sunday, August 23 - Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Bing Crosby & All That Jazz on Sunday. (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Bing Crosby & All That Jazz on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 3:00pm. Celebrate the golden age of American song with this afternoon performance.
Tuesday, August 25 - Local Community to Rally for Area Teen's Life-Saving Battle with Sold-Out Benefit Event at Pagano's UVA. (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Community members and music lovers have completely filled the house for an upcoming evening of music, solidarity, and hope. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Pagano's UVA Restaurant & Wine Bar in Bradley Beach. The benefit fundraiser for a local teenager courageously battling Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)—an extremely rare disease in children—is officially sold out, but you can still contribute to the cause online.
Wednesday, August 26 - George Street Playhouse presents "Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares - a comedy show with original songs from August 26-30, 2026. Direct from an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe and two sold-out Off-Broadway engagements comes this one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award® winner Laura Benanti.
Tuesday, August 18 - The Temptations to Bring the Motor City to the Ocean City Boardwalk on August 18th. (OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- Legendary Motown group The Temptations look to continue their celebrated touring schedule with a summer stop at America's Greatest Family Resort, Ocean City, New Jersey on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and multiple GRAMMY Award winners celebrate more than six decades of hits with their acclaimed live performances, remain one of the most enduring and influential groups in American popular music. Renowned worldwide for their signature harmonies, impeccable choreography, and an iconic catalog of timeless hits, their legacy continues to span generations.
Thursday, August 20 - 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.
Friday, August 21 - Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Vegas Country Show. (HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Vegas Country Show August 21-23, 2026. Get ready for a night of country hits, high energy, and pure star power as Vegas Country brings the music of Shania Twain and Tim McGraw to life.
Bradley Beach Tourism Commission Presents 6th Annual Pirate Day and Inaugural Reggae Festival. (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Get ready for a full day of family fun, treasures, and live music as the Bradley Beach Tourism Commission presents the 6th Annual Pirate Day alongside the Inaugural Bradley Beach Reggae Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.
Cape May Stage presents "Kalamazoo". (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Kalamazoo by Michelle Kholos Brooks and Kelly Younger from July 15 through August 23, 2026. When two cautious strangers meet later in life, polite conversation quickly takes flight — sparked by sharp wit and surprising confessions.
NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "A Change of Position". (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) presents the world premiere of A Change of Position, by Jeffrey Sweet, based on characters created by Michael Kosarowich, and directed by James Glossman. The production runs from July 30 through August 23, 2026. Set in a Pennsylvania trailer park, A Change of Position follows a teenage girl whose difficult home life becomes even more complicated when one of her mother's regular "clients" presents an unexpected proposition.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Will Rogers Follies". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Will Rogers Follies weekends from August 7-30, 2026. Presented in the style of a Ziegfeld Follies revue, The Will Rogers Follies chronicles the life of the beloved American entertainer through snappy tunes, elaborate production numbers, and comic sketches.
Alison Fraser and Bernard Dotson to Star in "Driving Miss Daisy" at Bell Theater. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- In the mid-1980s, aspiring playwright Alfred Uhry was seriously considering leaving the business after nearly two decades spent trying to find his voice and his subject. Instead, he sat down and wrote a play about his grandmother, not knowing that story would go on to win a Pulitzer Prize and four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, for the subsequent film adaptation. That masterpiece was Driving Miss Daisy. a modest, quietly told story about an old Southern woman and her driver. A brand-new professional production of Driving Miss Daisy will be presented August 7-23, 2026 at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel.
Spring Lake Theatre presents "Bye Bye Birdie". (SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre presents Bye Bye Birdie from August 12-16, August 20-23, 2026. Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – this musical captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score.
Center Drama presents "Grease". (DEAL, NJ) -- Center Drama presents the classic musical, Grease, from August 13-23, 2026 at the JCC Performing Arts Center in Deal. With a hip-shaking rock 'n' roll score featuring hits like "Summer Nights" and "We Go Together," Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Rogue Shakespeare with "The Merry Wives of Windsor". (MADISON, NJ) -- This August, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) invites audiences to experience Shakespeare the way it was meant to be — immediate and gloriously bold — with Rogue Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor, running August 14-23, 2026 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.
Theater League of Clifton presents "The Altos" - an Interactive Dinner Theater Comedy Mystery. (WAYNE, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will present "The Altos," an interactive dinner theater comic mystery by David Landau, for three weekends in August 2026. Meet the crime family that inspired it all: the Altos! (like 'The Sopranos', only lower!) The first week of performances take place The Village Inn in Wayne and the last weeks at Mario's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Clifton.
First Avenue Playhouse presents "Cocktail Hour Confessions". (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Cocktail Hour Confessions by Jared Kelner across two weekends from August 14-29, 2026. During the cocktail hour of an interracial wedding, family secrets and hidden prejudices surface.
Main Street Theatre Company presents "Pippin". (OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents the musical, Pippin, across two weekends from August 15-23, 2026. There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece.
Asbury Park Theater Company to Hold Open Auditions for "The Wolves" by Sarah DeLappe. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company (APTCo) has announced that its first mainstage production under newly appointed Producing Artistic Director Nate Patten will be The Wolves, Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer Prize finalist play that has captivated audiences across the country with its sharp wit, emotional honesty, and unforgettable portrait of young women finding their voices.
Surflight Theatre presents "1776, the Musical". (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Witness the birth of a nation as our forefathers struggle to craft the Declaration of Independence when Surflight Theatre presents 1776, the Musical from August 18-30, 2026.
Ferrell Studios Community Theatre presents "Merrily We Roll Along". (METUCHEN, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios Community Theatre, a nonprofit theatre organization serving Central New Jersey, announces its upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. The production will close the company's 2025-26 season, themed "Our Time," with five performances at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Auditorium in Metuchen, NJ from August 20-23, 2026.
Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Anything Goes". (RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Anything Goes across two weekends from August 21-30, 2026. Set sail aboard the S.S. America before the end of summer with a dazzling production of the classic musical comedy.
2026 Indie Street Film Festival takes place this week. (RED BANK, NJ) -- The 2026 Indie Street Film Festival takes place this week from August 17-23, 2026. The festival includes film screenings, networking events, seminars, and after parties throughout Red Bank, New Jersey.
Saturday, August 22 - Live Music, Line Dancing, Civil War encampment on tap at Wild West City. (BYRAM TWP, NJ) -- Live music, line dancing and a look back in time when Civil War reenactors converge on Wild West City in the remainder of August 2026.
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Tuesday, August 18 @ 6:00pm - Free Summer Event: Wilma at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Vail Mansion Plaza, 110 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:00pm - Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:30pm - Rick Estrin & The Nightcats at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:30pm - All The Devils Are Here at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00pm - DJ Drewski - Mayor's Summer Concert Series at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00pm - Summer Nights Concert: Singer/Songwriter Showcase at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Thursday, August 20 @ 7:30pm - All The Devils Are Here at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, August 20 @ 8:00pm - Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, August 21 @ 7:00pm - All The Devils Are Here at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, August 22 @ 2:00pm - All The Devils Are Here at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, August 22 @ 7:30pm - IMAGINE LENNON LIVE at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, August 22 @ 7:30pm - All The Devils Are Here at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, August 22 @ 7:30pm - The Peace & Presence Tour: Omari Dillard at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, August 22 @ 8:00pm - Ready or Yacht: The Best of Yacht Rock at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan
Sunday, August 23 @ 2:00pm - All The Devils Are Here at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, August 23 @ 3:00pm - Bing Crosby & All That Jazz at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan
Sunday, August 23 @ 7:00pm - OHO Productions presents Rahul Subramanian Live at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, August 23 @ 7:30pm - Ugly Kid Joe with Special Guests Wheatus and Platinum Moon at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits.
Dion and his music have long represented a special time and place, reflective of a moment when a song could mean so much. When a singer could sum up what it means to be young, in love and on top of the world. Dion is more than a cherished memory as critic Dave Marsh noted, “Dion is the only artist from the 1950’s who has remained creative and relevant into the 2000s.” In 1958 he had three top-forty hits. In 2008 he was nominated for a Grammy. In 2020, is releasing new studio album Blues with Friends, joined by Joe Bonamassa, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and many other rock luminaries. In the ’50s he was one of a handful of innovators who defined rock ‘n’ roll and that’s still very much the case.
Julio Torres is an Emmy-nominated, Peabody-winning and WGA-winning writer, director, and comedian from El Salvador.
A writer and an AI software designer battle to create the next great play in this cautionary tale about the impending intersection of technology and creativity.
Rock and roll doesn’t get any better than Van Morrison. Van the Man has done it all - from classic rockers like Brown Eyed Girl and Domino to legendary tunes like Tupelo Honey and Into The Mystic, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has never failed to impress music lovers around the globe.
