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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-25-26

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NJ Stage Daily Update

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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Open Door Arts Center presents Murder Myster/Comedy "The Night I Died At The Palace Theatre"


(BRIDGEWATER, NJ) -- Open Door Arts Center presents its fall production, The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre, at the PeopleCare Center Auditorium (120 Finderne Ave) in Bridgewater. Can you figure out whodunnit? Performances will be held October 16–18 and October 23–25, 2026, with Friday and Saturday shows at 8:00pm and Sunday shows at 2:00pm.

Vivid Stage and Vivia Font among 54 Theaters and Organizations from 30 Different States Confirmed to Participate in WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY


(BURLINGTON, VT)) -- Jay Wahl, Executive Director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Vermont, has announced the current list of 54 unique theaters and organizations – spread across 30 different states and representing nearly two-thirds of the United States – who are confirmed to host a reading or performance of Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, in partnership with The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. New Jersey is represented by Vivid Stage and Vivia Font.

Stephanie Trudeau's "Becoming Chavela" to be presented at Teatro Latea


(NEW YORK, NY) -- From October 23-25, 2026, Stephanie Trudeau's Becoming Chavela, the first ranchera musical celebrating the life, music, and legacy of legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, an iconic voice whose artistry and unforgettable presence continue to inspire generations, will play at Teatro Latea choreographed by Ana Leon Bella, and directed by Leonard Peters.

music

From Good Homes to Play two nights at The Newton Theatre


(NEWTON, NJ) -- From Good Homes returns to The Newton Theatre for shows on December 18-19, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm with showtime at 8:00pm each night.

East Brunswick Singer-Songwriter Kathleen Elle Wins Hard Rock Rising Competition at Hard Rock Atlantic City


(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Approximately 90 artists entered the Atlantic City competition for of Hard Rock Rising, a new global music competition presented by Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola. Only nine were selected to perform across the local competition rounds. East Brunswick singer-songwriter Kathleen Elle advanced through two nights of live competition before being named the Atlantic City winner on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026


"Oh gosh, what would you like to know?" Responded Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and touring artist Paula Fong as she discussed the upcoming October 2 release of her first full-length album, "A Bird on the Wing."

comedy

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Akaash Singh - Generational Triumph Tour on October 9th


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $34.

film

Korab Uka’s surreal feature The Hanged Man screens at the New Jersey Film Festival!


The Hanged Man screens online for 24 hours at the Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 27. Here is my interview with Director Korab Uka:

books

Princeton Public Library to Hold Annual Friends and Foundation Book Sale from October 9-11


(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Friends and Foundation of Princeton Public Library Annual Book Sale will take place October 9-11, 2026 in the Community Room. One of the top used book sales in the region, this year's sale includes thousands of gently used books in a broad range of categories for readers of all ages and interests. Most books are priced at $4 and below, with some higher priced categories including art books, rare and collectible items.

community

Events at MPAC this October


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- This October, Mayo Performing Arts Center is your destination for Halloween thrills, family favorites, and can't-miss concerts. Get spooky with Ghostbusters in Concert and the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and enjoy family fun at Sesame Street Live! and Coco Live-To-Film Concert. Test your luck at Wheel of Fortune Live!, catch the national tour of the beloved musical Meredith Willson's The Music Man, and experience live music with The Commodores, The Mavericks & Friends, Buena Vista Orchestra, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom and many more.

Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event to Take Place in Clark


(CLARK, NJ) -- Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.

Bergen County Unveils Vision for Future of County Zoo


(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department has announced the completion of a new Storybook Master Plan outlining a long-term vision for the Bergen County Zoo, including new and expanded animal habitats, enhanced educational opportunities, and improvements designed to strengthen the visitor experience and advance animal care.

Lewis Center for the Arts' Princeton Atelier and The Toni Morrison Foundation present Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work II


(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and The Toni Morrison Foundation have curated a series of events and conversations that continues the dialogue begun last spring at the symposium, Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Toni Morrison's Atelier and the Importance of Artistic Convening and Collaboration. The series is rooted in Morrison's famous quote about challenging times, "This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair." The events take place from October 1-4, 2026 at various collaborating venues in New York City. All events are open to the public with tickets available through each of the venues.

Paris Baguette Adds a Sweet-and-Spicy Twist to Halloween Lineup


(MOONACHIE, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Baguette is turning up the heat this Halloween with a wickedly delicious lineup of sweet-and-spicy treats, alongside seasonal favorites guests love. New this year, the Ghost Pepper Chocolate Marble Mochi Donut puts a fiery twist on rich, indulgent chocolate, while the Ghost Pepper Iced Hot Chocolate brings a cool and spicy spin to the classic cozy favorite. And the Halloween fun doesn't stop there—fan-favorite cakes, donuts and beverages are back and dressed to impress with ghoulish ghosts, creepy crawlers and gummy worms. It's a Halloween lineup that's equal parts spooky, sweet and seriously craveable.




 

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