Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from September 20-26, 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset).
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1) Dandy's World Gardenview Experience is coming to American Dream - (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream, the premier entertainment and retail destination, continues to bring one-of-a-kind experiences to life, with its latest offering, Dandy's World Gardenview Experience, set to debut this fall. The first-of-its-kind activation for the Dandy's World IP, an extremely popular all-ages survival-horror experience on Roblox will take place at American Dream from October 7 through November 1, 2026, highlighting a festive American Scream calendar.
2) View Event Previews at New Jersey Stage - This brings up our event previews for shows throughout the state. Events are listed by date. Most of these previews are created by New Jersey Stage, but you can send press releases for consideration to [email protected] - there is no cost to have press releases run.
3) View Event Pages at New Jersey Stage - This brings up our event pages throughout the state. Events are listed by date. Event pages are part of our banner ad packages and also offered per event for just $10. Each contains a myriad of information fed to A.I. and search engines to help your events get higher rankings and noticed!
4) 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.
5) Jersey Shore Artist Karen Mansfield Announces New Single and Children's Book - (OCEANPORT, NJ) -- Jersey Shore singer-songwriter, recording artist and author Karen Mansfield will release her new single, "I Only Have Eyes for You," on October 29, 2026, through her independent label, Willow Bella Music. Mansfield is also introducing her children's picture book, Baby's Birthday, inspired by a song that has been sung in her family for generations.
6) Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00pm.
7) The Strand Center for the Arts presents The Bob Band on October 9th - (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Bob Band comes to The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday, October 9, 2026. The band is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to capturing the vibe, spirit and arrangement of Bob Dylan's original recordings. Showtime is 8:00pm.
8) New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-20-26 - 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!
9) Newsroom Philadelphia Unveils The Pumpkin Press - Halloween Speakeasy Where New York Legend Meets Philly Lore - (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This fall, something mysterious is galloping through the darkness of night from New York to Philadelphia. Hidden inside Newsroom Philadelphia, The Pumpkin Press is a limited-time fall transformation that brings together the origins of Newsroom, the legend of the Headless Horseman and Sleepy Hollow and Philadelphia's connection to Edgar Allan Poe - all within a speakeasy already known for its book-lined walls, hidden entrance and a dark sense of discovery.
10) 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.
11) Loew's Jersey Theatre Announces Grand Re-Opening Weekend - (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nearly a century after first opening its doors as one of the nation's most spectacular movie palaces, the historic Loew's Jersey Theatre in Jersey City will re-open as a fully restored, state-of-the-art live performance venue this fall after a massive redevelopment project. With its Grand Re-Opening Weekend set for Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026. Loew's Jersey Theatre will once again take its place as a premier destination for concerts, live events, community events, and more in the heart of Journal Square.
12) Events This Week in New Jersey from September 23-29, 2026 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 23-29, 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.
13) Curate NJ presents - A Lifetime: Year 50 with Michael DiMaio - (RARITAN, NJ) -- Curate NJ presents an exhibition of work by artist Michael DiMaio, celebrating his 50th year and marking an important milestone: his first-ever solo show. The show runs throughout the months of October and November with an opening on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
14) "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" Play Brings Story of Alcoholics Anonymous to StocktonPAC on October 3rd - (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Bill W. and Dr. Bob, a play detailing the inspirational true story that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous, will be presented at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on October 3, 2026 at 7:30pm.
15) Film Review - "Resident Evil" - Following 2021's Welcome to Raccoon City and a short lived 2022 Netflix series, this is the third attempt to reboot the Resident Evil property in just the last half decade. The decision to hand the IP over to Zach Cregger, of Barbarian and Weapons fame, initially seemed odd, as Cregger's previous work in the horror genre is so distinctive that he doesn't seem like the sort of filmmaker who would be happy to play in someone else's sandbox. But Cregger has made this reboot his own. Remove the title and you essentially have a standalone movie, one that thankfully doesn't rely on prior knowledge of either the original video games or the numerous screen adaptations.
Please Note: This performance was rescheduled from February 6, 2026
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to New Brunswick.
A doorman is unexpectedly invited to a dinner at the secluded estate of one of the wealthy families he serves. But as the evening unfolds, he begins to suspect that the invitation wasn't just an act of kindness.
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Join acclaimed New York Knicks broadcasters Mike Breen and Walt “Clyde” Frazier for a conversation moderated by Alan Hahn about their more than 25 years as broadcasting partners, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on the Knicks’ magical 2026 championship run, a preview of the upcoming season, and their take on the state of the NBA. A must for all basketball fans!
