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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-30-26

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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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theatre

The Growing Stage presents Murder at the Palace


(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents Murder at the Palace - a roaring 20's murder mystery - on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. All proceeds benefit the artistic and educational programming of The Growing Stage.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 29 to October 5, 2026


Here are previews of plays taking place from September 29 to October 5, 2026 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

The New Jersey Play Lab presents All Exits! - A statewide play reading series


The New Jersey Play Lab presents All Exits! - A statewide play reading series which will take place in Cape May, Beach Haven, and Milford from October to November 2026.

music

Chris Pinnella & The Big Band Project to perform at Grunin Center for St. Vincent de Paul Benefit


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- New Jersey vocalist, bandleader and former Trans-Siberian Orchestra featured vocalist Chris Pinnella will bring his acclaimed 14-piece Big Band Project to the Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00pm for a special benefit concert supporting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and its charitable work throughout the Diocese of Trenton.

Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing


(WALL, NJ) -- Lakehouse Music Academy will host its flagship end-of-semester concert series, The Big Gig, on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Bakes Brewing. The two-day community event features a multigenerational roster of hundreds of student musicians performing live, fully rehearsed rock and pop sets. Shows begin each day at 10:00am.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026


Here is a look at shows taking place from September 29 to October 5, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

John Pizzarelli presents "Dear Mr. Bennett" at Grunin Center on Friday


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist extraordinaire, John Pizzarelli presents "Dear Mr. Bennett" at Grunin Center for the Arts on Friday, October 2, 2026. See John salute the legendary Tony Bennett and celebrate over 60 years of unparalleled artistry. Showtime is 7:00pm.

MPAC presents The Commodores on Thursday


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents The Commodores on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm. One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores have influenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs.

Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Rise Against with Alkaline Trio on Saturday


(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Summer may be over but The Stone Pony Summer Stage isn't done yet. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the stage hosts Rise Against with Alkaline Trio and Teen Mortgage. Gates open at 5:30pm; showtime is 6:30pm.

CarteretPAC presents Lonestar on Thursday


(CARTERET, NJ) -- The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Lonestar on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:00pm. Lonestar is a celebrated American country music group that captured global attention with their timeless ballad "Amazed," a crossover sensation that spent 9 weeks at No. 1 on the country charts and 2 weeks at No. 1 on the pop charts.

Classic rock comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend


(PITMAN, NJ) -- Classic rock comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend with performances by Crazy Train - America's Ozzy Tribute on Friday and Separate Ways, a Tribute to Journey on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Both shows start at 8:00pm.

The Wellmont Theater presents Switchfoot on Friday


(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Switchfoot on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band has spent nearly three decades cementing their place as one of alternative rock's most enduring and impactful acts. Anberlin will open the night.

Phish to Play Three Nights at Boardwalk Hall


(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Phish is playing three nights at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City from October 2-4, 2026. While Saturday night's show is sold out, tickets remain for the other two shows.

The Doobie Brothers play Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Friday


(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets are still available for the Grammy Award-winning, Platinum-selling, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame legends.

comedy

The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 68


(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don't miss Olga Namer, Jeff Norris, Nick Telleli and Ruperto Vanderpool.

Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Bill Bellamy


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Stress Factory Comedy Club presents New Jersey native Bill Bellamy from October 1-3, 2026. Using his experiences growing up in Newark, Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University.

film

SOPAC presents a screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Wednesday


(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents a screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00pm. This is a documentary film directed by GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning filmmaker James Keach. A short acoustic set by Junior Mack will kick off the night.

community

Events This Week in New Jersey from September 29 to October 5, 2026


Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 29-October 5, 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.




 

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