Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 4-10, 2026

Top 15 Most Read Stories
At New Jersey Stage
from October 4-10, 2026

Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 10/11/2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from October 4-10, 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, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Monmouth).

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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) Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall hosts the 2026 Atlantic City Comedy Festival This Weekend - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall hosts the 2026 Atlantic City Comedy Festival on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, with some of the biggest names in comedy. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.

3) Ray Andersen Talks About "Sound Mind" - a new musical - Ray Andersen has had quite a musical career. Long-time Jersey Shore rock fans may remember his time as a member of Cats On a Smooth Surface - the Stone Pony house band that Bruce Springsteen often jammed with. Indie rock fans may remember him from his band, Blue Van Gogh, in the mid-1990s. Classic rock fans may have seen him as a member of Meat Loaf where he appeared on many national television shows around the world or with his current David Bowie tribute show. Children and young adults may know him as Mr. Ray performing melodic rock tunes for kids.

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4) Bergen County Players to present "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" - (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) opens its Halloween season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fast-paced comic retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Directed by Perry Award-winner Ray Yucis, the show runs at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from October 24 through November 14, 2026.

5) Atlantic City Ballet to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Debut with "Dracula" - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- For the first time, Atlantic City Ballet's Dracula comes to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Sound Waves. The performance welcomes audiences ages five and older for a wickedly unforgettable start to Halloween weekend. Guests are invited to dress up and enter the costume contest, with prizes awarded at the show. Showtime is 7:00pm.

6) Like Moths to The Light - Novelist George Dawes Green spent many a sultry summer night in his native Georgia on the porch with friends, telling spellbinding stories as moths fluttered nearby, attracted by the glowing porch light.

7) Events This Week in New Jersey from October 6-12, 2026 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 6-12, 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.

8) SOHO International Film Festival to World Premiere "Jesus Land" on October 12th - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Jesus Land, written and directed by Saila Kariat, will have its World Premiere on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the 2026 SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC). The film, which stars Juliette Lewis and Ella Anderson, will screen as the Closing Night film at Regal Union Square Theater 12 as the festival heads into its October 13 Awards Gala. Showtime is 8:30pm.

9) Rutgers Theater Announces 2026-27 Season - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers mainstage theater season opens later this month with Federico García Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba. The drama, adapted by Chay Yew, explores repression, family, and desire as five daughters struggle under the strict rule of their domineering mother following the death of their father. The House of Bernarda Alba runs at Philip J. Levin Theater from October 23-31, 2026.

10) State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:30pm. Two legendary Motown groups share the stage for one unforgettable night of timeless hits, smooth harmonies, and classic soul.

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11) 16th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival to take place November 6-8 - (SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- South Street Players presents the 16th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival from November 6-8, 2026. Produced by Rob Sullivan, the festival showcases the best new short plays written by local writers from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

12) State Theatre New Jersey presents the 20th Anniversary Tour of "Jersey Boys" - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the Tony® Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, for three performances from October 16-17, 2026. Jersey Boys is the true behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

13) Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts to play shows in NJ, NYC, and Philly in 2027 - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Global icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard will tour in 2027 with 4-time GRAMMY-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls and very special guests The Struts. The 45-date tour includes shows at the Prudential Center in Newark (March 13), Madison Square Garden in NYC (June 23) and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (June 27, 2027).

14) Makin Waves with Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill: Connections - Friends since 1978 and married since 2003, Vicki Peterson of The Bangles and John Cowsill of The Cowsills are touring in support of "Long After the Fire," their debut as a duo in tribute to its composers, John's late brothers, Bill and Barry. Bob Makin talks with both in the Makin Waves Interview of the Month.

15) Lambertville Halloween Film Festival Celebrates Five Frightful Years - (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- The Lambertville Halloween Film Festival (LHFF) returns for its 5th anniversary edition, October 16–18, 2026. Three days of horror, thrills and Halloween spirit kick off Friday night with the Monster Bash, the festival's opening party.