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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-22-26

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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

PHOTOS from "Pirates - The Penzance Musical" by Phoenix Productions

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presented Pirates - The Penzance Musical from September 25-27, 2026 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. This is a jazzy and joyous reimagining of the beloved Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Centenary Stage Company to Close Out 2026 Fringe Festival with "Unseen"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will conclude its 2026 Fringe Festival with Unseen, written and performed by Kimberly Prentice, November 19–22, 2026, in the Kutz Theatre. Blending physical comedy, rapid-fire character changes, and heartfelt storytelling, Unseen takes audiences backstage into the demanding, unpredictable world of Broadway's wardrobe crew, celebrating the people whose essential work often goes unnoticed.

Inspire 23 Productions Brings Two Powerful Stage Plays to New Jersey This November!

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, laughter, drama, and live entertainment as Inspire 23 Productions presents two captivating stage plays (Tangled Vows and The Man Beneath the Mask) at the Avenel Performing Arts Center.

PHOTOS from "Matilda, the Musical" at Growing Stage

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage opens their season with Roald Dahl's Matilda, the Musical weekends through October 25, 2026. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Seton Hall Theatre presents "Twelfth Night" at SOPAC

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Seton Hall Theatre presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night from October 29 to November 1, 2026 at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). The production is directed by Stephanie ila Silver-Silberstein.

"Juliet & Jul-Yingtai," a New Bilingual Mashup of Shakespeare and Chinese Legend, Comes to Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Following a successful run in Dorchester, MA, Vermilion Theater brings the bilingual play Juliet & Jul-Yingtai to Jersey City this week. Presented in collaboration with Jersey City Theater Center, the production will play two performances only — Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026 — at White Eagle Hall. Performances are at 7:30pm each night.

music

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 21-27, 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.

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents RAEL-The Music of Genesis on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents RAEL-The Music of Genesis on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. They are a New York area based tribute band that recaptures the energy and originality of the "early years" live stage performances by Genesis. RAEL also performs Peter Gabriel solo hits in their shows.

The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00pm. Melvin Seals is a powerhouse Hammond B-3 organist, producer and arranger whose sound has become inseparable from the spirit of the jam band world

Reagan Richards presents "Good Morning, Heartache" at Avenel PAC

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Singer-songwriter Reagan Richards of the Asbury Park country duo, Williams Honor, stars in her own solo show, "Good Morning, Heartache" : Torch Songs and Timeless Standards from the Great American Songbook on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Avenel Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Wellmont Theater presents The Living Tombstone on Friday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Wellmont Theater presents The Living Tombstone on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. The Living Tombstone has been dubbed by NME as "the internet's biggest gaming band". Special guests Mystery Skulls and Dom Palombi are the supporting acts.

Journey brings their Final Frontier Tour to the Prudential Center on Sunday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits, and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, Journey brings their massive Final Frontier Tour to the Prudential Center on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:30pm.

United States Army Field Band returns to the Scottish Rite Auditiorium on Friday

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- United States Army Field Band returns to the Scottish Rite Auditiorium for a free concert on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America's greatest original art form, jazz.

bergenPAC presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. This docu-concert comes from the creators of the smash hits The Simon & Garfunkel Story and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – The Aretha Franklin Story.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Godsmack on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Godsmack bring their The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00pm. Known for their explosive live performances and hard-hitting sound, Godsmack actually has more Top 10 Rock Songs than Foo Fighters or their hometown heroes, Aerosmith.

Music Box at The Borgata presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox on Saturday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings their The Future is Vintage World Tour to Music Box at The Borgata on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. The internationally acclaimed ensemble is known for reimagining modern hits in retro styles.

comedy

NJPAC presents comedian Jared Freid on Saturday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host a special taping of comedian Jared Freid on Saturday, October 24, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm in the Victoria Theater.

Ocean Casino Resort presents Comedian John Mulaney on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Comedian John Mulaney brings his Mister Whatever Tour to Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00pm. He's a four-time Emmy Award, Critics' Choice Award and WGA Award-winning writer, comedian and actor.

film

Levoy Theatre presents "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with live shadow cast on Saturday

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Levoy Theatre presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. The shadow cast is by Transylvanian Nipple Productions.

books

Rethinking Greed and Wealth in Modern Society with Paul Vigna on November 11th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join journalist Paul Vigna for an eye-opening conversation about his provocative new book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, during a virtual discussion on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.

community

State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening of Alton Brown

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening of Alton Brown on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. Although he's keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he's "stirring up some twists on his greatest hits," and "spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem."

Events This Week in New Jersey from October 21-27, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 21-27, 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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