Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from October 25-31, 2026

Top 15 Most Read Stories
At New Jersey Stage
from October 25-31, 2026

Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 11/01/2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from October 25-31, 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 (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).

The vast majority of articles at New Jersey Stage are written in-house, but we also accept press releases sent to [email protected]. There is no cost for us to run your press releases. These event preview articles get noticed when we first publish them and get brought back into focus on the website the week the event takes place.

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) Studio Lofts, LLC begins construction on new Littleton Avenue Arts Destination in Newark's West Ward - (NEWARK, NJ)-- Studio Lofts, LLC has announced that construction is officially underway at 166–170 Littleton Avenue in Newark's West Ward. The approximately 9,000-square-foot mixed-use property will become the new home for Akwaaba Gallery and significantly expand its ability to present exhibitions, support working artists, welcome collectors and visitors, and create meaningful cultural experiences in the area. The new facility will include approximately 3,000 square feet of gallery and exhibition space, 10 private artist studios and residential apartments.

3) New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-26-26 - 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!

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4) Westfield Garden State Plaza to Blend Musical Nostalgia with Today's Hits at Annual Big Santa Celebration - (PARAMUS, NJ) -- Westfield Garden State Plaza, a destination for fashion, dining, and entertainment located in Bergen County, is ushering in the holiday spirit with iconic musical groups from the 80's, 90's, 00's and today at its annual Big Santa celebration taking place Sunday, November 22, 2026. The lineup includes Ryan Cabrera, All-4-One, TKA, Spice Wannabe, and JYT.

5) A Look at Premieres at the 2026 Teaneck International Film Festival - (TEANECK, NJ) -- The 2026 Teaneck International Film Festival takes place November 5-12. During the festival, several films will be seen for the first time in the area. Some are Bergen County premieres, some are New Jersey premieres, and some are being seen for the first time on the East Coast!

6) Brian McKnight LIVE! at UCPAC - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Brian McKnight at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on October 17, 2026.

7) Events This Week in New Jersey from October 27 to November 2, 2026 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 27-November 2, 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) Veronica Swift LIVE! at the Grunin Center - Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Veronica Swift performing at Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River on October 15, 2026.

9) This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 27 to November 2, 2026 - Here are previews of plays taking place from October 27 to November 2, 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.

10) 2026 Montclair Comedy Festival Takes Place November 14–21 - (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Comedy Festival returns November 14–21, 2026 with eight straight days of stand-up, improv, sketch and musical comedy in downtown Montclair. The festival includes 12 shows and two free workshops at DiRasa House of Diversified Arts, The MC Hotel, Montclair Brewery and RecRoom in Lackawanna Station.

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11) Jersey Arts Podcast: "Gotta Match!" Lights Up the Trenton City Museum - Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion's curator, Karl Flesch, joins the Jersey Arts Podcast to review pieces from their current exhibition, Gotta Match! We encourage you to view the photos below as you listen so that you can join in on our remotely-guided sneak peek of this unique show.

12) Submission Deadline for Garden State Film Festival is November 1st - The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) has announced its call for entries for the 2027 festival closes Sunday, November 1. Creators from around the world are invited to submit features, shorts, documentaries, screenplays, student work and original movie music through FilmFreeway. Submitters can use the code merrygoround to receive $20 off their entry.

13) A.R. Rahman to Perform with New Jersey Symphony November 3-4 at NJPAC - (NEWARK, NJ) -- The unforgettable melodies. The soaring emotion. The music that has captivated audiences around the world. Internationally celebrated composer, performer and producer A.R. Rahman joins the New Jersey Symphony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for A.R. Rahman Symphonic Experience, with performances on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30pm each night.

14) Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/29/2026 - "I heard you're coming to The December 6 Christmas party only because I'm playing," laughed Dave Keyes as he discussed his upcoming gigs at The Lizzie Rose Music Room on October 24, Jamey's House of Music in Lansdowne, PA on Halloween and the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation's holiday party on the aforementioned December 6 at McCloone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ. "It's gonna be a hell of a band, Bernard (Purdie) is playing drums and Mike Merritt from Conan O'Brien's show is playing bass and Arthur Nielson from Shemekia's (Copeland) band is gonna play guitar so it should be a fun soiree as they say and then I have a gig with Benny Turner down at Jamey's so I've got some interesting stuff coming up."

15) Teaneck International Film Festival Names Katie Camosy Recipient of 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Activist Award for "Gaslit" - (TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Puffin Foundation have selected director Katie Camosy as the recipient of the 2nd Annual Emerging Filmmaker Activist Award for her documentary Gaslit. The award includes a $5,000 cash prize and trophy and recognizes emerging filmmakers whose work embodies TIFF's guiding theme, "Activism: Making Change."

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