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Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on March 29th

 (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band. Showtime is 7:00pm.

 
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MPAC presents Patti LaBelle on April 17th

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Legendary vocalist Patti LaBelle comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. Through the years, the songbird's name has become synonymous with grace, style, and class.

Lalah Hathaway LIVE! at UCPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Lalah Hathaway at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on March 6, 2026.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert—Elton John & Billy Joel

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert—Elton John & Billy Joel on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. David Clark performs as Billy Joel along with Bill Connors as Elton John in a tribute show celebrating the two greatest piano men of our generation.

Blackberry Smoke LIVE! at STNJ

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Blackberry Smoke at State Theatre New Jersey on March 5, 2026.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026



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



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead






 

MORE NEWS


Broadway Theatre of Pitman has tributes to ABBA, Aerosmith, Springsteen, and Duprees this weekend

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Music takes over The Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend with tributes to ABBA on Thursday, Aerosmith on Friday, Bruce Springsteen on Saturday, and the Duprees on Sunday.


Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Fall with Annual Harvest Hootenanny on Sunday



The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Returns!



UCPAC presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band in Concert on Saturday



Jon Caspi Just Released His First Solo Album in 17 years






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Broadway Theatre of Pitman has tributes to ABBA, Aerosmith, Springsteen, and Duprees this weekend

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Music takes over The Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend with tributes to ABBA on Thursday, Aerosmith on Friday, Bruce Springsteen on Saturday, and the Duprees on Sunday.


The Strand Center for the Arts presents The Bob Band on October 9th



SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th



The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on October 10th






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