originally published: 12/10/2024
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 10-17, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.
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FEATURED EVENTS
Thursday, December 12 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm. Two of the most iconic Motown groups of all time perform their biggest hits live in concert at STNJ, including "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," "I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "Baby, I Need Your Loving," and many more.
Friday, December 13 - Grunin Center presents Hans Tashjian and Anna Keiserman. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents Hans Tashjian and Anna Keiserman on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10.
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Saturday, December 14 - The Vogel presents Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank. (RED BANK, NJ) - This December join powerhouse vocalist & platinum selling recording artist Chris Pinnella (formerly of Trans-Siberian Orchestra) along with his phenomenal 15-Piece Orchestra, as they return to The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Performing Arts in Red Bank to ring in the holiday season with all your favorite Christmas Classics and Holiday Hits!
Saturday, December 14 - The Wag's Christmas Spectacular is Coming to The Strand and Middletown Arts Center. One of our favorite bands here at New Jersey Stage is The Wag. If you want a guaranteed fun rock and roll concert, see one of their shows. And if you're a fan of holiday music, there's nothing better than The Wag's Christmas Spectacular - it's something like a good old fashioned holiday special played out live on stage.
Saturday, December 14 - UCPAC presents A Very Maysa Christmas with Special Guests The String Queens. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Get ready to celebrate the holidays in style! Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents A Very Maysa Christmas on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:00pm. In this concert you'll be immersed in the sounds of her 11-piece jazz funk soul orchestra.
Sunday, December 15 - bergenPAC presents Micky Dolenz Of The Monkees: Songs & Stories. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Micky Dolenz is an actor, singer, director, producer, writer, radio DJ, inventor, and all-around performer extraordinaire, and stands tall as a paragon of taste and accomplishment in the rough-and-tumble world of show business and entertainment. He'll share songs and stories from his career at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Sunday, December 15 - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Will Mix Holiday Songs with 'All the Hits' at Grunin Center. In 1935, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra recorded "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" on the Victor record label. Written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, it had become a hit in 1934 when Eddie Cantor sang it on his radio show. The Dorsey version featured vocals by Cliff Weston and Edythe Wright, and the current Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will perform it at the band's "Sentimental for the Season" holiday show on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River, NJ.
Sunday, December 15 - Jersey Arts Podcast: A Rockin' Christmas with Twelve Twenty-Four at the Levoy Theatre. Known for their electrifying renditions of classic holiday music, Twelve Twenty-Four combines the festive spirit with high-energy rock performances that will leave audiences of all ages wanting more. They are the longest running Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute band having begun in 2002, over twenty years ago!
EVENT PREVIEWS
Thursday, December 12 - NJPAC presents An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine Mcphee. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an intimate evening with David Foster and Katharine Mcphee performing their hits and holiday favorites. See the power couple perform live on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm.
Thursday, December 12 - RVCC Jazz Band to Perform December 12th. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Jazz Band will perform in concert Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm. The performance will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the Branchburg campus. The Jazz Band is directed by RVCC Adjunct Faculty Dr. Oliver Santana, a gifted saxophonist, woodwind doubler, arranger, and educator who has been on the music scene for close to 30 years.
Friday, December 13 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents David Roth on December 13th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society welcomes back singer-songwriter David Roth on Friday, December 13, 2024 to Christ Congregation Church. David strikes the heart and mind with his unique songs, moving stories, and powerful singing. He is a Princeton Folk Music Society tradition and favorite, this being his sixth performance with them since 1994. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, December 14 - The Newton Theatre presents Christmas with The Celts. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Christmas with The Celts on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:00pm. The original national PBS show Christmas with The Celts aired on over 200 PBS channels across the U.S., Canada and on the BBC in Ireland for three years. This successful TV show was the initial spark, which created a huge demand for the production bringing them into Performing Arts Centers, Theaters, and large casinos every year.
Saturday, December 14 - Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents A Festive Holiday POPS! with Vocalist Andrea Ross. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is set to celebrate all the joys of the holiday season with Broadway vocalist Andrea Ross at this year's Holiday POPS! concerts on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Performances take place at 3:00pm & 6:00pm. Returning to Princeton from West Virginia's Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, John Devlin conducts both performances at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.
Saturday, December 14 - V. Shayne Frederick & Co: A Joyful Jazzy Holiday at Lyceum Hall. (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the City of Burlington, Mayor Barry Conaway, and Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts' co-artistic directors, Barbara Fisher and Patty Howard will welcome the V. Shayne Frederick Trio for a Joyful Jazzy Holiday! Showtime is 6:30pm.
Saturday, December 14 - Asbury Park Theater Company presents A Big Band Holiday to Remember Fundraiser & Concert. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company (APTCo) presents A Big Band Holiday To Remember, an Asbury Park Theater Company Fundraising Event on Saturday, December 14, 2024 featuring Asbury Park music community artists, Broadway performers, and starring guest band leader Remember Jones and his 17 piece big band! The event takes place at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, December 14 - Billy Walton Band to Open for Low Cut Connie at Anchor Rock Club. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- What a double bill! Billy Walton, one of the Tri-State area's busiest, most popular rock guitarists, who fronts high-energy group Billy Walton Band, joins Philly favorites Low Cut Connie for a pre-Christmas banger at Anchor Rock Club on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. The show is being presented by WXPN.
Sunday, December 15 - Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius to Celebrate New Album and Joe's 50th Birthday on December 15th. (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Join the ProgStock Family and Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius in celebrating the release of their new album, Impostor!... and, Joe's 50th birthday with music, food, drink...and birthday cake! The event takes place Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Williams Center (Black Box Theater) from 6:30pm - 11:00pm.
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Sunday, December 15 - Rowan University's Marie Rader Series presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker on December 15th. (GLASSBORO, NJ) -- New Jersey's own Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker will perform an afternoon concert of Broadway favorites as part of Rowan University's Marie Rader Presenting Series, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm in Pfleeger Concert Hall.
Sunday, December 15 - RVCC Concert to Feature Music by Violin Virtuoso, Pianist on December 15th. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present "An Afternoon with Korean Violin Virtuoso Dr. Jinyoung Song Featuring Dr. Rachel Yunkyung Choo, Piano," Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm. The hourlong event, part of RVCC's MOZAIKA Chamber Music Concert Series, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
Sunday, December 15 - The Levoy Theatre presents Twelve Twenty-Four's Holiday Orchestra Show. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Twelve Twenty-Four's Holiday Orchestra Show on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:00pm. Get ready to crank up the holiday spirit! The sensational rock orchestra is back to electrify your season with their exhilarating live performances.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - Kean-NJIO Orchestra - Friends and Foes: Who Was the Real Salieri? at Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Avenue, Hillside
Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:30pm - Concert Band Final Concert at H-Wing Auditorium, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Wednesday, December 11 @ 3:00pm - Advanced Music Performance- Final Concert at Adler Theater in The Berrie Center, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Wednesday, December 11 @ 7:00pm - Tristan Perich’s Loud Objects Performance at Adler Theater at Berrie Center, Ramapo College of NJ, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah
Wednesday, December 11 @ 8:00pm - Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Thursday, December 12 @ 6:00pm - OCVTS GPAA Winter 2024 Showcases: Vocal Showcase at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Thursday, December 12 @ 7:30pm - The Wizards of Winter: The Christmas Dream at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Thursday, December 12 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Thursday, December 12 @ 7:30pm - The Temptations & The Four Tops at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, December 12 @ 8:00pm - Donna the Buffalo at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 13 @ 2:00pm - Hans Tashjian and Anna Keiserman at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, December 13 @ 7:00pm - LaBamba’s Holiday Hurrah at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 13 @ 7:30pm - Christmas with Chris Ruggiero at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Friday, December 13 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, December 13 @ 8:00pm - Zebra at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
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Saturday, December 14 @ 2:00pm - Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 14 @ 2:00pm - Christmas with Chris Ruggiero at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, December 14 @ 3:00pm - Rock This Town Christmas Spectacular Matinee Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:00pm - Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30pm - Christmas with Chris Ruggiero at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30pm - Rock This Town - Christmas Spectacular at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 14 @ 8:00pm - A Very Maysa Christmas with Special Guests The String Queens at Union County Performing Arts Center - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, December 14 @ 8:00pm - Lenny Kaye & Friends / Tammy Faye Starlite at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00pm - Sal Valentinetti: Christmas Comes to Town at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, December 15 @ 3:00pm - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, December 15 @ 6:30pm - Sal Valentinetti: Christmas Comes to Town at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, December 15 @ 7:00pm - Micky Dolenz Of The Monkees: Songs & Stories at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Monday, December 16 @ 5:00pm - OCVTS GPAA Winter 2024 Showcases: Dance Showcase at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Monday, December 16 @ 7:30pm - The Brandenburg Concertos at Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau Street, Princeton
Tuesday, December 17 @ 7:30pm - Holiday Express at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
COLUMNS
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 21-27, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from January 21-27, 2025 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.
MORE NEWS
The Newton Theatre presents Everclear on March 8th
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down.
Outpost in the Burbs hosts LOD WinterFest 25 Songwriters in the Round on Saturday
An Interview with Michael Patrick about Leaving a Day Job Behind and Playing Music Full-time
Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years
Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra
UPCOMING SHOWS
Light of Day Winterfest to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in January
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --– The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair and New York City. "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre with a lineup including John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), Brian Baker (Bad Religion), Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), Dramarama, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers plus very special guests to be announced soon.
Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival
Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025
The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on January 24th
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