originally published: 09/24/2024
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from September 24 to October 1, 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
Friday, September 27 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - The Last Encores. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – The Last Encores on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like "Sherry," "Walk Like A Man," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "December '63 - Oh What A Night," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," and of course, "Grease."
Friday, September 27 - MPAC presents Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The summer may have ended, but you can keep the summer vibes going with Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). The concerts has audiences reliving the memories and celebrating the songs of the Woodstock Generation, the music that changed the world! Showtime is 7:30pm.
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Friday, September 27 - Skye Consort and Emma Bjorling to Perform at Grunin Center on Friday. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts presents a performance by Skye Consort and Emma Björling on Friday, September 27, 2024 on the Grunin Center's Main Stage. Tickets are $29. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sunday, September 29 - Swingin' Seaside Interview Event Spotlights Sinatra Scholar Chuck Granata. (AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- A swingin' insightful musical event featuring an interview with distinguished Sinatra Scholar Charles L. (Chuck) Granata, is being presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and founder of The Rat Pack Music Alliance. The entertaining program will take place indoors at the Avon Municipal Marina Building (2 Main Street) on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, beginning promptly at Noon.
Sunday, September 29 - bergenPAC presents The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold Tour. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold Tour on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:30pm. The Beach Boys and their music have been an indelible part of American history for more than six decades.
Sunday, September 29 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Katie Henry on Sunday. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Katie Henry on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:30pm. The New Jersey songwriter might have started out banging on doors, braving New York's blues clubs, playing piano until her fingers bled, and winning over the city one show at a time. But lately, the multi-instrumentalist has raced through career milestones at a rocket pace.
Monday, September 30 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chris O'Leary. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chris O'Leary on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:30pm. Chris is a devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter. His latest release is his Alligator Records debut album, The Hard Line.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Wednesday, September 25 - Pineland Symphonic Band to Perform at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library is pleased to present a live concert by the Pineland Symphonic Band at the Toms River Branch on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The popular Whiting-based wind ensemble has performed for Ocean County community groups, retirement communities, civic events and schools for more than 30 years. Its volunteer members include virtuosos from professional symphonies, music teachers and music enthusiasts. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Friday, September 27 - Randy Houser and Justin Moore Announce Tour, Includes Stone Pony Summer Stage Show. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Multi PLATINUM-selling country artists Randy Houser and Justin Moore have announced their co-headlining 'Country Round Here Tonight Tour,' playing 12 shows across the South, Northeast and Midwest later this year. The Live Nation-produced tour kicks off in Charlotte, NC and includes a show at the iconic Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Friday, September 27 - NJPAC presents The Empress of Soul - Gladys Knight on September 27th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Empress of Soul-seven-Time Grammy Award winner, Gladys Knight will perform live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. Gladys Knight never disappoints by putting on a high-energy show performing all of her hits that stand the test of time and the songs that everyone knows and loves like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Heard it Through The Grapevine," "That's What Friends Are For," and so much more.
Saturday, September 28 - The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Graham Nash with special guest Judy Collins. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Graham Nash with special guest Judy Collins in An Evening of Songs and Stories on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, inducted as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, September 28 - Calling All Swifties - The Newton Theatre presents Let's Sing Taylor. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience on Saturday, September 28, 2024 with shows at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. This is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift.
Saturday, September 28 - 2024 We Can Survive Concert features Justin Timberlake, New Kids on the Block, and More. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy announced the 2024 lineup for We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company's mental health initiative, I'm Listening. Superstar Justin Timberlake will be joined by mega boy band New Kids On The Block, singer-songwriter Tate McRae, multi-instrumentalist Benson Boone, R&B crooner Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, September 28. Hosted by NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), the event exemplifies music's power to connect communities and promotes having more mental health conversations.
Saturday, September 28 - Rowan's Marie Rader Series Season Opening Celebration with Pianist Mikhail Voskresensky. (GLASSBORO, NJ) -- World-renowned pianist Mikhail Voskresensky kicks off the Marie Radar Series Season Opening Gala, Saturday, September 28, 2024. Join Rowan College of Performing Arts Dean Rick Dammers and Marie Rader Series Artistic Director Debbie Shapiro to peek behind the curtain for a backstage tour, toast, reception, and luminous piano recital.
Sunday, September 29 - Prudential Center presents Jelly Roll with Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-genre hit making entertainer Jelly Roll will bring his Beautifully Broken Tour 2024 to the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the arena tour marks the Nashville native’s biggest headlining tour to date. Tour openers include Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sunday, September 29 - NJPAC presents Herbie Hancock. (NEWARK, NJ) -- The incomparable Herbie Hancock will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music, and throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. With an illustrious career spanning five decades and 14 Grammy® Awards, including Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters, he continues to amaze audiences across the globe. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sunday, September 29 - 2024 Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival to Take Place September 29th. (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents and visitors to the annual Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Washington Street, between Observer Highway and Seventh Street. This popular event is free and open to the public, celebrating the rich arts and music culture of Hoboken and the surrounding communities.
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Sunday, September 29 - Music at the Mansion(TM) Returns September 29th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions announces the next installment of the long running Cabaret series "Music at the Mansion™" at the historic Thorne Mansion home of the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Morristown on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:00pm.
Sunday, September 29 - Lucie Arnaz to Open Kean Stage's 2024-2025 Season on September 29th. (UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage is proud to announce that Lucie Arnaz will open Kean Stage's 2024-2025 season on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside with her show I Got The Job! Songs From My Musical Past. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sunday, September 29 - Music at the Barn presents The Bergen All-Star Jazz Blast. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Bergen All-Star Jazz Blast on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 4:00pm–6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Road) in Park Ridge, NJ. This is the third concert in the 2024 music series.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, September 25 @ 7:30pm - Lettuce at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Wednesday, September 25 @ 7:30pm - Vanessa Collier at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, September 26 @ 8:00pm - Air Supply at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, September 27 @ 7:00pm - New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents "Faith Meets Fantasy" at St. Helen's Church, 1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield
Friday, September 27 @ 7:00pm - A Conversation with LAUFEY at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, September 27 @ 7:00pm - Skye Consort & Emma Björling at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, September 27 @ 7:30pm - Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, September 27 @ 7:30pm - The Cinelli Brothers at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, September 27 @ 8:00pm - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, September 27 @ 8:00pm - Dueling Impersonators at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, September 28 @ 7:30pm - Garden State Philharmonic – From Center Stage at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, September 28 @ 7:30pm - Rockin’ The Yacht at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, September 28 @ 8:00pm - Lez Zeppelin – “The Song Remains the Same” in its Entirety at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, September 28 @ 8:00pm - Oscar Hernández and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Saturday, September 28 @ 8:00pm - Dueling Impersonators at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
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Sunday, September 29 @ 12:00pm - Swingin’ Interview and Music Event Featuring Chuck Granata at Avon Municipal Marina Building, 2 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea
Sunday, September 29 @ 2:30pm - New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents "Picture This! Imagery in Music" at Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge
Sunday, September 29 @ 3:00pm - Ken Peplowski Trio at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Sunday, September 29 @ 3:00pm - Dueling Impersonators at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Sunday, September 29 @ 7:30pm - The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Sunday, September 29 @ 7:30pm - Katie Henry at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Monday, September 30 @ 7:30pm - WP New Music Series Gabriel Kahane's Book of Travelers at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Monday, September 30 @ 7:30pm - Angel Olsen (Solo): Songs From the Archive at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Monday, September 30 @ 7:30pm - Beth Hart at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Monday, September 30 @ 7:30pm - Chris O' Leary Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Tuesday, October 1 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Cat Stevens, Tea for the Tillerman at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Tuesday, October 1 @ 7:30pm - Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers – Spirit Trail: 25th Anniversary Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
COLUMNS
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "By the Light of the Moon" by Magnolia Street String Band
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "By the Light of the Moon," the title track of Highland Park-based bluegrass outfit Magnolia Street String Band's sophomore LP.
MORE NEWS
A Conversation with Bob Carpenter of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Which Brings its "Farewell Tour" to MPAC on October 9th
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is celebrating 58 years together with an All the Good Times: Farewell Tour performance at MPAC in Morristown, NJ on October 9, 2024.
Makin Waves Alive: Middlesex County Jazz Festival with Nat Adderley Jr. Quartet, Carteret High School Varsity Vocals and Carteret High School Jazz Ensemble
Westminster Conservatory at Nassau continues on October 17th with music for oboe and piano
Harmonium Choral's Second Annual Beer Choir at Glenbrook Brewery takes place October 8th
UPCOMING SHOWS
Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December
(NEWARK, NJ) -- This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. proudly present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America's top arenas coast-to-coast. The tour will kick off on October 19 at Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, AZ visiting major markets across the country, including Newark’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic.
2024 Hudson Jazz Festival Announces Complete Line-Up
Billie Eilish to Perform Shows in Philly, Newark, and NYC
Adelphi Orchestra to Kick Off 71st Season in October with "Heroic Echoes"
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