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McCarter Theatre presents Julia Fischer on violin and Jan Lisiecki on piano

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents internationally acclaimed violinist Julia Fischer and piano sensation Jan Lisiecki on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre.

 
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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Police Experience

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Police Experience on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band, known as the most authentic tribute to The Police, has been electrifying audiences both nationally and internationally with their high octane performances reminiscent of the original band's 1980s era. They will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of Zenyatta Mondatta and playing the greatest hits by The Police.

SOPAC presents George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners come to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30pm. George is an award-winning bassist, songwriter, and vocalist. He is a founding member of New Orleans' seminal funk band The Meters and widely recognized as one of the greatest bass players of all time.

The Wellmont Theater presents Daryl Hall with special guest Glenn Tilbrook

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Daryl Hall with special guest Glenn Tilbrook on Monday, July 21, 2025. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm. Daryl is a modern-day renaissance man, an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the star of his very own award-winning web series, Live from Daryl's House, as well as a successful venue owner with "Daryl's House," a restored venue and live music space in Pawling, N.Y.

The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 7-13, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 7-13, 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.



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SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, June 12, 2026 with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox — a venue-wide celebration from 5:00pm–11:00pm.


Vivid Stage presents Old Friends: A Cabaret with Charles Thomas



The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Red Hot - All Girl Motley Crue on Saturday



The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin - 55/50 TOUR



Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion comes to OCC's Grunin Center on Sunday






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