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HeART in Motion presents Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

(RIDGEWOOD, NJ) -- HeART in Motion presents Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Ridgewood. Let your inner Taylor shine through and rock your best Swiftie look! Join them for a fun-filled afternoon of music and dancing! Showtime is 2:00pm.

 
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Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band

(NEWTON, NJ) -- On Friday, May 16, 2025, The Newton Theatre hosts The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band and special guests. The night brings to life one of the most historic concerts of the rock era. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

North to Shore Festival presents Gregory Porter at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of this summer's Prudential North to Shore Festival, smoother-than-silk 2X GRAMMY® winner Gregory Porter returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm. A vocalist whose rich baritone and masterful artistry have established him as one of the most important jazz voices of his generation, Porter brings his signature blend of jazz, soul, and gospel that has captivated audiences worldwide.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Shamrock Tenors

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Shamrock Tenors on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8:00pm. Ireland's most exciting new music sensation is performing at STNJ as part of the inaugural North American Tour.

Newton Theatre presents The Wailers on May 9th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Wailers are hitting the road in 2025 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On, performing the iconic album live alongside fan favorites and tracks from their Grammy-nominated Evolution. The tour comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo



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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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