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Pushcart Players Artistic Director Performs "Over the River and Through the Woods" with Company Theatre Group

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Paul Whelihan, producing artistic director of NJ's renowned touring educational theater, Pushcart Players will appear in the Company Theatre Group's production of Over the River and Through the Woods from March 7-15, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center.



 

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Daily Edition 02-28-26

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!



Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines on March 21st

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines in a co-headlining show on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to NJPAC for Mother's Day Weekend

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater completes its 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour at Newark's New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) from Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, 2026.



Art House Productions presents "Secret Garden"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Secret Garden, honoring the life and work of Gordana Jerosimic. Co-curated by Andrea McKenna and Ivy Huang of IMUR Gallery, this solo exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from March 6-29, 2026.










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Conan Gray and Esha Tewari to do shows in NJ, NY, and PA

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray has announced his 2026 Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari, in support of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Wishbone (Republic Records). The 42-city global run kicks off in February and includes shows at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, February 27, the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY on Saturday, February 28, and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, March 2, 2026.


Prudential Center presents Comedian Matt Rife

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife has announced an extension of his highly successful Stay Golden World Tour, with a run of 40+ new dates playing off next year across North America, Europe and the UK. These add to his previously announced shows across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The run of new shows, produced by Live Nation, includes a show at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, February 28, 2026 and one in November at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.


Count Basie Center for the Arts presents 1st ever Roast of New Jersey

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the first-ever Roast Of New Jersey, a one-night only comedy concert taking place Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the venue's historic theater. Hosted by famed 'Roastmaster General' comic Jeff Ross, the Roast Of New Jersey will be an evening of jokes and barbs aimed squarely at the Garden State.


NJPAC presents George Lopez

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. A trailblazer in comedy and a powerful cultural voice, Lopez has made audiences laugh for more than two decades—and now he brings his signature style, sharp observations, and cross-generational humor to Newark's biggest stage.


Mnozil Brass Brings Strau$$ to Rowan's Marie Rader Series in Rare U.S. Performance

(GLASSBORO, NJ) – After 20 years, Rowan University is thrilled to welcome back Mnozil Brass on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as part of a limited, 9-day U.S. tour. A group with fans around the globe, described as "Canadian Brass Meets Monty Python," Mnozil Brass will perform their latest stage sensation: Strau$$. Showtime is 7:30pm.







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The Devil & Daisy Dirt: An Only-In-Jersey Folk Horror Fairytale Haunts The NBPAC
Imagine you're on a back porch somewhere in the backwoods of South Jersey, listening to a captivating storyteller spin tall tales about a fantastical creature and a curious, compassionate young woman. Maybe you're sipping a bootleg bourbon. That's the vibe of The Devil & Daisy Dirt, which completed a five-show run at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on February 22, 2026.



Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented friends catch up. A somewhat talkative fly, but a fly nonetheless.




Jersey Arts TV: 'The Young King' Explores Materialism Through Immersive Children's Theater

Immersive theater has long been all the rage for adults, but at Mile Square Theatre's production of The Young King, kids get to step into the story.




PHOTOS from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Middletown Arts Center

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee across three weekends from February 27 to March 8, 2026. The hit play is about an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.




State Theatre New Jersey presents Diana Krall on March 20th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Diana Krall – Tour 2026 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Diana's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, Krall possesses "A voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication."




March/April 2026 Highlights at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has a ton of great shows coming this spring. March is highlighted by the return of Riverdance and The High Kings, as well as the country, Americana and blues sounds of Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. In April, there's a lot of talk going on – From satirist David Sedaris to journalist Douglas Murray to foodie Alton Brown to the storytelling of The Moth! Plus, favorites including Patti LaBelle, Tony Danza and a K-POP spectacular!




Chatham Hickory Cinema Chosen to Host Arthouse Film Festival

(CHATHAM, NJ) -- Featuring some of the best soon-to-be-released movies from around the world, Arthouse Film Festival will unspool for ten weeks beginning March 16, 2026 at Chatham Hickory Cinema. The selected films comprise award winners from Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, Venice and SXSW film festivals, along with prestige studio films, screened in Chatham before their New York theatrical release dates.




"With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.










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Bingo

Bingo Loco

 Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008



Bindlestiff

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio

 Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754



Shannon

Shannon McNally and Band (with special guest Arlan Feiles)

 Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Jersey Shore Arts Center
66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756



Uncle

Uncle Vinnie's presents Rachel Feinstein

 Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736



Urinetown

Urinetown

 Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083







LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely

Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026

"Yes, we have Rob Johnson who is Ginger Baker's sister's grandson so it's kind of Ginger's great nephew which is really confusing to me so, I always just think of it as Ginger's sister's grandson," laughed Malcolm Bruce as he elaborated on several area shows, the future of The Sons of Cream and his philosophical outlook on today's culture environment. 



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel

Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the momentum going with an EP, "The Parade Man."


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