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

by Bob Makin

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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Vivid Stage Offers Two Chances to See The Flip Side: Live Unscripted Comedy in March

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, offers two live shows in March — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit, NJ.



Daily Edition 02-20-26

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!



Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Author Kate Quinn

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join in on a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library on Thursday, March 12, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 7:00pm.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history—Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall—with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.










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Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Noises Off"

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Noises Off weekends from February 20 through March 7, 2026. Called "the funniest farce ever written," Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On.


Centenary Stage Company presents Dial "M" for Murder

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents Dial "M" for Murder, running February 20 through March 8, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Centenary University campus. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Frederick Knott, this is a new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpiece.


The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music's premier vocalists, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. In addition to her marvelous voice and inspired song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. An Anne Hills concert always includes unforgettable material and original, heartfelt songs. Showtime is 8:00pm.


The Levoy Theatre presents "Shrek, The Musical"

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Shrek, The Musical across two weekends from February 20 to March 1, 2026. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire.


Bordentown Thespians present the musical comedy "Twelfth Night"

(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The musical Twelfth Night, based on William Shakespeare's play and with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, will be performed by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School on February 20-21, 2026 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. This is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.







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State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history—Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall—with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Theresa Rebeck, Marisa Smith, and NJ Rep's Theatrical Sandbox by the Jersey Shore

Theater aficionado's will likely be familiar with the plays of Theresa Rebeck—the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time and creator of the hit TV show, Smash. For the upcoming show, Samantha Inside Out at New Jersey Repertory Company, though, Rebeck is not the writer, but the director— a role she has increasingly enjoyed over the last several years.




2026 United States Super 8 Film + Digital Video Festival Line-up

The 2026 United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival, which is part of the Spring 2026 New Jersey Film Festival, takes place online and in-person on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22. Check out the Festival schedule and more info at this link: https://watch.eventive.org/newjerseyfilmfestivalspring2026 View the winning films and digital videos of the International United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival, selected by a jury of filmmakers, Rutgers University student interns, and media professionals. The festival--now in its 38th year—will feature finalist works by independent filmmakers from the United States and around the world. Co-sponsored by Pro 8mm!




bergenPAC presents comedian Tim Dillon on June 20th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Tim Dillon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tim is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his no-holds-barred humor and incisive social commentary.




Roxey Ballet's "Journey Back to the 80s" Kicks Off to Packed Houses and Neon-Filled Nights

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet launched its first weekend of Journey Back to the 80s to tremendous success, playing to packed audiences who showed up ready to celebrate. From neon outfits and leg warmers to electrifying choreography and rocking 80s hits, the energy in the theater was undeniable. Audience members danced in their seats, sang along to iconic favorites, and left smiling after a totally tubular night of nostalgia and high-octane performance.




'Come From Away' Shines Brightly at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse continues its successful season with a re-imagined version of the musical Come From Away. The show is absolutely outstanding and one that you will long remember. With this year being the 25th anniversary of 9/11, it is a perfect time to see this show.




Sinatra Celebration Concert To Swing in Ocean Grove This June

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Sinatra Celebration Concert, a theatrical special event to honor the legendary career of musical icon Frank Sinatra, is being presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rat Pack Music Alliance.




Lisa Parrott Quartet to Celebrate Gerry Mulligan and Women's History Month at Madison Concert

Growing up in Australia, one of baritone saxophonist Lisa Parrott's top 10 favorite records was "a used vinyl of the Gerry Mulligan big band live at the Village Vanguard (Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Band at the Village Vanguard, Verve, 1961)."










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Alexander

Alexander Timofeev, Pianist

 Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754



Urinetown

Urinetown

 Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083



Dru

Dru Hill

 Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



One

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

 Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736



Rent

Rent in Concert

 Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960







LATEST COLUMNS

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/19/2026

"I appreciate that, that means a lot," smiled the very excited, extremely talented and current contestant of this season's "American Idol," Jake Thistle. 



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Above The Moon, Teen Idle, Jason Didner and the GSP's, Brian Erickson, and Kay Roman. Plus a look back at "All Very Well In The End" by The Baby Seal Club.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.


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