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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/10/2026

by Danny Coleman

"I'm very good, how are you doing?" Laughed John Ondrasik also known as Five for Fighting as his Five for Fighting String Quartet Tour readies to come to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with multiple shows beginning September 20 in Newton, NJ at the Newton Theatre.



 

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Rom-Com feature Love New York screens at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 11!

Anthony Di Mieri’s spirited rom-com feature film Love New York is a story of missed connections, failed attempts at intimacy, and the pained moments in between. This ensemble film follows a dozen dysfunctional couples through a 24-hour perspective-shifting journey through New York City. Love New York is a sweeping anthology of romance, heartbreak, and fleeting connection set against the backdrop of the city that never sleeps.



South Mountain Film Academy premieres student-led documentary "The Maplewood Theater: The Show Must Go On" on September 23rd

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The South Mountain Film Academy (SMFA), in partnership with the Maplewood Memorial Library, announced the premiere of "The Maplewood Theater: The Show Must Go On," a poignant 15-minute documentary filmed and produced by local middle school students. The short film explores the history of Maplewood's nearly 100-year-old theater, the venue's role in the community and residents' excitement about the plans to reopen – just in time for the centennial.



Anthony Nelson to Headline 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Roseville Outreach Community Corporation presents the 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence jazz gospel concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Roseville Church in Newark. The event begins at 6:00pm and is headlined by Anthony Nelson.



Haddon Township's Fall Festival takes place on Saturday

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township will welcome the return of its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026 with a full day of live music and dancing, rides, food trucks, kids entertainment, contests, local artisans and more.



New Jersey Author Meghana Karanjkar Explores Immigration, Identity and Belonging in "First Generation"

New Jersey writer Meghana Karanjkar will release her debut short story collection, First Generation, on October 27, 2026, from Atmosphere Press.



James Dalton to read "Ginsberg's Howl" with the Ginsberg Beat Connection on Monday at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- New Jersey artist James Dalton will read "Ginsberg's Howl" with the Ginsberg Beat Connection on Monday, September 14th at The Rotunda as part of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The event takes place at 7:00pm.



MPAC presents Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour on September 19th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick return to Mayo Performing Arts Center as part of their All Washed Tour on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $91-$169 (all fees included).



Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents "Grace for President"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents Grace for President, October 1-5, 2026 in The Little Theatre at Centenary University. Based on the beloved children's book by Kelly DiPucchio, the musical follows Grace, a spirited young girl who has a big question when her teacher displays a poster featuring every U.S. president: "Where are the girls?"



Join the Fun at Illumination 250: The Largest Interactive Public Arts Festival in Bergen County

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) announces Illumination 250, a full-day regional cultural arts celebration observing America's Semiquincentennial anniversary, will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hackensack. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to the largest free public, interactive festival in North Jersey open to all ages. In the event of severe inclement weather, the festival will take place the following weekend on Saturday, October 10.



Trenton Community A-Team Taking Art to the Streets

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Trenton Community A-TEAM (TCAT) announces the launch of its new mobile art studio, the Art Cart. The converted bookmobile is now appearing in designated Trenton neighborhoods to engage community members in self-expression through art making.



Daily Edition 09-10-26

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!










FEATURED EVENTS

Dion

Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Dion and his music have long represented a special time and place, reflective of a moment when a song could mean so much. When a singer could sum up what it means to be young, in love and on top of the world. Dion is more than a cherished memory as critic Dave Marsh noted, “Dion is the only artist from the 1950’s who has remained creative and relevant into the 2000s.” In 1958 he had three top-forty hits. In 2008 he was nominated for a Grammy. In 2020, is releasing new studio album Blues with Friends, joined by Joe Bonamassa, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and many other rock luminaries. In the ’50s he was one of a handful of innovators who defined rock ‘n’ roll and that’s still very much the case.





 

Julio Torres: Works in Progress

Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Julio Torres is an Emmy-nominated, Peabody-winning and WGA-winning writer, director, and comedian from El Salvador.  



 

Flawless

Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ

A writer and an AI software designer battle to create the next great play in this cautionary tale about the impending intersection of technology and creativity.

 

Moondance - Van Morrison Tribute

Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Rock and roll doesn’t get any better than Van Morrison. Van the Man has done it all - from classic rockers like Brown Eyed Girl and Domino to legendary tunes like Tupelo Honey and Into The Mystic, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has never failed to impress music lovers around the globe.



 

Flawless

Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ

A writer and an AI software designer battle to create the next great play in this cautionary tale about the impending intersection of technology and creativity.

 

Love New York – Online for 24 Hours!

Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ

The 45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place between September 4-October 4, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid as we will be presenting it online as well as doing select in-person screenings at Rutgers University. Almost all the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. VOD start times are at 12 Midnight Eastern USA. Each General Admission Ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in-person shows when both are offered. This program is only available Online for 24 hours on this show date!

 

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide, covering music from every era of the band’s evolution.  Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.



 

Edmar Castañeda Quartet

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Edmar Castañeda is a Colombian-born harpist, composer, and bandleader widely recognized as one of the most original voices in contemporary jazz. A Latin GRAMMY nominee for Family, he has redefined the role of the harp through a singular technique that seamlessly blends bass lines, harmony, and melody. 



 

Magic Men Australia – Feel the Magic

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
Carteret, NJ

Are you ready for the World’s Largest Ladies Night with your favorite Aussies! New Performances, New Members, New Choreography, and New Surprises!

 

The Nighthawks

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

In April of 2022 VizzTone released the Nighthawks album "Established 1972" which represents 50 years of Washington DC’s road warriors going strong.



 





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Bell Theater at Bell Works presents "Come From Away" to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents the Tony Award-Winning Musical Come From Away from September 11 through October 4, 2026. Discover the remarkable true story of the small town that welcomed the world.


Somerset Valley Players present "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players present The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Mary Lynn Dobson weekends from September 11-27, 2026. Get ready for a fast‑paced, side‑splitting spoof of the legendary outlaw you almost remember!


Skyline Theatre Company presents "The Guys" by Anne Nelson

(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company presents The Guys by Anne Nelson at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center from September 11-12, 2026. As we honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11, The Guys is a poignant, true-story-inspired drama.


Roundtable Theater Company presents "Songs For A New World"

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Roundtable Theater Company presents Songs For A New World across two weekends from September 11-20, 2026 at the Fair Lawn Community Center. This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery.


First Avenue Playhouse presents "I, Suspect"

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents I, Suspect by Eric Hackler weekends from September 11-26, 2026. The play tells the story of the murder of news anchor Cyrus Telyn and the challenge for the two detectives assigned to the case when every one of their suspects claims to be guilty.







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(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick return to Mayo Performing Arts Center as part of their All Washed Tour on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $91-$169 (all fees included).


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will celebrate its 32nd season on September 18, 2026 with a special performance by popular Broadway star Jessica Vosk, best known for her dynamic performances in Wicked, Hell's Kitchen, and Beaches, and celebrated concert appearances at Carnegie Hall and many more.



In Imprinted, the film opens with a dancer saying she learned early to be resilient, to keep moving, always anticipating the next moment, and that the resilience distanced her from her heart. Eighty minutes later, the film ends in stillness. Everything between those two points is the route from one to the other, and the route runs through horses.



(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the New Jersey premiere production of Flawless by John J. Wooten, September 3-20 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Flawless had its world premiere at Penguin Rep and is being produced in partnership with Penguin Rep and Shadowland Stages. Director Joe Brancato, Artistic Director of Penguin Rep, returns to direct. Original cast Ellen Adair, Michael Frederic and Alexander Rios reprise their roles from Penguin Rep production.



Here is The Fright Stuff Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival Video Q+A with Writer/Editor/Director/Producer Mike Meyer, and Festival Director Albert Nigrin.







LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Long Live the Low" by Sean Kiely

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Long Live the Low," the title track single of the forthcoming LP from Jersey City-based singer-songwriter Sean Kiely.


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/03/2026

"We're a blues infused southern rock band out of Nashville, Tennessee," began Parker Barrow drummer Dylan "Trigg"Turner as he discussed the band, their new album, a local Jersey Connection and their show this evening, September 3 at The Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck. "My wife and I started the band about eight years ago and over the last several years we've put together a solidified lineup of extremely talented awesome musicians who are some of our best friends and are family. We are blessed to be out here traveling the country and even internationally to do what we love with the people we love; man, it's a real blessing and we're super excited to be returning back to Teaneck and back to New Jersey. Our keyboard player, Eric Safka is actually from Asbury Park so it's sort of a home market for us. Eric has been with us for about two years now and he is a madman on the organ (Laughs)."


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Listen for a Moment" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Listen for a Moment," the title track and second single of the latest LP from Princeton-based The Beagles with Joy.

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