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Dancing with Horses at the New Jersey Film Festival

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.



 

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The Doo Wop Project LIVE! at the Grunin Center

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Doo Wop Project in concert at Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River of August 30, 2026.



Film Review - "Fall 2: Deadpoint"

Director Scott Mann's 2022 movie Fall took the survival thriller to new heights with its dizzying scenario of two young daredevils (played by Virginia Gardner and Grace Caroline Currey) stuck 2,000 feet in the air atop a gigantic TV tower. It was a simple but very well executed piece of filmmaking that preyed on our fear of heights, and while the movie was sadly underseen on the big screen where its vertiginous thrills were most effective, it found an audience on streaming. And so we get Fall 2 (released in the US as Fall 2: Deadpoint), the first of two sequels.



'Flawless' Will Get You Questioning AI

Premiere Stages' production of John J. Wooten's play Flawless is now running at Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center in Union, NJ. The play is about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes over two playwrights. In a word, it is scary! Not the type of scary we think of like we might see at Halloween. But it is scary because there are elements of what could happen as AI continues its descent on the world.



The Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on September 24th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The night is hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO). Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



PEAK Performances welcomes A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with White Space on September 17th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University welcomes acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham and his celebrated contemporary dance company A.I.M for White Space, a haunting new evening-length work, co-commissioned by PEAK Performances, coming to Montclair State University on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:30pm.



Go On a Bilingual Summertime Adventure with Musician / Author Lucky Diaz on September 24th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man, for a virtual discussion on Thursday, September 24, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Broadway star Jessica Vosk kicks off MPAC's 32nd Season on September 18th

(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.



Events This Week in New Jersey from September 9-15, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 9-15, 2026 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 9-15, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from September 9-15, 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



Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Strand Theater presents RAEL - A Genesis and Peter Gabriel Experience on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a New York and Northern New Jersey-based tribute band that recaptures the energy and originality of the "early years" live stage performances by Genesis.



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Celtic Thunder on Sunday

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Celtic Thunder on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 6:00pm. They are an Irish singing group that performs around the world.



The Vogel presents singer-songwriter Chris Knight on Tuesday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents singer-songwriter Chris Knight on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:30pm. Special guest Chance Stanley will open the night.



Music Box at the Borgata presents Justin Hayward on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Justin Hayward on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. It's part of his The Story in Your Eyes Tour.



Golden Nugget Atlantic City presents The Rocket Man Show on September 19th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Golden Nugget Atlantic City presents The Rocket Man Show on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00pm in The Grand. Crash land into your seat with this tribute show that stars Scotsman Rus Anderson - Elton John's official stunt & body double for various 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour projects.



Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) --   Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm in Ovation Hall. The pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers bring their Legacy tour to Atlantic City.



Daily Edition 09-09-26

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

Melissa Etheridge: RISE

Wednesday, September 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits.



 

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!

 





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Cape May Stage presents "Your Name Means Dream"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Your Name Means Dream from September 9 through October 18, 2026. Directed by Roy Steinberg, this is a lyrical and thought-provoking new play by José Rivera that follows Aislin, an aging woman whose world is transformed when she is paired with Stacy, an advanced AI caregiver designed to anticipate her every need.


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.







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(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.


(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.



(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of the late Kitty Bruce (daughter of Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, present "I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce," directed by Joe Mantegna at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Friday, October 2, 2026. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Will Hoge on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Hoge has a career whose milestones include Number One hits, Grammy nods, major-label record deals, and hard-won independence.







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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Daily Edition 09-09-26

Here is a look at the articles published yesterday. The Daily Edition comes out Monday through Friday with a recap of articles published Friday through Sunday on Mondays.



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