Cold Shot Brings the Fire of Stevie Ray Vaughan to New Jersey for a Night of Pure Texas Blues Power New Jersey’s live music circuit continues to deepen its reputation as one of the most dynamic and stylistically diverse in the country, and this spring, that momentum accelerates with a performance that taps directly into […]
“The 39 Steps” Ignites New Jersey Theatre This May with High-Speed Comedy, Hitchcock Suspense, and Virtuosic Stagecraft New Jersey’s theatre scene continues to elevate its reputation as a destination for bold, inventive, and technically dazzling productions, and this spring, one of the most exhilarating entries on the calendar arrives with a blend of cinematic legacy […]
Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring over a dozen of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.
Jersey Jazz LIVE! Honors NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston with Centennial Celebration at Madison Community Arts Center New Jersey’s jazz legacy—deep, influential, and continuously evolving—takes center stage on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as a powerful tribute unfolds in honor of one of the most globally significant figures in jazz history. At Madison Community Arts Center, […]
Willie Nile Band Bringing Legendary New York Rock Energy to New Jersey Stage for Special May Performance The Garden State’s live music calendar continues to build momentum in 2026, and one of the most compelling performances on the horizon arrives on Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 PM when the Willie Nile Band takes the stage […]
Rio Clemente at 88: A Landmark Celebration of New Jersey Jazz Excellence Returns to the Morris Museum New Jersey’s live music identity has always been rooted in authenticity, legacy, and innovation, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, that identity takes center stage in Morristown as Rio Clemente returns to the Morris Museum for a performance […]
Paquito D’Rivera and the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble Headline a Landmark Jazz Room Performance in New Jersey New Jersey’s live music scene continues to assert itself as a destination for world-class artistry, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the spotlight turns to one of the most decorated and influential figures in modern jazz. At […]
Stories of a Lifetime Returns to UCPAC with Expanded Second Session, Elevating Senior Voices Through Live Storytelling and Performance New Jersey’s performing arts landscape continues to broaden not only in scale but in purpose, and this spring, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) reinforces that momentum with the return of Stories of a Lifetime, […]
My Lord, What a Night Arrives at The Arthur Laurents Theater — A Powerful Princeton Production Reimagines a Defining Moment Between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson - Showtimes are on Wednesday, May 6 at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 PM, Sunday, May 10 at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, […]
“Mrs. Christie” at McCarter Theatre Center Reimagines a Century-Old Mystery Through a Contemporary Lens of Identity, Obsession, and Reinvention New Jersey’s theatre season continues to assert its national relevance with the arrival of Mrs. Christie, a compelling new production opening May 6 and running through May 31, 2026, at the Berlind Theatre inside McCarter Theatre […]
Inside McCarter Theatre Center’s “Mrs. Christie”: A Rare Behind-the-Scenes Experience Redefines How New Jersey Audiences Engage with Live Theatre New Jersey’s theatre scene continues to evolve beyond traditional performance, and this spring, McCarter Theatre Center is advancing that evolution with a program that transforms audiences into active participants in the creative process. “Mrs. Christie: Behind […]
A Living Blues Legacy Arrives in Sussex County as Robert Cray Brings His All Amped Up Tour to The Newton Theatre Few artists in American music can claim to have reshaped an entire genre while remaining unmistakably true to its roots. This spring, one of those rare voices returns to the New Jersey stage when […]
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