New Jersey Playwrights Take Center Stage as The MAC ONE-ACTS Festival Opens Submissions for 2026 New Jersey’s theatre scene has always thrived on proximity to New York, but its true strength has never been imitation—it has been creation. Across the state, from community stages to professional venues, a distinct voice has continued to emerge, one […]
New Jersey Ballet Presents Sensory-Friendly Sleeping Beauty at UCPAC, Expanding Access to Classical Performance Across New Jersey New Jersey’s performing arts landscape continues to evolve with a growing emphasis on accessibility without compromise, and on Sunday, April 12, the New Jersey Ballet will present a sensory-friendly performance of Sleeping Beauty at UCPAC’s Main Stage. Supported […]
Jersey Jazz LIVE! Brings Two Generations Together in Madison as Caelan Cardello and Rufus Reid Deliver a Rare, Must-See Performance New Jersey’s jazz legacy continues to evolve in real time, and on April 12, 2026, that evolution takes center stage in Madison as Jersey Jazz LIVE! presents a standout performance pairing rising piano force Caelan […]
Itzhak Perlman In Recital – A Masterful Afternoon of Classical Music in New Jersey 🎻 Event Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM📍 Venue: State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Witness one of the world’s most beloved and revered classical musicians as Itzhak Perlman, the legendary violinist known for his expressive brilliance and unmatched […]
Pink Talking Fish Brings a Genre-Bending Live Experience to New Jersey with a One-Night Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish New Jersey’s reputation as one of the most dynamic live music destinations on the East Coast continues to expand, and this weekend delivers one of the most inventive and musically ambitious performances on […]
A Farewell Fit for a Legend as Barry Manilow Brings His Final Newark Performance to Prudential Center Newark is preparing to host one of the most emotionally significant concerts in its modern entertainment history as Barry Manilow returns to the city for a once-only celebration billed as The Last Newark Concert. On Tuesday, April 14, […]
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, […]
Two Decades of Echoes and Emotion: Band of Horses Marks a Milestone on the Road On April 15, 2026, indie rock mainstays Band of Horses will bring a landmark celebration to the stage, commemorating 20 years since the release of their influential debut, Everything All the Time. The anniversary is more than a marker of […]
Winard Harper & Jeli Posse Bring Rhythm, Legacy, and Global Jazz Energy to Long Branch This April New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to deepen with artist-driven performances that honor tradition while pushing creative boundaries, and on April 15 at 7:00 PM, acclaimed drummer Winard Harper and his ensemble Jeli Posse will take the stage […]
Night at the Morris Museum Returns with Live Jazz, Late-Night Access, and a Sophisticated Cultural Experience Redefining Evenings in New Jersey New Jersey’s live music and cultural landscape continues to expand in dynamic and compelling ways, and one of the most refined expressions of that evolution is taking place in Morristown. Night at the Morris […]
Dance the Night Away with The Concert: Tribute to ABBA at State Theatre New Jersey ABBA fans and music lovers are invited to relive the magic of one of pop music’s most iconic groups with The Concert: Tribute to ABBA on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at State Theatre New Jersey. Known as the […]
The Spill Canvas Joins Forces with Emo Orchestra for a Night of Emotional Rock at Starland Ballroom New Jersey music lovers are in for an unforgettable evening on Thursday, April 16, as the Starland Ballroom hosts Emo Orchestra featuring The Spill Canvas. This unique collaboration promises to deliver an innovative take on emo music, blending […]
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