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Buddy Guy 90 LIVE! at STNJ

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Buddy Guy performing at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on August 8, 2026.



 

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

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somserset 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!



Chatham Players present "The Thanksgiving Play"

(CHATHAM, NJ) -- Chatham Players present The Thanksgiving Play weekends from September 18 to October 3, 2026. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire.



The Barn Theatre presents "The Last Virginity Tour"

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents The Last Virginity Tour weekends from September 18 to October 4, 2026. Four women in a retirement community meet weekly for their baking club. But instead of swapping recipes, they share stories about their "first time," inspiring one of them to plan a road trip revisiting where they each lost their virginity.



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.



Kelsey Theatre presents "Red Cliffs"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kelsey Theatre presents Red Cliffs - a special collaboration with HX Chinese School - from August 22-23, 2026. This is an action packed show presented by the Huaxia Chinese School featuring authentic music and martial arts. This energetic show simplifies the complex history into a fun, high-stakes story about teamwork, cleverness, and overcoming a massive challenge.



Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Cher Show"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Cher Show weekends from September 4-27, 2026. This powerhouse musical celebrates the legend that is Cher, from her humble childhood to her teen pop stardom, to her celebrated film career and her evolution as a rock goddess.



McCarter Theatre Center announces Cast and Creative for "A Beat of Our Own"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center have announced the full cast and creative team for A Beat of Our Own, From the Tony Award-winning producers of Hadestown, A Beat of Our Own features a book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew, music and lyrics by Sam Willmott, direction by Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima, choreography by Rujuta Vaidya, and musical staging by Jesse Robb. A Beat of Our Own is a joyous new musical comedy celebrating the power of community through music, dance, and laughter.



Shakespeare Goes Rogue – "The Merry Wives of Windsor"

(MADISON, NJ) -- Running now through August 23, 2026 at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is a Bard classic comedy: The Merry Wives of Windsor. However, there is more to it than that. This production is titled Rogue Shakespeare:The Merry Wives of Windsor.



Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Send Me No Flowers"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Send Me No Flowers from September 16 through October 22, 2026. When George Kimball, a Westchester commuter with a flair for hypochondria, overhears his doctor discussing a heart patient, he’s convinced his time has come.



Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "The Bodyguard, The Musical"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Bodyguard, The Musical from September 4-27, 2026. This is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music based on the Warner Bros. film screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan.



Collingswood Community Theater presents Musical Comedy Cabaret on September 18th

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Collingswood Community Theater presents Musical Comedy Cabaret on Friday, September 18, 2026 in the Collingswood Grand Ballroom. The event begins at 7:30pm. This is a fundraiser for the company.



Bridge Players Theatre Company to hold auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company will hold auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical on September 1-2, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. In this musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic, The Herdmans (widely known as the "worst kids in the history of the world") crash Sunday School lured by the promise of free snacks and end up hijacking the annual church Christmas pageant!



2026 Indie Street Film Festival takes place this week

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The 2026 Indie Street Film Festival takes place this week from August 17-23, 2026. The festival includes film screenings, networking events, seminars, and after parties throughout Red Bank, New Jersey.



The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America's Bob Seger Experience on September 25th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a 9-piece band based in New Jersey who continues to strive to recreate everything about Bob Seger and his music down to the core.










FEATURED EVENTS

Free Summer Event: Wilma

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Vail Mansion Plaza
Morristown, NJ
 

Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ
 

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





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(MADISON, NJ) -- Running now through August 23, 2026 at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is a Bard classic comedy: The Merry Wives of Windsor. However, there is more to it than that. This production is titled Rogue Shakespeare:The Merry Wives of Windsor.




















LATEST COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.

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Daily Edition 08-07-26

Here is a look at the articles published over the weekend. The Daily Edition comes out Monday through Friday.



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