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The Newton Theatre presents Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Gary Puckett & The Union Gap will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 8:00pm. Did you know that their band had six consecutive gold records and sold more records in 1968 than any other recording act — including The Beatles?


 

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Art House Productions x Skyline Arts present "Ride the Cyclone The Musical: Teen Edition"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions x Skyline Arts present Ride the Cyclone The Musical: Teen Edition with four performances from November 21-22, 2026. STEP INTO THE NEON-LIT LIMBO OF RIDE THE CYCLONE - the "edge-of-your-seat" modern cult classic musical sensation that turns a tragic accident into an electrifying celebration of the human spirit. The production is directed by Bri Fogleman.


Vanguard Theater Company presents "Annie"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater Company presents Annie from December 3-20, 2026. Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. The production is directed by Janeece Freeman Clark.


The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from December 4-20, 2026. The irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. The production is directed by Matthew Weil.


Black Box Studios to Launch 'Writers & Actors At The Barrymore'

(FORT LEE, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents 'Writers & Actors At The Barrymore', a unique theatrical event featuring "incubations" of new works for theater and film, takes center stage at The Barrymore Film Center & Museum on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:30pm.












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Rocky in Concert: Celebrating the 50 Anniversary of Rocky

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 

JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO MOVIES ON MAINSTREET

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
 
 
 
 




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Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Christmas at the Playhouse 2026

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Christmas at the Playhouse 2026 from November 10 to December 20, 2026. Celebrate the season with this spectacular holiday production filled with the music, memories, and traditions audiences have cherished through the years.


Rethinking Greed and Wealth in Modern Society with Paul Vigna on November 11th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join journalist Paul Vigna for an eye-opening conversation about his provocative new book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, during a virtual discussion on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Ferrell Studios presents "Carrie, the Musical"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios presents Carrie, the Musical at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center from November 12-15, 2026. Based on the classic novel by Stephen King, the musical poses the question: What happens when someone is pushed too far?


Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival presents "Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival continues with Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman, a captivating one-woman play written and performed by Erica Knight. Running November 12–15, 2026, in the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. The production explores the turbulent life and legacy of Ralph Albert Blakelock, one of America's most celebrated yet tragically overlooked nineteenth-century painters.


Fool Moon Theatre Company presents "Love, Loss, And What I Wore" at The Eagle Theatre on November 12th

(HAMMONTON, NJ) -- Fool Moon Theatre Company presents a special, one-night-only presentation of the hit play Love, Loss and What I Wore on Thursday, November 12 2026 at Eagle Theatre. This exclusive event is a benefit for the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays Landing. Showtime is 7:30pm.








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Rufus Wainwright to Perform with Princeton "Super-Orchestra" at McCarter Theatre

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:30pm, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright takes the McCarter stage for one night only with the Princeton Playhouse Sinfonia, a dynamic new collaborative ensemble created specifically for this concert.


Princeton Triangle Club presents "Roswell That Ends Well"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Triangle Club presents Roswell That Ends Well at the McCarter Theatre from November 13-15, 2026.  This is the company's 136th World Premiere Musical Comedy!


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $46.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30pm. Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller who has been making records for over 20 years.


OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents "Present Laughter"

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County Vocational Technical School Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents Present Laughter from November 20-22, 2026 at Grunin Center for the Arts. Step into the dazzling, chaotic world of one of Noël Coward's greatest works -- a sparkling, laugh-out-loud comedy about fame, love, and the art of always being on display.





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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

by Bob Makin

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/05/2026

by Danny Coleman

"Not too bad brother, that's right, we do, "Go Rebel," happily stated Wicked bassist Daniel Martin. "We actually soft released it when we went on tour in the UK and Ireland with Dave Ellefson of Megadeath. We went out with his band, Kings of Thrash and I'll tell you what man, it was received really well. Even though we went out there with these heavy metal bands, everybody was so excited for this upbeat, hard hitting rock that we brought out that we were doing record store signings and people were buying the vinyl in different markets in Europe, England and Japan; it's a really exciting time for us with "Go Rebel."


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby

by Bob Makin

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.



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