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Makin Waves with Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of TSO

by Bob Makin

When the late Paul O'Neill first conceived the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in the 1990s, his goal was as straightforward as it was incredibly ambitious. The whole idea was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries of holiday music further than any group before.


 

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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-14-26

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!


Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille presents its Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its popular festive Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar, on November 13, 2026. Get ready to enjoy a cozy winter escape brimming with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and a lineup of special events that will fill even the grumpiest Grinch with holiday spirit.


Bergen County Names Emily Tong Its Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Cohort

(BERGENFIELD, NJ) -- On October 28, 2026, Bergen County's inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Program recognized six young writers at a ceremony at Bergenfield Public Library, introducing a cohort that will help shape the program's first year of literary and community activities.


Mahwah Museum Thanks Sponsors, Supporters, Guests and Gibson for a Memorable "Night of Patriot Game, Gala and Generosity"

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Mahwah Museum extends its heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests who made "A Night of Patriot Game, Gala & Generosity" a success. The event took place Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Mahwah Senior Center, and celebrated the Mahwah Museum's 25th anniversary.












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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
 

Don McLean & Lee Greenwood

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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Forte Piano Music Company presents Exquisite Contrasts: Haydn & Schubert Piano Trios

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- The Forte Piano Music Company presents a Piano Trio Concert - "Exquisite Contrasts" - Haydn & Schubert on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:30pm. This program brings together two landmarks of the piano trio repertoire, revealing the evolution of the genre from the Classical era to early Romanticism.


Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Come to the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, 2026 for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul's home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul. The event begins at 2:00pm.


The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday, November 15, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. His stand-up comedy earned him a spot on Vulture's 2024 "Comedians You Should and Will Know" list.


Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition to take place on Sunday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- You can get your holiday shopping done on Sunday, November 15, 2026 when Anchor Rock Club hosts the Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition.  The event runs from noon to 6:00pm.


Moorestown Theater Company presents "9 to 5, the Musical"

(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Moorestown Theater Company presents 9 to 5, the Musical from November 18-22 at First Methodist Church. Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.








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NJPAC presents comedian Ms. Pat

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian and actress Ms. Pat is bringing Chaos to Newark. The Emmy-nominated star of The Ms. Pat Show brings her stand-up tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for two nights, Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, 2027, at 7:00pm each night. Audiences can expect the fearless storytelling and sharp comic timing that led The Washington Post to call her comedy “unforgiving and darkly hilarious.”


Roxey Ballet Presents the Region's Most Child-Friendly Nutcracker for Its 31st Anniversary at TCNJ

(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet celebrates the 31st anniversary of its Nutcracker this holiday season with five performances at the Kendall Hall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. Designed from the ground up for young audiences, the production draws families from Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset and Ocean Counties in New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.


Song of the Meadowlark takes place on Sunday in Hopewell

(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Song of the Meadowlark takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Highland Design Farm. This is a meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry, and live painting. Doors are at 2:00pm, showtime is 2:30pm.


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.


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.





LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Gates" by The Carousers

by Bob Makin

More than 70 acts have banded together to support the Eden Autism school in Princeton. Carousers vocalist-guitarist Joey Affatato organized and curated "Play for Purpose, Vol. 2," a music compilation to give back to the organization that holds a very special place in his heart. His brother, Alex, attends the Adult Services Day Program. 


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/13/2026

by Danny Coleman

"I've had a lot of fun doing it," laughed entertainment icon Vicki Lawrence as she discussed her November 13 and 14 appearances at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. "Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show," it's not a play, basically it's a one woman show but I knew that Mama had to be in it so I thought it'd be funny to name it a two woman show because people think of her as a real person and I often feel I could fall off the face of the earth and as long as she was around everything would be just fine (Laughs)."


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.



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Daily Edition 11-14-26

BANANAHere is a look at the articles published yesterday. 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!