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United States Army Field Band returns to the Scottish Rite Auditiorium on Friday

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- United States Army Field Band returns to the Scottish Rite Auditiorium for a free concert on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America's greatest original art form, jazz.


 

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bergenPAC presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. This docu-concert comes from the creators of the smash hits The Simon & Garfunkel Story and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – The Aretha Franklin Story.


Ocean Casino Resort presents Comedian John Mulaney on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Comedian John Mulaney brings his Mister Whatever Tour to Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00pm. He's a four-time Emmy Award, Critics' Choice Award and WGA Award-winning writer, comedian and actor.


Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Godsmack on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Godsmack bring their The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00pm. Known for their explosive live performances and hard-hitting sound, Godsmack actually has more Top 10 Rock Songs than Foo Fighters or their hometown heroes, Aerosmith.


Music Box at The Borgata presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox on Saturday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings their The Future is Vintage World Tour to Music Box at The Borgata on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. The internationally acclaimed ensemble is known for reimagining modern hits in retro styles.


"Juliet & Jul-Yingtai," a New Bilingual Mashup of Shakespeare and Chinese Legend, Comes to Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Following a successful run in Dorchester, MA, Vermilion Theater brings the bilingual play Juliet & Jul-Yingtai to Jersey City this week. Presented in collaboration with Jersey City Theater Center, the production will play two performances only — Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026 — at White Eagle Hall. Performances are at 7:30pm each night.


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A Beat of Our Own

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ
 

Toad the Wet Sprocket: Rings: The Acoustic Tour

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 
 
 
 




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Fool Moon Theatre Company presents "Agnes of God"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Fool Moon Theatre Company presents John Pielmeier's mysterious play Agnes of God, which was turned into an award-winning movie, at studio;space in Somers Point from October 22-25, 2026.


Stephanie Trudeau's "Becoming Chavela" to be presented at Teatro Latea

(NEW YORK, NY) -- From October 23-25, 2026, Stephanie Trudeau's Becoming Chavela, the first ranchera musical celebrating the life, music, and legacy of legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, an iconic voice whose artistry and unforgettable presence continue to inspire generations, will play at Teatro Latea choreographed by Ana Leon Bella, and directed by Leonard Peters.


Nutley Little Theatre presents “X” by Alistair McDowall

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents X by Alistair McDowall weekends from October 23 to November 7, 2026. X is a psychological sci-fi play that follows a skeleton crew stranded at a research base on Pluto. Completely cut off from a ruined Earth, the crew slowly loses their grip on reality and time as a mysterious, terrifying presence stalks them outside.


The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's "Freaky Friday"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Disney's Freaky Friday from October 23 to November 15, 2026. This is a musical adaptation of the classic novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films.


Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Ghost, the Musical"

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Ghost, the Musical across two weekends from October 23 to November 1, 2026. Ghost is a captivating musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin featuring a hauntingly beautiful score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, along with the classic hit "Unchained Melody."








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State Theatre New Jersey presents Night of the Living Drag Camp Slayaway on Friday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Night of the Living Drag: Camp Slayaway on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is an outrageous '80s slasher spectacular hosted by Violet Chachki, with performances by stars from RuPaul's Drag Race including Laganja Estranja, Jaida Essence Hall, Raja, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Salina EsTitties.


American Repertory Ballet presents "Swan Lake"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet presents Swan Lake at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) from October 23-25, 2026. Experience the timeless beauty of Swan Lake, a classic story ballet with breathtaking choreography, unforgettable music, and incredible dancing that will transport you and your family to an enchanted world.


State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Sixties Show"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sixties Show on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Sixties Show, a popular, award-winning Off-Broadway show, is a high-energy, multimedia, immersive experience that celebrates the inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant music and events of the 1960s.


State Theatre New Jersey presents Netflix Special Taping of Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a Netflix Special Taping of the new show, Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets are $40.


Shemekia Copeland to Perform Two Nights at Lizzie Rose Music Room

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland will give two live performances at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2026. Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She will have a different supporting act each night.





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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe

by Bob Makin

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Two Moths" from "Long Live The Low," the latest album by Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely,


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/16/2026

by Danny Coleman

She has been called a "Natural born performer" but that only scratches the surface of this statuesque entertainer's description possibilities. Perhaps she has been described as a "Natural born performer" due to her past as a touring musical theater artist or a musician or maybe something else but one thing for sure is; she has the wow factor and that she is Erinn Alissa.


Milcah Bassel: "Imaginal Cells"

by Tris McCall

Milcah Bassel is fascinated by absence. Nevertheless, the objects she creates have true presence.



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