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McCarter Theatre Center Announces Cast of "A Christmas Carol"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Be transported to 19th-century London for McCarter Theatre Center's annual production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. Led by veteran stage actor Cameron Knight as Ebenezer Scrooge, the production runs December 8–27, 2026.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/17/2026

"Yes, I'm in Montclair," said the incredible Lily Vakili as she talked about her two recent releases,her music and upcoming tour which kicks off on September 26 in Blairstown, NJ to support both. "Actually, "Oceans of Kansas" came out already; I'm still very much supporting and promoting that and it came out last year, that was a full LP and then this year, I released a live in studio EP called "Live Wire."



Jersey Arts Podcast: Reminiscing on "Rocky Horror" with Film's Star, Barry Bostwick

We are fast approaching Spooky Season, and with that comes the inimitable Rocky Horror Picture Show season. The cult classic has become synonymous with October and Halloween, likely due to the fabulous costume opportunities afforded by its cast of characters.



Mountain Creek Resort hosts 42nd Annual Oktoberfest this weekend

(VERNON, NJ) -- Mountain Creek Resort, the New York Metro Area's premier destination for four-season mountain adventure, is welcoming the arrival of fall with a lineup of signature celebrations that bring together live entertainment, seasonal flavors and activities for the whole family. The festivities begin September 19-20, 2026 with the resort's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest, a long-standing tradition featuring an expanded selection of German beers, authentic cuisine and live entertainment at the base of the mountain.



Carteret PAC presents a solo performance by Laurie Berkner on Sunday

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will return to Central New Jersey with a "Greatest Hits" solo show on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. Showtime is 3:00pm.










FEATURED EVENTS

Trace Adkins

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
Carteret, NJ

Over the course of his three-decade reign in Country music, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker Trace Adkins has emerged as a full-fledged icon whose reach spans far beyond the genre’s borders.



 

Moana Sing-Along Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
Rahway, NJ

Doors: 6 PM – Before the movie, have a seat at our craft table and make something fun to take home!

Film: 7 PM



 

Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

Grandiloquent is Gary Gulman’s hilarious new show about insecurity, empathy, self-acceptance and how a thoughtful boy learned to use humor, reading and writing to cope with the consequences of his parents’ blunders. Learn why a seemingly confident middle-aged man feels most comfortable in a large room where a thousand strangers are laughing at him. 

 

Ching-Yi Lin, piano

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Bösendorfer Recital Room
Toms River, NJ

International pianist Ching-Yi Lin presents “Heroic Journey,” a program that explores transformation, struggle, and triumph through music. From the dramatic intensity of Bach’s Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue to the brilliance of Chopin’s Heroic Polonaise, the program is anchored by Beethoven’s Eroica Variations and the transcendent final sonata, Op. 111, tracing a powerful emotional arc from conflict to resolution.

 

Shoshana Bean

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ

Broadway comes to Rahway! Shoshana Bean won the 2026 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony Award for her performance in “The Lost Boys” musical, currently at New York City’s Palace Theatre. Prior to that she starred in Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen. Her portrayal of ‘Jersey’ earned her a Grammy Award, her second Tony Award nomination, a Drama League Award nomination, and a Drama Desk nomination. Her performance in the Public Theater’s Hell’s Kitchen Off-Broadway production earned her a Lucille Lortel Award nomination.

 

Flawless

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ

A writer and an AI software designer battle to create the next great play in this cautionary tale about the impending intersection of technology and creativity.

 

Jessica Vosk: Opening Night Celebration

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Celebrate MPAC’s season opening with Jessica Vosk, known for her electrifying roles on musical theater and concert stages, including Wicked, Hell’s Kitchen, and most recently, the Broadway adaptation of Beaches. 

 

Alexis P Suter

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Raised in Brooklyn, NY by a musically gifted family, Alexis P Suter was infused with the passion and the belief that music is to be an emotional and spiritual experience. Miss Suter brings abundant love and energy into each of her performances. At an Alexis P. Suter Band show, the audiences dance and sing along to rollicking roots songs or funky blues numbers; then a few songs later are wiping tears stirred by an awe-inspiring version of "Let it Be" or other songs that touch deeply. 

 

Shorts Program #2 – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ

The 45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place between September 4-October 4, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid as we will be presenting it online as well as doing select in-person screenings at Rutgers University. Almost all the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. VOD start times are at 12 Midnight Eastern USA. Each General Admission Ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in-person shows when both are offered. This program is available Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM. This in-person screenings will be held in Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ.



 

Music and Conversation with Paquito D'Rivera

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall
Hillside, NJ

Join us for an unforgettable evening with legendary saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera, an internationally acclaimed artist known for blending jazz, classical, and Latin traditions into a vibrant and dynamic musical voice. A multiple Grammy Award winner, D’Rivera brings unparalleled musicianship and storytelling to the stage, drawing on a career that spans decades of innovation and collaboration.

 





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The Players Guild of Leonia and Kaleidoscope Ensemble present the World Premiere of "The Old Ladies Bar"

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The World Premiere of The Old Ladies Bar by Natasha Caroline Lowery Rivers is a co-production between The Players Guild of Leonia and Kaleidoscope Ensemble. Directed by TS Murphy, the production takes place weekends from September 18-27, 2026.


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.


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.


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.


Passage Theatre Company presents "Teen Dad" by Adrienne Dawes

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre Company presents Teen Dad by Adrienne Dawes from September 18 to October 11, 2026. In the play, Abby, a precocious emo-goth teenager, orchestrates a surprise reunion for her mother Tanya and birth father Tom, with the help of her mom’s fiancé/healer John.







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(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage invites audiences to experience an extraordinary evening with internationally renowned saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and multiple Grammy Award winner Paquito D'Rivera on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. Showtime is 7:30pm.


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Ailey II, the dynamic second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, are on a 27-city tour across the country that comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, September 25, 2026. The next generation of dance will present a riveting repertory featuring a world premiere by Ailey II's very own Artistic Director Francesca Harper in collaboration with Jermaine Spivey, mesmerizing new productions by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K. Brown, and cherished classics that showcase the company’s virtuosity. Showtime is 8:00pm.



(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents the Jersey City Music & Arts Festival from Thursday, September 24 to Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the Powerhouse Arts District (Provost Street between Bay and Morgan Streets). Admission is free and open to the public.



(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Middletown Arts Center's Music Café returns on Sunday, September 20, 2026 with a terrific lineup of singer-songwriters: Paul During, Bill T. Midnight, Vito Natale and R.G. Evans. Enjoy an evening of original music, unique sounds and great performances from four talented artists.



(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents 80s kids on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:00pm. Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out — synthpop sweethearts Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill are bringing their nationally touring hit show 80s kids to Toms River!







LATEST COLUMNS

"Torn"

A crumpled-up piece of paper and a mangled sheet of metal have certain visual similarities. In both cases, rough circumstances have given strange new facets to machine-flattened material. That which was once uniform and controlled has been shot through with irregularity. It feels like a metaphor for life. A curator could put both pieces behind a vitrine and call that an exhibition.


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Home in Your Heart" by Gary Shaffer

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Home in Your Heart," the latest single from veteran Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Gary Shaffer.


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/10/2026

"I'm very good, how are you doing?" Laughed John Ondrasik also known as Five for Fighting as his Five for Fighting String Quartet Tour readies to come to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with multiple shows beginning September 20 in Newton, NJ at the Newton Theatre.

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Daily Edition 09-17-26

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