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PHOTOS from "Pirates - The Penzance Musical" by Phoenix Productions

by John Posada

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presented Pirates - The Penzance Musical from September 25-27, 2026 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. This is a jazzy and joyous reimagining of the beloved Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.


 

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Centenary Stage Company to Close Out 2026 Fringe Festival with "Unseen"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will conclude its 2026 Fringe Festival with Unseen, written and performed by Kimberly Prentice, November 19–22, 2026, in the Kutz Theatre. Blending physical comedy, rapid-fire character changes, and heartfelt storytelling, Unseen takes audiences backstage into the demanding, unpredictable world of Broadway's wardrobe crew, celebrating the people whose essential work often goes unnoticed.


Inspire 23 Productions Brings Two Powerful Stage Plays to New Jersey This November!

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, laughter, drama, and live entertainment as Inspire 23 Productions presents two captivating stage plays (Tangled Vows and The Man Beneath the Mask) at the Avenel Performing Arts Center.


State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening of Alton Brown

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening of Alton Brown on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. Although he's keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he's "stirring up some twists on his greatest hits," and "spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem."


PHOTOS from "Matilda, the Musical" at Growing Stage

by John Posada

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage opens their season with Roald Dahl's Matilda, the Musical weekends through October 25, 2026. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.












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Here Come the Mummies

Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center Carteret, NJ
 

The Sixties Show

Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, 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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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents RAEL-The Music of Genesis on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents RAEL-The Music of Genesis on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. They are a New York area based tribute band that recaptures the energy and originality of the "early years" live stage performances by Genesis. RAEL also performs Peter Gabriel solo hits in their shows.


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.





LATEST COLUMNS

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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