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Jersey Arts Podcast: Assimilation, Immigration, and the Dance-Nation within West Side Story
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-05-21

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- "West Side Story" is making its way to the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn this May and we could not be more excited. If you're unfamiliar with the classic tale, we suggest you buckle up and get ready for an evening of music you’ll be singing all the way home, and likely for the foreseeable future.




 

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/21/2026

by Danny Coleman
published 2026-05-21

"I'm enjoying the beautiful weather here in Florida, I live in Orlando. I used to live in Nashville for about six years but I'm originally from Transylvania, Romania," said an excited Alex Kilroy as he happily discussed the release of his album "Break My Chains," his classical training, Vince Gill and more.



Rick Michel LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-05-21

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Las Vegas headliner Rick Michel performing at the PNC Bank Arts Center on May 12, 2026.



2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Interview with Middle Life Director Pavan Moondi

by Al Nigrin
published 2026-05-21

Here is Festival Director Al Nigrin’s interview with Pavan Moondi. Pavan is the director and writer of the terrific Canadian feature film Middle Life. Middle Life screens with two shorts at the New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026.



Behind the Scenes as Misfits Theatre Co. prepares for their Inaugural Book Musical Production: "She Loves Me"

by John Posada
published 2026-05-20

(MATAWAN, NJ) — Misfits Theatre Co. is currently rehearsing for their inaugural book musical production, She Loves Me, which will be presented July 10-12, 2026 at Matawan Regional High School. Photographer John Posada was at a rehearsal to take photos.





New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-20-26

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!





2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Interview with Sundays Director Ashley Gerst

by Vic Fern
published 2026-05-20

Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey International Film Festival, sits down at EBTV with Ashley Gerst -- Director and Animator of the film Sundays for a filmmaker interview. Sundays will be screened on Saturday May 30, 2026.



Events This Week in New Jersey from May 19-25, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 19-25, 2026 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 19-25, 2026

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 19-25, 2026 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



MPAC presents comedian Janelle James

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Janelle James, who stars in the scene-stealing role of "Ava Coleman" in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, performs an evening of stand-up comedy at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS
MPAC presents comedian Janelle James
Mrs. Christie

Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

MPAC presents comedian Janelle James
Princeton’s Famous Triangle Show: Aisle Be Damned!

Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

MPAC presents comedian Janelle James
Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 





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