Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dogfight: The Musical"

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Dogfight: The Musical across two weekends from October 7-15, 2023 at the Temple Beth Ohr in Old Bridge. The play takes place November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.

Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "A Man For All Seasons"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) heads into its penultimate production for the 2023 Main Stage season with Robert Bolt's A Man for All Seasons. Bolt's dramatization of the political, social, and religious upheaval unleashed by Henry VIII's desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon in defiance of the Catholic Church, Spain, and the Pope is Shakespearean in its scope and themes. The production runs from October 18 – November 5, 2023.

William Paterson University presents The Bronx Wanderers

(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents The Bronx Wanderers on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. For over a decade, The Bronx Wanderers have captivated audiences from across the world, young and old with an electrifying show led by a father, his two sons, and their three high school friends. Don't miss this must-see show from Las Vegas! Showtime is 8:00pm.

NJPAC Jazz Crawl Takes Place On Sunday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Sunday, October 1st, you can make an afternoon of good friends, good food and good vibes at the NJPAC Jazz Restaurant Crawl. Co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee, Invest Newark, Newark Arts Festival, Newark Restaurant Week and WBGO. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2023 NJPAC Jazz Crawl! Gregory Burrus, an NJPAC Jazz advisory member, is thrilled to bring you some incredible live music bands like the renowned R&B powerhouse, MPACK band, and the Latin Jazz sounds of Carlos Frias and Circulo Social. Best of all, these events are completely free! Indulge in the delicious cuisines available at each location as you explore the town and immerse yourself in the magic of jazz.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by Elk City

by Bob Makin - published 2023-09-29
"Undertow," the title track of Elk City's recently released seventh album by Montclair-based Elk City, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-29-23

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!

bergenPAC presents Piff the Magic Dragon

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) welcomes Piff the Magic Dragon to the stage on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8:00pm. Since breaking out on America's Got Talent in 2015, Piff the Magic Dragon has won the heart of America through his Vegas residency, network television appearances and non-stop touring.

PHOTOS from "Popcorn Falls" at Surflight Theatre

by John Posada - published 2023-09-28
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre continues their 2023 season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls, from September 27 through October 1, 2023. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...9/28/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-09-28
You have to be a, "Jack of all trades" and it's hard to make it with one revenue stream," says Progressive Rock musician and violinist Joe Deninzon as he discussed being a diverse musician in today's climate, a new album and a CD/DVD set forthcoming from his band Stratospheerius. "For Joe and I both, this is a career and especially nowadays, things have changed so much where you don't just usually get lucky in one little band. You have to sort of do a million other things and everything spiders out to the next thing and you hope that everything sort of connects at some point in your career," added drummer Jason Gianni as the two of them shed some light on their September 28 show at The Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ and their September 30 show at Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA. as well as the paths which got them to where they are now.