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Harbor Stage Theatre Company Brings Festive Cheer with an original new musical, "A Holiday Homecoming" 
(LANOKA HARBOR, NJ) — Harbor Stage Theatre Company presents "A Holiday Homecoming" from December 6-8, 2024, at Lacey Township High School. Written by Steven Hensle, this is an enchanting adaptation of the beloved poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
SPQR Stage Co. Brings Fresh Life into Annual Holiday Show "Magic Flowers" 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The short-and-sweet original holiday show "Magic Flowers" will return to Studio;Space in Somers Point for a one-weekend run from December 13-15, 2024. A new cast is set to breathe fresh life into this now-classic Christmas production.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 19-26, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from November 19-26, 2024 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.
Mile Square Theatre presents the World Premiere of "The Christmas Show Must Go On" 
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents the World Premiere of The Christmas Show Must Go On by Pia Wilson from November 29 through December 15, 2024. This is a new classic tale for Christmas! The fairies in the Christmas Realm have been losing their power and the Christmas ghosts may all be leaving the realm to become Halloween ghosts. Can the Christmas Fairy welcome humans to the show for the first time ever, stop the ghosts from defecting, and make the annual Christmas Show happen?
Bergen County Players presents "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" 
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences Edition), an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, with a limited holiday run at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from December 7-22, 2024.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Jefferson Starship 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Jefferson Starship brings their 50th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. One of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, they earned 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 19-26, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 19-26, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
dance
Holiday Magic Takes the Stage: Ballet Arts and Adelphi Orchestra Bring the Nutcracker to Life 
(EMERSON, NJ) -- On December 14-15, 2024, Adelphi Orchestra and Ballet Arts will present "The Nutcracker" at River Dell High School. This year marks the third season in which Adelphi Orchestra, a professional, non-profit orchestra, and Ballet Arts, one of New York and New Jersey’s premiere ballet schools, partner to bring live music to this cherished holiday ballet.
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Art Against Racism and Princeton Makes Day of Artful Joy on Saturday 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Art Against Racism is partnering with Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, to present a Day of Artful Joy on Saturday, November 23, 2024. It will be a day of creativity and fun celebrating International Art and Health Month. These events are part of Arts and Health Mercer sponsored by Mercer County art and cultural organizations and will be held at Princeton Makes, located in the Princeton Shopping Center.
community
Grunin Center Announces New Spring Season 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College is excited to announce a stellar new lineup of shows for the upcoming spring season, featuring music, theater and special events for audiences of all ages.
The Community Chest Celebrates Awards Grants to Arts Organizations 
The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. National Philanthropy Day is observed celebrated nationwide on November 15 annually to recognize the impact of giving in our society, the change we made, the change we are making, and the change yet to come.
Events This Week in New Jersey from November 19-26, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 19-26, 2024 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.
Sweets with Santa at Music Mountain Theatre 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- An annual event at Music Mountain Theatre returns on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Join them when Santa stops by the theater! Enjoy some sweet treats, a fun craft to take home, and your very own photo with Santa himself!
Kars4Kids Raffling 365 Real Cars for Kids in Celebration of its Thirtieth Anniversary 
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Kars4Kids celebrates 30 years of turning car donations into charity funds for kids with a yearlong "Cars for Kids" giveaway! With a new winner every day for an entire year, kids across the United States have a chance to receive a mini luxury car of their very own.
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