Here is a look at shows taking place from March 18-24, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
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Thursday, March 20 - Edwin McCain to Open for Lee Brice at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center. (CARTERET, NJ) -- Edwin McCain, the veteran singer-songwriter behind timeless classics like "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More," is back with Lucky, his 11th full-length studio album and first collection of new material since 2011's Mercy Bound. Touring in support of the new release, McCain will be at Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025 to open the night for Lee Brice.
Friday, March 21 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Creative Local Ladies: Showcasing Women in The Arts. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Creative Local Ladies: Showcasing Women in The Arts. The event features performances by Space, Allison Stella, Amy Elizabeth, and Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones.
Saturday, March 22 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room Invites you to Get The Blues with Bees Deluxe and Twisted Livin' on Saturday, March 22nd. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Lizzie Rose Music Room will showcase two exceptional up-and-coming blues bands: Bees Deluxe and Twisted Livin' in its intimate 70-seat venue, which is housed in a historic Victorian mansion. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, March 22 - Split Level Concerts presents Michael McDermott at Jersey Shore Arts Center. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concert Series presents critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael McDermott at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. Asbury Park Music Award winner Colton Kayser will open the show.
Thursday, March 20 - Vadim Gluzman to perform Brahms' Violin Concerto with New Jersey Symphony. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony announced that Lina González-Granados will conduct alongside Vadim Gluzman as he performs Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77. Performances will take place in New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Newark.
Friday, March 21 - Jazz Fusion Band Spyro Gyra to Perform at The Newton Theatre on March 21st. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and the Spryo Gyra band observed the 50th anniversary of what started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door).
Friday, March 21 - Remember Jones to Be First Performer at Mantoloking Road Playhouse with JONES SINGS JONES!. (BRICK, NJ) -- Remember Jones, Asbury Park native known nationally for his theatrical performances and original music, has been announced as the first artist to play Brick's first live theater, Mantoloking Road Playhouse. Remember Jones will bring his 17-piece big band to present JONES SINGS JONES! on March 21-22, 2025.
Saturday, March 22 - HeART in Motion presents Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift. (RIDGEWOOD, NJ) -- HeART in Motion presents Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Ridgewood. Let your inner Taylor shine through and rock your best Swiftie look! Join them for a fun-filled afternoon of music and dancing! Showtime is 2:00pm.
Sunday, March 23 - Jonas Brothers to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with JONASCON. (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Jonas Brothers are pleased to announce JONASCON, a special one-day event taking place in their home state of New Jersey, on March 23, 2025.
Sunday, March 23 - Music at the Mansion returns March 23rd. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions announces the next installment of the long running Cabaret series "Music at the Mansion™" at the historic Thorne Mansion, home of the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Morristown on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, March 23 - Albert Music Hall presents Songwriters in the Pines on Sunday. (WARETOWN, NJ) – Celebrating local music and musicians has always been central to the mission of the Pinelands Cultural Society (PCS), which operates the Albert Music Hall. In honor of the Hall's 50th Anniversary, PCS revived the Songwriters in the Pines show last year. Following its success, the society is excited to continue the event for another year.
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Thursday, March 20 @ 7:30pm - New Jersey Symphony presents Vadim Gluzman plays Brahms at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, March 20 @ 8:00pm - Lee Brice: You, Me & My Guitar at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Friday, March 21 @ 7:00pm - Beetlejuice, Jr. at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Friday, March 21 @ 7:30pm - Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Friday, March 21 @ 7:30pm - Creative Local Ladies - Showcasing Women in The Arts at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 22 @ 6:00pm - Candlelight Concerts: Best of Hans Zimmer at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:00pm - Beetlejuice, Jr. at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:30pm - Bees Deluxe; Opening- Twisted Livin' Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 22 @ 8:00pm - NBPAC presents 70s vs. 80s: A Musical Battle at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 23 @ 3:00pm - Beetlejuice, Jr. at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Matisyahu to Play Two Nights at Debonair Music Hall with Duvbear opening (TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios, The Elated System & Debonair Music Hall presents two special nights with Matisyahu, ft. opener Duvbear, at Debonair Music Hall on March 25-26, 2025. Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. Doors open at 6:30pm. showtime is 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre presents Julia Fischer on violin and Jan Lisiecki on piano (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents internationally acclaimed violinist Julia Fischer and piano sensation Jan Lisiecki on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre.
The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra to Feature Select Students in Campus Performance on March 25th (WAYNE, NJ) -- The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra (RSO), ensemble-in-residence at William Paterson University in Wayne, will shine the spotlight on talented William Paterson music students during its spring concert on campus on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in the Shea Center for the Performing Arts. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents bluesman Selwyn Birchwood (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Birchwood's 2023 album, Exorcist, is his fourth Alligator Records release. The young guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter and vocalist sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary, original music. He calls it "Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues," an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk and sweet Southern soul, played and sung with fire-and-brimstone fervor.
bergenPAC presents Gloria Gaynor (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Gloria Gaynor on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm. Gaynor's legendary career spans over 50 years, never losing momentum. The 2x GRAMMY® winner has achieved global stardom with hit songs in the charts in all five decades.
United Children's Music Project presents Latin Night Thursdays (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for four Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.
NJPAC presents Mexican pop icon Alejandra Guzmán (NEWARK, NJ) -- Mexican pop icon Alejandra Guzmán, known as the "Queen of Mexican Rock," will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Roy's Hall presents Damn Tall Buildings (BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall presents Damn Tall Buildings on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are a band from Brooklyn that plays bluegrass with a bit of a modern twist.
Hub City Opera Serves Up Culinary Double Bill: Julia Child Meets Food Network in Operatic Feast (AVENEL, NJ) -- Hub City Opera and Dance continues its tradition of innovative programming with a "food meets opera" double bill at the Avenel Performing Arts Center this March, bringing together beloved culinary icon Julia Child and contemporary competitive cooking in one unforgettable evening. The production will take place March 29, 2025 at 7:00pm and March 30, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Avenel Performing Arts Center.
SOPAC presents George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners come to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30pm. George is an award-winning bassist, songwriter, and vocalist. He is a founding member of New Orleans' seminal funk band The Meters and widely recognized as one of the greatest bass players of all time.
The Newton Theatre presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (NEWTON, NJ) -- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00pm. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date.
The Newton Theatre presents Texas Flood featuring Tommy Katona (NEWTON, NJ) -- Texas Flood featuring Tommy Katona comes to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 7:00pm. They have become one of the premier blues bands in all of North Texas.
Music at Bunker Hill presents Quintessential Quintets (SEWELL, NJ) -- Continuing Music at Bunker Hill's mission of bringing great performers to the heart of Southern New Jersey, Quintessential Quintets appears on Sunday, March 30, 2025 with works by Mozart and Dvorak. This audience favorite string quintet is anchored by Danny Phillips, Marcy Rosen and William Frampton, joined by Emma Frucht and Cara Pogossian. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Jersey Arts Podcast: Jonatha Brooke and Joyous Grief Jonatha Brooke has a voice to soothe your soul, and the lyrics to nurture it. First introduced to audiences as a part of the duo, "The Story," Brooke eventually turned to an illustrious solo career and has been gifting us with her own unique storytelling ever since.
The Experience Hendrix Tour Comes to Count Basie Center for the Arts on April 1st (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Experience Hendrix Tour, the only official multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius that made a triumphant return this year after a half-decade hiatus, has just announced its 2025 edition, including a stop at the Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Xian Zhang to conduct Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony's Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct four performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Three of the performances will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark from April 3-5 and a fourth takes place at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on April 6, 2025.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Night Ranger (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents rock legends Night Ranger on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm. Having sold over 17 million albums worldwide, performed on over 4000 stages, and captivated a radio audience exceeding one billion, Night Ranger has epitomized and transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Willy Porter (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Willy Porter on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
The Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour comes to Morristown (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Tour stops in Morristown on Friday, April 4, 2025 for the Folk Project Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series. The tour represent the top three artists from the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase, as voted on by the festival audience. In 2024, the winners were Alex Radus (Lehigh Valley, PA), Tina Ross (Hudson Valley, NY) and Louie Lou Louis (Brooklyn, NY). Showtime is 7:30pm.
Theater Q Asbury presents "Liberace & Liza: A Tribute: Shore, Why Not?" (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Theater Q Asbury, New Jersey's LGBTQ+ Theater Company, proudly announces the full cast and creative team for the second production of its inaugural 2024-2025 season and first offering in its cabaret series. "Liberace & Liza, A Tribute: Shore, Why Not?" is a dazzling cabaret of camp, glam, jazz hands, and candelabra, starring David Saffert & Jillian Snow, with arrangements and consulting by Bo Ayers, Liberace’s musical director of 13 years. Performances take place April 4-6, 2025. For one night only, on Saturday, April 5th, the show will feature a special guest appearance by RuPaul's Drag Race star Thorgy Thor.
Avenel PAC presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D'Urso & Friends (AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D’Urso & Friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:30pm. Artists scheduled to perform include The Ready For Prine Time Players: Gary Solomon, Loren Korevec, Chris Brown, Jake Thistle, Michelle Solomon, David Frye, Tim O'Donohue, and Joe D'Urso.
The Newton Theatre presents Grunge Fest: Tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell (NEWTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 5, 2025, The Newton Theatre presents Grunge Fest: Tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell featuring performances by The Ledbetters and Superuknown. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D'Urso & Friends (AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents A Tribute to John Prine with Joe D'Urso & Friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:30pm. Artists scheduled to perform include The Ready For Prine Time Players: Michelle Solomon, Gary Solomon, Loren Korevec, Chris Brown, Jake Thistle, Michelle Solomon, David Frye, Chihoe Hahn, and Joe D'Urso.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Peter Frampton (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy® Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton – Let's Do It Again! Tour on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $80-$360.
MPAC presents GRAMMY-Nominated Classical-Meets-Hip-Hop Duo Black Violin (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Step into Black Violin's Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop's pulse. Black Violin comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm.
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