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theatre
'King James' at GSP – Entertaining, Clever, and Heartwarming 
One of the great gifts a person can have in life is a good friendship. Once found, we are fortunate if it continues to develop and thrive for a long time. This is what happens in the play King James, currently playing at George Street Playhouse. Written by Rajiv Joseph, the show centers around a friendship which develops due to the amazing career of NBA superstar LeBron James. The friendship is between two young men who both love basketball. But it becomes more than that as it goes on.
Lantern Theater Company Announces 2025-26 Season 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Lantern Theater Company has announced its upcoming 2025-26 season, which will mark the company's 32nd year of bringing great stories from great writers to Philadelphia and beyond. The season includes The Real Thing, Macbeth, Blues for An Alabama Sky, and Franklinland - the last two being Philadelphia premieres.
The United Solo Festival to present NY premiere of "Mother's Day" by Susan Chase 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The United Solo Festival will host the New York premiere of Susan Chase's solo play Mother’s Day on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - just before she begins a tour of Pennsylvania and New England, to conclude on Mother's Day, 2025 for an audience of mothers and their children in Mystic, CT. The 90-minute theatrical tour-de-force uses spoken word, music, dance, and film to celebrate the women who made us.
music
WXPN to Release "Homegrown Originals Volume 3" for Record Store Day 
(PHILADELPHIA, NJ) -- In celebration of Record Store Day (April 12, 2025), Philadelphia public radio station 88.5 WXPN — a nationally recognized leader in music discovery — will release Homegrown Originals Volume 3, a limited-edition vinyl album featuring exclusive live recordings by Philadelphia-area artists.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion to host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Freedom Mortgage Pavilion will host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. The lineup includes George Birge, Ashland Craft, Adrien Nunez, and DJ Rock.
WDHA presents Ace Frehley at Starland Ballroom 
(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- WDHA presents Ace Frehley on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Starland Ballroom. Support comes from Mainline, Rahway, and Ten Ton Mojo. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band to pay tribute to Bob Dylan at Lizzie Rose Music Room 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents a solo acoustic tribute to Bob Dylan featuring Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band on Friday, April 4, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is at 7:30pm.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents the 2025-2026 jazz series 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents the 2025-2026 jazz series with three performances curated by James Langton. The series includes tributes to Duke Ellington, winter wonderland tunes, and Benny Goodman. Each show takes place on a Sunday afternoon.
comedy
We Them Ones Comedy Tour comes to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on April 25 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- We Them Ones Comedy Tour comes to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:00pm. The lineup is expected to include performances by Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Corey Holcomb, Mojo Brookzz, Bubba Dub, and HaHa Davis.
community
Monmouth County Park System to Host 2025 Spring Craft Show 
(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 12, the Monmouth County Park System will host its 2025 Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother's Day gifts, spring decorations, and more. The event runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from March 23-29, 2025 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 23-29, 2025. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, and Ocean).
books
Talk Pollution Solutions with Debbie McGuire at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch 
(BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Are reports of floods, droughts, wildfires and soaring seasonal temperatures keeping you on edge? See how small positive actions can lead to dramatic changes during the Book Talk with author and environmentalist Debbie McGuire at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event begins at 6:00pm.
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