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bergenPAC puts tickets on sale for Peppa Pig's Adventure, Ruben Studdard, and Air Supply

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced exciting new shows for the fall 2022 season; all of which will take place in the newly renovated theater. Kids and parents alike will delight in the musical experience of Peppa Pig’s Adventure, featuring lovable characters from the hit animated TV show, on Saturday, October 15; platinum-selling American R&B, pop, and gospel singer Ruben Studdard, who rose to fame as winner of the second season of “American Idol,” pays tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross in a stunning new show on Thursday, October 27; and the rock duo Air Supply will play their greatest hits on Sunday, November 13. 

 
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A New Live-music Series Launches at The Homestead in Morristown

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A free show Wednesday, June 8, with Grateful Dead tribute band This Old Engine kicks off a series of performances at the Homestead – which opened in 2020, but has not featured original, live music on a regular basis until now.  Also coming up this summer are a Railroad Earth side project, Steve Kimock and Friends, and Spafford. These shows are presented by Flying V Productions, which has been promoting live music in New Jersey the last several years (most notably at The Stanhope House). 

Panic! At The Disco Announce New Album and World Tour

Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum band, Panic! At The Disco will release their seventh studio album, VIVA LAS VENGEANCE, on August 19th on Fueled by Ramen/DCD2 Records. The band has also announced THE VIVA LAS VENGEANCE TOUR, their global headlining arena run kicking off September 8th, which includes shows with MARINA and Jake Wesley Rogers at Madison Square Garden in NYC on September 23rd and Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on September 30th.

YES Legend Jon Anderson w/ The Paul Green Rock Academy To Tour Including Show in Montclair

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson will be playing select shows with The Paul Green Rock Academy in Summer 2022! Jon and the ensemble will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the release of YES's classic album “Close to the Edge” by performing the album in its entirety, along with other classics and surprises! The tour comes to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair on July 14th.

Harry Styles To Play 15 Shows at Madison Square Garden

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On May 27, international superstar Harry Styles announced that he has sold out all 42 dates of his massive Love On Tour 2022 in support of his new album Harry’s House. This includes the additional 5 New York and 5 Los Angeles dates that were just recently announced. Coming off two special One Night Only shows in New York and London, the 2022 tour will allow fans to have access to multiple nights in each major city turning iconic venues into Harry’s House for the run of shows.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 21-27, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 21-27, 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/20/25




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hologram" by Tiny Cities




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/16/25






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Country music artist Easton Corbin will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thurday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. Easton has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade.


Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo




McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda




The Newton Theatre presents Everclear on March 8th




Outpost in the Burbs hosts LOD WinterFest 25 Songwriters in the Round on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Good Co., Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass throughout the next few weeks.


The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on January 24th




Kean Stage presents Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family




The Genesis Show to recreate A Trick of The Tail at The Newton Theatre






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