New Jersey Performing Arts
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May 15 2025JC Fridays - Jersey City
A seasonal, citywide festival of free arts events throughout Jersey City, NJ! -
Aug 12 2025The Time Of Your Life by William Saroyan - Madison
A rarely-performed American classic filled with memorable portraits from an America that seems to have been lost to time. Winner of the 1940 Pulitzer ... more » -
Aug 20 2025Mrs. Gould Welcomes Lillian Russell - Lakewood
Born Helen Louise Leonard in Clinton, Iowa, Lillian Russell initially studied voice with the goal of becoming an opera singer. Ultimately, however, sh ... more » -
Sep 6 2025Peter Nero and the Philly Pops - Trenton
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops return to the Patriots Theater for their signature show, ?Broadway Showstoppers?, combining Broadway?s brightest stars ... more » -
Sep 6 2025Cedar Walton Trio - New Brunswick
Cedar Walton (keyboard), David Williams (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); special guests Holly Hofmann (flute), Mike Wofford (piano) The sky is the l ... more » -
Sep 7 2025Jon Faddis Quartet - New Brunswick
Jon Faddis (trumpet); special guest Jimmy Heath (alto sax) Jon Faddis, the prot'g' of legendary jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, boasts superior trumpet ... more » -
Sep 12 2025Columbus Day Sale - Flemington
Join us for our Columbus Day Sale. Stroll through this colonial American village setting and visit the top names in fashion designers, children?s, ho ... more » -
Sep 12 2025Glen Phillips w/special guest Jenny Owen Youngs - Elmer
Drawing from his solo albums and his Toad the Wet Sprocket back catalog, Glen Phillips provides an evening of well-crafted, melodic songs encompassing ... more » -
Sep 12 2025School for Wives - Hackettstown
A classic comedic romp through the foibles of love and marriage! The middle aged Arnolph decides that the only way to avoid cuckoldry is to find a ver ... more » -
Sep 13 2025Iron Smelt Class - Layton
Learn to make iron during this all day class. -
Sep 13 2025Lindbergh & Hauptmann: The Trial of the Century - Flemington
A live re-enactment of the famous 1935 Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial of Bruno Hauptmann, presented annually in the fully restored courtroom where th ... more » -
Sep 14 2025Chanticleer - South Orange
New Yorker Magazine proclaimed this San Francisco based, multiple Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble ?the world?s reigning male chorus.? These 12 si ... more » -
Sep 14 2025Junie B. Jones - North Branch
Junie B. Jones is finally ready for first grade, but getting used to a whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even ... more » -
Sep 14 2025Alturas Duo - New Brunswick
The Alturas Duo is recognized as one of the most entertaining ensembles performing in the chamber music world today. The only group of its kind, the d ... more » -
Sep 14 2025Oldies but Goodies - Lafayette
3pm - 6pm. Reception, silent auction and raffle. -
Sep 14 2025Stone Harbor Shorewalk - Highlands
Join us on one of the loveliest beaches in the state -- dunes, migrating birds, barrier island evolution -- 10 am. Call or visit the website for more ... more » -
Sep 17 2025Wednesdays at Noon - Newark
30-Minute Choral Concert with The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys from Limburg, Germany. A brief tour of the Cathedral Basilica will immediately foll ... more » -
Sep 18 2025Fall Gift Auction - Matawan
Fall Gift Auction to Benefit Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue. Tickets are $40.00 per person. Includes full course dinner with choice of chicken, beef ... more » -
Sep 18 2025Natalie MacMaster - New Brunswick
Stomp your feet to Cape Breton, Canadian Fiddler, Natalie MacMaster! One of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on both the folk and Celti ... more » -
Sep 19 2025Roger McGuinn w/special guest Carsie Blanton - Elmer
Roger McGuinn (of the Byrds) has been at the forefront of American music for decades. His most recent album, Live From Spain, includes new versions of ... more » -
Sep 19 2025Strawbs - Lakewood
These UK 70s progressive folk rockers are set to perform again here at the Strand as part of their US tour. -
Sep 20 2025WeekEnd Classic - Toms River
Yoni Levyatov at the piano. -
Sep 20 2025Sleepy Holly on High - Mount Holly
Main Street Mount Holly?s ?Sleepy Holly? will be a family-fun opening to ?Cirque de la Lune?. The festivities include a flea circus, strolling entert ... more » -
Sep 21 2025GSTOS - Ron Rhode - Trenton
Ron will entertain you with classics, popular standards, Broadway music and other favorites. -
Sep 23 2025Nadja Plays Bruch - Newark
World-renowned violinist Nadja Solerno-Sonnenberg brings her dazzling artistry to the sweeping melodies and romantic warmth of Bruch?s First Violin Co ... more » -
Sep 23 2025The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon - New Brunswick
The legendary Jack Klugman (The Odd Couple, last season?s The Value of Names) returns to George Street in this classic comedy by Neil Simon. Joining ... more » -
Sep 24 2025Wednesdays At Noon - Newark
30-Minute Organ Recital with Timothy Denton from Bethel Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, IN. A brief tour of the Cathedral Basilica will immediately fo ... more » -
Sep 25 2025Know the Show: Henry VI: Blood and Roses - Madison
An insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist will provide fascinating background information and an expert?s persp ... more » -
Sep 26 2025Mendelssohn and Mozart - Trenton
Maestro J'rvi's "favorite young Mozart player," Antti Siirala is an elegant and boldly passionate artist. Mozart's pioneering and introspective Piano ... more » -
Sep 26 2025Tango Buenos Aires - New Brunswick
Tango from the streets to the ballroom. It?s tango in its most rigorous, intense tradition with live, authentic musical accompaniment. Fast and furiou ... more » -
Sep 27 2025Capitol Steps - North Branch
A heartfelt thank-you to both major parties for beginning the presidential campaign in 2007. -
Sep 27 2025Racetrack Dinner - Rutherford
The Mahwah Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a dinner with raffles and betting at the Meadowlands Racetrack on from 6 pm -10 pm. Ticke ... more » -
Sep 28 2025Princeton Pro Musica - Princeton
W.A. Mozart, Requiem, K. 626; Beethoven, Symphony No. 1; W.A. Mozart, Kyrie in D, K. 368a -
Sep 28 2025Opera Master Classes - New Brunswick
These classes are held on select Sunday afternoons from 2-5PM, and showcase many of the very talented performers from the New Jersey Opera Theater. In ... more » -
Sep 28 2025Diane Arbus and Contemporary American Photography - New Brunswick
Diane Arbus, one of the most powerful artists in the history of American photography, continues to be important to contemporary art - the questions sh ... more » -
Sep 28 2025Discover Fanfares - South Orange
Join us at the new South Orange Performing Arts Center for an enjoyable exploration of Aaron Copland's exciting and popular Fanfare for the Common Man ... more » -
Oct 1 2025Juilliard at SOPAC: Di Wu - South Orange
Ms. Wu won her first piano competition at age six and debuted with the Beijing Philharmonic at age fourteen. She has performed with the National Symph ... more » -
Oct 1 2025Wednesdays At Noon - Newark
30-Minute Organ Recital with Mark Pacoe from St. Rose of Lima Church in Short hills, NJ. A brief tour of the Cathedral Basilica will immediately follo ... more » -
Oct 2 2025Dionne Warwick: My Music & Me - South Orange
A local resident and an international legend, Dionne Warwick comes home to SOPAC for two intimate evenings of personal story and song. Catch a glimp ... more » -
Oct 3 2025Gypsy - New Brunswick
Curtain up! Light the Lights! Start to finish, Gypsy never lets up. From the first trumpet blast to the last hot spotlight, this musical legend packs ... more » -
Oct 3 2025Stephanie Mills & The Whispers - Trenton
Stephanie Mills has one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, an ultra soulful songstress whose onstage energy and power inspires stan ... more » -
Oct 4 2025Nanny Rose School of Etiquette - Lakewood
In this delightful 90-minute program, Nanny Rose and her domestic Olivia teach children proper manners and etiquette for dining at home, in a restaur ... more » -
Oct 4 2025Moonlight Walk on the Wild Side - Hillsborough
Enjoy the night sights and sounds of different habitats on these self-guided walks. Scheduled to coincide closely with the full moon, the Moonlight Wa ... more » -
Oct 4 2025Young Audiences Family Series: Taikoza - Madison
Power, Grace, Pulse, and Driving Rhythm. This electrifying aural and visual display consists of three drummers and a dancer. The huge taiko drums (?bi ... more » -
Oct 4 2025Harvest Weekend - Belvidere
Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, wine tasting and tours, fresh-baked goods, corn maze. Cost is $5. -
Oct 6 2025Something Wicked This Way Comes - Madison
A celebration of all things wonderfully wicked with celebrity artists reading selections from the classic canon of gothic tales. Fiendishly fine tre ... more » -
Oct 8 2025Wednesdays At Noon - Newark
30-Minute Organ Recital with Michael Wayne Smith from the Groton School in Massachusettes. A brief tour of the Cathedral Basilica will immediately fo ... more » -
Oct 9 2025BENISE: Nights of Fire! - New Brunswick
Experience world music at its best with RONI BENISE and his Emmy? Award-winning world music and dance stage production Nights of Fire!. Backed by 25 m ... more » -
Oct 9 2025Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats - South Orange
Dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive Kung Fu, brilliant costumes and even a touch of Chinese comedy. And th ... more » -
Oct 9 2025Holocaust Exhibit (Original Paintings) - Lakewood
A unique exhibit consisting of 40 original paintings, depicting the ten traumatic years 1938-1948. Military artist Frank McGinley captures important ... more » -
Oct 10 2025Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet - New Brunswick
Since its inception in 2003, Cedar Lake has focused on the talent of emerging American choreographers and presentation of less known artists to Americ ... more » -
Oct 10 2025Pierro Gallery of South Orange: The Last Word - South Orange
Opening Reception: 3 pm - 5 pm. This exhibit presents women painters of the 21st century. Artists include; Celeste Rapone, Karen Neilson-Fried, Barb ... more » -
Oct 10 2025Shangri-La Acrobats - North Branch
This multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of balance, explosive Kung Fu, brilliant costu ... more » -
Oct 10 2025Miss Saigon - Williamstown
Blockbuster Broadway musical from 8 pm - 10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. -
Oct 10 2025Forum - Madison
Staged readings of 7 new plays and intimate discussions with artists. $10 for an evening, $25 for a FORUM pass. -
Oct 10 2025Music by the Bay - Waretown
Music weekend featuring workshops and performances from Madeline MacNeil and Lorraine Hammond and others. Featured instruments are mountain and hamme ... more » -
Oct 11 2025Legend of the Jersey Devil Show - Waretown
The Jersey Devil will appear at the 8 pm set. Live bluegrass and country music in a concert setting. -
Oct 11 2025Giants of Jazz 10 Honoring Barry Harris - South Orange
Celebrating 10 years of phenomenal jazz honoring Jazz Master Barry Harris! An internationally renowned jazz pianist as one of the quintessential keepe ... more » -
Oct 11 2025Fall Night Dig - Franklin
Rock Collect at Night on the Buckwheat Dump site for fluorescent minerals! Only open 2 nights per year. -
Oct 11 2025Kalman Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Band - New Brunswick
Special Guests include ?letfa Hungarian Folk Band and the Cs?rd?ng?l? Folk Dance Ensemble from New Brunswick. If you haven?t heard this band, you?re i ... more » -
Oct 12 2025Robert Schumann Recital - New Brunswick
Marta Felcman is a classical pianist and internationally known recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician. Winner of a number of important piano compet ... more » -
Oct 12 2025Festival of Russian Dance - North Branch
A vibrant and colorful company of folk dancers and musicians from the various states of the former USSR. -
Oct 13 2025Nonviolence Awareness Week - Lakewood
Join GCU faculty members, community members, and special guest speakers for a weeklong series of presentations and lectures on nonviolence awareness. ... more » -
Oct 16 2025Rachmaninoff Second Symphony - New Brunswick
Dvoř?k?s Violin Concerto is powerfully engaging, full of Czech spirit and poetry. Alternating between whirling frenzy and serene beauty, it will ... more » -
Oct 16 2025Magical Day of Giving - Elizabeth
Exclusive day of shopping to benefit over 70 New Jersey charities; includes one-day only discounts, door prizes and family entertainment. -
Oct 18 2025Caroline Rhea - North Branch
This well known television and movie actress offers a fresh, smart and hilarious look at the world. -
Oct 19 2025Opera Master Classes - New Brunswick
These classes are held on select Sunday afternoons from 2-5PM, and showcase many of the very talented performers from the New Jersey Opera Theater. In ... more » -
Oct 19 2025Rachmaninoff Second Symphony - Newark
Dvoř?k?s Violin Concerto is powerfully engaging, full of Czech spirit and poetry. Alternating between whirling frenzy and serene beauty, it will ... more » -
Oct 23 2025Deck the Halls - Montclair
The first floor of the Van Vleck house will be decked out with the holiday handiwork of talented local designers, along with a holiday boutique. ... more » -
Oct 24 2025Beethoven Overtures - Newark
Respighi?s Ancient Airs and Dances will sweep you away to a peaceful world of magical sounds and exquisite melodies. Then, decide for yourself which B ... more » -
Oct 25 2025Dance Around the World - Newark
Would you like to take a trip around the world in one day? Join the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and two dancers as we discover international music s ... more » -
Oct 26 2025Beethoven Overtures - New Brunswick
Respighi?s Ancient Airs and Dances will sweep you away to a peaceful world of magical sounds and exquisite melodies. Then, decide for yourself which B ... more » -
Oct 26 2025Midland Goes to the Movies - Pottersville
An evening of food and film to benefit The Midland School starting at 4:30 pm. The Midland School serves 248 children with developmental disabilities ... more » -
Oct 27 2025Holiday Wreaths - Atlantic City
Wreaths on display in the Taj Mahal and for sale. -
Oct 31 2025Jarvi and The Dance - Princeton
Youthful exuberance takes center stage when the Young Artists Auditions winner performs with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. The jovial Maestro J?r ... more » -
Oct 31 2025The Nutcracker - Lakewood
The Performing Arts Ensemble ballet production. -
Nov 4 2025The Blue Bird based on the story by Maurice Maeterlinck - Madison
First produced at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in 2000, this symbolic tale of two children's search for the Bluebird of Happiness is a magica ... more » -
Nov 6 2025Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala - Haledon
At the 25th Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala with Silent Auction two individuals who have made a significant contribution toward improving the lives of w ... more » -
Nov 6 2025Society for Poets of Southern NJ - Woodbury
We have been meeting for 27 years. Come and share our love of the written word. We meet the last Fri. of every month, 7:30 pm until Dec. 28. Please ... more » -
Nov 8 2025A Christmas Carol by Nebraska Theatre Caravan - North Branch
A beautiful presentation of the classic Dickens tale that has become a perennial staff favorite. -
Nov 8 2025Holiday Festival Of Dance - Atlantic City
Dance studios perform holiday numbers. -
Nov 14 2025Rubens: Documenting Worlds Both Fantastical and Real - Lakewood
Peter Paul Rubens painted it all: portraits, historical events, landscapes, and mythological subjects. Supported by the Medicis and knighted by both P ... more » -
Nov 14 2025Great Russian Nutcracker by Moscow Ballet - North Branch
Dance and spectacle meet at a high level, making this the most popular event of every season. -
Nov 15 - 29 2025Holiday Harmonies - Red Bank
Traditional carolers, choirs, brass bands, rock, folk, jazz & blues musicians bring holiday tunes to the sidewalks of Red Bank. Enjoy the sounds ... more » -
Nov 19 2025Playwrights on the Rise Series - Lakewood
The Playwrights Series features original works of local playwrights and consists of actors reading a play from scripts. After the reading, the floor ... more » -
Nov 20 2025Sounds Of The Season - Atlantic City
Local school choirs singing holiday songs. -
Nov 20 2025A Wonderful Life - Beach Haven
A perennial holiday favorite. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubt ... more » -
Nov 21 2025The Nutcracker - Company of Dance Arts - Lakewood
The Company of Dance Arts ballet production of The Nutcracker. -
Nov 22 2025Princeton Symphony Orchestra - Princeton
Please join us for our exciting 2007-2008 season! We present five classical series concerts, a family oriented Holiday Pops concert, and a swinging B ... more » -
Nov 28 2025Nutcracker - Millburn
A spectacular holiday production featuring the renowned Paper Mill Orchestra, a cast of over ninety performers, stunning sets, the Sugar Plum Fairy, t ... more » -
Nov 28 2025Freehold Lantern Walk - Freehold
Bring your own candle, lantern, or flashlight for this annual candlelight walk through downtown Freehold to sing carols and holiday favorites, followe ... more »