The first time I saw Juliana Frangella on stage she was opening for a Mike Montrey record release show at the Belmar Arts Center. I loved the way she looked like the girl next door, but sang lyrics that were completely unexpected. It was clear there was more to this artist beneath the surface.

Have you ever had a place far far away in your conscience? Not quite sure when or why? I have always wondered what it would be like to walk the Camino. Camino comes from caminar in Spanish, to walk. Camino can also mean road, track, path or way.

"It's alive!" Well, barely. Guillermo del Toro's pointless adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is Robert Eggers' Nosferatu all over again, a sumptuous but redundant retelling of a tale told 200 times too many. @themoviewaffler.bsky.social

What did we publish yesterday? 11/15/25 In addition to Bob Makin's Song of the Week, we ran stories on theatre, music, film, and community. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Malata, team up as they present a music video for the very first song they recorded in 2022, "White Christmas." In the spirit of the season, The Philly Specials worked with local creators, Big Howl and Carol Cleveland Sings to create a magical, snow filled scene

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents the World Premiere of Let's Catch Santa from November 19 through December 28, 2025. This is a new holiday play by Dan McCormick that combines magic, humor, hope and the Christmas spirit. The production is directed by Roy Steinberg.

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts will host an Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm, inviting prospective students and families to experience South Jersey's only tuition-free public high school dedicated exclusively to the performing arts.

Your record collection likely includes many Christmas songs, but what about songs about Thanksgiving? The Bitter Chills want to change that. They aren't known for protest songs, but the New Jersey band is making a stand on their new release, Not Yet, Santa: A Thanksgiving EP.

Little Steven's Underground Garage, the world's only 24/7 rock & roll radio format dedicated to the coolest music ever made, has announced the launch of a brand-new weekly program: Robbo At The Movies, championing music and movies together, hosted by Robert Cotto.

The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey will be joined in its annual Holiday Pops concerts by celebrated Broadway star Rachel Potter on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Republic Bank Performing Arts Center in Sewell, NJ, and Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, NJ.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

What did we publish yesterday? 11/14/25 In addition to Danny Coleman's weekly column, a video on the Princeton University Art Museum, and coverage of Magic Rocks at Grunin Center for the Arts, we ran stories on theatre, music, art, and community. Nobody covers the Arts like New Jersey Stage!

Danny Coleman talks with Annie Haslam about a reunion of original band mates for their upcoming "History of Renaissance" series

Christmas arrives in Victorian Cape May with great fanfare during Holiday Preview Weekend in Cape May, November 21-23, 2025 presented by Cape May MAC at the Emlen Physick Estate (1048 Washington Street). The weekend launches six weeks of tours, activities & events especially for the Christmas season

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Prudential Center presents The New Edition Way Tour on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. The tour brings together three of music's most enduring and influential acts: New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton. This landmark event celebrates music, legacy, and connection...

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris has announced its Fall Performance Series, featuring a dynamic range of music, song and dance performances, open to the public to attend for free as tickets are not required.

When Director of Choral and Vocal Activities Rachel Carlson began her journey at Kean University four years ago, she envisioned creating stronger connections between the University and the surrounding community. That vision came to life in Spring 2022 with the launch of the Kean Community Chorale...

Morris Arts is delighted to announce that Director of Programs, Barbara Reuther was awarded the Arts Education Visionary Award at the Made in Morris: Arts in Action Breakfast on October 30, 2025.

Atlantic City Arts Foundation presents 'The Ministry of ARTeriors' on Fridays and Saturdays through December 13, 2025. This marks the 11th installment of ARTeriors, an immersive pop-up art installation that highlights the power of art to transform vacant commercial spaces in transition.

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents Joe Landry's It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play running December 5-7, 2025 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and December 12-21, 2025 at the DMK Black Box Theater in Union.

Jersey Arts has a new feature on Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias (Roots and Resistance), which is on view at Grounds For Sculpture through August 1, 2027

The Princeton University Art Museum is excited to alert the public to their brand new building, where even the architecture and design of the space itself is breathtaking. Filled with beautiful commissions and curated galleries, it is free of charge and open for the public's enjoyment.

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents FROSTED - A Frozen Fairytale Parody across two weekends from December 5-14, 2025. FROSTED is an energetic, interactive parody musical for the whole family.

The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites the community to its annual Holiday Cabaret, which, for the first time, will be held as a benefit to support PAS' programs. The festive evening of performances takes place on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm with a pre-concert reception at 6:00pm.

(PRINCETON, NJ ) -- From joyful holiday music and making festive decor to inspiring discussions on legacy, food, and history, Morven Museum & Garden's November/December programs invite visitors of all ages to learn, connect, and create.

Asbury Park Theater Company presents their 2025 gala fundraising event: A Big Band Holiday To Remember, starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center at 7:30pm...

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Magic Rocks at Grunin Center for the Arts on November 6, 2025.

What did we publish yesterday? 11-13-25 In addition to Tris McCall's weekly column on the Jersey City art scene and a review of the film "Nuremberg", we ran stories on theatre, music, art, and community. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Ring in the holidays with seasonal music from some of New Jersey's top choral arts organizations beginning with The Somerset Hills Chorus conducted by Stephen Sands on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5:00pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown.

The Dryden Ensemble looks forward to welcoming audiences back for its second season under Artistic Director Daniel Swenberg. The ensemble continues its unique pay-what-you-can approach—performing without tickets or admission fees—and invites audiences to support the music they love through donations

Albert Music Hall presents Annual Homeplace Show: The Sounds of the Jersey Pines on Saturday, November 15, 2025. A celebration of musical traditions that led to the creation of the Hall and the Pinelands Cultural Society with live music & a sing along.

Given its subject matter, you might expect writer/director James Vanderbilt's Nuremberg to be another awards bait snoozer, the sort of film schoolkids will be forced to sit through when their History teacher wants to catch up on correcting homework... @themoviewaffler.bsky.social

The South Orange Performing Arts Center presents Lost and Found (and Lost Again), a two-artist exhibition featuring new works by Jake Guttormsson and Rob Weiss, curated by Jeremy Moss. The exhibition will be on view from November 13, 2025, through January 18, 2026, in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery.

Centenary Stage Company's presents My Italy Story. Spurred by visits from his grandmother's ghost and by pleas from his cousin Louie to help get the family back together, Thomas DaGato quits his job as a New York account executive, and travels to the tiny Italian village of his ancestors - Vallata.

Tatyana Kazakova: "Afterland" A trip to the wilderness in our backyard — and in our hearts. by @trismccall.bsky.social

What did we publish yesterday? 11/12/25 In addition to coverage of The Cowsills at Avenel PAC and our Events This Week columns, we ran stories on theatre, music, film, art, dance, and community. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

On November 21-22 from 6:00pm-8:00pm each night, art629 will host a 2 night pop-up event titled "UNCENSORED" responding to the growing climate of censorship and cultural suppression in the United States. This event is free and open to the public. The artwork will be on display until November 30th.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents members of the orchestra in a special Holiday Brass concert, the second installment of its Chamber Series at Trinity, on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00pm. The performance includes traditional holiday selections arranged for brass quintet...

Limerick-born, New-Jersey based roots artist Helen O'Shea will release new single 'Caged Birds' on November 21, 2025, featuring acclaimed artist and songwriter Liam Ó'Maonlaí of Hothouse Flowers. The single is the fourth release from her upcoming album Songs In The Key of O...

Ba ba ba da da! It's officially "Warmth in Winter" season! New Jersey-based indie alternative-folk trio Cold Weather Company are wrapping listeners in a blanket of holiday nostalgia and cozy charm with their beloved seasonal song, "Warmth in Winter."

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 11-17, 2025 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.

Here is a look at shows taking place from November 11-17, 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.

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 11-17, 2025 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.

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Triangle Show presents Aisle Be Damned at McCarter Theatre from November 14-16, 2025. Welcome to the wedding of the year! No expense will be spared when a wealthy prodigal daughter walks her nobody-fiancé down the aisle -- or will she?

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Sabbra Cadabra with Death Metallic on Friday, November 14, 2025. Long live Black Sabbath! Long live Ozzy! Celebrate their music and incredible legacy with New Jersey’s beloved Black Sabbath tribute band, Sabbra Cadabra.

The classic novel Little Women will be brought to life on stage on November 14th at 7:30pm and November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. This play, adapted by Thomas Hischak, will be performed by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School.

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Cowsills at Avenel PAC on November 2, 2025.

(OCEAN GROVE) -- Following their sold-out season opener with James Maddock, renowned singer/songwriter Tim Easton will perform on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as season 2 of the Split Level Concerts series at Jersey Shore Arts Center continues! Quincy Mumford will open the show. Showtime is at 8pm.

What did we publish yesterday? 11-11-25 In addition to an interview with Andy B.BAND, coverage of Spyro Gyra at Hamilton Stage and Brad Williams at The Basie, and our top 15 most read articles of the week, we ran stories on theatre, music, comedy, and community.

The National Tour of Elf, the Musical comes to State Theatre New Jersey November 14-16, 2025. Inspired by the hit film, this is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve.