Here is a look at shows taking place from March 10-16, 2026 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.

What did we publish yesterday? 03-10-26 In addition to Lazlo's bi-weekly column on new music by NJ artists and coverage of Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center, we ran stories on theatre, music, film, art, books, & community. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a special 40th anniversary screening of The Goonies with Corey Feldman and Kerri Green on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:30pm.

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Memorial Library presents its annual Ideas Festival from March 12-28, 2026 the first festival since the library's historic renovation and reopening in July 2025.

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage presents Etiquette by David Lee White across two weekends from April 9-19, 2026. The play takes place in the Fall of 2021 and the Cellar Theatre is back in production after a year of Zoom programming.

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz is returning to the United States with Quince de Caminos, a special anniversary tour celebrating 15 years of his iconic album Cruce de Caminos. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00pm.

Schirmer Theatrical, part of Wise Music Group, presents a new concert production introducing The Ravi Shankar Ensemble— a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians curated by Anoushka and Sukanya Shankar. The production comes to McCarter Theatre on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30pm.

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. It's a double bill of contemporary jazz legends!

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. From the producers and co-creators of Rockin' Road to Dublin and Christmas in Killarney comes the new intimate and illuminating show Candlelight Celtic. Showtime is 3:00pm.

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Billy Walton Band on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) Luna Stage has been awarded a $303,179.71 grant through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's A.R.T. Phase II program to support a multi-part public storytelling initiative designed to amplify the voices, histories, and lived experiences of residents of the City of Orange

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema will honor the life and career of the late Bud Cort (Brewster McCloud, M.A.S.H., Dogma) with two special screenings of Harold and Maude. Showtimes are Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 4:00pm.

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions has announced its 25th anniversary year of multidisciplinary performing and visual arts programming in Jersey City. Since its launch, Art House has inspired, entertained, and challenged audiences through ambitious artistic programming...

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center for the Arts on February 27, 2026.

(NEWARK, NJ) -- U.S. Senator Cory Booker will launch a nationwide book tour for his new book Stand with a special event at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, March 22, 2026, just ahead of the book's official national release on Tuesday, March 24th. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists) takes a look at new releases by The Cucumbers; Dr. Void; best dressed ghost; Laree H. Cisco; DDA; Mourning Coffee, aevina; and Psychtooth. Plus a look back at "Don't You Move" by The Mighty Alrighty.

What did we publish over the weekend? 03-09-26 In addition to Bob Makin's Song of the Week, photos from "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery", a review of "Crazy Old Lady", and our Top 15 Most Read Articles of the Week, we ran stories on theatre, music, art, and community.

Growing Stage is presenting Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery weekends from March 6-22, 2026. This is based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Works & Process, a non-profit performing arts organization that champions artists and their creative process from studio to stage, announces an open application for week-long, out-of-town residencies for NYC-based choreographers and dance companies.

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Calling artists, crafters, commercial and food vendors! Applications to become a vendor for the 51st Annual Monmouth County Fair are now available. Held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold. This year’s dates are Wednesday-Sunday, July 22-26, 2026.

The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) is excited to share that its 2026 summer camps will take place in Berkeley Heights, ensuring campers can enjoy the program's most popular offerings. Full-day camp options are now available for children aged 7 and up, and half-day camp options begin at age 4.

Bergen County Players is turning up the heat for the opening of "The Cake" with a special community-focused promotion: "A Slice of Community: Opening Weekend Reception." BCP has partnered with local favorite The Modern Cakery to host a complimentary pre-curtain reception during its opening weekend.

Check out this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio with special guests Chuck M and Shay Arthur

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, has announced that it will close its art market in the Princeton Shopping Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026 and have a 20% Off Sale until the store closes.

Craig Whitaker is asking New Jersey to be in his music video. Not as extras. Not as a backdrop. As the whole point. Whitaker is calling on residents across the state to submit their own footage — home video clips, phone recordings, anything that captures the places and people that feel like home...

On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00pm, Nutley Little Theatre presents a free staged reading of With a Capital C - an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by another Drew Alum and NLT member, Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the author afterwards.

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from March 1-7, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Acclaimed acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Yasmin Williams will perform at McCarter Theatre Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:30pm.

NJCU's Center for the Arts presents Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 in the Margaret Williams Theatre. Released in June 1995, "Jagged Little Pill" made a household name of Alanis Morissette...

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre will hold auditions for Jesse Eisenberg's 2011 play Asuncion on Sunday, April 23 and Monday, April 24, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The production will be directed and produced by Craig Tiede.

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that voting for the 2026 County Travel Guide cover photo is now open.

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents "In Spite of Ourselves," a concert and film screening of You Got Gold, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The concert and film are a tribute to the music of the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.

In its 1960s peak, the Hagsploitation (or psycho-biddy) sub-genre gave a second act to classic Hollywood stars like Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland, who found themselves cast as aging psychopaths. It wasn't without controversy... @themoviewaffler.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Open Up the Door,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ new album, “Wheel.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

What did we publish yesterday? 03-06-26 In addition to Danny Coleman's weekly column, we ran stories on theatre, music, and community. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

McCarter Theatre's 2026-27 Theater Series features five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy, a brand-new musical comedy pulsing with bhangra rhythms, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner for Best Play, a thrilling reimagining of an Alfred Hitchcock classic, & a world-premiere comedy

Danny Coleman talks with Sydney Irving of The Creatures in this week's column.

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents Celtic Angels Ireland on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with an afternoon performance at 2:00pm and an evening show at 7:00pm.

Centenary Stage Company is seeking non-equity singer/actors who are excellent movers/dancers for the 2026 NEXTStage Repertory 2026 Summer Season (The Wedding Singer and Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever). Auditions will be held by appointment on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00am–4:00pm

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Truth to power and the struggle of the non-conformist against the institution—sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious—take the stage when The MTM Players presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre.

Chart-topping country music icon Jo Dee Messina will perform at Carteret PAC on Friday, June 12, 2026. Messina is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog including nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys.

Families from across Union County and surrounding communities are invited to experience the joy of music at Wharton Arts Day 2026, a free afternoon of interactive musical activities and live performances on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30pm–5:30pm at The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth.

Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present a student theatre production of The Whole Shebang, a one-act play by Rich Orloff, March 25-27, 2026. Directed by Adjunct Professor Emerita Danielle Barry of Bridgewater, the play will be staged in the Welpe Theatre.

What did we publish yesterday? 03-05-26 In addition to Tris McCall's column on the Jersey City arts scene, we ran stories on theatre,music, comedy, books, and community. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers presents Private Lives across two weekends from March 12-22, 2026. When a divorced couple accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in adjacent rooms, sparks fly in this classic comedy of manners by the witty and wry Noël Coward!

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and the Stress Factory Comedy Club present Comedy Night Live on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. The lineup includes Joey Vega, Maureen Langan, Alex Quow, and Vinnie Brand.

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents harpist Lily Neill and guitarist Clive Carroll on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church in a tour de force performance, with sparks flying across 36 strings! Showtime is 8:00pm.

(NEPTUNE, NJ) -- Neptune High School presents four performances of "Chicago - Teen Edition" from March 5-7, 2026 in the Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center. This is a, high-energy, 90-minute adaptation of the Broadway hit, specifically modified for high school performers and audiences.

(NEWTON, NJ) -- BoDeans are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, in 2026. In honor of the anniversary, the band has a special tour planned which comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00pm.

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary shows on May 22-23, 2026. The band will be performing The Good Earth and Crazy Rhythms albums.