Events This Week in New Jersey: April 16-23, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from April 16-23, 2024 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Dance, Film, Community, Event Listings.

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Thursday, April 18 – Vivid Stage presents NJ Premiere of “Kodachrome”. (SUMMIT, NJ) — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center (120 Morris Avenue) in Summit, will present the New Jersey premiere of Kodachrome, a play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye, written by Adam Szymkowicz, from April 18-28, 2024.

Thursday, April 18 – Pushcart Players Presents “Velveteen Rabbit” at Algonquin Arts Theatre. (MANASQUAN, NJ) — Pushcart Players, celebrating 50 years, presents “Velveteen Rabbit” at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:00am & 11:45am. “Velveteen Rabbit” is based on the beloved children’s book by Margery Williams, adapted for the stage by Pushcart Players’ artistic director, Paul Whelihan. Choreography is by Stacie Gogo, music and lyrics are by NJ composer, Paul Farinella, and orchestrations are by Tony award-winner, Larry Hochman.

Saturday, April 20 – Outpost in the Burbs presents Nefesh Mountain. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Nefesh Mountain on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. The New York based Progressive Americana band has been hailed as one of the formative boundary-pushing ensembles in roots music. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Saturday, April 20 – State Theatre New Jersey presents ’60s Rock N’ Roll Revival. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents ’60s Rock N’ Roll Revival featuring four great acts, one amazing night of music on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:00pm. The lineup includes Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, The Grass Roots, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, and The Brooklyn Bridge. Tickets range from $39-$89.

Saturday, April 20 – Philharmonic Teams up with Circus Clowns, Aerialists, Jugglers, and Steel Band for Avant-Garde Revival. Trenton native George Antheil was called the “bad boy” of music. After dropping out of high school in his home city, he went to make music in Paris and in 1920 lived in an apartment over Shakespeare and Company, the famed bookstore run by Sylvia Beach. Antheil found himself in the Parisian art milieu among James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Ezra Pound, and Erik Satie, among others.

Saturday, April 20 – Axelrod PAC presents The Joni Project and Magical Mystery Doors. (DEAL PARK, NJ) — Axelrod Performing Arts Center has a pair of great shows coming up in April. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell’s 1974 album Court and Spark, The Joni Project will perform the album in its entirety, along with a selection of other Joni favorites, on Saturday, April 20 at 8:00pm. The following week, Magical Mystery Doors will perform classics from The Beatles, The Doors and Led Zeppelin on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Sunday, April 21 – State Theatre New Jersey presents One Night of Queen. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $29-$99.

Tuesday, April 23 – William Paterson University presents Coreyah. (WAYNE, NJ) — William Paterson University presents Coreyah on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Shea Auditorium. Coreyah is a psychedelic Korean folk music group whose six members integrate traditional Korean instruments, vocals, guitar, and percussion. Showtime is 12:30pm.

Tuesday, April 23 – George Street Playhouse presents “tick, tick…BOOM!”. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick…BOOM!, directed by Artistic Director David Saint (The Club) with a book, music, and lyrics by Tony® Award winner Jonathan Larson (Rent). Featuring a script consulted by Tony® Award winner David Auburn (Proof) and vocal and orchestral arrangements by Tony and Grammy® Award winner, Stephen Oremus (The Book of Mormon), tick, tick…BOOM! will run from April 23 through May 19, 2024. The cast includes Daniel Marconi (Sweeney Todd) as Jon, Cathryn Wake (53% Of) as Susan, and John Yi (KPOP) as Michael.

Thursday, April 18 – Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band at Debonair Music Hall. (TEANECK, NJ) — Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm. Hailing from Manchester, UK, Israel Portnoy is more than just a musician – he’s an artist who weaves soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics into every note he plays.

Friday, April 19 – Prudential Center presents Judas Priest. (NEWARK, NJ) — Heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-show tour will see the all-time greats perform across the USA this spring, including a show at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:30pm.

Friday, April 19 – Black Box Studios presents James Maddock & His Band at Debonair Music Hall. (TEANECK, NJ) — Black Box Studios presents James Maddock & His Band on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Maddock’s status as a fixture on the Folk and Americana scene is confirmed with every listen of any song in his prodigious catalog. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Friday, April 19 – The Princeton Folk Music Society to Celebrate Pete Seeger’s legacy with Professor Allan Winkler. (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents a celebration of the legacy of Pete Seeger with Professor Allan Winkler on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Christ Congregation Church. The event begins at 8:00pm.

Saturday, April 20

The Newton Theatre presents North Mississippi Allstars. (NEWTON, NJ) — The Newton Theatre presents North Mississippi Allstars on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. Nothing runs deeper than family ties. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars opened up their world once again on their 13th album, “Set Sail” welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold.

Levoy Theatre presents Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience. (MILLVILLE, NJ) — The Levoy Theatre presents Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Plainfield Symphony presents “Journey Through the Night”. (PLAINFIELD, NJ) — The climax of the 104th season of the Plainfield Symphony will be “Journey Through the Night” on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. The concert features Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 in E minor; perhaps, the least performed of his symphonies but one of pure genius. The performance will be preceded by Charles Prince’s “Chat with Charles,” where he will share his passion and personal insights into this work. Showtime is 7:00pm.

The Sherman Theater presents Johnny Lits’ Jerry Duty at The Renegade Winery. (STROUDSBURG, PA) — The Sherman Theater presents Johnny Lits’ Jerry Duty at The Renegade Winery on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

The New Jersey Youth Chorus Hosts Three Trebles & Friends Festival. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) will host Three Trebles and Friends: United in Song April 20-21 culminating in a concert on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Morristown United Methodist Church located at 50 South Park Place in Morristown. The concert is free and open to the public. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Sunday, April 21

Music at Bunker Hill presents Robert McDonald. (SEWELL, NJ) — Esteemed concert pianist and pedagogue Robert McDonald makes his solo debut at Music at Bunker Hill with works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Walker, and Debussy. The concert will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Light Opera of NJ Hosts “Stars of Tomorrow” Vocal Competition Finals. (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — Light Opera of New Jersey hosts the finals of Stars of Tomorrow, a vocal competition for New Jersey High School students, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge. Showtime is 2:00pm.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents “Gun & Powder”. (MILLBURN, NJ) — Paper Mill Playhouse presents Gun & Powder from April 4 – May 5, 2024. The new musical features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum. Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher and music directed by Austin Cook, Gun & Powder is a new musical inspired by the true story of Mary (Renée) and Martha Clarke (LaFontaine), African American twin sisters who take extraordinary measures to settle their mother’s sharecropper debt and save her home.

Salvador Dali and Sigmund Freud Meet in Lisa Monde’s Play “Dali’s Dream”. (NEW YORK, NY) — Salvador Dali’s wish to meet the famous psychoanalyst comes true in a dream… where Dali finds himself at Dr. Sigmund Freud’s sanitarium and becomes part of the famous sessions conducted by the “father of modern psychology”. All of this happens in Lisa Monde’s play Dali’s Dream. The limited engagement runs April 5-27, 2024 at The Gene Frankel Theatre in NoHo. The play is produced by MONLI International Company LLC and The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company.

Dover Little Theatre presents “Talk Radio” by Eric Bogosian. (DOVER, NJ) — Dover Little Theatre presents Talk Radio by Eric Bogosian across three weekends in April. This is a thought-provoking play that delves into the world of media and the power it holds over society.

Two River Theater presents the World Premiere of “A Thousand Maids” by Tony Meneses. (RED BANK, NJ) — Two River Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere comedy, A Thousand Maids, by Two River favorite Tony Meneses (The Hombres, Guadalupe in the Guest Room), directed by Drama League Director’s Project Fellow and recipient of the Yale 2019 Kauffman Memorial Prize, Aneesha Kudtarkar (Water by the Spoonful, Queen). The show will run April 6–28, 2024 in the Marion Huber Theater.

Centenary Stage Company presents 2024 Women Playwright Series Readings. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company’s Women Playwrights Series returns this spring with three brand-new play readings. Readings will take place on Wednesdays throughout April at 7:00pm in the Sitnik and Kutz Theatres of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University. The Women Playwright Series readings are free to attend with donations welcome, advanced reservations have a $5.00 fee. Centenary Stage Company will also offer a live streaming option accompanying the in-person performances. Live stream access is free to participate with donations appreciated.

Holmdel Theatre Company presents “Peter and the Starcatcher”. (HOLMDEL, NJ) — Holmdel Theatre Company is staging a new production of Peter and the Starcatcher, the Tony-award winning play that explores the origins of “The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up” (a.k.a. Peter Pan). The production will run for two weekends (April 12-21, 2024) and is directed by Kirk White and co-produced by Laurie Devino and Jessica Randell.

North Star Theater Company presents “Deathtrap”. (SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ) — The North Star Theater Company presents Deathtrap across two weekends (April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2024) in Schaffer Hall at St. Mary’s Episocopal Church. The classic play by Ira Levin involves Sidney Bruhl, a playwright who is struggling to write his next big Broadway thriller. He invites one of his students to his home after reading his script. The twists and turns begin as Sidney sees an opportunity to turn his situation around.

Old Library Theatre presents “A New Brain”. (FAIR LAWN, NJ) — Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theatre company, will present the musical, A New Brain, over two weekends from April 12- 21, 2024. Created by Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn and playwright James Lapine, this is an unexpectedly funny show that gives a glimpse into the inner world of Gordon Michael Schwinn (played by Patrick Dwyer), a frustrated composer for a children’s television show.

Playhouse 22 presents “Steel Magnolias”. (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) — Playhouse 22 presents “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling, weekends from April 12-28, 2024. Better-known by the film with the same name, the play is a comedy-drama set in rural Louisiana about a group of gossipy women who are concerned about relationships with their families, loved ones, people in the community and most importantly themselves. The production is directed by directed by Ken Webb

The Ritz Theatre Company Partners with ParaSight Experience for a Hauntingly Unique Experience During “Murder on the Nile”. (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) — The Ritz Theatre Company has announced an exciting collaboration with ParaSight Experience, bringing a spine-tingling addition to their production of Agatha Christie’s classic Murder on the Nile running now through April 21, 2024. The partnership promises select audiences a paranormal experience like no other, blending the intrigue of live theatre with the thrill of the supernatural.

Spring Lake Theatre presents “HMS Pinafore”. (SPRING LAKE, NJ) — Ahoy, theater enthusiasts! Spring Lake Theatre presents the timeless classic “HMS Pinafore” from April 12-27, 2024. Audiences will be transported back to the Victorian era as they embark on a high-seas adventure filled with romance, humor, and unforgettable melodies.

Colt Coeur presents “Still” by Lia Romeo starring Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly. (NEW YORK, NY) — Colt Coeur presents the New York premiere of Still by Lia Romeo from April 18 through May 17, 2024 at DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street). Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly will reprise their acclaimed roles as Helen and Mark in this new play for anyone who’s ever wondered “what if?” The two had a successful run at the Dorset Theatre Festival in 2023.

Ella Dershowitz and Jill Eikenberry to Star in World Premiere of “Two Hander” at NJ Rep. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) — New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) will continue its 27th Season with the World Premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt, directed by NJ Rep Artistic Director SuzAnne Barabas. The play stars Ella Dershowitz and Jill Eikenberry and runs from April 18 through May 12, 2024.

Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory presents their spring musical production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical from April 18-28, 2024 in the Sitnik Theatre on the Centenary University campus. The musical was written by Joe Tracz, Composed by Rob Rokicki, and adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with an original rock score.

The MTM Players presents “Nunsense” at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) — Tainted food, nuns in freezers, and lots of laughs are in store when The MTM Players brings the hilarious musical comedy Nunsense to the Kelsey Theatre stage, April 19 to May 5, 2024, on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.

Gateway Playhouse presents “Much Ado About Nothing”. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) — Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will open its 2024 mainstage season with William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. The beloved comedy will run for one weekend only, April 19-21, 2024 with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm and a 2:00pm matinee on Sunday. The comedy revolves around two couples in love: Claudio and Hero—whose ultimate coupling is almost ruined due to baseless accusations by Don John, the play’s villain; and Benedick and Beatrice, whose witty banter provides much of the show’s humor.

Bergen County Players presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”. (ORADELL, NJ) — Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America’s longest-running little theater companies, concludes its 2023-2024 mainstage season with the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and directed by Alyson Cohn of Wyckoff, this play tells the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old who is wrongly accused of killing his neighbor’s dog.

The Puffin Cultural Forum presents “Fly More Than You Fall”. (TEANECK, NJ) — Fly More Than You Fall, a new musical with sights set on Broadway and the West End will make its New Jersey premiere with a live musical concert presentation and talk back on April 20-21, 2024 at The Puffin Cultural Forum. Fly More, invites audiences to join Malia, a courageous young girl who bravely faces her mother’s terminal illness. Harnessing the power of storytelling and imagination, Malia transforms her challenges into opportunities for growth and strength. Her journey is a testament to resilience and grace, as she embarks on a heartfelt exploration of self-discovery and the beauty of growing up.

East Lynne Theater Company presents a Staged Reading of “Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime”. (CAPE MAY, NJ) — East Lynne Theater Company presents “Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime,” a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram on Saturday, April 20 at 8:00pm. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his days as an Ocean City patrolman, to the harrowing and heartwarming tales of his time as Cape May County sheriff, to being nominated to United States Marshal by former President George W. Bush.

Virginia Rep presents “The Frog Prince” at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) — A frog, a princess — and puppets! — bring the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale “The Frog Prince” to life for two performances only by Virginia Rep on Tour, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.

Curtain Up! “Broadway at the Shore” at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch. (WARETOWN, NJ) — Enjoy the melodies that light up New York’s theater district without traveling to New York City. Join singer Cosette Lyncheski for “Broadway at the Shore” at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Monday, April 22 at 6:00pm.

Saturday, April 20 – Roxey Ballet presents “Children’s Classic Stories”. (EWING, NJ) — Roxey Ballet invites families to share in the whimsical world of the “Children’s Classic Stories” Sleeping Beauty Act III-Aurora’s Wedding and Carnival of the Animals this spring season. A production that will delight audiences of all ages, “Children’s Classic Stories” features Roxey’s professional company dancers and local students from Mill Ballet School, the official school of Roxey Ballet. The cast beautifully brings these two tales to life while entertaining and inspiring.

Tuesday, April 23 – Ocean County Library Manchester Branch to Feature Kozak Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. (MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ) — The Ocean County Library presents the Kozak Ukrainian Dancers in the OCL Manchester Branch on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:00pm. Founded in 2007 by Ukrainian-born Artistic Director Nadiya Lemega of Highlands, NJ and Musical Director Lina Karokhina, the troupe entertains throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida and other states.

Thursday, April 18 – CU Maurice River presents a Double Feature at The Levoy Theatre. (MILLVILLE, NJ) — CU Maurice River presents a screening of SHATTERED: Portrait of a Glass Factory and Paul J. Stankard: Flower & Flame at The Levoy Theatre on Thursday, April 18, 2024 as part of the CU Social Film Series. Doors are at 5:30pm, showtime is 6:00pm.

Saturday, April 20

4th Annual Cranford Film Festival to Celebrate the Best in Short Films. (CRANFORD, NJ) — The 4th Annual Cranford Film Festival – which celebrates the best in short filmmaking – will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Cranford Theater. Filmmakers and enthusiasts alike are invited to be part of this event that showcases a diverse range of creative voices in short film.

Wacky Tobaccy Co. and Crust & Crumble Co-Present a Smokin’ 4/20 Double Feature at The ShowRoom. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) — Get ready to blaze into 4/20 with an unforgettable cinematic experience as Wacky Tobaccy Co. and Crust & Crumble Pizzeria team up with The ShowRoom to co-present a smokin’ hot double feature. On April 20th, audiences can indulge in the ultimate stoner movie marathon with screenings of Reefer Madness (A.K.A. “Tell Your Children”) at 4:20pm, followed by Dazed & Confused later that night.

Sunday, April 21 – The Newton Theatre presents a Screening of “Trolls: Band Together” to Benefit Autism New Jersey. (NEWTON, NJ) — Bring the whole family for a sensory-friendly movie matinee at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, April 21st featuring the hit favorite Trolls – Band Together. The special event is in support of World Autism Awareness Month and proceeds will benefit Autism New Jersey. Doors are at 2:00pm, showtime is 3:00pm.

Thursday, April 18 – Business-Savvy Students to Compete in OCC’s “Sink or Swim” Entrepreneurial Challenge. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — The Ocean County College Entrepreneur Club, in collaboration with the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, will host the 4th Annual “Sink or Swim” Entrepreneurial Competition on Friday, April 18, 2024 on the College’s main campus in Toms River. This event is open to the public and free to attend. The event begins at 3:00pm.

Saturday, April 20

Arts Ed NJ presents Inaugural Youth Arts Ed Summit Virtual Event. (BURLINGTON, NJ) — Arts Ed NJ is proud to announce its inaugural Youth Arts Ed Summit, a groundbreaking virtual event set to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This summit marks a significant milestone for Arts Ed NJ in the advocacy and promotion of arts education among high school-aged youth across the state of New Jersey.

The Third Annual Carteret Earth Day Celebration. (CARTERET, NJ) — The Third Annual Carteret Earth Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Carteret Park on Carteret Avenue at Cypress Street. This year the popular event includes a wellness expo featuring a dozen vendors. They either will be selling holistic, organic products or providing wellness services, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, health screenings, yoga, and exercise classes. The event runs from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Sunday, April 21

NJPAC presents “History That Doesn’t Suck”. (NEWARK, NJ) — New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Professor Greg Jackson to Newark on Sunday, April 21, 2024 for his educational yet electric production of “History That Doesn’t Suck” – an interactive adaptation of Jackson’s top-ranked history podcast. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival Returns April 21st. (MANAYUNK, PA) — One of the largest and most celebrated food truck festivals in America is back – and it’s even bigger and tastier than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 70 of the region’s top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, with menus that include everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts – and everything in between.

Tuesday, April 16

7:30pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge Township

7:30pm – Pearl Jam – Dark Matter – Global Theatrical Experience – One Night Only at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

7:30pm – Snarky Puppy at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

8:00pm – The Wallflowers at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, April 17

7:00pm – Disney Princess: The Concert at Count Basie Center for the Arts

7:30pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

7:30pm – Jorma Kaukonen at The Vogel

7:30pm – Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: 50th Anniversary at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)

8:00pm – An Evening with David Sedaris at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Thursday, April 18

7:30pm – Ana Popovic at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

7:30pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

7:30pm – WP Music Department Spring Show: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas & A British Musical Theatre Review at William Paterson University – Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

7:30pm – The Classic Rock Show – World Tour 2024 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

7:30pm – Jorma Kaukonen at The Vogel

8:00pm – Modi at Count Basie Center for the Arts

8:00pm – Vivid Stage presents “Kodachrome” at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit

Friday, April 19

6:00pm – Blue Hawk Records – Album Release Event at Monmouth University – Great Hall Patio, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

7:00pm – “Mary Poppins, Jr.” presented by BCCT at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

7:30pm – WP Music Department Spring Show: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas & A British Musical Theatre Review at William Paterson University – Shea Auditorium

7:30pm – Popa Chubby at Lizzie Rose Music Room

7:30pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

7:30pm – Almost Queen with Special Guest Philadelphia Freedom at Count Basie Center for the Arts

7:30pm – The Importance of Being Earnest at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River

8:00pm – Fiddler on the Roof at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

8:00pm – The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

8:00pm – The Park Players presents “Jane Eyre: The Musical” at The Church Of The Good Shepherd, 1576 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee

8:00pm – Golden Oldies Extravaganza at William Paterson University – Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

8:00pm – A Brother’s Revival at The Vogel

8:00pm – Vivid Stage presents “Kodachrome” at Oakes Center

Saturday, April 20

1:00pm – The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD – Puccini’s La Rondine at Monmouth University – Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

2:00pm – Fiddler on the Roof at Algonquin Arts Theatre

2:00pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

2:00pm – “Mary Poppins, Jr.” presented by BCCT at Grunin Center

2:00pm – The Importance of Being Earnest at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater

5:00pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

7:00pm – “Mary Poppins, Jr.” presented by BCCT at Grunin Center

7:00pm – ’60s Rock ‘N Roll Revival at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

7:30pm – WP Music Department Spring Show: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas & A British Musical Theatre Review at William Paterson University – Shea Auditorium

7:30pm – Lisa Sherman’s Disco Connection at The Vogel

7:30pm – Almost Queen with special guest Super TransAm at Count Basie Center for the Arts

7:30pm – Sugar Mountain at Lizzie Rose Music Room

7:30pm – The Importance of Being Earnest at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater

8:00pm – Fiddler on the Roof at Algonquin Arts Theatre

8:00pm – Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)

8:00pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

8:00pm – The Park Players presents “Jane Eyre: The Musical” at The Church Of The Good Shepherd

8:00pm – The Joni Project at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

8:00pm – Nefesh Mountain at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair

8:00pm – The Piano Guys at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

8:00pm – Vivid Stage presents “Kodachrome” at Oakes Center

Sunday, April 21

2:00pm – New Jersey Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

2:00pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive

2:00pm – “Mary Poppins, Jr.” presented by BCCT at Grunin Center

2:00pm – The Importance of Being Earnest at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater

2:00pm – Vivid Stage presents “Kodachrome” at Oakes Center

3:00pm – WP Music Department Spring Show: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas & A British Musical Theatre Review at William Paterson University – Shea Auditorium

3:00pm – Fiddler on the Roof at Algonquin Arts Theatre

5:00pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

5:00pm – The Park Players presents “Jane Eyre: The Musical” at The Church Of The Good Shepherd

7:00pm – Martin Sexton at The Vogel

7:00pm – Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts

7:30pm – Matteo Bocelli at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

7:30pm – One Night of Queen at State Theatre New Jersey

Monday, April 22

7:30pm – WP Percussion Ensemble at William Paterson University – Shea Auditorium

7:30pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center

Tuesday, April 23

12:30pm – Coreyah at William Paterson University – Shea Auditorium

7:00pm – The Works of Langston Hughes at Grunin Center – Black Box Theater

7:30pm – Do Portugal Circus at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive

7:30pm – Joanne Shaw Taylor at The Vogel

8:00pm – George Street Playhouse presents “Tick, Tick… BOOM!” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

 

RVCC to Host Webinar on Holocaust Remembrance

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) — In commemoration of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), the Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present “Meaningful Moments and Holocaust Remembrance with Maud Dahme and NJEA teachers Tamara Beatty and Lisa Hann,” on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

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Learn the History Behind the Holocaust at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

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The Third Annual Carteret Earth Day Celebration

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Morris Arts presents 16th Annual Great Conversations

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