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The ever popular holiday production of Elf The Musical, back for the first time since 2018, opened at Surflight Theatre on November 29th and runs through December 21, 2025. Elf The Musical is based on a motion picture of the same name with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin.
Surflight Theatre presents "Elf, The Musical"
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- The ever popular holiday production of Elf The Musical, back for the first time since 2018, opened at Surflight Theatre on November 29th and runs through December 21, 2025. Elf Th...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
On December 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET WXPN will kick off the "885 Greatest Cover Songs," counting down the covers that flip the script, turn a classic inside out, or breathe new life into a tune you thought you knew best.
WXPN Counts Down The 885 Greatest Cover Songs As Voted By Thousands of Listeners
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- For over 20 years, WXPN (88.5 FM Philadelphia), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A Radio, has crowdsourced and broadcast 885-song countdown lists, making it one of the ...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Foundation is thrilled to announce that its president, Jeremy Grunin, has been named to the New Jersey Governor-elect's Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force.
Grunin Foundation President Named to New Jersey Coalition
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Foundation is thrilled to announce that its president, Jeremy Grunin, has been named to the New Jersey Governor-elect's Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, presents three performances of Fiddler On The Roof from December 27-30, 2025 at Ma'ayanot Performing Arts Center in Teaneck.
The Ma'ayanot H.S. Drama Society & Black Box Studios presents "Fiddler On The Roof"
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, presents three performances of Fiddler On The Roof from December 27-30, 2025 at Ma'ayan...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback following the Sunday, December 14, 2025 matinee performance of Joe Landry's It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center in Union. The matinee takes place at 2:00pm.
American Theater Group to present "It's A Wonderful Life: From Screen to Stage" post show talkback
(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback following the Sunday, December 14, 2025 matinee performance of Joe Landry's It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the DMK Blac...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny G's The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:30pm. Selling over 75 million records worldwide, the King of Smooth Jazz, Kenny G, is bringing his Christmas show to STNJ.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny G - The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny G's The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:30pm. Selling over 75 million records worldwide, the King...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents The Sound of All Things, a new art exhibition by painter Ted Papoulas, on display throughout the run of the Theatre's upcoming production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play — playing December 3-28, 2025 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "The Sound of All Things" - A Retro Art Exhibition
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents The Sound of All Things, a new art exhibition by painter Ted Papoulas, on display throughout the run of the Theatre's upcoming pr...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The October Ensemble presents WTF Is My Line, Santa? An R Rated Holiday Themed Improv Show at the Jersey Shore Arts Center across three weekends from December 5-19, 2025.
The October Ensemble presents WTF Is My Line, Santa? An R Rated Holiday Themed Improv Show
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The October Ensemble presents WTF Is My Line, Santa?  An R Rated Holiday Themed Improv Show at the Jersey Shore Arts Center across three weekends from December 5-19, 2025.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Akwaaba Gallery presents "WOMANHOOD: Woman 'Hood'," by Ghanaian artist Stephen Abban Junior, from December 6, 2025 through February 27, 2026. This is an exploration of concealment and revelation - the unseen narratives of women's roles in shaping society's economic, cultural, & environmental fabric.
Akwaaba Gallery presents: "WOMANHOOD: Woman 'Hood'" - A Solo Exhibition by Stephen Abban Junior
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Akwaaba Gallery is honored to present "WOMANHOOD: Woman 'Hood'," a solo exhibition by Ghanaian artist Stephen Abban Junior, from December 6, 2025 through February 27, 2026 at Akwaaba G...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present DanceWorks, an evening of student and faculty dance, December 11-12, 2025 at 7:00pm each night in the Edward Nash Theatre. The concert is being produced by Professor Loretta Fois, Director of RVCC's dance program.
RVCC to Present DanceWorks, Featuring Student, Faculty Performances
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present DanceWorks, an evening of student and faculty dance, on Thursday and Friday, December 11-12, 2025 at 7:00pm...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Get ready for a delightful holiday mystery as A Sherlock Carol takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, & Music Technologies. Performances will run Thursday through Saturday, December 11-13, 2025 in Dragonetti Auditorium.
County College of Morris presents "A Sherlock Carol"
(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Get ready for a delightful holiday mystery as A Sherlock Carol takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts,...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Glisson & Lanier: "Of Matter and Light"

Under pitiless sun, a pair of experienced guides lead explorations on land and sea

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Glisson & Lanier: "Of Matter and Light"
It is both accurate and misleading to tell you that Brooke Lanier paints pictures of boats. The Philadelphia artist's vessels are never freighted with the fish-story romanticism of classic portraits o...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
What did we publish yesterday? 12-03-25

In addition to our Events This Week columns, an interview with two actors in "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, and coverage of John Scofield at SOPAC, we ran stories on theatre, music, comedy, film, and dance.
New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-03-25
Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00pm.
Comedian Russell Peters to Return to NJPAC in May
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. Santino stars in FX's most-watched comedy series, "Dave," alongside Lil' Dicky. He also appears in SHOWTIME'S "I'm Dying Up Here," which is executive-produced by Jim Carrey & directed by Jonathan Levine.
Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. Santino stars in FX's most-watched comedy series, "Dave," alongside Lil' Dicky. He...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- New Jersey Film Academy presents Breaking In Lecture Series with Armand Assante on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Brookdale Community College. Join them for an evening with the award-winning actor. The event begins at 6:30pm.
New Jersey Film Academy presents Breaking In Lecture Series with Armand Assante
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- New Jersey Film Academy presents Breaking In Lecture Series with Armand Assante on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Brookdale Community College. Join them for an evening with the award...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Engelbert Humperdinck "A Winter World of Love" on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm. In this special holiday concert, Engelbert Humperdinck blends his timeless hits with beloved holiday classics.
State Theatre presents Engelbert Humperdinck - "A Winter World of Love"
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Engelbert Humperdinck "A Winter World of Love" on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm. In this special holiday concert, Engelbert Humperdinck b...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of John Scofield and his trio at SOPAC on November 21, 2025.
John Scofield LIVE! at SOPAC
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of John Scofield and his trio at SOPAC on November 21, 2025.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Comedy institution The Second City New York is celebrating the Ho Ho Ho Holiday season with several holiday shows including Reindeer Games: A Family Improv Show; Everything Festive All At Once: An Improvised Holiday Spectacular-er; Ho Ho Hollis Holiday Special; and Work Hard, Sleigh Hard.
The Second City New York Launches Holiday Shows
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Comedy institution The Second City New York is celebrating the Ho Ho Ho Holiday season with several holiday shows including Reindeer Games: A Family Improv Show; Everything Festive A...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the holiday favorite The Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for 15 performances from December 12-26, 2025. New Jersey Symphony under the direction of Constantine Kitsopoulos will provide live orchestral accompaniment.
MPAC presents New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker with the New Jersey Symphony
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the holiday favorite The Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for 15 performances from December 12-26, 2025. New Jersey Sympho...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Are you one of the many people who watch It's a Wonderful Life each year? If you are, you'll love the experience of seeing it performed live on stage as a radio play. Complete with musical jingles and sound effects, it brings the audience back to the look and feel of the 1940s...
An Interview with Tony Roach and Tiffany Topol who Star in "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
Are you one of the many people who watch It's a Wonderful Life each year? If you are, you'll love the experience of seeing it performed live on stage as a radio play. Complete with musical jingles an...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 2-8, 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.
Events This Week in New Jersey from December 2-8, 2025
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 2-8, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows ...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Here is a look at shows taking place from December 2-8, 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.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 2-8, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from December 2-8, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden Stat...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Here are previews of plays taking place from December 2-8, 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.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 2-8, 2025
Here are previews of plays taking place from December 2-8, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM