American Repertory Ballet Will Perform THE NUTCRACKER at Three New Jersey Theaters
American Repertory Ballet will present THE NUTCRACKER at McCarter Theatre, Two River Theater and State Theatre New Jersey this season.
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CHRISTMAS WITH CANADIAN BRASS, THE NUTCRACKER and Free Kwanzaa Celebration Come to NJPAC NJPAC This Holiday Season
New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark announced a December lineup including CHRISTMAS WITH CANADIAN BRASS, THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT, THE NUTCRACKER and CIRQUE DREAMS: HOLIDAZE, plus a free Kwanzaa celebration and a new outdoor holiday market.
Chronicle Dance Theatre to Stage CREATURES & CROWNS at Palaia Theater
Chronicle Dance Theatre will present a regional run of CREATURES & CROWNS at the Palaia Theater at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Asbury Park, New Jersey, ahead of the production's New York City debut.
TRY/STEP/TRIP Blending Hip-Hop and Step Dancing is Coming to Jersey City Theater Center
Jersey City Theater Center will present TRY/STEP/TRIP, a musical by Dahlak Brathwaite that blends hip-hop, step dancing and rap-infused lyrics to tell the story of a young Black man navigating a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program.
Shanghai Ballet's THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS Will Come to the State Theatre
Shanghai Ballet will present THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS, a classical ballet adaptation of China's Romeo and Juliet.
Review: SWAN LAKE by the American Repertory Ballet-A Wonderous Production
We attended the Saturday matinee with an audience that was fascinated by the majesty of the classic ballet that was performed to perfection by the ARB dancers.
CARMEN.MAQUIA to Come to State Theatre New Jersey
Ballet Hispánico New York will present CARMEN.
NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY to Honor Choreographer at Fifth Anniversary Tribute
The NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY will present a commemorative celebration featuring live performances of Chen's iconic works, a PBS documentary screening, and remembrances from collaborators at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City.
ILLUMINATION 250 to Bring Giant Puppets, Improv Everywhere and Light Art to Hackensack
Improv Everywhere will present an interactive audio flash mob in Hackensack as part of Illumination 250, a regional cultural arts celebration.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi to Perform SOL INVICTUS at Montclair State University
Compagnie Hervé Koubi, an acclaimed French-Algerian ensemble, will perform SOL INVICTUS, a contemporary dance work combining urban dance, capoeira and martial arts at Montclair State University's Alexander Kasser Theater.
Video: A BEAT OF OUR OWN Rehearsal Room Visited With Director Stafford Arima
McCarter Theatre Center offered a rehearsal room look at A Beat of Our Own, its new musical comedy about competitive college dance teams, featuring director Stafford Arima.
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham to Present WHITE SPACE at PEAK Performances
PEAK Performances at Montclair State University will welcome acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham and his celebrated contemporary dance company A.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Video: A BEAT OF OUR OWN Dance Featurette Released by McCarter Theatre
McCarter Theatre Center has shared a new video highlighting the bhangra dance elements of A Beat of Our Own, its new musical comedy about competitive college dance teams.
DEREK HOUGH DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tour to Make Multi-City Debut This Fall
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.
Moe-tion Dance Theater to Perform at Centenary Stage Company This Month
Centenary Stage Company will present Moe-tion Dance Theatre in a one-night performance at the Sitnik Theatre, featuring the premiere of a new work exploring aging and menopause alongside young dancers from the In Motion Dance Company.
Interview: Elise Mestichelli - Chronicling the Competitive World of the Broadway Audition
South Jersey dancer brings viewers live experience and insights into auditioning for Broadway
Moe-tion Dance Theater to Perform at Centenary Stage Company
Moe-tion Dance Theater will perform a one-night program at Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre, featuring the premiere of a new work on aging and menopause alongside young dancers from the In Motion Dance Company.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Will Perform DRAGON DANCE at Sports Illustrated Stadium
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform Dragon Dance at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ as part of Asian American Heritage Month celebrations, coinciding with a Gotham FC match.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Present THE POWER OF ONE World Premiere at NJPAC
Carolyn Dorfman Dance will present 'The Power of One' at NJPAC's Victoria Theater, featuring the world premiere of 'The Hero Within,' plus works by choreographer Juel D.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC
NJPAC will present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for its annual Mother's Day weekend, featuring five world premieres and the first season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
SUM OF PARTS By Houston Thomas To Have World Premiere at Nimbus Dance
Nimbus Dance will present SUM OF PARTS, featuring the world premiere of A Land, A Promise by Princess Grace Award-winning choreographer Houston Thomas, with a live choral score performed by the West Village Chorale.
Nimbus Dance Reveals Spring Season SUM OF PARTS at Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City
Nimbus Dance, a Jersey City-based contemporary company has revealed its Spring Season, Sum of Parts, May 15–16, 2026, with performances at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance to Hold REACH Benefit in Maplewood This April
Carolyn Dorfman Dance will hold REACH, a benefit evening at Maplewood Country Club featuring performances, awards, and dinner supporting the company's arts education and community programs.
Ballet Arts to Present COPPÉLIA With Live Orchestra for 50th Anniversary
Ballet Arts will mark its 50th anniversary season with a new staging of Coppélia, presented in collaboration with the Adelphi Orchestra.
NJPAC to Present New Jersey Ballet's NEW VOICES. BOLD VISIONS. in April 2026
NJPAC will present New Jersey Ballet in NEW VOICES.
David Sedaris, Patti Labelle, Wynton Marsalis & KC And The Sunshine Band Lead MPAC Spring–Summer Lineup
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced its upcoming spring and summer lineup, featuring a mix of comedy, music, storytelling, and special events from April through June.
Sierra Boggess and Time For Three Return to THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL at Morven Museum & Garden
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) just added Broadway superstar Sierra Boggess and Grammy winning trio Time for Three, consisting of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals), to the 2026 Princeton Festival's impressive ros
American Repertory Ballet to Present AMERICANA in 2025/26 Season Finale
American Repertory Ballet's 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will feature Americana - a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.
Pilobolus To Return To New Jersey Performing Arts Center With Other Worlds Collection
Pilobolus will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center with OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION, a new evening-length program of contemporary dance.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Lead Dragon Procession in Newark for Lunar New Year
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will lead a vibrant Dragon Procession through Newark on February 14, 2026, marking the Lunar New Year celebrations at NJPAC and the Newark Museum.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company To Present Free Dragon Procession In Newark
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present a free Dragon Procession through the City of Newark on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with support from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Newark Museum.
Tango Masters Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi to Perform at NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present Tango After Dark featuring international tango superstars and World Tango Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi.
JCTC to Present Carolyn Dorfman Dance At White Eagle Hall
Jersey City Theater Center will present a multidisciplinary experience that bridges continents, cultures, and generations: Where Deep Waters Cross, featuring the Carolyn Dorfman Dance company in collaboration with Rashad Wright.
State Theatre New Jersey To Present Sa Dance Company: RISE
Sa Dance Company will bring its acclaimed work RISE to State Theatre New Jersey for a one-night performance in New Brunswick.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Will Present YEAR OF THE HORSE Lunar New Year Celebration At NJPAC
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will return to NJPAC with Year of the Horse, a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration featuring new and returning works.
New Jersey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER with New Jersey Symphony Begins Performances December 12
New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the The Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for 15 performances beginning Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm.
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for the 2026 Conservatory of Dance
Centenary Stage Company has opened registration for the 2026 session of The Conservatory of Dance at Centenary University, offering affordable, high-quality, collegiate-level dance training to the northwest New Jersey community of all skill levels.
