{"id":2176845,"date":"2025-11-25T19:27:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2176845"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:27:07","slug":"previews-for-concerts-from-november-25-to-december-1-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/previews-for-concerts-from-november-25-to-december-1-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Previews for Concerts from November 25 to December 1, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><center>originally published: 11\/25\/2025<\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\">Here is a look at shows taking place from November 25 to December 1, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to <u><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#FeaturedEvents\">Featured Events<\/a><\/u>, <u><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#EventPreviews\">Event Previews<\/a><\/u>, <u><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#EventListings\">Event Listings<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#ComingSoon\"><u>Coming Soon<\/u><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\">Send press releases to\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"046d6a626b446a61736e617677617d77706563612a676b69\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to have your events previewed at New Jersey Stage. There is no cost for preview articles. Featured listings are found in the NJ Stage calendar, reserved for advertisers, and provided with individual event pages for every performance.\u00a0<strong><u><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\/eventpages.php\">Event pages<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0are also available for $10 per event (multiple performances count as a single event). Event pages are also included with every\u00a0<strong><u><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\/bannerads.php\">banner ad<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0purchase. Banner ads are available from $50-$100 per event and can be purchased up to 3 months in advance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"FeaturedEvents\" name=\"FeaturedEvents\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><center>FEATURED EVENTS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/status-Nov25.jpg\" height=\"559px;\" width=\"600px&quot;\"\/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/25\/status-green-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-at-stone-pony-on-friday\/\"><strong>Friday, November 28 &#8211;\u00a0Status Green to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Stone Pony<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0(ASBURY PARK, NJ) &#8212; There are a handful of local bands in the last 25 years that I thought had a good chance of making it big and that list includes\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/statusgreenband\/?hl=en\"><u><strong>Status Green<\/strong><\/u><\/a>. \u00a0The band reunites for a 20th anniversary show at The Stone Pony on Friday, November 28, 2025. \u00a0The lineup includes Church and State TM and Yawn Mower.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/25\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-bell-bottom-blues-a-tribute-to-eric-clapton-on-saturday\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/53d35b_083c5e1ecf954a7793a6065a5d542d62~mv2.jpg\" height=\"375px;\" width=\"600px&quot;\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/25\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-bell-bottom-blues-a-tribute-to-eric-clapton-on-saturday\" target=\"_top\"><strong>Saturday, November 29 &#8211; Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues &#8211; A Tribute to Eric Clapton<\/strong><\/a>. (TUCKERTON, NJ) &#8212; The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4><b><i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\">Reach New Jersey&#8217;s largest arts &amp; entertainment audience, <u>click here for info<\/u> on how to advertise at NJ Stage<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"EventPreviews\" name=\"EventPreviews\"\/><strong><\/p>\n<p><h2><center>EVENT PREVIEWS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Friday, November 28 &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/20\/annie-haslam-and-jim-mccarty-will-present-the-history-of-renaissance\" target=\"_top\">Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty will present the History of Renaissance<\/a><\/strong>. Symphonic Rock Pioneers Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty will present the History of Renaissance on November 21st and 22nd at the Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, Illinois (St. Louis), on November 28th at the Newton Theatre, NJ, and on November 29th at the Lansdowne Theatre, PA, in Lansdowne, PA.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Friday, November 28 &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/19\/broadway-theatre-of-pitman-presents-the-bronx-wanderers\" target=\"_top\">Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Bronx Wanderers<\/a><\/strong>. (PITMAN, NJ) &#8212; The Bronx Wanderers return to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman November 28-30, 2025 with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Saturday, November 29 &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/21\/sopacs-annual-giants-of-jazz-honors-paquito-drivera-in-a-milestone-celebration\" target=\"_top\">SOPAC&#8217;s Annual Giants of Jazz Honors Paquito D&#8217;Rivera in a Milestone Celebration<\/a><\/strong>. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) &#8212; The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) proudly announces that the 26th Annual Giants of Jazz concert will honor the extraordinary Paquito D&#8217;Rivera\u2014a 16-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning musician whose brilliance bridges the worlds of jazz and classical music. The celebration takes place Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 7:30pm, and is produced by Grammy Award-winning bassist and long-time Giants of Jazz producer John Lee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Sunday, November 30 &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/29\/the-4th-annual-new-jersey-cabaret-festival\" target=\"_top\">The 4th Annual New Jersey Cabaret Festival<\/a><\/strong>. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) &#8212; NiCori Studios &amp; Productions will present the fourth annual New Jersey Cabaret Festival at Chu Family Hall, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Showtime is 4:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"EventListings\" name=\"EventListings\"\/><strong><\/p>\n<p><h2><center>EVENT LISTINGS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\">Click on the title to go to the event page for complete information on the show.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Friday, November 28 @ 8:00pm &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48778\" target=\"_top\">Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Saturday, November 29 @ 7:30pm &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48932\" target=\"_top\">Bell Bottom Blues &#8211; A Tribute to Eric Clapton<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Saturday, November 29 @ 7:30pm &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49632\" target=\"_top\">CHRISTMAS WITH THE DUPREES<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Concert Hall at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Sunday, November 30 @ 5:00pm &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49803\" target=\"_top\">Middletown\u2019s Holiday Tree Lighting<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong>Sunday, November 30 @ 7:30pm &#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48320\" target=\"_top\">Sarah Brightman: A Winter Symphony<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ComingSoon\" name=\"ComingSoon\"\/><strong><\/p>\n<p><h2><center>COMING SOON<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/11\/princeton-symphony-orchestra-presents-holiday-brass-chamber-concert-at-trinity\" target=\"_top\">Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Brass Chamber Concert at Trinity<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(PRINCETON, NJ) &#8212; 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 with popular tunes by Albert Hague, Vince Guaraldi, Sammy Kahn, Johnny Marks, and Leroy Anderson.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/20\/the-light-we-give-a-holiday-readings-andcarols-concert-by-the-new-jersey-youth-chorus\" target=\"_top\">The Light We Give: A Holiday Readings &amp;\u202fCarols Concert by the New Jersey Youth Chorus<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MORRISTOWN, NJ) &#8212; The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC), a program of Wharton Arts, invites the community to The Light We Give, a concert woven with warmth and tradition. The concert takes place Friday, December 5, 2025 at Morristown United Methodist Church. Showtime is 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/29\/remembering-frank-sinatra-a-swellegant-celebration-to-take-place-in-avon\" target=\"_top\">Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) &#8212; Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration, presented by Karen Morris and The Rat Pack Music Alliance, will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from Noon to 1:45pm, indoors, at the Avon Municipal Building (2 Main Street) in Avon-by-the-Sea. The swingin&#8217; program will honor Frank Sinatra&#8217;s 110th heavenly birthday, with a bit of holiday spirit added. Guest speakers, live music, and surprise giveaways will round out the afternoon festivities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/19\/friends-of-symphony-hall-presents-an-evening-of-smooth-jazz-with-gerald-albright\" target=\"_top\">Friends of Symphony Hall presents &#8220;An Evening of Smooth Jazz&#8221; with Gerald Albright<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWARK, NJ) &#8212; Friends of Symphony Hall along with Smooth Jazz New Jersey team up to bring adult contemporary music to the newly renovated Terrace Ballroom housed in Newark Symphony Hall. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, they present &#8220;An Evening of Smooth Jazz&#8221; with Gerald Albright and special guest Bradford Hayes Quartet. Doors are at 6:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4><b><i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\">Reach New Jersey&#8217;s largest arts &amp; entertainment audience, <u>click here for info<\/u> on how to advertise at NJ Stage<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/24\/human-nature-presents-christmas-motown-and-more-at-golden-nugget-atlantic-city\" target=\"_top\">Human Nature presents &#8220;CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE&#8221; at Golden Nugget Atlantic City<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) &#8212; Australian chart topping pop stars and Las Vegas headliners Human Nature present &#8220;CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE&#8221; at Golden Nugget Atlantic City on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00pm. It&#8217;s a soulful celebration for the festive season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/04\/shea-center-for-performing-arts-presents-an-evening-with-judy-collins\" target=\"_top\">Shea Center for Performing Arts presents An Evening with Judy Collins<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(WAYNE, NJ) &#8212; Shea Center for Performing Arts presents An Evening with Judy Collins on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00pm. Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/10\/chris-pinnella-announces-2025-christmas-tour-with-a-15-piece-orchestra\" target=\"_top\">Chris Pinnella Announces 2025 Christmas Tour with a 15-piece Orchestra<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Get ready to ignite your holiday spirit! Acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella, known for his electrifying performances with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is once again bringing the joy of the season to life with his annual multi-city Christmas Tour. Joined by his magnificent 15-piece orchestra, Pinnella will deliver an unforgettable evening of powerful vocals, lush orchestrations, and festive cheer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/11\/split-level-concerts-presents-tim-easton-and-quincy-mumford-at-jersey-shore-arts-center\" target=\"_top\">Split Level Concerts presents Tim Easton and Quincy Mumford at Jersey Shore Arts Center<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) &#8212; 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 in Ocean Grove continues! Quincy Mumford, stalwart of the Asbury Park music scene, will open the show. Showtime is at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/12\/welcome-the-holidays-with-song-enjoy-musical-magic-with-new-jerseys-finest-choruses\" target=\"_top\">Welcome the Holidays with Song: Enjoy Musical Magic with New Jersey&#8217;s finest choruses<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MORRISTOWN, NJ) &#8212; Ring in the holidays with seasonal music from some of New Jersey&#8217;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&#8217;s Episcopal Church in Morristown. The program will feature a selection of Christmas music featuring Francis Poulenc&#8217;s Gloria with organ, brass and soprano soloist, Kristin Sands. The program also features the popular sing-along carols and a show stopping finale arranged by Ryan Brandau. For tickets and more information, go to www.musicsh.org.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/14\/philharmonic-of-southern-new-jersey-holiday-pops-concert-features-broadway-star-rachel-potter\" target=\"_top\">Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Holiday Pops Concert Features Broadway Star Rachel Potter<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(VOORHEES, NJ) &#8212; 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 orchestra will play under the baton of PSNJ Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein. Showtime for both concerts is 3:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/22\/a-swingin-sleigh-ride-squirrel-nut-zippers-to-hit-the-road-for-the-holidays\" target=\"_top\">A Swingin&#8217; Sleigh Ride: Squirrel Nut Zippers to Hit the Road for the Holidays<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) &#8212; Beloved genre-bending jazz ensemble Squirrel Nut Zippers are bringing their legendary Christmas Caravan Tour back for the 2025 holiday season! With a festive blend of holiday classics, original seasonal fare, and the band&#8217;s signature fusion of early American jazz, swing, and vaudeville, this annual fan-favorite tour promises to, once again, spread yuletide joy across the country. The tour comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, December 6, 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/13\/community-chorale-brings-together-kean-students-alumni-and-local-residents\" target=\"_top\">Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0When 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, an ensemble that unites students, alumni, faculty, staff and local residents in a shared celebration of music.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/25\/ucpac-presents-cherish-the-ladies-celtic-christmas-concert-on-december-7th\" target=\"_top\">UCPAC presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas Concert on December 7th<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(RAHWAY, NJ) &#8212; The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7, 2025. This holiday season, Cherish the Ladies present their beloved Celtic Christmas program\u2014a festive, family-friendly concert filled with holiday cheer and Irish spirit. Showtime is 3:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/07\/outpost-in-the-burbs-presents-the-milk-carton-kids-holiday-tour-2025-with-opener-humbird\" target=\"_top\">Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MONTCLAIR, NJ) &#8212; Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/03\/harmonium-choral-society-presents-season-of-blessings\" target=\"_top\">Harmonium Choral Society presents &#8220;Season of Blessings&#8221;<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MORRISTOWN, NJ) &#8212; Harmonium Choral Society invites you to experience Season of Blessings on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The performances offer an immersive musical journey highlighting the blessings in our lives.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/06\/roys-hall-presents-socks-in-the-frying-pan\" target=\"_top\">Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy\u2019s Hall on December 12<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) &#8212; Socks in the Frying Pan, the high-energy Irish traditional trio from Ennis, County Clare known for infusing virtuosic musicianship with humor, charisma, and a palpable passion for their roots, gives a one-night-only holiday concert on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Roy\ufffds Hall. The show is part of the band&#8217;s US holiday tour celebrating their fifth full-length album, Waiting for Inspiration. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/13\/wharton-performing-arts-school-presents-holiday-cabaret-benefit-on-december-12th\" target=\"_top\">Wharton Performing Arts School presents Holiday Cabaret Benefit on December 12th<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) &#8212; 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&#8217; programs. The festive evening of performances takes place on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Wharton Black Box Theater, 60 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, with a pre-concert reception beginning at 6:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/04\/millstone-performing-arts-center-presents-daybreak-the-music-and-passion-of-barry-manilow\" target=\"_top\">Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music &amp; Passion of Barry Manilow<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ) &#8212; On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music &amp; Passion of Barry Manilow. Showtime is 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/13\/asbury-park-theater-company-presents-a-big-band-holiday-to-remember-starring-remember-jones-and-his-17-piece-big-band\" target=\"_top\">Asbury Park Theater Company presents A Big Band Holiday to Remember starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) \u2013 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 and will feature Remember Jones along with Asbury Park music community artists, Broadway performers, and cast members from past APTC shows, including local favorites such as Layonne Holmes, Sharon Lasher, Emily Grove, and more to be announced, as well as talent seen across Broadway and off-Broadway stages such as Brian O\u2019Brien, Jeanne Montano, Hannah Bonnett, and more! The event begins at 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/29\/drew-university-hosts-john-mellencamp-and-bad-company-tribute-bands\" target=\"_top\">Drew University hosts John Mellencamp and Bad Company Tribute Bands<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MADISON, NJ) &#8212; Looking for something beyond the usual holiday fare? Skip the carolers and cookie-cutter concerts\u2014on Sunday, December 14, 2025, The Concert Hall at Drew University transforms into a powerhouse of festive rock. One stage, one unforgettable night: Tommy Scro&#8217;s Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roll Fantasy and Human Wheels, led by Rob Santa, unite for a double-header tribute to two American rock legends. Showtime is 6:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/05\/christ-church-in-short-hills-presents-special-holiday-concert\" target=\"_top\">Christ Church in Short Hills presents Special Holiday Concert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(SHORT HILLS, NJ) &#8212; Christ Church in Short Hills will present a Special Holiday Concert featuring George Frideric Handel&#8217;s Messiah (Part 1) on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00pm. The performance, conducted by guest conductor and Christ Church parishioner George Mathew, will feature the Christ Church Festival Choir, Orchestra, Organ and vocal soloists.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"opening\">\n<p><strong><center>To narrow results by date range, categories,<br \/>or region of New Jersey<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/AdvancedEvents.php\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a> for our advanced search.<\/center><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><center>To narrow results by date range, categories,<br \/>or region of New Jersey<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/AdvancedEvents.php\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a> for our advanced search.<\/center><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><center\/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"opening\">\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/25\/status-green-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-at-stone-pony-on-friday\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/status-Nov25.jpg\" alt=\"Status Green to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Stone Pony on Friday\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Status Green to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Stone Pony on Friday<\/strong><br \/>November 28, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/20\/annie-haslam-and-jim-mccarty-will-present-the-history-of-renaissance\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/renaissance-Oct20.jpg\" alt=\"Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty will present the History of Renaissance\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty will present the History of Renaissance<\/strong><br \/>November 28-29, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/21\/sopacs-annual-giants-of-jazz-honors-paquito-drivera-in-a-milestone-celebration\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/sopac-Oct21.jpg\" alt=\"SOPAC\" s=\"\" annual=\"\" giants=\"\" of=\"\" jazz=\"\" honors=\"\" paquito=\"\" d=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" milestone=\"\" celebration=\"\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>SOPAC&#8217;s Annual Giants of Jazz Honors Paquito D&#8217;Rivera in a Milestone Celebration<\/strong><br \/>November 29, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/25\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-bell-bottom-blues-a-tribute-to-eric-clapton-on-saturday\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/53d35b_083c5e1ecf954a7793a6065a5d542d62~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Saturday\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues &#8211; A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Saturday<\/strong><br \/>November 29, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/29\/the-4th-annual-new-jersey-cabaret-festival\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicoristudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FINAL_2341C_NJCabaretFestival_FacebookPinpost_500x500.jpg\" alt=\"The 4th Annual New Jersey Cabaret Festival\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>The 4th Annual New Jersey Cabaret Festival<\/strong><br \/>November 30, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/19\/broadway-theatre-of-pitman-presents-the-bronx-wanderers\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebroadwaytheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Bronx-Wanderers-Returns-to-Broadway.jpg\" alt=\"Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Bronx Wanderers\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Bronx Wanderers<\/strong><br \/>November 28-30, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/11\/princeton-symphony-orchestra-presents-holiday-brass-chamber-concert-at-trinity\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/pso-Nov11.jpg\" alt=\"Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Brass Chamber Concert at Trinity\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Brass Chamber Concert at Trinity<\/strong><br \/>December 4, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/11\/20\/the-light-we-give-a-holiday-readings-andcarols-concert-by-the-new-jersey-youth-chorus\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/wharton-Nov20.jpg\" alt=\"The Light We Give: A Holiday Readings &amp;\u202fCarols Concert by the New Jersey Youth Chorus\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Light We Give: A Holiday Readings &amp;\u202fCarols Concert by the New Jersey Youth Chorus<\/strong><br \/>December 5, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/29\/remembering-frank-sinatra-a-swellegant-celebration-to-take-place-in-avon\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/frank-Sep29.jpg\" alt=\"Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon<\/strong><br \/>December 6, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/19\/friends-of-symphony-hall-presents-an-evening-of-smooth-jazz-with-gerald-albright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/smooth-Oct19.jpg\" alt=\"Friends of Symphony Hall presents &quot;An Evening of Smooth Jazz&quot; with Gerald Albright\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Friends of Symphony Hall presents &#8220;An Evening of Smooth Jazz&#8221; with Gerald Albright<\/strong><br \/>December 6, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><center\/><br \/>\n   <center\/><\/p>\n<p> <\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/div>\n<p><center\/> <\/div><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.newjerseystage.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>originally published: 11\/25\/2025 Here is a look at shows taking place from November 25 to December 1, 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. 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