Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway lead a weekend that moves from supernatural mystery to sharp‑edged fables.
May delivers prestige drama, star‑powered premieres and Netflix’s first live MMA showdown in a month built for big swings.
David Frankel’s sequel softens the original’s edge, exploring shifting power, ambition, and nostalgia in a changing industry.
The annual awards ceremony celebrates the best of Monmouth County’s high school theatre.
David Mackenzie blends procedural precision with pulpier impulses in a tense London thriller elevated by sharp, electric performances.
Jaafar Jackson, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, Jamie Bell and Aaron Taylor‑Johnson lead a slate that jumps from pop‑phenom biopic to dark comedy.
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Antoine Fuqua’s biopic honors Michael Jackson’s artistry but keeps his deeper complexities safely out of frame.
Cronin trades Egypt‑centric lore for possession horror, pairing visceral dread with strong performances even as the mythology stays thin.
Jack Reynor, Anne Hathaway, Bob Odenkirk, Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan anchor a slate that moves from looping dread to class conflict.
"Exit 8" is a minimalist psychological thriller where repetition, fear, and avoidance tighten into a stark emotional reckoning.
The annual event aims to celebrate “the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities.”
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are superb in a darkly funny chamber piece about mythmaking and deception.
The annual fundraiser supports writing programs that aim to make a meaningful impact across local communities.
A copy of Smith’s DC comic “Bizarro: Year None #1” and of the new “Quick Stops Volume 3” hardcover will be included with the signing.
From a new comedy to two world premieres and a new musical, check out what’s in store at Two River Theater:
The towns are among 15 municipalities that were recently added to New Jersey’s Film Ready Community roster. See details:
The celebrity visit follows the recent grand opening of the pizzeria's fifth New Jersey location. See details:
At the second annual Red Bank Pizza Fest, participants will be able to sample slices from local pizzerias, explore the borough and more.
The Count Basie Center for the Arts' annual awards ceremony celebrates the best of Monmouth County’s high school theatre.
The stars will be part of the Count Basie Center for the Arts’ Centennial Gala, which is set to take place this summer.
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The band and singer were honored at the Basie Center on Friday, joining Jon Bon Jovi and William "Count" Basie as Walk of Fame inductees.
The band and singer will be the third and fourth inductees of the Walk of Fame, following Jon Bon Jovi and William “Count” Basie.
For one night only, a group of stars will come together at the Count Basie Center to roast the Garden State. See details:
John Rzeznik will take part in Light of Day WinterFest 2026’s main event at the Count Basie Center in January. See details:
The theater’s production of “The Good Thief” is set to run for one week only in February. See details:
The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present “A Joyous Day” in late December at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. See details:
For a night at The Basie, the stars will come together for a conversation about the film ahead of its 40th anniversary. See details:
The star was inducted on Thursday alongside William "Count" Basie, a jazz icon known as one of America's greatest bandleaders.
The star will be an inaugural inductee of the Walk of Fame, which was recently installed as part of the Basie's Centennial Celebration.
Led by trumpeter Grace Fox, the Grace Fox Big Band will kick off the Jazz Arts Project’s summer series in Red Bank on Thursday. See details:
The event will give audiences the chance to see one of the director’s latest films and participate in a live Q&A after the screening.
The annual festival will celebrate a decade of independent filmmaking within the local arts community at the heart of Red Bank.
The mural project is part of Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Art & Wellness Program and was unveiled at HABcore's Coffey Residence.
Cast members of the hit TV show will be at the Count Basie Center for their “Conversation with the Stars” tour in August. See details:
The performance has been moved due to expected inclement weather, officials said.
Each year, the Basie Awards look to honor the best of Monmouth County’s high school theatre. See this year’s list of winners:
Each year, the Basie Awards honor the best of Monmouth County’s high school theatre. See this year’s list of nominations:
Gala proceeds will support the center and its mission to provide arts education opportunities to schools and communities throughout NJ.
Kevin Powell will come to Two River Theater on Sunday for his presentation “What Would Dr. King Say Now? How to Heal America.”
The singer's retirement marks the end of a 50-year run with his band, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes.
This year, the program will transport audiences to an island where anything is possible with an abridged version of “The Tempest."
The company will present their program “Creative Forces” for audiences to enjoy.
Attendees will be able to shop for hand-sewn items, greeting cards, jewelry and more.
The Red Bank Chamber Music Society will host their free concert featuring the Manhattan Chamber Players on Oct. 27.