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Photo courtesy of New Brunswick City Center
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
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REMINDER:
We strive to make sure that all of the information in The Buzz is as accurate as possible,
please check with each venue for changes to times, ticket prices and ticket availability.
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Remembering
Middlesex County Commissioner Deputy Director
Kenneth Armwood
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Something Exciting is Here!
Dive into a world of art, culture, history and more in Middlesex County with a brand-new website supported by the Arts Institute of Middlesex County. 🌟 Discover upcoming events, exhibitions, and more with www.MiddlesexCountyCulture.com!
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HUB CITY SOUNDS
IS BACK!!!
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FREE
SUMMER MOVIES
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
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The Hungarian Refugee Crisis of 1956
and New Jersey
Jim Niessen, Rutgers University Libraries, New Brunswick
September 19, 2026 - 2:00 PM
200,000 Hungarians fled their homeland after the Soviet intervention of November 4, 1956 brought the country’s quest for freedom to an end. Many identified the United States as their preferred new home due to plentiful job opportunities and Hungarian relatives already there. Central New Jersey played a key role in resettlement. The US government centered their reception at Camp Kilmer in Piscataway, and put New Brunswick-born Tracy Voorhees in charge. The presentation will examine the legacy of Voorhees and other New Jerseyans in the crisis: Hungarian volunteers in Camp Kilmer, a Rutgers student who interviewed a refugee and became a journalist, and a former freedom fighter who settled in New Brunswick and made his career at Rutgers.
Jim Niessen is a librarian and historian at Rutgers. He initiated the project to digitize the records of the Hungarian Committee for Hungarian Refugee Relief that came to Rutgers with the papers of Tracy Voorhees, and has published many articles on the refugee crisis.
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Omari Dillard
The Peace & Presence Tour
August 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM
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One of the fastest-growing live R&B violin experiences in the country, Omari Dillard isn't just performing music; he's redefining what concerts feel like. You do not want to miss Soul Violinist Omari Dillard as he creates an atmosphere of singing, dancing, laughter, reflection, joy, and pure nostalgia. Through captivating storytelling, unforgettable audience interaction, and a signature sound that blends soul, emotion, and artistry, The Peace & Presence Tour transports audiences back to the moments, memories, and music that shaped their lives. Omari delivers an experience you simply can't find anywhere else.
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OHO Productions presents
Rahul Subramanian Live
August 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
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After touring his stand-up comedy show “Who Are You?” for over two years and earning a nomination for Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025, Rahul is back on the road with a brand new stand-up comedy show. Performed in Hinglish, this show features fresh jokes, new stories, and the same old Rahul - observant, self-aware, and intelligently silly.
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Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares
August 26 - 30, 2026
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Direct from an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe and two sold-out Off-Broadway engagements comes Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award® winner Laura Benanti. Known for her dazzling Broadway performances and razor-sharp wit, Benanti takes the stage to share her hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes brutally honest takes on motherhood, people pleasing and the joys of aging. Blending side-splitting storytelling with original songs, New York Times Critic's Pick Nobody Cares is a love letter to recovering people pleasers, mothers, and anybody working on themselves.
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Crossroads Theatre Company
PO BOX 238
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-545-8100
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American Repertory Ballet
2026/2027 Season
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American Repertory Ballet
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
60 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
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Left: Hank Willis Thomas. Photo Jai Lennard.
Right: Jordan Schnitzer. Courtesy of the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.
It’s That Time of Year
The Zimmerli closes to the public in August while staff work behind the scenes to install new exhibitions and finalize programs for the fall. You may contact museum staff during weekday business hours.
See You in September!
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Join us on Thursday, September 3, to kick off the new season at our Welcome Week: Patio Pop-Up! Drop by between 11:30am and 2:30pm for art activities and a guided tour. Free.
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On Thursday, September 17, don’t miss an insightful conversation between artist Hank Willis Thomas and ARTnews Top 200 Collector Jordan D. Schnitzer, followed by a reception to celebrate all of our new fall shows. 5pm. Free. RSVP to save your spot.
But wait, there’s more…
Sept 12 / Rutgers Meets Japan: A Celebration of Friendship
Sept 13 & 26 / Highlights Tours in English
Sept 26 / Member Studio: Art on the Go
(Not a Zimmerli member? Join now!)
Sept 26 / NEW! Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sept 27 / Ăšltimo Domingo: Hispanic Heritage Month
Get All the Details: Full Fall Schedule
Catch Up on Zimmerli News
Thanks, to our friends at Rutgers Today for spotlighting ongoing & upcoming initiatives!
Plus: The Zimmerli has received a transformative gift of more than 70 modern and contemporary works from longtime benefactors Anne and Arthur Goldstein, expanding our collection of American art and amplifying the museum’s mission to tell untold stories. Read more in The Art Newspaper, ARTnews, Artforum, and Hyperallergic!
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Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University
71 Hamilton Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1248
Ph: 848.932.7237
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Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares
August 26 - 30, 2026
Direct from an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe and two sold-out Off-Broadway engagements comes Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award® winner Laura Benanti. Known for her dazzling Broadway performances and razor-sharp wit, Benanti takes the stage to share her hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes brutally honest takes on motherhood, people pleasing and the joys of aging. Blending side-splitting storytelling with original songs, New York Times Critic's Pick Nobody Cares is a love letter to recovering people pleasers, mothers, and anybody working on themselves.
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The Unexpected 3rd
October 13 – November 1, 2026
Written & performed by Kathryn Grody
Directed by Timothy Near
Deep into her third and final act of being a person, award-winning theatre artist Kathryn Grody explores a surreal, devastating, and existentially hilarious potpourri of self-discoveries at 78 years young. As mother, actor, wife, grandmother, friend, and accidental influencer, Grody navigates the bewildering transition into elderhood. A humorous and heartfelt solo piece exploring the joys and challenges of becoming not quite old, but elder.
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Vicki Lawrence & Mama:
A Two-Woman Show
November 13 -14, 2026
Vicki Lawrence, the legendary actress, comedian, and singer, brings her signature wit and charm to the stage in Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show. Best known for her iconic role as Thelma Harper, or "Mama," from The Carol Burnett Show and Mama’s Family, Lawrence delivers a hilarious and heartfelt performance that takes audiences on a journey through her extraordinary career.
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Two Pianos, Four Hands
December 1 - 20, 2026
By Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt
Directed by Tom Frey
A wildly entertaining musical comedy about two pianists navigating the highs and humiliations of classical music training. With virtuosic piano playing and laugh-out-loud storytelling, this beloved international hit celebrates the passion, rivalry, and obsession behind every musician’s journey.
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Bad Dates: Endgame
March 16 – April 4, 2027
By Theresa Rebeck
Starring Tony Award winner Julie White
Haley, a post-menopausal widow, is diving headfirst into the absurdities of modern dating, from disastrous Tinder encounters to awkward setups, all while rediscovering herself with sharp wit and comedic charm.
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The Cocktail Party Effect
April 27 – May 16, 2027
By Scooter Pietsch
Directed by Tony & Emmy winner Jason Alexander
Three longtime couples gather to celebrate a new phase of life as their children head off to college. Suddenly “alone together,” they begin asking what comes next. A sharp and funny look at marriage, friendship, and rediscovering who you are when the parenting job ends.
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George Street Playhouse
at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Box Office: 732-246-7717
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Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
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Comedy Night Live
Featuring Nico Carney, Yvette Sagan, Josh Mandl,
and host Vinnie Brand
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Four great comedians, one night of laughs! Featuring Nico Carney (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Just For Laughs New Faces, and Netflix Is a Joke Festival), Yvette Segan (New York Comedy Festival and co-creator/star of Run Club: The Web Series), Josh Mandl (founder of Next Stop Comedy and creator of viral comedy videos with more than 1.5 million views), and your host Vinnie Brand (The Stress Factory Comedy Club, Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central).
Co-presented with The Stress Factory Comedy Club.
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Broadway Series
Beetlejuice
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2026
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
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Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
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New Brunswick Jazz Project
Please confirm performance dates and times with the venues listed.
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Emerging Artists & Open Jam Session
Kai Gibson Quartet
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00PM
Open Jam Session at 8:30!
Tavern on George
361 George St. New Brunswick, NJ
732.545.6205
No Cover
Reservations highly recommended.
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00PM
Tavern on George

Outdoors weather permitting
361 George St. New Brunswick, NJ
732.545.6205
No Cover
Reservations highly recommended.
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DONATE to NBJP at
TO HELP KEEP THE MUSIC ALIVE!
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New Brunswick Jazz Project
(732) 640-0001
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Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
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