Live Music, Theater, and Jazz Highlight New Jersey Events August 5–11, 2025
NEW JERSEY — From smooth jazz to stage classics, the Garden State is alive with performances this week, offering something for every arts lover from August 5–11, 2025.
Dave Koz & Friends Bring Summer Horns to Morristown
Wednesday, August 6 — Morristown, NJ
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz brings his Summer Horns 2025 tour to the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Expect a night of smooth summer jazz and funk with a splash of 1970s flair, featuring Koz’s powerhouse ensemble.
A Streetcar Named Desire – National Theatre HD
Thursday, August 7 — West Long Branch, NJ
The Monmouth University Center for the Arts presents a National Theatre HD broadcast of A Streetcar Named Desire at the Pollak Theatre. Directed by Benedict Andrews and filmed live during a sold-out Young Vic Theatre run in 2014, this acclaimed production screens at 7:30 p.m..
If You Go
- Dave Koz & Friends – MPAC: Tickets via MPAC Online
- A Streetcar Named Desire – Pollak Theatre: Details at Monmouth University Arts
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