Kean Stage

10/09/2026

New York Times bestselling author Isabel Klee will discuss her journey as a writer and animal welfare advocate at Kean University on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series!

10/01/2026

🎬 Three days. Six screenings. Stories that deserve to be seen.

🎉 We’re proud to celebrate the incredible campus partners helping bring ReelAbilities New Jersey to Kean University!

A special thank-you to CRECE, the Kean University Holocaust Resource Center and Well Being at Kean for supporting this festival and its mission to elevate disability stories, encourage meaningful conversation and bring our community together through film.

The ReelAbilities New Jersey Film Festival returns to Kean University October 8–10 with award-winning films that authentically showcase disability experiences and talent, both on screen and behind the camera.

Join us in person at the North Avenue Academic Building Auditorium or stream virtually from home. Every screening includes a post-film talkback designed to spark conversation, challenge stereotypes and build community.

Films include open captions, with audio description available by request. Live discussions will feature AI-powered captioning.

🎟 Tickets are just $7 per screening.

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience these powerful films and be part of the conversation. Explore the lineup, choose your screenings and reserve your tickets today!

👉 View the full festival schedule and get tickets

Bring a friend, share this post and help us celebrate disability stories on screen and throughout our community.

09/21/2026

🎬 Experience the Power of Film at ReelAbilities New Jersey!

Join us at Kean University for the ReelAbilities New Jersey Film Festival, a celebration of storytelling that amplifies the voices, experiences, and talents of people with disabilities.

From compelling documentaries to thought-provoking narratives, ReelAbilities offers films and conversations that inspire, educate, and bring communities together. This festival is for everyone. Whether you're passionate about film, social impact, accessibility, education, or simply enjoy a great story, you'll find something meaningful here.

📅 October 8-10, 2026
📍 North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB) Auditorium
🏛️ Kean University, Union, NJ

🎟️ Tickets:
• General Admission: $7 (inclusive of fees)
• Students with ID: $5 (inclusive of fees)

✨ Featuring film screenings, discussions, and opportunities to engage with stories that challenge perspectives and celebrate inclusion.

♿ Kean Stage is committed to creating accessible arts experiences for all.

Learn more: https://keanstage.com/reelabilitiesnj/

09/18/2026

🎭 Congratulations to our friends at Premiere Stages at Kean and to our Vice President of Arts Programming, playwright John J. Wooten, on an extraordinary run of Flawless!

As Flawless heads into its closing weekend, we celebrate the cast, creative team, and everyone involved in bringing this acclaimed new work to life. Audiences and critics alike have embraced this powerful production, making it a truly memorable addition to the Premiere Stages season.

There’s still time to experience Flawless before the final curtain. Tickets are available now, so don’t miss your chance to see this outstanding new play.

And the excitement continues! Stay tuned for Premiere Stages' next production, Effa Loves Baseball, coming to Enlow Recital Hall, October 15–25.

Please join us in congratulating the entire Premiere Stages team on a remarkable achievement and wishing them a fantastic closing weekend! 👏

🎟️ Tickets still available for Flawless https://premierestagesatkean.com/

Welcome to Premiere Stages! We're the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, focused on developing new plays and supporting emerging artists.

09/18/2026

🎺“If art is not essential, why is it everywhere?”

In his thought-provoking TEDx talk, Rodney Marsalis reminds us that “art is a fundamental part of being human.”He challenges us to think about the role creativity and music play in our lives, our communities, and our culture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj-_6qvI_VQ

That philosophy comes to life in The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, America's premier large brass ensemble. Rooted in the musical traditions of New Orleans, this dynamic group breaks down barriers between genres, connects with audiences of all ages, and celebrates music as a gift meant for everyone.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of extraordinary musicianship, infectious energy, and the power of live performance.

📅 Saturday, January 30, 2027
🕒 3:00 p.m.
📍 Enlow Recital Hall
🎟️ Tickets: $38-$58

As Rodney asks,"If art is not essential, why is it everywhere?" Come experience one powerful answer through the brilliance of live music.

🎟️ Tickets: https://keanstage.com/rodney-marsalis-philadelphia-big-brass/

Acclaimed trumpeter Rodney Marsalis challenges us to reconsider art...

09/17/2026

🐾 From Foster Dog Mom to Social Media Sensation: Meet Isabel Klee 🐾

What started as a love for shelter dogs became a life-changing mission.

Join us for the President's Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Isabel Klee, animal welfare advocate, author, and creator of the popular**** social media channels. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Isabel has inspired millions to see the transformative power of fostering and adoption while helping countless rescue dogs find loving homes.

As Isabel explains:

“Dogs are one of the greatest human connectors that we have. They represent life, love, loss, joy, sadness, and living each day in the moment.”

After volunteering in animal shelters and working in the pet industry, Isabel turned her passion into a thriving career. Today, she has built a community of more than two million followers, raised significant support for animal welfare organizations, and continues to advocate for rescue animals through her writing and social media platforms.

Whether you're a pet lover, foster parent, volunteer, student, or simply someone who believes in the power of compassion, you won't want to miss this inspiring conversation.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕟 4:30 p.m.
📍 Kean University, Union, NJ

🎟️ Free registration required: https://keanstage.com/isabel-klee/

Learn how one person's dedication to helping dogs has created a movement of kindness, second chances, and hope.

Official tickets to Isabel Klee's lecture on October 29, 2026, at 4:30 pm. Is ella Kleispm. a dog owner, writer, and content creator who has made a significant impact in the animal rescue community.

09/16/2026

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09/15/2026

🎶 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Living Legend! 🎶

Join Kean Stage for a special evening of music, culture, and conversation with Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera on Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Enlow Recital Hall. This unique event blends unforgettable live performances with an engaging discussion about Paquito’s life, artistic journey, and the rich cultural influences that have shaped his extraordinary career. Audience members will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience the energy, creativity, and cultural impact of one of the most influential artists in Latin jazz and beyond. This special evening is co-sponsored by Kean University's Center for Raising Excellence and Cultural Empowerment (CRECE).

🎟 Tickets are available now. https://keanstage.com/paquito-d-rivera/
📍 Enlow Recital Hall, Kean University
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

👉 Learn more and reserve your seats: Paquito D'Rivera at Kean Stage

Experience an evening with legendary Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera, whose extraordinary career bridges jazz, classical, and Latin music. The event is co-sponsored by Kean University's Center for Raising Excellence and Cultural Empowerment (CRECE).

09/14/2026

The applause had ended, but the impact continued. 🎭

Following his performance at Enlow Recital Hall, Joshua Henry generously took time to meet with Kean theatre students. We love witnessing the profound impact live performance can have on young artists. Seeing excellence onstage, and then meeting the artist who created it, can transform inspiration into possibility.

This is why live theatre matters: it entertains, teaches, awakens dreams and plants seeds for the next generation.

09/14/2026

A poignant moment tonight at Enlow Recital Hall: Joshua Henry signing his poster beneath the watchful eye of Brian Stokes Mitchell

One Coalhouse Walker, Jr. honoring the legacy of another; two extraordinary artists forever connected by "Ragtime" and both now part of Enlow’s proud performance history. Some theatrical moments don’t need a spotlight. They carry their own. 🎭❤️