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Veteran Broadway composer Alan Menken was inspired by doo-wop and early rock in creating the songs for "A Bronx Tale: The Musical."

(Jerry Dalia/'A Bronx Tale: The Musical at the Paper Mill Playhouse)

NXT SUPERSTARS FIN BALOR AND BAYLEY AT IPLAY AMERICA

WWE's NXT brand will be at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on Friday February 19. Tickets are pretty scarce for this show, but if you're missing out you can still catch two of the top stars from NXT in Freehold on Saturday. The charismatic NXT Champion Finn Balor, and NXT Women's champion Bayley will be appearing at iPlay America for a special meet and greet session at 10 a.m. Balor, who signed with NXT last year, is known for his hard-hitting, death defying aerial artistry, as well as his wild "demon" persona. Bayley has worked her way up from plucky fan favorite to one of the premier women's wrestlers in the world. Fans can purchase two types of tickets -- a regular "Meet & Greet" pass which will get you an autograph and photo with the wrestlers, or a "VIP Package" which offers a pre-signed autograph, a personal photo op, and allows for you to get something personal signed by both wrestlers. $25-$80. Saturday, 10 a.m. 110 Schanck Road, Freehold. 732-577-8200.

NXT Champion Finn Balor (left) and NXT Women's Champion Bayley (right) will be a part of a special meet and greet at iPlay America in Freehold this Saturday.

"FANTASIA" IN CONCERT

The music from one of Disney's most beloved animated films, "Fantasia," comes to life on Friday at the NJPAC, courtesy of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra will be conducted by Tony award-winning composer Ted Sperling (he snagged the award for 2005's "The Light in the Piazza"). He will conduct the symphony as scenes from "Fantasia" and "Fantasia 2000" play on the big screen behind the orchestra. 39.50 - $79.50. Saturday, 8 p.m. 1 Center Street, Newark. 1-888-GO-NJPAC.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

Seaside Heights bursts back to life on Saturday for the annual polar bear plunge. The plunge, which benefits the Special Olympics, is one of the biggest charity, and party days in the famed beach town. Last year the plunge raised over $1.6 million for Special Olympics, and they are looking to top that number this year. If you have not registered to take part in the plunge, you need to be in Seaside between 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to sign up. Cost for 'day of' sign-ups is $125 per person and will take place at 62 Grant Avenue. The plunge itself will commence at 1 p.m.. This has always been one of the most popular plunges of the year, so we recommend you get there early in order to get a prime plunging spot. $125. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (sign-up/check-in), 1 p.m. (plunge).

Country star Kacey Musgraves will headline The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville this weekend.

KACEY MUSGRAVES AT STARLAND BALLROOM

One of the rising stars in the country music world,

, will be headlining the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville on Saturday. The multi-Grammy and Country Music Award winner -- who has opened for the likes of Eric Church and Katy Perry -- will be bringing the second leg of her "The Kacey Musgraves Country & Western Rhinestone Revue' tour to New Jersey in support of her 2015 record "Pageant Material." Speaking of support. The Cactus Blossoms will be in tow for this tour.

$29.50-$35. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. 732-238-5000.

ATLANTIC CITY HOME SHOW

How many winters in a row have you come up with a home improvement plan, but failed to see it through in the spring? This year, change all that by checking out the Atlantic City Home Show, Friday through Sunday. The show, which is free to the public (you do need to register however), will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, and will feature over 150 home improvement companies. If you're a fan of the DIY Network or HGTV you'll be stoked that Jeff Devlin will be hosting three home improvement workshops. If you're a fan of free money, you'll be stoked that you can win $5,000 to improve your home by entering a free contest. Free. Friday (1 p.m. - 7 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.), and Sunday 11 a.m. - - 5 p.m.). 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City. 888-228-4748

THE COMEDY GET DOWN AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER

The Prudential Center in Newark will play host to one of the biggest comedy shows of the year on Saturday. The "

" will feature stand-up routines from: D.L. Hughley ("The Hughleys," "The Original Kings of Comedy"), Cedric the Entertainer ("The Soul Man," "The Original Kings of Comedy"), George Lopez ("The George Lopez Show," "Lopez Tonight"), Eddie Griffin ("Malcolm & Eddie," "Undercover Brother"), and Charlie Murphy ("Chapelle's Show," "Black Jesus").

$49.75-$89.50. Saturday, 8 p.m. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark. 973-757-6600.

"A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL" AT The PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE

It's not everyday that Hollywood royalty decides to direct a musical for a New Jersey stage, but that's exactly what's happening with "A Bronx Tale: The Musical" at The Paper Mill Playhouse. Legendary screen actor, and Oscar winner Robert DeNiro has stepped behind the curtain to direct the musical based upon the 1993 crime drama. The film, written by Chazz Palminteri (who also wrote the book for the musical), revolves around an Italian-American teen who must choose between the working class life of his father, or the world of organized crime led by a local mob boss. The musical will run until March 6. $37 - $134. Now - March 5. Wednesdays (7:30 p.m.), Thursdays (1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.), Fridays (8 p.m.), Saturdays (1:30 p.m., 8 p.m.), and Sundays (1:30 p.m., 7 p.m.). 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. 973-376-4343.

Bill Bodkin can be reached at bodkinwrites@gmail.com. Find NJ.com/Entertainment on Facebook.