(NEW YORK, NY) -- When providence and sorcery land a treacherous brother and a king on an enchanted island, the exiled Duke Prospero and his daughter Miranda get a second chance to reclaim their rightful status. See what happens when The Drilling Company presents Shakespeare's The Tempest in Bryant Park for three weekends from August 25 to September 9.  The production features new music by Natalie Smith and arrangements by Michael Chorney.  Admission is free. The production is sponsored by TNT's Will.... READ ON

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) - What happens when you combine the disciplined artistry of ballet and Broadway’s most beloved show stopping moments? You get a night of pure entertainment and an opportunity to see Broadway in a whole new way. See for yourself when the Atlantic City Ballet presents Ballet Goes Broadway at Circus Maximus Theater inside Caesar's Atlantic City on Sunday, August 27th at 4:00pm. ... READ ON

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage – The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey has announced its 2017 – 2018 Main Stage Season.  The lineup includes Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella - A Holiday Musical, Boy Sees Flying Saucer, and DreamWorks' Madagascar - A Musical Adventure. All productions take place in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey.... READ ON

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Pegasus Theatre Project, the professional resident theatre company of the West Windsor Arts Council, will present Neil Simon’s romantic comedy Chapter Two, September 15-24 at the West Windsor Arts Center.... READ ON

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will close its 2017 season of Great Family Entertainment on Saturday, September 2nd with “Red, White and Broadway, featuring The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea conducted by New Jersey’s beloved Father Alphonse Stephenson, with special guest vocalist Ken Waaser.... READ ON

(NEW YORK CITY, NY) -- Known for its “powerfully engaging” (New York Arts) choreography, Ariel Rivka Dance reflects on 10 seasons of provocative modern dance with a pair of career-spanning programs to be performed at New York Live Arts from September 6-9, 2017. Along with beloved repertory by choreographer Ariel Grossman, each evening welcomes performances by the acclaimed Taylor 2, a work by Chanel DaSilva (Trey McIntyre Project, MOVE(NYC)), and/or a world premiere by Michael Phillips (RIOULT Dance NY). Program details are below. ... READ ON

(RIDGEWOOD, NJ) -- ART OF MOTION, Inc. will host theira 15th Anniversary open house on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.  The open house will feature a studio tour, meet the faculty engagement and mini class workshops For Information contact Linda Combs/AOMDT Company Manager  artofmotion.incatgmail.com  or RSVP by calling 201-652-5800.... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents An Evening of Laughs and Entertainment with Nathan Lane on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30pm.  Lane, a Jersey City Native, has dazzled audiences of theater, television and film for decades. Now, the incomparable Nathan Lane will be live on stage for sharing laughs and behind-the-scenes stories from his life and exemplary career which has earned him two Tony Awards, two Daytime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and numerous other accolades and nominations.... READ ON

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre welcomes back Todd Rundgren for an unpredictable evening on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 8:00pm.  A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren's 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR-i), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music. ... READ ON

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The BoDeans bring their distinctive roots rock in a very special show at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City on September 13. The band is playing only a handful of listening rooms in select markets, featuring performances of quieter, intimate, more stripped-down versions of classic BoDeans songs. White Eagle Hall – a newly restored historic theater – is an optimum setting for the types of shows the BoDean’s have planned for their current tour.... READ ON