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theatre
Centenary Stage Company to Hold Auditions for "The Ladykillers" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of The Ladykillers by Graham Linehan. These auditions are open-call and will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 10:00am-7:00pm.
TheFrontOffice Foundation Announces Mina Morita as Inaugural Recipient of Mid-Career Women Director Grant (NEW YORK, NY) -- TheFrontOffice Foundation, the charitable arm of Director/Producer Wendy C. Goldberg's TheFrontOffice (an entertainment company), announced it was awarding a $25,000 mid-career grant to Mina Morita, the Director of Artistic & Artist Development at Crowded Fire Theater Company, that will serve as one of the largest financial awards to an individual director. This significant inaugural grant, both merit and need based, honors both the career of this deserving artist and aspires to keep the spotlight on the gender inequities that remain ever present in the field for female identifying directors.
Two River Theater Presents "Living & Breathing" By Mando Alvarado (RED BANK, NJ) -- The new year brings a new world premiere to Red Bank! Continuing its thrilling theatrical season, Two River Theater presents the darkly funny and complex Living & Breathing, written by Mando Alvarado and directed by Rebecca Martínez. Originally developed as part of the 2019 Two River Theater Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras) Festival, Living & Breathing runs January 28 through February 26, 2023 in the Marion Huber Theater.
music
State Theatre New Jersey presents Linda Eder (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The recently renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents celebrated songstress and award-winning Broadway star, Linda Eder live in concert on Sunday, January 22 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$69.
Iconic Pianist/Composer Fred Hersch and Visionary Jazz Vocalist esperanza spalding to Celebrate New Album at Village Vanguard and NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- Pianist/composer Fred Hersch and vocalist/bassist/songwriter esperanza spalding (stylized in all lower case) can both be counted among the most acclaimed and inventive artists in modern jazz. The Village Vanguard is the music’s most revered venue, having played host to countless legendary musicians and beloved live recordings. The duo and the club converge for a magical performance on Alive at the Village Vanguard, a rare opportunity for listeners to enjoy the singular and thrilling collaboration between two marquee jazz artists at the top of their game.
Adelphi Orchestra's Young Artist Competition (RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- Adelphi Orchestra's Young Artist Competition is an annual competition for musicians up to age 23. A winner will be awarded a solo appearance with the Adelphi Orchestra in theirYoung Artist Showcase Concert. The deadline to submit a video audition is Wednesday, Febuary 1, 2023. Finalists will be chosen from the Video Round.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/5/23 Most of us have heard the expression, "What's old is new again" and most of us have experienced this in our lifetime; be it in relationships, work or the current 1970's fashion rebirth which to most of us who lived through it the first time is somewhat mind-boggling.
Prudential Center presents The Eagles featuring the "Hotel California" album (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – extend the band’s “Hotel California” Tour with additional 2023 shows. The new dates will include a highly-anticipated stop in Newark, at the Prudential Center on Friday, April 7. The concert will feature ‘Hotel California,’ performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermission the band will perform a full set of their greatest hits. The show will begin at 8:00pm.
Billy Joel's Residence at MSG to Continue in July (NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) announced that by overwhelming demand, legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added another show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena on July 24, 2023. The July show will mark Joel’s 92nd monthly and 138th lifetime show at The Garden.
film
The Twin-Peaks-inspired Opera Film "Black Lodge" To Screen In Princeton (PRINCETON, NJ) -- When composer David T. Little’s newest cinematic opera creation Black Lodge premiered in concert at Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O22 in September, the Twin Peaks-inspired film was hailed for “pushing the boundaries of what opera is” (Broadway World) and “redefining opera on stage and screen” (Wall Street Journal,).
kids
Theatre at RVCC to Present Series for Children, Young Teens (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- As part of its mission to provide affordable entertainment and educational programming for the community, The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present a three-show series of productions designed specifically for young people.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
NJPAC hosts An Evening With Conan O'Brien And Stephen Colbert to benefit Montclair Film
December 7, 2025
Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents
December 7, 2025
UCPAC presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas Concert on December 7th
December 7, 2025
The Future of Jazz Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays at Bell Theater
December 7, 2025
Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo Bring Their 'Joyful Jamming' to Madison
December 7, 2025
Gregory Burrus Productions Presents Singer, Actress and Broadway Personality Tina Fabrique at Mt Zion AME Church Blues and Blessings
December 7, 2025
American Theater Group and UCPAC's Play Reading Series present "The Unwitting Magician"
December 8, 2025
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Exhibition on Screen - Rembrandt
December 8, 2025
Gerald Charles Dickens to Perform his One-Man "A Christmas Carol" to Benefit Allaire Village
December 9, 2025
State Theatre presents Engelbert Humperdinck - "A Winter World of Love"
December 9, 2025
