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theatre
Molière in the Park presents "The Miser" 
(BROOKLYN, NJ) -- Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside, and in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library, presents a re-imagined version of Molière's The Miser, translated and adapted by David Chambers, and directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien. The Miser runs April 27 – May 19, 2024 for 21 performances in a limited engagement at Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center in Brooklyn. Enter at 171 East Drive between Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road.
Black Box PAC presents a Staged Reading of "Me, Myself & I" by Edward Albee 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents a staged reading of Me, Myself & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Showtime is 7:30pm. This is part of the company's exclusive staged reading series of all of Albee's plays.
music
Korn, Gojira, and Spiritbox to Perform Shows in Camden and Newark 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Following the announcement and sellout of their milestone 30th anniversary show in Los Angeles, two-time GRAMMY-award winning band Korn, announced their 2024 run of shows across North America. The rock cultural icons will embark on the 25-date Live Nation produced tour featuring special guests, GRAMMY-nominated band Gojira and Canadian heavy metal group Spiritbox. The tour comes to New Jersey for shows at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Friday, September 20, 2024 and the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday, September 23rd.
Possibilities: An Evening of New Age Piano with Tommy Lepano 
(SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) -- Tommy Lepanow will perform an special evening of new, unreleased compositions at Lea Hall at All Saints' Episcopal Church on Friday, May 3, 2024. Lepano plays his eclectic piano pieces with emotions ranging from exhilarating to contemplative, somber to joyous -- all punctuated by his storytelling, as he shares what inspired their composition. Showtime is 7:30pm.
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bergenPAC presents An Acoustic Evening With: Rick Springfield and Richard Marx 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents An Acoustic Evening With: Rick Springfield and Richard Marx on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $69-$129.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "With You Still" by Helen O'Shea feat. Emily Grove 
Helen O'Shea's forthcoming single, "With You Still," featuring beloved Jersey Shore songstress Emily Grove, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
comedy
NJPAC presents Jordan Klepper 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Jordan Klepper, best known for his work on Comedy Central's The Daily Show and his Emmy-nominated specials focusing on the political world, is bringing his "Suffering Fools" tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:30pm.
Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club #55 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club #55 on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. The night includes performances by four comedians: Brett Druck, Kendra Cunningham, Johnny Lampert, and Ethan Simmons-Patterson
dance
Ocean County Library Manchester Branch to Feature Kozak Ukrainian Dance Ensemble 
(MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library presents the Kozak Ukrainian Dancers in the OCL Manchester Branch on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:00pm. Founded in 2007 by Ukrainian-born Artistic Director Nadiya Lemega of Highlands, NJ and Musical Director Lina Karokhina, the troupe entertains throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida and other states.
art
Princeton Makes Blooms - Art in the Basement 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, the artist cooperative located in the Princeton Shopping Center, presents "Princeton Makes Blooms- Art in the Basement," a vibrant art show organized and curated by artist member Adriana Groza. This exhibition, set in the basement of Princeton Makes within the Princeton Shopping Center, celebrates the essence of spring through a captivating collection of works by their talented member artists. The exhibit will be open to the public and available for viewing and purchase through April 19, 2024.
Bridging Nature and the Man-Made - "Reverie of the Natural & Found" Combines Assemblage and Environmental Art at WhittemoreCCC 
On a sunny spring evening, you enter a small and unassuming art gallery nestled in the forest. It's buzzing with excitement. Classical guitar weaves through the rooms, filling the space between conversations and observations. On a table near the door lies a gigantic, custom-made charcuterie board of upcycled wood, filled with marinated feta, sun dried tomatoes, pickled mushrooms and green strawberries, crostini's, smoked salmon, whipped ricotta spread, and cheeses locally sourced from local farms and food purveyors.* After grabbing a snack, you move from room to room, greeted by a variety of unique and intricate pieces.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From March 24-30, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 24-30, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Sussex).
Largest Pickleball Complex in the Mid Atlantic opening in Robbinsville 
(ROBBINSVILLE, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- A new pickleball court and arena is set to break ground this spring at the former Robbinsville Fieldhouse in Robbinsville. The new Robbinsville Pickle House is set to revolutionize the pickleball scene in New Jersey with over 20 state-of-the-art courts, making it the largest pickleball facility in the Northeast.
RVCC to Receive Sapling from Original Tree Mentioned in Anne Frank's Diary 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg is one of six new recipients that will receive saplings grown from the horse chestnut tree that towered behind Anne Frank's Secret Annex in Amsterdam. The announcement was made recently by Anne Frank Center USA, an organization dedicated to transformative education honoring the legacy of Anne Frank.
books
Newark Mayor To Join Express Newark Conversation About Groundbreaking Book By His Father, Amiri Baraka 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Legendary author and activist Amiri Baraka wrote more than 50 books before his death in 2014. His son, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, will be celebrating one of them, along with his sister, art historian Kellie Jones, at Express Newark on April 3, 2024.
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Cats
Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Thomas Kelly, exhibiting a new series, WeWork with Walter Wickiser Gallery at Seattle Art Fair 2024
Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 11:00am
Lumen Field Event Center
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Weeklings to Perform FREE Outdoor Show in Matawan
(MATAWAN, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm, The Weeklings will celebrate 60 years of The Beatles and more in a FREE outdoor concert in Terhune Park.
