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theatre
The Broadway Lecture Series at Stageworks to feature Jennifer Holliday 
(POMPTON LAKES, NJ) -- "One Night Only!" Tony & Grammy Winning Legend Jennifer Holliday comes to Pompton Lakes on Saturday, April 15th at to share stories and advice from her 40+ long career as part of "The Broadway Lecture Series at Stageworks." This series, created by Robert Bannon, is an ongoing chance to get up close and personal with some of Broadway's Best. Showtime is 7:00pm.
The Black Box Spring 2023 Staged Reading Series 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- From April 13th through April 30th, The Black Box presents an eclectic series of new and under-produced plays, many at the start of the "incubation" process! These dynamic staged readings will be on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - all starting at 8:00pm, The location is the new Black Box loft space, located at 8 East Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, between Van Brunt and Dean Streets.
music
State Theatre presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 7:30pm. The opening act is Charlie Farren, best known as the lead singer of The Joe Perry Project. Tickets range from $69-$369.
The Discovery Orchestra Returns with 6th National Television Special 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Discovery Orchestra, the Emmy®-nominated New Jersey ensemble that has introduced millions around the world to the pleasures of listening to classical music, will release its sixth national television special this spring. Discover Saint-Saëns' "Organ" Symphony, an aural journey through the Finale of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns' tour de force Symphony No. 3, will have its television premiere on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00am, on The WNET Group's ALL ARTS.
MPAC presents Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center to celebrate music from beloved female artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Judy Garland and more on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $79-$149.
comedy
Newton Theatre presents The Big Apple Comedy Club on June 9th 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, June 9, 2023. Comedians scheduled to perform include Brian Scolaro, Ophira Eisenberg, Matt Jenkins, and Jon Fisch. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
NJPAC Presents Whose Live Anyway? 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? on Friday, October 13th at 8:00pm. Their new improv tour is called Whose Live Anyway?
State Theatre and The Stress Factory Comedy Club Present Tim Dillon Live 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Tim Dillon Live on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tim Dillon is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Tickets range from $39-$69.
film
Union County to Host Film Ready NJ Workshop 
(UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites local municipalities, including police and fire departments, to participate in the new Film Ready New Jersey workshop on Friday, April 14 from 8:30am to 1:30pm at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township. The workshop is a certification and marketing initiative of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), in partnership with the Commissioner Board and the Union County Motion Picture & Television Advisory Board.
art
Middletown Arts Center Presents American Watercolor Society's 155th Annual International Traveling Exhibition 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center is honored to present the American Watercolor Society's 155th Annual International Traveling Exhibition (2022-23) from April 1-29, 2023. One of the most revered watercolor showcases in the world, AWS's 155th Annual Exhibition was held at New York City's Salmagundi Club in April 2022, and displayed 140 paintings from artists around the country and the globe, selected by a panel of highly prestigious AWS Signature Members.
community
Brookdale Community College Students to Benefit from New Paths to TCNJ 
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The College of New Jersey President Kathryn A. Foster, and Brookdale Community College President David M. Stout recently formalized an articulation agreement that enables Brookdale graduates to seamlessly transfer to TCNJ's four-year bachelor's degree programs.
FEATURED EVENTS
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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MAC Music Café
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: music
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Reading of "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Saint John's Lutheran Church
587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
category: theatre
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The Outcrops (matinee show)
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music
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The Elvis Birthday Bash
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Cool School & Hard Bop: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Pocono Winter Wine & Food Festival Returns on Sunday
(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The Pocono Winter Wine & Food Festival makes its grand return to the Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. This year’s festival will feature two exclusive sessions to provide an intimate and enjoyable experience for attendees. The first session will run from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and the second session will take place from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Montclair Art Museum presents "Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection"
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum is thrilled to present its latest exhibition, Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection. This unique collection-based exhibition delves into the ever-evolving notions of family and community, and explores themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion through a diverse array of artworks. The exhibition opens on February 9, 2024, and will be on display at the museum until January 2026.
