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theatre
Centenary Stage Company's Great Authors Out Loud Series Presents "A Celebration Of Shakespeare" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Great Authors Out Loud Series returns with a "Celebration of Shakespeare" through a collection of Shakespeare's works on Sunday, April 23rd at 7:00pm. This event will celebrate the playwright's birthday and the 400th anniversary of his first folio. Presented by Anne Occhiogrosso and Randall Duk Kim, this event is free to attend, and advanced reservations require a $5.00 donation.
State Theatre Presents "Legally Blonde-The Musical" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Legally Blonde—The Musical with four performances from Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30, 2023. Based on the iconic movie, Legally Blonde—The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves, contrary to dated bias, that you can be both legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room.
Middletown Arts Center Accepting Submissions For "The MAC ONE-ACTS" Play Reading Festival (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center is accepting submissions to The MAC ONE-ACTS annual play-reading festival featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights. Entries from New Jersey residents ages 13 and older will be accepted and must be original, unpublished scripts adhering to standard professional play format with run-times of no longer than 30 minutes. Submission deadline is Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Inis Nua Theatre presents Philadelphia Premiere of "Hymn" by Lolita Chakrabarti (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Inis Nua Theatre Company presents the final mainstage production of its 19th season with the Philadelphia premiere of Hymn, written by British playwright Lolita Chakrabarti. This play tells the story of two brothers who meet in adulthood, and their attempt to find connection and become family. This music-filled two-hander will be directed by Eric Carter and stars Dwayne Alistair Thomas and Garrick Vaughan. The show runs from April 12 to April 30th, for a total of 15 performances. All performances will take place at the Louis Bluver Theatre at The Theatres at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street in Philadelphia.
PHOTOS from "The Diary of Anne Frank" at Holmdel Theatre Company (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Diary of Anne Frank has captivated readers around the world for decades, and now, audiences in Holmdel will have the chance to experience the powerful story in a new theatrical production. The Holmdel Theatre Company production, directed by Amy Jones, produced by Laurie Devino and performed by a talented ensemble, will run weekends from Saturday, April 15th to Sunday, April 30th. Photographer John Posada was at a rehearsal to take photos.
music
Cranston Dean to Release "Northern Town" (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Cranston Dean will release his 6th album, Northern Town, on May 11, 2023. The singer-songwriter is sharing songs created over the span of several years and sharpened in front of live audiences in venues from New England to the Jersey Shore. The album will also be available for purchase on his website or from the artist directly at any of his shows in physical or digital form.
Symphony in C presents Mendelssohn Italian Symphony (CAMDEN, NJ) -- New Jersey-based professional training orchestra Symphony in C
concludes its 2022-23 season with Mendelssohn Italian Symphony on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:00pm at the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden, New Jersey.
film
The ShowRoom presents a 50th Anniversary Screen of the Cult Classic, "The Last of Sheila" (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema invites you back to 1973 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Last of Sheila with a one time only screening on Sunday, April 16 at 3:15pm. Touted by Knives Out and Glass Onion director, Rian Johnson, as a primary inspiration, The Last of Sheila harks back to the golden age of star-studded murder mysteries.
Film About First Jewish Farming Community in U.S. in Salem County to Premiere at Stockton University (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton University will host the premiere screening of “ALLIANCE,” a new documentary about the first successful Jewish farming colony in America on Sunday, April 16. The feature-length film is the directorial debut of Susan Donnelly, a descendant of one of the founding families of the Alliance Colony in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County. The screening begins at 12:30pm.
art
Watchung Arts Center & Pro Arts Jersey City present "Then and Now" (WATCHUNG, NJ) -- Watchung Arts Center & Pro Arts Jersey City present a new exhibit, "Then and Now" from April 11 to May 20, 2023 at the Watchung Arts Center. The exhibit is curated by PE Pinkman.
Acc gallery presents "The Vigorous Life Series, Between tranquility and comfort" (TENAFLY, NJ) -- Acc gallery presents an invitational solo exhibition by Taesook Jeong under the title "The Vigorous Life Series, Between tranquility and comfort" from April 3 to April 20, 2023. The exhibition is curated by Hobong Kim.
poetry
Union County Board of County Commissioners to present a talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and poet Tina Kelley (FANWOOD, NJ) -- In celebration of National Poetry Month 2023, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will present a talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and poet Tina Kelley, on the intersection of journalism and poetry. The event will take place at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center Carriage House at 135 Watson Road in Fanwood on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. The event is free of charge but pre-registration is required online at ucnj.org/tinakelley23.
community
NJPAC presents The Price is Right Live (NEWARK, NJ) -- The most iconic and joyful game show on television, CBS Original The Price Is Right Live(TM) is hitting the road and makes a stop in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:00pm.
SOPAC presents its inaugural SOPAC Pride Weekend (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- In partnership with North Jersey Pride, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents its inaugural SOPAC Pride Weekend on Friday, June 9 – Saturday, June 11, celebrating SOMA’s robust LGBTQIA+ community. The weekend exclusively features LGBTQIA+ artists, including TikTok comic sensation Jessica Kirson, "far-ranging sonic nomad" (Chicago Tribune) singer-songwriter AKENYA, and DJ Ryan The Person.
May Events at MPAC; John Pizzarelli, Cheap Trick, Howie Mandel and more (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The season continues at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) with a lineup of classic rockers, classic comedians, classic jazz and more. Tickets for all events are available at www.MayoArts.org, or by calling the box office at 973-539-8008.
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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
