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theatre
Kelsey Theatre presents "Bright Star" - the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Musical 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Get ready for a captivating, toe-tapping journey through the American South when Maurer Productions OnStage presents the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical Bright Star May 31-June 9, 2024 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Sweet Charity" 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Sweet Charity, the classic 1966 musical, weekends from May 24 to June 9, 2024. It is the seventh mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 21-28, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 21-28, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
McCarter Theatre presents "Choice" by Winnie Holzman 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- From the writer of the hit Broadway musical - and soon-to-be film franchise - Wicked and the beloved 90's TV series My So-Called Life, comes a new comedy that explores a woman's right to choose in decidedly unexpected, often hilarious, and ultimately thought-provoking ways. McCarter Theatre presents Choice by Winnie Holzman, directed by Sarah Rasmussen, from May 8 through June 2, 2024.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Sweet Charity" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Sweet Charity, the classic 1966 musical, weekends from May 24 to June 9, 2024. It is the seventh mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.
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music
New Jersey Symphony Announces 2024 Edward T. Cone Composition Institute Composers 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony presents the composers for the 10th Edward T. Cone Composition Institute on Monday, July 15 through Saturday, July 20 in Princeton, culminating in a public performance at the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:00pm with guest conductor Christopher Rountree. The program will also include Institute Director Steven Mackey's Urban Ocean.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place in New Jersey from May 21-28, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from May 21-28, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
MPAC presents "Abducted By The '80s" with Wang Chung, The Motels, and Naked Eyes 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Wang Chung, The Motels, and Naked Eyes have joined forces to create a musical extravaganza that transports audiences to the heart of the neon-soaked, synth-driven decade with the Abducted by the '80s Tour, coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm.
comedy
Newton Theatre Adds Second Vic DiBitetto Show 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- His pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live. The popular comedian returns to The Newton Theatre for performances on Thursday, September 5 at 8:00pm and Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Thursday show was added due to popular demand.
film
2024 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Q+A with The Featherweight Director Robert Kolodny 
Here is the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Q+A with The Featherweight Director Robert Kolodny, Producer Bennett Elliot, Festival Judges Morgan Kalmbach, Sarah Lopez and Festival Director Al Nigrin:
dance
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2024 Summer Intensive 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces its 2024 Summer Intensive — two weeks of dance, one session per week, held at the Center for Creativity and Dance (Joyce East), 287 E. 10th Street, NYC.
art
Arts Council of Princeton announces Vendor Application for yART Sale, Affordable Art and Supplies Sale 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton is now accepting vendor applications for their second-annual yART sale to be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00am-1:00pm. The yART sale is an outdoor, flea-market style opportunity for attendees to shop affordable work from local artists cleaning out their studios.
community
Bergen County Announces Return of Summer Movies & Concerts in the Park 
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce the return of the Bergen County Movies and Music in the Park Summer Series. The series will feature 24 events at four locations across Bergen County beginning on July 10, 2024. All concerts and movies are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for viewing.
Events This Week in New Jersey: May 21-28, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 21-28, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
FEATURED EVENTS
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Free Summer Event: Joshua Van Ness
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Vail Mansion Plaza
110 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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The Mavericks – Moon & Stars Summer Tour ‘24
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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LATEST NEWS
Vivid Stage Presents Summer Solos Every Week in July at the Visual Arts Center of NJ
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage presents Summer Solos readings every week from July 1-24, 2024 at the Visual Arts Center of NJ at 68 Elm Street in Summit. Performances in the series will take place on the lawn of the Arts Center at 6:30pm. Patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner. The rain and extreme heat location for all performances is the Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ.
Oyster Point Hotel hosts free panel discussion: What Are Curators Looking For?
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl
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