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theatre
Light Opera of New Jersey presents "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey continues its 27th Season of operetta and musical theatre with a production of 2014 Tony award-winning A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). The play is based on the 1907 novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal by Roy Horniman. Performances take place July 15-16 and July 22-23.
The Theater Project's Summer Season Kicks Off With "Sunset Park" by Joseph Vitale 
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Theater Project, a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, is returning to Maplewood's Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Road, for the second straight summer season. Award-winning writer Joseph Vitale's Sunset Park — three intertwining stories that prove no matter how old you get, love, longing, jealousy, and hope remain constant—kicks off the Summer Season July 6-16. The play was also a finalist in the 2022 NY Theater Fall Festival.
East Lynne Theater Company presents "A Tale of Two Cities, Cobbled Together by the Brothers Lovejoy" 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company's new Artistic Director Craig Fols will open his inaugural mainstage season with his own original adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" titled "A Tale of Two Cities, Cobbled Together by the Brothers Lovejoy". Fols' stage version of this world-renowned classic will make its world premiere on June 14 and will run Wednesdays to Saturdays through July 15.
music
Ocean Casino Resort presents Danzig 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Danzig, the American heavy metal band led by former Samhain and Misfits singer Glenn Danzig, takes the stage at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Showtime is 8:00pm.
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The GIG USA Hosts Kickoff Party For Asbury Park North To Shore Festival 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- "There are two words that best describe what is going to occur on Wednesday, June 14th at the Asbury Lanes," states Creator and Executive Producer of The GIG USA Nicholas Koontz, "and they are 'Event' and 'Party.' We are opening the Asbury Park leg of the North To Shore Festival and this event is not to be missed because start to finish, it will be one big, all night party!" Nick asserts.
NJPAC presents Gladys Knight on November 12th 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Empress of Soul-seven-Time Grammy Award winner, Gladys Knight will perform live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:00pm. Gladys Knight never disappoints by putting on a high-energy show performing all of her hits that stand the test of time and the songs that everyone knows and loves like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Heard it Through The Grapevine," "That’s What Friends Are For," and so much more.
Count Basie Center launches inaugural Charlie Puth Performance Scholarships 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- As part of its FOREVER FOR EVERYONE endowment campaign, the Count Basie Center has announced the availability of the Charlie Puth Performance Scholarship, named for GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and former student at the Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts.
"Tremendous!" Richie Furay LIVE! at SOPAC 
Excitement is in the air this Saturday, May 20, 2023 as music lovers stream into SOPAC in South Orange, NJ for an evening of music presented by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay. Known by many as the voice of country rock, in addition to his work as a solo artist, Furay is a founding member of three noteworthy music groups: Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band.
film
State Theatre presents A Live Conversation with John Cusack following Special Screening of "High Fidelity" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Thursday, October 12, 2023, State Theatre New Jersey presents a screening of High Fidelity followed by a live conversation with John Cusack regarding his career and the making of his films. With four decades' worth of roles in over 70 films, the Hollywood icon has enjoyed a varied and diverse career. Fans will get the opportunity to experience a moderated discussion, with Cusack answering audience questions as well. The event begins at 7:30pm.
2023 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Filmmaker Q+A and Interview with Bibi Director Christopher Beatty and Bibi Lead Actors 
Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival, talks with Christopher Beatty, Director of Bibi, along with two of the stars of the film, Judith Ann DiMinni and Rick Zahn, in a filmmaker interview:
Thrilling short The Chosen One screens at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival 
Elazar Fine’s The Chosen One is cool, thrilling to watch, and takes a daring stance on religion as it unpacks religious trauma and the guilt one feels when running away from faith. I was captivated from just the first two minutes: through the reflection of his mirror where a Hebrew prayer is engraved, we see a young Orthodox Jewish man, Eli, weeping on the floor behind his bed, electric razor in hand. To fast-paced violin and cello music, Eli, with his back turned to us, shaves his long beard and long curly sideburns (or payot, in Hebrew), strong symbols of Hasidic Jewish faith, while the other members of his Orthodox family calmly read books, pray, and clean in common rooms. At last, a family member enters Eli’s bedroom and lets out a gasp.
art
RVCC Robeson Institute to Present Exhibition of Quilts Created by Incarcerated, Free Quilters 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Paul Robeson Institute for Ethics, Leadership, and Social Justice at Raritan Valley Community College will present "Stitching Time: The Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project" from June 12 to July 23. The exhibition, which is open to the public, will be on view in the Art Gallery at RVCC's Branchburg campus.
community
League of Women Voters Provides Arts Community With Nonpartisan Voting Plan for June Primary Election 
(BERGEN COUNTY, NJ) -- The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) wants the arts community to be prepared with nonpartisan information to participate in New Jersey's Primary Election on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. To prepare voters in Bergen County for what they need to do for the Primary Election, the League developed a voting plan.
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EVENT CALENDAR
ART | COMEDY | DANCE | MUSIC | THEATRE | COMMUNITY
Waiting for Godot
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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George Street Playhouse presents "The Pianist"
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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Waiting for Godot
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 10:30am
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Waiting for Godot
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Covenant House: Harmony For Hope
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Brian Setzer – Rockabilly Riot!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Bulrusher
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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George Street Playhouse presents "The Pianist"
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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Thank You For Being So Dead Murder Mystery
Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 6:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: theatre
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Dead On Live Shakedown Show!
Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music
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Waiting for Godot
Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 8:00pm
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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Robert Pondiscio
Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 11:00am
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: community
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