Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 10-16, 2023. 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, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Union counties.)
1) Makin Waves with Dogs in a Pile: Makin Waves Band of the Year - With a studio album, a live album, professional narrative videos, lots of live videos, and tours that took them as far from home as Iceland, Asbury Park-based Dogs in a Pile are the Makin Waves Band of the Year.
2) William Paterson University presents comedian Pete Davidson - (WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents comedian Pete Davidson on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. Davidson is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of Peacock's critically acclaimed comedy "Bupkis" and was a cast member on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" from 2014-2022, where his singular Weekend Update features and original music videos garnered millions of views. Showtime is 10:00pm.
3) Ridgefield Equestrian Wins Gold in Special Olympics - (LEONIA, NJ) -- Local equestrian Paul Lim made history as the first participant and winner in the New Jersey Special Olympics to come from the Bergen Equestrian Center. Paul was able to clinch gold in both Class 10 Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation and Class 25 Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter Dressage. Paul's journey, marked by an autism diagnosis and overcoming adversities, sheds light on the transformative influence of horses and the Bergen Equestrian Center on his life.
4) Dreams of Any Kind – Cold or Warm – Are Good Ones - So, they went and turned a perfectly good summertime play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, into a wintry play, A Midwinter Night’s Dream. It opened - brrrrrrrrrr - at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, at Drew University, Madison, on December 6th.
5) The Newton Theatre presents Samantha Fish - (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Samantha Fish on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 7:00pm. Samantha Fish is known first and foremost for her fretwork, Fish's secret weapon is her astute and nuanced storytelling and ultra-vivid detail from carefully honing her craft.
6) Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "DEATHtrap" - (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents DEATHtrap, a murder mystery by Ira Levin, from January 19-28, 2024. Sidney Bruhl would do anything to publish the next great play. He would even kill for it. This dark comedy, thriller will have audiences laughing one moment and screaming in terror the next as Sidney discovers he may not be the only murderer in the room.
7) Events This Week in New Jersey: December 12-18, 2023 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 12-18, 2023 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.
8) Blue Hawk Records releases "Chapter XXIII" - (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) --"Chapter XXIII" from Blue Hawk Records is available now on all streaming platforms, as well as on CD and vinyl. The line-up for their 23rd compilation album includes Angela An, Michael Anthony Rocks, Abby Garcia, Ruaa Khalifa, Amani Lillian, and The Blackouts.
9) JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announce Sting and Christian McBride to Perform at the RALPH PUCCI 8th Annual Jazz Set Benefit - (NEW YORK, NY) -- JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announced world-renowned singer-songwriter, musician, actor, activist and 17-time GRAMMY-winner Sting as the special guest for the RALPH PUCCI 8th Annual Jazz Set, The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® on February 28, 2024. Sting will perform alongside eight-time GRAMMY-winning virtuosic bassist and JAZZ HOUSE Artistic Director Christian McBride. The two will deliver a once-in-a-lifetime evening, performing together, trading stories, and celebrating Sting’s illustrious career.
10) PHOTOS from "Ella Enchanted" at The Growing Stage - (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting a holiday production of Ella Enchanted weekends until December 17, 2023 on Saturdays and Sundays. Written by Karen Zacarias with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Ella Enchanted is adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine and introduces us to Ella of Frell, who is given the "gift" of obedience by Lucinda, her misguided Fairy Godmother. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
11) New Jersey Hall of Fame Unveils Whitney Houston Garden State Parkway Service Area and Other Ongoing Initiatives in her Honor - (UNION, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Following renaming the former Vauxhall Service Area on the Garden State Parkway in honor of Whitney Houston, the New Jersey Hall of Fame joined The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and public officials on December 14, 2023 to unveil the service area's exhibits and other initiatives in her honor.
12) State Theatre New Jersey presents "Come From Away" - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the Broadway musical, Come From Away from January 5-7, 2024. This musical tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. On September 11, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.
13) ACC Gallery presents Hangul Challenge 2023 Gala Art show - (TENAFLY, NJ) -- ACC Gallery in Tenafly presents Hangul Challenge 2023 Gala Art show from December 14 through January 6, 2024. Hangul, the remarkable Korean writing system created by King Sejong the Great, is a central focus of the CIA CIA Hangul USA Foundation. At the forefront of their efforts is the Hangul Challenge, a meticulously designed flagship project spotlighting the unique attributes of Hangul. This groundbreaking program empowers individuals with no prior knowledge of the script to read and write proficiently in just eight hours of training.
14) An Artistic Collaboration and a Unique Fundraiser West Windsor Arts Pays Tribute to a Founding Member - (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- It’s the most wonderful time of the year to show appreciation for our most beloved community organizations and leaders. This year, West Windsor Arts is offering a creative new way to give back by auctioning off a very special sculpture as a tribute to one of its founding members, Dick Snedeker, who passed away in 2020.
15) Night of Too Many Stars to Take Place at Beacon Theatre - (NEW YORK, NY) -- NEXT for AUTISM (NEXT), the leading nonprofit dedicated to building national programs that enhance the lives of autistic adults, presents Night of Too Many Stars (a comedy concert and live auction) on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. Performers for this year’s event include Rachel Bloom, Stephen Colbert, Ron Funches, James Austin Johnson, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, the cast of How to Dance in Ohio, and too many more to come.
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