Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from November 10-16, 2024. 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).
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1) Ocean Casino Resort Transforms into Seaside Winter Wonderland - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is transforming into a magical seaside winter wonderland filled with festive seasonal offerings and holiday décor at every turn. From magical attractions to themed suites and a local holiday market, head to Ocean for a surfside escape filled with holiday cheer.
2) Major Investment Heading for Six Flags Great Adventure Along With Two New Major Roller Coasters - (JACKSON, NJ) -- In a recent news release, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, announced a more than $1 billion investment its theme parks over the next two years. Six Flags Great Adventure will launch THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity in 2025. In a groundbreaking announcement, Six Flags Great Adventure also revealed that a multi-world-record-breaking launch roller coaster will debut at the Jackson theme park in 2026.
3) State Theatre presents Rock n' Roll Doo Wop Spectacular on Saturday - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock n’ Roll Doo Wop Spectacular on Saturday, November 16, 2024 featuring Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Doo Wop Project, Bob Miranda & The Happenings, and E'Stefano DiSanto. Showtime is 7:00pm.
4) Makin Waves with Albert Music Hall: 'Be a Part of Our History' - One of the greatest musical treasures in New Jersey is Albert Music Hall, the roots venue created in 1974 by the friends of Joe and George Albert of Sayreville. In the 1950s, Joe bought land in Waretown after he and George went hunting there. With his brother and their friends in the thick of the Jersey Pine Barrens, he built a hunting cabin, which they called The Homeplace. On Saturday nights, several of their friends would jam with the Alberts at The Homeplace on old-time, country, bluegrass, folk, and Irish music, as well as Pinelands originals.
5) Events This Week in New Jersey from November 12-19, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 12-19, 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.
6) Billy Ocean LIVE! at BergenPAC - The crowd inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Wednesday, October 30, 2024 evening suddenly starts to cheer as one of the biggest hitmakers of the 1980s, British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean, takes the stage.
7) Light of Day Winterfest to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in January - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair and New York City. "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre with a lineup including John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), Brian Baker (Bad Religion), Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), Dramarama, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers plus very special guests to be announced soon.
8) Teaneck High School presents "She Kills Monsters" - A Journey through fantasy, friendship, and finding yourself - (TEANECK, NJ) -- The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Teaneck High School (THS) is proud to present She Kills Monsters, at the Helen B. Hill Auditorium at Teaneck High (100 Elizabeth Avenue) from November 14-17, 2024. Written by Qui Nguyen, it is a heartfelt story of two sisters connecting through high adventure, slaying monsters, and conquering foes.
9) Kick Off the Holiday Season with "The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas" at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre - (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Put away the turkey, unpack the jingle bells and get into the holiday spirit with The MTM Players for a warm, fun, family-friendly musical revue "The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas" for one weekend and five performances, November 29-December 1, 2024, at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
10) Holiday Shows are coming to State Theatre New Jersey - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents something for everyone this holiday season, including Broadway, dance, films, and more. The holidays will be brighter than ever at State Theatre New Jersey this season, bringing families and friends together to experience the power of live performance creating joyful memories that will last a lifetime. This holiday season, the lineup includes Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; An Evening with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation; The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert with New Jersey Symphony; and Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland.
11) Bergen County Players to Host Special Post-Show Talkback with SAG Award winner Lea DeLaria - (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will host a special post-show talkback with actor, comedian, jazz musician, and author Lea DeLaria, on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. DeLaria will answer audience questions on her characterization of POTUS' zany sister, Bernadette. She'll also update viewers on the unique trajectory of her career, as well as how being openly gay has shaped it.
12) PHOTOS from "The Color Purple: The Musical" by Phoenix Productions - (RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions, the community theatre company at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, is presenting The Color Purple: The Musical, featuring the community theatre company's first all-Black cast, from November 15-17, 2024. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
13) Rowan University's Marie Rader Series presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker on December 15th - (GLASSBORO, NJ) -- New Jersey's own Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker will perform an afternoon concert of Broadway favorites as part of Rowan University's Marie Rader Presenting Series, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm in Pfleeger Concert Hall.
14) Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" - (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents its January musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown from January 18-26, 2025. Rediscover the magic of childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and the rest of the gang. The musical brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations.
15) Split Level Concerts presents Brian Dunne and Jake Thistle on November 16th - (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Brian Dunne, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and member of the popular rock band Fantastic Cat, will perform on Saturday, November 16, 2024 as part of the Split Level Concerts series at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Showtime is at 8:00pm. Jake Thistle, a New Jersey artist on the rise, will open the show.
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