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Having won acclaim for his Oscar-nominated documentary Mind the Gap, director Bing Liu makes his narrative feature debut with an adaptation of Atticus Lish's 2014 novel Preparation for the Next Life. Scripted by the Pulitzer-winning playwright Martyna Majok, it's a story of cross-cultural romance. But though the star-crossed lovers here are from very different worlds, none of their cultural differences matter. They're simply two humans, and what threatens to destroy their relationship are their very human flaws.
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(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. A trailblazer in comedy and a powerful cultural voice, Lopez has made audiences laugh for more than two decades—and now he brings his signature style, sharp observations, and cross-generational humor to Newark's biggest stage.
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents "Transference – Torridon & Wester Ross", a solo photography exhibition by Jersey City artist Susan MacDonald, curated by Anne Novado and Eleazar Sanchez. The exhibition will be on view from December 18, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Holmdel Theatre Company presents a reading of Then One Foggy Christmas Eve by Alexis Kozak on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is a delightfully unhinged holiday comedy by a local playwright.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Literature to Life recently received a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support general operating expenses. Through New York State's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $80.9 million in FY 2026 to arts and culture nonprofits across all 10 regions and a historic number of artists.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents Redefining Wonder, featuring award-winning illusionist and musician Chris Funk, as part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), a premier destination for arts and entertainment in Northern New Jersey, has partnered with True Tickets, the secure digital ticketing service built for arts and cultural institutions and entertainment venues. Together, they have introduced mobile-first, contactless ticketing that enhances the patron experience while giving MPAC greater control and transparency around ticket sharing and audience engagement.
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Shakespeare 70 presents Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw weekends from January 16-25, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. One of Shaw's most enduringly popular comedies follows a hunted soldier who, seeking refuge in a young lady’s boudoir, starts in motion a series of unlikely comedic events.
"It's just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture." While that may be a quote from the movie, "Elf", it’s also the truth. Gina is a huge fan of the movie and elf culture! While she's yet to see its musical counterpart, she was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Buddy himself, actor Dustin Ceithamer who is portraying the lead in the "Elf, the Musical" at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven this December.
