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"The Marvelous Wonderettes" is In Final Weekend at Centenary Stage
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company and the NEXTStage Repertory’s production of The Marvelous Wonderettes is in its final weekend of performances. The final performances will run August 4-7 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
Outpost in the Burbs presents "Somebody's Daughter" by Zara Phillips
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Somebody's Daughter by Zara Phillips on Saturday, December 10 at 8:00pm in The Guild Room of First Congregational Church in Montclair. Somebody's Daughter is a one woman show based on Zara Phillips' book of the same title.
Shakespeare In The Park Bergen County presents "Othello"
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Black Box PAC's Shakespeare in the Park Bergen County returns for its fifth year of free public programming with a modern take on the classic tragedy Othello!
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Delivered a New Round of Theatre Worker Relief Fund Grants
New Jersey Theatre Alliance, has delivered a new round of funding via the FY23 New Jersey Theatre Alliance Theatre Worker Relief Fund. This fund, made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund, offers financial relief to artists affiliated with Alliance member theatres who are still feeling the negative financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC Theatre presents "La Valentía"
(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Union county is home to a vibrant Latinx community and for the fourth year the Hispanic Theatre Festival will take the stage at CDC Theatre in Cranford. This time the all-Spanish language play presented will be the award-winning comedy by Spaniard Alfredo Sanzol, "La Valentía", in its American premiere. If you like slapstick humor and a good ghost story, all told with the richness and beauty of Spanish language, plan to see “La Valentia”. The show runs September 9 & 10 at 8:00pm and September 11 at 2:00pm.
Vivid Stage's 2022-2023 Season
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, has announced its new season. This professional company will bring five productions to the stage in addition to improvisational comedy, cabaret, play readings, and educational programs for teens and adults. As always, the Vivid Stage Resident Acting Company and their guests will tell stories that reflect our shared experience of being human with heart and humor.
Playwright Aaron Posner to Take Part in Q&A at East Lynne Theater Company
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company will host a Q&A with playwright Aaron Posner following their performance of Who Am I This Time? (& Other Conundrums of Love) on Wednesday, August 10. Posner created this play by adapting three charming Kurt Vonnegut stories for the stage, "Long Walk Forever," "Who Am I This Time?" and "Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son." ELTC's production, which opened on July 27, has been getting standing ovations.
PHOTOS from "Crazy For You" at Music Mountain Theatre
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is currently presenting Crazy For You each weekend through August 21st. Winner of the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical, this laugh-a-minute musical romp is scripted by Ken Ludwig and features the memorable hits of George and Ira Gershwin such as “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Middletown Arts Center to Hold Auditions for "The Addams Family"
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC PLAYERS at the Middletown Arts Center will hold auditions for its production of The Adams Family on Monday, August 8 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, altogether ooky family comes to life in this macabre musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The Addams Family, the third production by the MAC’s recently formed adult theater group, will be performed on October 21-23, 28-30 and will be directed by Kathy Connolly with musical direction by Nicholas Jupinka.
PHOTOS from "It Shoulda Been You" at Old Library Theatre
(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theatre company is currently presenting the Broadway musical, It Shoulda Been You, at the Fair Lawn Community Center. The show will be presented over two weekends, starting Friday, July 29, and run through August 7th, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Photographer John Posada was at a dress rehearsal to take some photos.
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ENCANTO
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: film
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ENCANTO
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Art of Living Well: Five Summer Stories
Hopewell Theater
5 S. Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, NJ 08525
category: film
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Glen Burtnik’s The Summer of Love Concert — Woodstock Edition
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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FREE SUMMER EVENT: SABRINA GENESIS
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Vail Mansion Plaza
110 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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Storyfaces
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: kids
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Storyfaces
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Summer Family Thursdays & Fridays
Newark Museum of Art - Main Building
49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
category: kids
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NMOA Summer Series | A Night of Jazz and Soul with Patience Higgins and the Sugar Hill Quartet
Newark Museum of Art - The Garden
49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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The Who's Tommy
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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