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PODCAST: Growing Stage Young Playwrights Competition 2021
On Saturday, September 18, four young playwrights will present four new plays at The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, in Netcong. They are the finalists in The Growing Stage’s first Playwriting Festival for Young Writers: Violet Baker, Maya Abraham, Maxine Ting, and Alethea Shirilan-Howlett.
“A Labor of Love” Laura Benanti and Friends LIVE! at OSPAC
It’s a lovely Saturday, September 4, 2021 evening as hundreds of theater lovers carrying lawn chairs and blankets line up for a benefit Labor Day weekend concert under the stars at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center in West Orange, NJ. The concert, starring Tony-winning Broadway veteran Laura Benanti, is slated to benefit two local community theater organizations, The Barn Theatre and Pleasant Valley Productions.
“Broadway Meets the Beach” LIVE! on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk
An enthusiastic crowd of Broadway fans is waiting on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ this balmy Friday, August 13, 2021 evening for a live performance of Broadway Meets the Beach. Tonight’s show, which features such Broadway stars as Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages, Jekyll and Hyde), Jim Borstelmann (The Producers, Young Frankenstein), Korie Lee Blossey (Disney’s Aladdin, Tarzan), and Jen Perry (Kinky Boots, Mama Mia), also spotlights local New Jersey talent including two groups of young dancers from Kick Performing Arts Studios in Fair Haven, NJ.
Another Summer at Surflight -- How the Shore Theatre Keeps Shining
I am confident that the time will come when I no longer start an interview with a question about the pandemic or write a feature that doesn't reference getting through this extraordinary situation.
Beloved Shakespeare Character Takes the Spotlight in "Snug"
A new play based on a beloved, old character takes The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s outdoor stage. “Snug” expands on the lives of the mechanicals from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with merriment, mischief, magic, and love. JerseyArts.com correspondent Maddie Orton talks with the cast and creator of "Snug" about life imitating art and creating theatre despite challenge after challenge.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Changes Name To Vivid Stage
For the last couple of years, Laura Ekstrand thought it was time to change the name of Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre. The name had been inspired by Native American culture, but it was created in a different time and, in today’s climate, the name seemed out of place.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) returns to their outdoor summer home this month. Since 2002, STNJ has performed in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater on the campus of St. Elizabeth University with one exception: 2020 when the CoVid pandemic restrictions prevented its use. But now they are back with two glorious productions available until Aug. 1. Running are Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors and a new play, Snug, written by Bonnie Monte. Both are comedies and both shows are appropriate for all ages.
PODCAST: RENT’S Adam Pascal Takes the Show on the Road
Adam Pascal was a rock ‘n’ roll musician who had no theatrical credits when he landed the role of Roger in RENT—a show that would garner him a Tony nomination and forever change the sound of Broadway. Now, Pascal shares his journey through the shows he’s performed along the way: Aida, Cabaret, Memphis, Chicago, and more. His solo acoustic concert, “So Far,” is coming to the Arthur Pryor Bandshell in Asbury Park on July 28 and BellWorks in Holmdel on July 29 as part of Axelrod Performing Arts Center’s Vogel Summer Concert Series.
TaNisha Fordham Talks About "12 Mo' Angry Men"
12 Mo' Angry Men is the story of 11 black jurors and 1 white juror, deliberating on the guilt or innocence of a white police officer who shot and killed a black teen. It is a new and timely reimagining of 12 Angry Men, the classic play and film. It will have its premiere at Newark's Theater in the Park, as part of the city's Summer Fun Events with performances on July 23 & 30, and August 6 & 13, 2021.
Not a Singular Event -- “This Is Our Story: A Coming Out Anthology”
“Coming out is not a singular event,” explained playwright Nicolas J. Clarey. “There is the anticipation, the lead up, the planning, and all of the angst that leads up to it. Then there’s the event itself and the aftermath. The aftermath is something that sticks with us for the rest of our lives. It is something that we will constantly be doing forever. We will never stop coming out in one way or another.”
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Roger McGuinn
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
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MOZART & MENDELSSOHN: NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Adelphi Orchestra - International Anniversary Celebration
Fair Lawn Community Center
10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Kids 'N Family Series: The Little Mermaid
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
category: community
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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ZOSO – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
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