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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-09-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





The Newton Theatre presents the Artimus Pyle Band

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents the Artimus Pyle Band on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00pm. This is a tribute to Ronnie Van Zant's Lynyrd Skynyrd band featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Artimus Pyle.



'Twas the Night Before...' by Cirque Du Soleil comes to Chicago and NY

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced that the acclaimed family holiday theatrical – 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil – is returning to both The Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Chicago Theatre this holiday season. The holiday themed show will run concurrently at The Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Chicago Theatre for 28 performances each from December 7 through December 28. Tickets for both engagements go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00am local time.



5th Annual Reading Under the Stars to Take Place on Wednesday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The City of Newark will host the fifth annual "Reading Under the Stars" for youth and families on Wednesday, August 9 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in Ivy Hill Park, at Mt. Vernon Place, in the West Ward. Two acclaimed children's book authors will read their works, and a screening of the family film "Puss in Boots" will follow at 8:30pm. The event is FREE and open to the public.








State Theatre New Jersey presents Comedy Night on September 29th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Enjoy an evening of comedy at State Theatre New Jersey with five hilarious comedians on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:0pm. The lineup includes Joe Matarese, Matt Lopes, Jackie Fabulous, Rishi Mathur, and emcee, Vinnie Brand.



bergenPAC presents Ginuwine

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents R&B 90's sensation Ginuwine, known for his smash hit "Pony" and chart-topper "Anxious," on Sunday, August 20th at 8:00pm.



Clinton Hill Community Action and South Ward ArtsXChange present South Ward Playwright Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) and South Ward ArtsXChange are proud to present the South Ward Playwright Festival on Thursday, August 10 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mildred Helms Park. Join them for a night of storytelling centered around the South Ward. All participants hail from the South Ward and have been mentored by local writer Tracie Morrison. Each resident playwright will present their own one act plays in a premier Staged Reading.



New Jersey Theatre Alliance Welcomes New Team Members

New Jersey Theatre Alliance ("The Alliance"), one of the nation's largest arts service organizations for professional theatre, is pleased to welcome Daria M. Sullivan as the new Manager of Programs and Services, Stephanie Haas in the newly created position of Development and Grants Manager, and Summer Dawn Reyes as the new Administrative Coordinator.



Low Cut Connie releases "King of the Jews"

The South Philadelphia-based rock 'n' roll artist Low Cut Connie released "King of the Jews" from his forthcoming album Art Dealers out September 8 via Contender Records. On the new song, frontman Adam Weiner gets deep in the weeds of his personal and ethnic identity, rejecting antisemitism and fear, and arriving at a place where his Jewishness becomes a source of strength and power. An official video for the song was inspired by Warhol's Factory films, featuring Weiner wrapping himself in Tefillin.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












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