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Makin Waves with Nat Adderley Jr.: 'The Path Chose Me'

by Bob Makin
published 2023-08-03

After 50 years in the music business as a sought-after pianist, arranger, composer, producer and music director, Nat Adderley Jr. finally will be releasing his debut solo album soon.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-03-23

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!





Robert Jones, Jr. to Discuss "The Prophets" in Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join best-selling author Robert Jones, Jr., for an in-depth look at his award-winning debut novel The Prophets in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday, August 15. The event begins at 4:00pm.



TEDxCapeMay to Take Place October 15th

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- TEDxCapeMay returns live for its 12th season on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Cape May Convention Hall from 1:30pm to 6:00pm. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, features 10 outstanding presenters and performers under the theme of "Discoveries" followed by an open-bar reception right on the Atlantic Ocean. Tickets are $60 including reception and $30 for program only.








Professor Louie & The Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns present "The Music Of The Band" in Tuckerton

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Friday, August 18, 2023, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns will present "The Music of The Band" at the Lizzie Rose Music Room. For this special show, they will perform songs from repertoire of The Band, learned directly from The Band and songs Louie created with The Band including their comeback hit "Atlantic City," he collaborated with The Band for over fifteen years. Showtime is 7:30pm.



West Hudson Arts & Theater Company Announces Cast for "Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic"

(WEST HUDSON, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co (WHATCo) has announced the cast for The Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox. This will be WHATCo's first Main Stage production of 2023, running across two weekends (October 20-22 and October 26-28, 2023) at The Theater at WHATCo (15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South) in Harrison, NJ.



NJPAC presents Gilberto Santa Rosa

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Gilberto Santa Rosa - "El Caballero de la Salsa" - returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00pm. Gilberto Santa Rosa, the legendary sonero and six-time GRAMMY® Award winner, is one of the world's most successful Latin music vocalists.



Newark Symphony Hall Names New CEO and Celebrates Phase One Completion of $75M Restoration

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH), New Jersey's largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue, has completed the first phase of its $75 million capital improvement program. The multi-year project is spearheaded by Talia L. Young, the venue's newly appointed CEO who recently secured an additional $4 million for NSH in Governor Murphy's 2024 state budget, bringing the total funding from New Jersey to $15 million over the past three years. Newark Symphony Hall's renovations are set to be completed by 2025, coinciding with its 100th anniversary.



The Theater Project presents "Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage!"

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Dr. Ruth Meets Emily Post: With help from her assistant Paco and a few cooperative audience volunteers, Miss Abigail demonstrates flirtation techniques from 1940s and 50s how-to-find-romance handbooks to prove that "love can't be bought -- but it can be taught!" in Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage! The Theater Project presents this play by Ken Davenport & Sarah Saltzberg from August 17-27, 2023 in Maplewood, NJ.







 

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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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