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Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 13-19, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Monmouth, and Ocean) and includes stories about art, community, music, theatre with five original features.
2023 celebrates the 25th anniversary for eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey's McGee. Recently the band was thrown a curveball due to drummer, Kris Meyers, placement on the IR list. Meyers underwent shoulder surgery and will be missing UM fall tour. Improvising, UM has officially started fall tour with notable guest drummers behind the kit. On Thursday August 17, 2023 this experiment began at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. First up performing was Duane Trucks of Widespread Panic.
(RED BANK NJ) -- The Vogel presents Taylor Simon King (TSK) on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:30pm. The lives and careers of three iconic American singer/songwriters, James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King, have always overlapped ant intertwined – and their music continues to inspire generation after generation. TSK celebrates these musical icons with unique arrangements, fan favorites, deep cuts and engaging storytelling with multimedia projections.
(JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance of tropical music by the David Cedeño Combo at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The concert begins at 2:00pm.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo and a beloved destination for people around the world, announced that Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer beginning October 30, 2023. Succeeding Vikram Dewan's 16+ year tenure leading the institution, Dr. Mogerman comes to Philadelphia as its 15th President in its 164-year history after serving as the Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in Missouri since 2019.
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Sieminski Theater presents Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia on Sunday, October 29 at 7:30pm. This is a 7-piece ensemble of world-class, professional musicians out of South Jersey/Philadelphia that covers the entire career of Linda Ronstadt (all genres including Spanish-language material).
Music lovers enter the historic Hackensack-Meridian Health auditorium inside Red Bank, NJ's Count Basie Center for the Arts this Wednesday, August 9, 2023 evening and admire its alluring chandelier surrounded by a painted sky and ornate walls. Taking their seats, their eyes are drawn to the red lights that illuminate the back curtain creating a rich tapestry behind a Steinway grand placed center stage. They also notice ten seashell floor lights and five overhead spotlights which shine through the onstage fog cutting a shaft of light focused on a piano bench and a single microphone.
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, has announced their 2023-24 Main Stage Season - their 42nd Season overall. In addition to a full slate of shows, they have educational programming for young people grades Pre-K through High School and special events announced throughout the season.
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre Stage Production Boot Camp takes place every Tuesday from September 26th through November 2nd (except October 31). Sponsored by First Energy Foundation, this is an immersive course where students receive real world hands-on experience in production and the entertainment industry.
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- New Found Glory has been out on the road with The All-American Rejects for the Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour, which came to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on August 15, 2023. The Get Up Kids and The Starting Line rounded out the bill. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.
"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.
Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.
Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas
