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(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Small regional theaters have always struggled to stay afloat, and that struggle became even greater when the Covid pandemic shuttered them, often for a year or more. Many nonprofit theaters are running at a loss, with audiences dwindling and government aid slashed, forcing some venues to reduce the number of shows produced each season, shorten the length of a show's run or lay off staff members. In the most drastic cases, theaters have shut down completely.
Cheers ensue as Broadway actress, Lillias White, takes the Axelrod Performing Arts Center stage this Sunday, August 20, 2023 evening along with her accompanist, pianist Mathis Picard. Recently featured on Jane Pauley's CBS Sunday Morning TV show, White, 72, is a veteran of nearly a dozen Broadway productions including How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and the winner of a 1997 Tony Award for her performance in The Life. She currently can be seen appearing in the hit Broadway musical, Hadestown.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Dance on the Lawn, Montclair, NJ’s outdoor dance festival, will return for its tenth and final year, "Celebrating New Jersey." The Festival's 2023 finale will take place on on Saturday, September 9th on the front lawn of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 73 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, from 3:00pm-5:00pm. The festival is free.
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!
Fandango, portrait of an opera workshop, a film directed by Manno Lanssens, centers around the art of opera and emphasizes the importance of people singing in times of despair, as well as throughout their lives. The film features the talents of opera singing, and focuses on the teaching of Joy Bechtler, founder of the Operanauts, an organization founded to mentor people impacted by trauma and support their healing by teaching them the art of opera. The film emphasizes the interconnectedness of different forms of music, inspires the viewer by showcasing the talented singers who go through the program, and centers around the impact that the arts can have on people, including in times of hardship.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Veterans and Military Resource Center (VMRC) at Ocean County College is pleased to welcome Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Lavery to speak at the Grunin Center at 9:30am on Monday, September 11. Lavery will discuss the "Warrior Mindset" philosophy and share his inspirational story of sacrifice, determination and resilience. Admission is free and open to the public.
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Two local nonprofits, Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH) and Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate (FOBSR), are teaming up to present FARMFEST - a day of music, food, and family-friendly fun at the historic Ross Farm in Basking Ridge on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:00pm to 7:30pm.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's 2023-24 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! Gala concert performance by The Company Men on Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 pm. This performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. The Company Men are a four-man pop vocal group who mash today's top 40 hits with reimagined classics of the last eight decades.
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Christmas with the Celts on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 8:00pm. Celebrating 12 years of successful national touring, this show is a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs but with Irish instrumentation. New Christmas hits, Celts originals and fresh Irish Dance tunes are added to the show each year so that no 2 years are the same. Always a pleasant surprise.
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pier Fest, Jersey City's annual Latin Jazz & Salsa series is returning Friday nights this September. Riverview Jazz, the producers of the Jersey City Jazz Festival, have partnered once again with Exchange Place Alliance to present the music and dance series at the J. Owen Grundy Plaza located where Montgomery St meets the Hudson River. The events begin Friday, September 8th at 6:00pm and will run consecutive Fridays through September 29th. Each event features two world-class bands, food trucks, a Salsa dance lesson, and is free to the public.
(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.
(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.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."
"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.
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
