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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-08-22

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!





NJPAC presents An Intimate Evening With Audra McDonald

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Audra McDonald to Newark, NJ, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:30pm. McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her singer and actress artistry.



Newark Arts to Provide Renewal Grants for Artists Affected by COVID-19

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Individual artists who reside in Newark, New Jersey, and whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for a Newark Arts Renewal Grant. It is open now through November 17th at 11:59pm.



The Broadway Lecture Series presents Myles Frost who played Michael Jackson in "MJ"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Broadway Lecture Series presents Tony-Winning superstar Myles Frost who stars as Michael Jackson in the hit Broadway musical "MJ," to Montclair State University for the Lectures series debut on Monday, November 28th at 7:00pm.  This event will be live and in-person. It can be best described as the Broadway version of "Inside The Actor's Studio."  








New Jersey Symphony presents works by Jessie Montgomery, Mozart, Strauss

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony will perform Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds for piano and string orchestra, composed earlier this year in collaboration with and commissioned for pianist Awadagin Pratt, November 17–20. George Manahan conducts the program, which also features Mozart’s Symphony No. 38,“Prague” and Strauss’ Suite from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. George Manahan was the Interim Music Director for the New Jersey Symphony from 1983 to 1985. He returns to conduct for the New Jersey Symphony’s centennial season.



Central Jersey Arts Council Celebrates 'The Nutcracker’' with winter holiday exhibit featuring resident's collection

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Central Jersey Arts Council will feature a Winter Exhibit of more than 240 unique and individually hand-painted Nutcrackers. The Winter Exhibit will be up from Thanksgiving weekend through December. 



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/7/22

by Lazlo
published 2022-11-07

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Kelley K, Painters, Marc Ambrosia, September's Ghost, and aubeydoo.



Jersey Jazz Live! Martin Pizzarelli Playing His Father's Arrangements of Duke, Benny, and Gershwin

(MADISON, NJ) -- Thirty years ago, bassist Martin Pizzarelli and pianist Bob Albanese played together at The Rainbow Room in New York. On Sunday afternoon, November 20, they will reunite at the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, joined by saxophonist/clarinetist Linus Wyrsch. The trio, in Pizzarelli’s words, will “entertain the audience with a variety of songs from Duke (Ellington) to Benny (Goodman) to (George) Gershwin – all infused with my dad, Bucky Pizzarelli’s arrangements.” The event is the next Jersey Jazz Live! concert presented by the New Jersey Jazz Society at 3:00pm. 



PHOTOS from "A Christmas Story" at Music Mountain Theatre

by John Posada
published 2022-11-07

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting the Holiday classic, A Christmas Story, The Musical weekends until November 20th. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(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.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(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.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(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.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(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.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.








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