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The Theater Project's Podcast Series talks with Jeff Harnar, Timothy Scholl, and Sandra Toll

(UNION, NJ) -- Life as a cabaret performer. The role of dramaturgy in live theater. Teaching the next generation of playwrights and actors. These are the topics to be explored the next three episodes of The Theater Project Thinks About..., the Union-based theater company's monthly podcast series.



"2011" by The Smithereens released on vinyl for the First Time and Back on CD for First Time in 14 Years

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- On March 14, Sunset Blvd. Records re-releases The Smithereens' critically lauded 2011 album on limited-edition clear vinyl – its first-ever release on LP – and on compact disc for the first time in over a decade.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...2/20/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-02-20

"We're really excited," began Allie Colleen, "We spoke to some people last week who have seen a couple of shows at the winery who said they were really good shows and they were acoustic shows. So, I'm really interested to soundcheck the band because soundcheck is my favorite thing; it sounds so whimsical and maybe a little silly but it's like the first time you get to meet somebody. It's the first time you get to sing in a room and nobody is in there and your show is gonna be so different later hopefully; hopefully people show up and there are a lot of people in the room and it's gonna be a little different. There is something really cool about that for me. I had a little tiny stage in this sports barn that we had on my family's property and that's where I spent all of my time, alone on this little stage that was about an inch off of the ground but it was a stage, it wasn't floor level and I thought that was the coolest thing and I think something like that has made me fall in love with big empty rooms to sing in." 



Axelrod PAC announces Summer Concert Series

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Warmer days are ahead, and with them the Axelrod Summer Concert Series! This year's lineup brings an electrifying variety of iconic voices, legendary music, and unmissable performances. Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music, storytelling, and pure entertainment!








Garden State Art Weekend Returns for Second Year: April 24-27

(EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- Garden State Art Weekend, a four-day celebration of New Jersey's dynamic art scene, returns April 24–27, 2025. Following a successful inaugural year in 2024, which showcased 115 venues across 15 counties, this year's event aims to expand its reach to all 21 counties, further highlighting New Jersey as a destination for contemporary art.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Baseball History Inspires Young Audiences in 'Catching the Moon'

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-02-20

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream is a musical based on the children's book of the same title written by Crystal Hubbard. It tells the story of Marcenia Lyle, a young, Black girl growing up in the 1930s who went on to become Toni Stone, the first female to play as a regular for an all-male professional baseball team.



When Culture is a Weapon: Black Panther Artists Illustrate Truth

by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-02-20

Bartenders and shrinks may get the credit for listening skills, but the stylists who cut your hair could write seasons of soaps with the secrets and intimacies they’ve gleaned.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. Renowned for performances brimming with captivating rhythms and dazzling costumes, the iconic Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández is composed of 70+ folk dancers who have performed extensively across Mexico and abroad.



Remember Jones presents Back to BACK TO BLACK: The Amy Winehouse Celebration at Outpost in the Burbs

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the AMY WINEHOUSE celebration at Outpost in the Burbs on May 4, 2025 at 7:00pm (6:30pm doors). The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair.







 

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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.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(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

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.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026

"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: "Natural & Plus"

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.








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