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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!
(NEW YORK, NY) -- On Monday, November 18, 2024, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS founder Melissa Walker was honored with the Inspiration through the Arts Award at 92NY's Extraordinary Women Awards. Hosted by Juju Chang, Co-Anchor of ABC News' Nightline and board member of the 92nd Street Y, the event took place at 92NY's David Geffen Stage in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
In an email sent to subscribers on November 21st, the Garden State Philharmonic announced that it will be closing its doors on December 4, 2024. The orchestra performed concerts in three counties: Ocean, Monmouth, and Essex and was the "Orchestra in Residence" at Ocean County College. They will be missed.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Fund for Irish Studies continues its 2024-2025 series with a conversation with Caitriíona McLaughlin, Artistic Director of Ireland's Abbey Theatre, and Jen Coppinger, Head of Producing at Abbey Theatre. Fund for Irish Studies Co-chair and Director of Princeton's Program in Theater and Music Theater Jane Cox will moderate the conversation on December 6, 2024 at 4:30pm at the James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau Street. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- SheNYC Arts is excited to announce that after being kicked out of their home of 8 years, The Connelly Theater, they have found a new home at Classic Stage Company's 13th Street theater.
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Merry, Merry Mischief - A Classic for Kids! Presentation on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Children of all ages will delight in this seasonal Classics for Kids! offering. Showtime is 11:00am.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Lennie McKenzie, a favorite among the New York City piano bar scene, will return to East Lynne Theater with "Lennie's Christmas Extravaganza: A Holiday Cabaret with Special Guests" for two weekends: December 6-7 and December 13-14, 2024.
(NEW YORK, NY) –- Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD), a company known for its distinctive choreography by Artistic Director and Choreographer Lydia Johnson, which fuses ballet technique with contemporary phrases and gestures, will perform at the Graham Studio Theater on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30pm; Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm.
Back on October 24, 25, & 26, 2024, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country rolled into Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg (Brooklyn), NY for a 3-night residency part of an overall east coast run in Asbury Park, NJ and Ardmore (Philadelphia, PA), along with an appearance in Syracuse, NY October 23. During this time at Brooklyn Bowl, Phil Lesh (bass) from the Grateful Dead passed on October 25. This loss is a marker on this leg of fall tour and Cosmic Country paid tribute to Lesh during that night's show with encore performances of the Grateful Dead's Box of Rain and Samson and Delilah. We are all connected. On the same night, Phish played its Box of Rain debut to open their 10/25/24 show at MVP Amphitheater in Albany, NY.
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from November 17-23, 2024. 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 9 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, and Union).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.
Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.
The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.
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
