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(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) offers a mid-season warm up to thwart the winter chill! December offers comedy, music, and special holiday shows. Among the highlights is a performance by South Orange resident and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez on December 8th.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Writing plays (or musicals or operas) for a career can be a risky business—and not just because it's tough to make a living in the performing arts but because dramatists are often on their own in finding and maintaining health insurance coverage. United Hospital Fund, with grant support from Venturous Theater Fund, released Risky Business: A Guide for Dramatists (and Other Theater Workers) on Finding Affordable Health Coverage and Care, a comprehensive, free online guidebook to help dramatists navigate the often-bewildering world of health insurance, find affordable coverage and care, and become their own best advocates. The guide, though focused on New York, includes thumbnail sketches of coverage resources in other states as well.
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Murphy Writing of Stockton University will host the 31st annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway at Seaview, a Dolce Hotel from January 17-20, 2025. The weekend event is one of the winter's oldest and largest writers' conferences. Beginning and experienced writers will receive craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation and inspiration.
They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but it might have been if Ridley Scott was in charge of that project. The octogenarian shows no signs of halting his career and continues to knock out the sort of epic movies most filmmakers spend multiple years slaving over. It's remarkable that a film as big as Gladiator II is arriving a mere year after Scott's similarly large scale Napoleon. That said, this sequel feels like a product that has been rushed to market rather than one that has had a full 24 years to nail down its story.
(RINGOES, NJ) -- Hip-Hop icon Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is coming to Old York Cellars in Ringoes on Saturday, November 30, 2024 to launch his new 2022 King DMC Reserve Wine Collection, featuring an exclusive Meet & Greet with Darryl at the winery. The event runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Jackson Arts Ministry (JAM) presents their Fall 2024 productions, Newsies, the Broadway Musical, and Oliver! Jr., at the historic Casino Auditorium at Georgian Court University on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble celebrates the 30th Anniversary of award-winning Artistic Director, Nancy Turano and the 30th of her full-length production of the Holiday Classic The Nutcracker with performances Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm at Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University. As NJDTE prepares for their 55th Anniversary Season at Montclair State University they honor their long-time Artistic Director.
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre continues their 2024 Concert Series with Holidays with the Jersey Tenors on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Get in the mood with holiday hits as well as some Jersey Tenor favorites. Performances take place at 4:30pm and 7:30pm.
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present thirty performances of different kinds, in locations all over the region. Next up is A Very Special Special, a Holiday variety show, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00pm.
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(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
