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Murphy Writing of Stockton University to Host Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway in January

(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.



New Release Review - "Gladiator II"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2024-11-21

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.



Hip-Hop Legend Darryl "DMC" McDaniels to Launch New Reserve Wines at Old York Cellars on November 30th

(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.



Jackson Arts Ministry Presents Newsies, The Broadway Musical, and Oliver! Jr.

(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. 








New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presents "The Nutcracker" and Honors Nancy Turano

(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.



Surflight Theatre presents Holidays with the Jersey Tenors

(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.



Vivid Stage presents A Very Special Special on December 7th

(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.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-21-24

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!





Prudential Center presents "A Night of Love" with Fantasia Barrino, Trey Songz, and Tamar Braxton

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready, Newark! The highly anticipated return of "A Night of Love" is set to light up your Valentine's Day! On Friday, February 14, 2025 at 8:00pm, the sensational powerhouse singer-actress Fantasia Barrino will grace the stage at the iconic Prudential Center. Joining her for this special night are the incomparable Trey Songz and the dynamic Tamar Braxton, both renowned artists in their own right.







 

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Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "Disaster!"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Disaster! weekends from May 15 through June 7, 2026. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.



Shakespeare

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Private Lives"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Private Lives by Noël Coward from May 16 to June 7, 2026 in the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. A razor-sharp comedy of manners, Private Lives crackles with Coward's signature wit and elegance.



Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead from May 19 - June 14, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. This is a powerful, funny, and deeply moving story about identity, survival, and the extraordinary ingenuity of ordinary people navigating an unjust system.



Zoopraxic

Zoopraxic presents "In the Devil's Hands" by Helen Banner

(LONG ISLAND, NY) -- In the Devil's Hands, Helen Banner's riveting new play will extend its run to 21 performances running between May 20 and June 14, 2026. Set in the Channel Islands in the 1940s, this intimate and immersive production will have its world premiere at the new micro theatre space Zoopraxic in Long Island City (first stop in Queens).












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Junky Eyes," the latest video from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's 2025 solo debut LP, "Tragicomic."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/04/2026

"I am absolutely wonderful," laughed the always gracious and warm Bill Medley. "How are you doing? We're out here doing our thing, enjoying it, having a ball. I can't figure it out; well I know why people are showing up, they want to hear those songs." 




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26

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 new releases by Songbird, Allison Strong, Hexagon Cat, Sleep Station, and Lily Vakili. Plus a look back at "Everything Explodes" by Joshua Van Ness.








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