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In their video works "Impaired: Volume I – Compassion," and "Impaired: Volume II – Mutual Aid," we get to know the two brothers who, indeed, share compassion and mutual aid. Carmen Papalia is a visually impaired artist, and his compassionate brother Antonio Papalia "takes the cane for a walk" to accompany Antonio, who is sometimes self-conscious about using his cane in public.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents Anon(ymous) by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka, a poetic and action-packed retelling of Homer's The Odyssey with a modern twist that explores displacement, the search for belonging, hope and resilience, and the power of friendship. The production is directed by faculty member Bi Jean Ngo. Performances are November 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center. Showtime each night is at 8:00pm.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Most of us know that The Amityville Horror, which redefined the thriller genre, turns age 45 this year. What many don't know is that the Ocean County Library has a featured role. Join us for a screening of this unforgettable film and a display of Amityville artifacts in the Bishop Memorial Wing of the Toms River Branch on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
New Jersey singer-songwriter Rhonette Smith has released "Exhale", her first digital single in five years, in honor of World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2024). Rhonette is a strong supporter of normalizing conversations around mental health. In this track, she explores the physical sensations that come when experiencing anxiety and relief.
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- An epic struggle between good and evil comes to the Kelsey Theatre stage when Off Center Stages kicks off the Halloween season with "Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical" from October 18-27, 2024 on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC). It is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," one of the most famous pieces of English literature and considered a defining book of the Gothic horror genre.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Dive into this madcap homage to Jules Verne's famous maritime hero when the Grunin Family Series presents Captain Nemo Adventure Academy on Saturday, October 19, 2024 on the Main Stage at the Grunin Center for the Arts. The event begins at 1:00pm.
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) has announced the launch of "Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural". The NNJCF's ArtsBergen initiative developed the educational, inspirational website expounding on the meaning, significance and process of the creation of "The Black Women's Mural: Celebrating Black Suffragists and Black Women in Englewood", a public community-driven artwork created on the Women's Rights Information Center's (WRIC) building centrally located in the City of Englewood.
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to announce that the legendary Cher will appear on stage in conversation to celebrate the release of Cher: The Memoir Vol. 1 on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00pm. Every ticket purchase comes with a copy of the book.
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The initial conversation around Tom McCarthy's 2003 directorial debut The Station Agent was centred on why the filmmaker opted to cast a little person in the lead role when the part wasn't specifically tailored for such an actor. But in Peter Dinklage, McCarthy discovered a star, and Dinklage's performance was so striking that other filmmakers began writing little people into their scripts just to work with him. It wasn't long before Dinklage was being cast in roles that made no reference to his stature. Today, nobody bats an eyelid when Dinklage is cast in the sort of roles a little person would never have been considered for a couple of decades ago.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season, from May 28 through June 28, 2026. An enduring masterpiece based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, West Side Story reimagines Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York, where young lovers Tony and Maria dare to dream of a future together as rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks clash for control of the streets.
(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.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck from June 3-28, 2026. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this electrifying and deeply personal play, she revisits that teenage self to explore how the U.S. Constitution has shaped her life — and how it continues to shape all of ours.
In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
There are differences and then there is different and as it may have been written before when Dave Vargo records are reviewed; the differences are few but this time around, something is definitely "Different."
Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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
