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PHOTOS from "Million Dollar Quartet" at Bell Theater

by John Posada
published 2024-07-22

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting the smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet from July 19-28, 2024 at the new Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel. With a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, Million Dollar Quartet recreates the true story of a one-night impromptu jam session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Woodbridge Wednesdays presents Mary Fahl and Jesse Terry

(WOODBRIDGE, NJ) -- The Woodbridge Wednesdays Concert Series at Parker Press Park presents Mary Fahl (co-founder of October Project) with opener Jesse Terry on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Admission is free.



2024 Dodge Poetry Festival Preview

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the full lineup for the 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, which takes place October 17–19 2024.



Crossroads Theatre Company to Receive Theatre Longevity Award at 2024 International Black Theatre Festival

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company, one of history's few African American theatres to rise to national and international prominence, will receive the prestigious Theatre Longevity Award at the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The festival takes place July 29th through August 3, 2024. Crossroads co-founder Ricardo Khan will be there to accept the award.








"Still," New Historical Play at Premiere Stages, Written by Kean University Alumnus

(UNION, NJ) -- Playwright and Kean University alumnus Benjamin V. Marshall '73 is bringing the dramatic history of a New Jersey abolitionist to life for audiences at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center on Kean's Union campus.



New Jersey Symphony announces partnership with Kulture Kool for North American premiere of Baahubali: The Beginning Live in Concert

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony is partnering with Kulture Kool for pre-concert outdoor activities at Prudential Hall, weather permitting. This will take place prior to the Symphony’s North American premiere of Baahubali: The Beginning Live in Concert at NJPAC in Newark on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:30pm. Food trucks will be onsite. Vegetarian options will be available for patrons.



Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present 'The Laugh Pack' featuring a comedian, a tenor, a magician, and a ventriloquist

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present 'The Laugh Pack' featuring comedian Mark Riccadonna, tenor Justin Gonzalez, magician Denny Corby, and ventriloquist John "Gemini" Lombardi on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



The ShowRoom Unveils ROCK CINEMA Film Series This August

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom has announced its latest film series, ROCK CINEMA, a celebration of rock & roll on film. Set against the perfect backdrop of Asbury Park and its rich rock & roll history, screenings will take place every Thursday in August at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on The ShowRoom's website, showroomcinemas.com, or in person at the box office.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/22/24

by Lazlo
published 2024-07-22

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 Kelli Bruno, Bright Burning, Surfing For Daisy, Renee Maskin / SONOFDOV, Samuel Vincent, and The Warhawks. Plus a look back at "Sho' Nuff" by Brown.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/30/2026

"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the legendary Donington Festival in England. So, we thought it would be a good thing to celebrate that anniversary and do a "My Whitesnake Years" tour and when we were done, people from all over the world began asking if we'd be willing to do a run here or there and we went to Scandinavia, Spain and there is actually more stuff in the pipeline for next year also and of course now to the United States and it has been a lot of fun so far."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.








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