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New Place Players to present "The Masque of Night" in Hopewell

(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- New Place Players will present a limited New Jersey engagement of critically acclaimed The Masque of Night, directed by Janina Picard and Craig Bacon, June 7-8, 2024 at the enchanting Hopewell Mountain Christian Church. This "innovative" Romeo and Juliet cabaret offers a unique and intimate experience for theater enthusiasts as the venue's interior balcony, grand piano, original bell, and seating for forty guests create an enchanting atmosphere that complements the magic of Shakespeare's timeless tale.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-22-24

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!





Enchanting Animated film Judy's Garden screens at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival on Sunday, June 2!

by Al Nigrin
published 2024-05-22

In the enchanting, animated film Judy’s Garden, a woman is confronted by death and taken on a journey through her past. The garden is shown as a cosmic arena of continuous death and renewal, one which all living things, including the gardener herself, are a part of. The film is an ode to these cycles in the natural world and a meditation on what it means to be alive. Here is my interview with Judy’s Garden Director Evie Metz:



Kelsey Theatre presents "Bright Star" - the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Musical

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Get ready for a captivating, toe-tapping journey through the American South when Maurer Productions OnStage presents the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical Bright Star May 31-June 9, 2024 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.








Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2024 Summer Intensive

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces its 2024 Summer Intensive — two weeks of dance, one session per week, held at the Center for Creativity and Dance (Joyce East), 287 E. 10th Street, NYC.



Arts Council of Princeton announces Vendor Application for yART Sale, Affordable Art and Supplies Sale

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton is now accepting vendor applications for their second-annual yART sale to be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00am-1:00pm. The yART sale is an outdoor, flea-market style opportunity for attendees to shop affordable work from local artists cleaning out their studios.



Bergen County Announces Return of Summer Movies & Concerts in the Park

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce the return of the Bergen County Movies and Music in the Park Summer Series. The series will feature 24 events at four locations across Bergen County beginning on July 10, 2024. All concerts and movies are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for viewing.



Newton Theatre Adds Second Vic DiBitetto Show

(NEWTON, NJ) -- His pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live. The popular comedian returns to The Newton Theatre for performances on Thursday, September 5 at 8:00pm and Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Thursday show was added due to popular demand.



New Jersey Symphony Announces 2024 Edward T. Cone Composition Institute Composers

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony presents the composers for the 10th Edward T. Cone Composition Institute on Monday, July 15 through Saturday, July 20 in Princeton, culminating in a public performance at the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:00pm with guest conductor Christopher Rountree. The program will also include Institute Director Steven Mackey's Urban Ocean.







 

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Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(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.



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.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "My Fair Lady"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

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.








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