Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Ghosts Still Laugh'

by Bob Makin - published 2024-04-18
Having recently released their latest single, "Control Burn," Jackson Pines will release two albums in the second half of the year: "Pine Barrens Volume Two," a sequel to last year's Pinelands treasure, and "Wheel," the roots-rock band's fifth collection of original tunes since 2017.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/18/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-04-18
"I tell everyone that I'm the last surviving original member of my band, however I had a 50/50 chance where some other guys didn't," laughed John Ford Coley as he reflected upon his former partnership with the late England Dan, current bands with no original members, his very loyal fan base and his fellow mellow rockers as they get ready to bring "Rock The Dock" to Englewood, NJ for a night of some of the greatest adult contemporary and easy listening tunes ever created. 

Lantern Theater Company to Close 30th Anniversary Season with William Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Lantern Theater Company will close its 30th anniversary season with The Comedy of Errors, part of the company's ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students. Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon directs an ensemble cast of Lantern veterans, including Morgan Charéce Hall, J Hernandez, Dave Johnson, Brian McCann, Lee Minora, Kishia Nixon, Matteo Scammell, and Zach Valdez. The Comedy of Errors runs Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, June 16, 2024, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia.

Monmouth County Officials hosted meeting with local historians to prepare for America's Semiquincentennial in 2026

(COLTS NECK, NJ) -- The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee hosted a meeting with local historians on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Hominy Hill Golf Center in Colts Neck, NJ. The purpose of the meeting was to share the county's vision, strategy and planning to prepare for America’s upcoming 250th birthday in 2026, and ways that historians and historical groups from throughout Monmouth County can participate in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Kean University's "Broadway Babies" Join Hairspray Stars on Stage

(UNION, NJ) -- A group of eight Kean University theatre students shared the stage with Broadway powerhouses recently, singing backup on five songs for the original stars of Hairspray at Kean's Enlow Recital Hall.

Motion Pictures - The Jerry Schatzberg Archive

(NEW YORK, NY) / GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Morrison Hotel Gallery proudly announces the addition of iconic photographer and film director Jerry Schatzberg to its esteemed roster of artists. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Morrison Hotel Gallery hosted the opening night exhibition of Motion Pictures - The Jerry Schatzberg Archive on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at 116 Prince St, New York City, and will continue the celebration on April 24th at the Sunset Marquis, 1200 Alta Loma Rd., West Hollywood, CA.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 04-18-24

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!

State Theatre New Jersey presents "Mean Girls"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film with four performances May 11-12, 2024. Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde), and director Casey Nicholas (The Book of Mormon).

JEM Records Celebrates Jagger & Richards with Latest Release

With a great deal of “satisfaction” Marty Scott, President of Jem Records announced the 5th in the series, JEM Records Celebrates Jagger & Richards to be released on May 31, 2024. Coincidentally, The Rolling Stones 2024 North American Spring/Summer Tour overlaps with the album release date. (Time is on Jem’s side, yes it is!)