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Concert Review of PJ Harvey Live at Terminal 5 in New York City, September 15, 2024

by Al Nigrin
published 2024-09-17

The multi-faceted and multi-talented British songwriter, singer, and musician PJ Harvey last toured the USA back in 2017 but I was unable to see her perform live that year due to work obligations. At last, on Sunday, September 15, 2024, I finally had the good fortune to snag tickets to one of her two sold-out shows at Terminal 5, which is located at West 56th Street in Manhattan. The standing-room-only venue was absolutely packed,  but I was thrilled to be there.  Having arrived a bit early, I was glad to find a spot only a few rows back from the front of the stage:  it was great to be able to see Harvey’s facial expressions and pantomime-like moves very clearly.  She has an amazingly theatrical presence on stage. 




 

Important documentary Thank You For Sharing screens at the Fall 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on September 22

by Anran Li
published 2024-09-17

What makes a documentary truly captivating? For a film discussing personal experiences, relationships, traumas, and mental well-being, balancing the nuances of emotions, narrative styles, and approaching perspectives is a delicate craft. The audience craves empathy, not a lecture, and creating an informative and endearing documentary about mental health issues is a significant challenge. It's a delicate balance, and either condescending, distant, overgeneralizing, or too unrelatable messages can quickly bore viewers away. Furthermore, despite the newsreel footage vesting them a coat of “reality,” more insightful viewers can still identify the subjectivity in depicting the topic. Therefore, no exhausting preaching would be easily pardoned. And that is why Thank You for Sharing stands out.



'Sense and Sensibility' is a Theatrical Treat

by Karen Nowosad
published 2024-09-16

Attention Jane Austen fans: There is a fabulous new production of one of your favorite Austen novels, Sense and Sensibility, playing in Madison, NJ. Don’t miss your chance to see the time honored classic unfold live onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ).



A Deep Dive Interview with Daniel Donato

by Chris Paul
published 2024-09-16

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country is on the road for a busy fall tour including the band's second appearance at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Friday, October 18, 2024. Cosmic Country will also perform 2-night (October 19-20) at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA (outside of Philadelphia, PA) and a 3-night run at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) NY on October 24-26, 2024. I was able to sit down with Daniel Donato to discuss all things Cosmic.



An Interview with Playwright Phoebe Farber, Ceator of "Gemstones" at Vivid Stage

by Sarah Cuneo
published 2024-09-16

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, is presenting the first episode of an original series, Gemstones, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm. Gemstones is a structured, longform improvisation series that mixes comedy and drama, and that can be viewed in its entirety or singly. Written by Phoebe Farber, each monthly episode will feature recurring characters and special guests, much like a limited series that can be found on a streaming service, but with the freshness and excitement of live theatre.


















 

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