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New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 02-09-22

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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!

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Our Favorite Stories In Theatre: "Too Heavy For My Pocket" - a play about the civil rights movement


New Jersey Stage published its 25,000th story in December 2021. As the site approached the milestone, we posed the question on social media as how we should celebrate.  One response was to highlight our favorite stories from over the years.  We liked this idea, but could not narrow things down to just 25 favorites so we will present a favorite each day from different genres.  Every Tuesday we feature one of our favorite stories in theatre. This week's choice is a feature on "Too Heavy For My Pocket" - a play about the civil rights movement at George Street.
"3 Egg Creams - A Rhapsody in the Rain" comes to Playhouse 22 For Valentine's Weekend


(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- 3 Egg Creams - A Rhapsody in the Rain, a show inspired by and featuring the timeless music of Lou Christie, is coming to Playhouse 22 in East Brunswick for performances on Saturday, February 12th at 8:00pm and Sunday, February 13th at 3:00pm. The show stars Vince Bandille and is directed by George Cameron Grant (who also wrote the show). It's a story about first love, second chances, and the courage to take them.
The Summit Playhouse presents "Death by Design"


(SUMMIT, NJ) -- What could be funnier than homicide?! How about the same murder committed by several different people with various weapons and wildly dissimilar motives. A spoiled actress, a narcissistic playwright, a loopy bohemian, and a raving anarchist are only a few of the possible suspects in this hilarious murder mystery/comedy. Join us to sort all this out with a lot of twists, turn, and laughs!

music
The Lumineers will Play Holmdel and Camden On 2022 North American Tour


The Lumineers BRIGHTSIDE World Tour 2022 has announced North American dates. The shows begin May 18 at Jacksonville, FL’s Daily’s Place and then continue through early September. Locally, the tour comes to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel (May 28) and Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden (June 4).  Caamp is the special guest for both Jersey shows.
Celtic Thunder Ireland Comes To MPAC on March 4th


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- International sensation Celtic Thunder storms onto the stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) with their latest live show, IRELAND, Friday, March 4 at 7:30pm. This is a brand-new revue show that revisits their most popular Irish and Celtic songs of the past decade and celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world. Tickets range from $59-$99.

comedy
The Wellmont Theater presents Whitney Cummings


(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Whitney Cummings on Saturday, February 12. Hailed as “the reigning Queen of American stand-up,” Whitney is one of the preeminent comedic voices currently working as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Following the success of her sold out “Codependent Tour”, she is currently on her “Touch Me” stand up comedy theatre tour which spans 50 cities across North America. Doors are at 6:00pm, Showtime is 7:00pm. Ricky Velez will open the night.

film
Arthouse Film Festival Returns With In-Person Screenings


Arthouse Film Festival will return on March 7th for ten weeks at AMC Mountainside, and for the first time, Red Bank on March 9th at the Basie Center Cinemas. The festival is open to anyone, but seating is limited, so early enrollment is advised.  Subscription is $146 for five weeks or $257 for all ten weeks.  After February 28, rates will go up.  Also being offered is a specially priced flex ticket so users may choose any eight out of ten nights for their convenience.
Threads of Desire screens at the Spring 2022 New Jersey Film Festival on February 11


Threads of Desire, Bianca Di Marco’s gorgeous 35 mm film, takes the viewer on a journey to the Italian countryside in an exploration of desire and its impact on a farmer, Bettina. The film will be available for streaming worldwide on Friday, February 11 through the New Jersey Film Festival.

community
Kevin Woyce presents “Valentine Greetings” at the Ocean County Library On February 15th


(LAVALLETTE, NJ) -- Why does Valentine's Day inspire cards, gifts and romance? Explore its history when author-photographer-musician Kevin Woyce presents "Valentine Greetings" at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch in Lavallette on Tuesday, February 15 at 2:00pm.

sports
Monmouth County Park System To Hold E. Murray Todd Half Marathon On March 13th


(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 13. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. The race begins at 8:30am at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Race medals will be awarded to all registered finishers.



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