New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 02-15-22

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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Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Amadeus"

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Amadeus from Saturday, February 26 through Sunday, March 6. Peter Shaffer's Amadeus is a reimagining of the lives of Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The play, brought to life with the music of Mozart, is a tale of jealousy and betrayal... and perhaps even murder. The story opens in 1825 on the eve of the elderly Salieri's death. The show won the Tony award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film. Algonquin's production will be directed by Gina Lupi.

The Theater Project presents THINK FAST Competition March 4-6 Via ZOOM

(UNION, NJ) -- This spring, The Theater Project offers another virtual opportunity for playwrights, directors, actors, and audiences from all over the country to experience and participate in live theater from home. In the annual THINK FAST competition – a pillar of The Theater Project’s spring season – playwrights vie for a $500 Judges Prize, and audience members have the chance to vote for their favorite pieces. Now in its ninth year, THINK FAST is part of The Theater Project’s mission to serve as an incubator for rising talent and a showcase for new work in New Jersey and beyond.

Centenary Stage Company To Hold Auditions For "Whippoorwill" By Appointment

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will be having auditions for the brand-new play Whippoorwill by Ruth Kirschner. Auditions will be held by appointment only on Friday, February 25 from 11:00am – 5:00pm. To schedule an appointment, call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The auditions will be held in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.

American Theater Group Presents Free Play Readings In February and March

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The American Theater Group (ATG), Somerset County's newest professional theater company, will present a series of free Monday night play readings in February and March at the Mitchell and Ann Sieminski Theater at the Fellowship Cultural Arts Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. All performances will begin at 7:00pm and are open to the public; tickets are not required.

Craig Lucas Talks About "Ode to Joy"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Black Box PAC's 2022 Save Our Stages season continues with the NJ Premiere of Ode to Joy by Craig Lucas from February 10-27. Courtesy of the renowned author of Prelude to a Kiss and Reckless (and currently premereing the new play Change Agent at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage) Ode to Joy is the hysterically funny and shockingly poignant story of Adele, a painter, looking back on the two tumultuous loves of her life. In this, she discovers both the limits of her powers and the true depths of her gifts.

Two River Theater presents "The Hombres"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater announces the cast and creative team for its third world premiere written by playwright Tony Meneses, The Hombres, which will be directed by Annie Tippe in the theater’s Marion Huber Theater from March 12 through April 10. A play that looks at the complexity, diversity and intimacy of male friendship through the lens of machismo culture, The Hombres was co-commissioned by Two River Theater and the NJPAC Stage Exchange, a program of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and New Jersey Theatre Alliance.

State Theatre presents "An American in Paris"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents four performances of the Tony® Award-winning masterpiece featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris on Friday, February 25 at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 26 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm; and Sunday, February 27 at 2:00pm. The winner of four Tony® Awards, this exquisite production features classic Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “'S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” and “Stairway to Paradise.”

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Our Favorite Stories In Music: Nils Lofgren

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 Monday we feature one of our favorite stories in music. Since today is Valentine's Day, we thought we'd spotlight our feature on Nils Lofgren - actually two features.

Debra Devi Covers "Please Mr. Postman"

Debra Devi has released a neo-soul rendition of “Please Mr. Postman” - a light-hearted follow-up to her intense 2020 blues/rock EP A Zillion Stars Overhead with Gov’t Mule bassist Jorgen Carlsson. “After the nightmare we’ve all been through, I felt like releasing a fun single with a playful vibe,” said the Jersey City based artist. The song was released by True Nature Records/DMM as a Valentine’s Day treat.

Wanted Noise releases "Clench"

San Diego surf/skate punks Wanted Noise have released a music video for their latest single "Clench." Wanted Noise consists of Suri Sherman (Guitar / Vocals); Jin Salamack (Bass / Vocals); Caleb Adkins (Guitar / Vocals); and Taylor Wagner (Drums). Look out for their new album 'Next Generation,' coming soon.

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New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2022 Filmmaker Video Q+A with The History of Horror and Metal Director Mike Schiff

New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2022 Filmmaker Video Q+A with The History of Horror and Metal Director Mike Schiff and Festival Director Al Nigrin.

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Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company to Perform In Monroe Township

(MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission presents the extraordinary Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company performing their bold, technical and dramatic dance ensemble on Sunday, March 6 at 4:00pm at the Monroe Township High School Performing Arts Center. This highly acclaimed ensemble is known for their artistic excellence and interaction with audiences.

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The Arts Council of Princeton announces Call for Ceramic Art for  STEEP: A National Teapot Exhibition

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton is now accepting submissions for STEEP: A National Teapot Exhibition, exploring the infinite possibilities of the idea of a teapot. This year’s exhibition will be juried by Adam Welch, ceramic artist and ACP Executive Director.

community

The Jewish Heritage Museum Presents "The Basis of Justice and Ethics: Searching the Genesis of What We Believe and How We Choose as Jews and Americans in the 21st Century" Via Zoom

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents a Zoom program, The Basis of Justice and Ethics: Searching the Genesis of What We Believe and How We Choose as Jews and Americans in the 21st Century with Rabbi Dr. Brooks Susman. This is a three-part series running Sunday, March 6th, March 27th, and April 24th at 2:00pm.

RVCC Hosted Site for 2022 Global Game Jam

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College hosted a site for the 2022 Global Game Jam, held January 20-30. The global event drew nearly 29,000 participants worldwide from 680 virtual and in-person sites in more than 100 countries.

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I Got Covid-19 and Was Saved by Entertainment

Oh, was I ever a good boy over the last two years in the Pandemic. The government said to avoid being struck down by COVID 19 I had to get vaccinated, so I got two vaccination shots. The government said I also had to get a booster shot, so I got one. The government said a flu shot would help, so I went and got one of those, too. The government said I had to wear a mask and I did – everywhere and every day.

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