New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-02-22

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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PODCAST: How Basement Productions Prepared Sarah Rasmussen for McCarter

You could say that Sarah Rasmussen, McCarter Theatre's new Artistic Director has been training for this role since the 7th grade. From auditioning kids in the backyard of her South Dakota home to presenting her artistry on major stages across the country, Sarah has maintained her sense of playfulness with the art form. Now her McCarter directorial debut, "Ride the Cyclone", combines that whimsy with music, stunning design, and a perfect story for this moment in time. The show began preview performances on April 30th.

Pegasus Theatre Company Announces 2022-23 Season

(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- Artistic Directors Peter Bisgaier and Jennifer Nasta Zefutie are thrilled to welcome audiences back to a new space in a new town and to the most ambitious season Pegasus Theatre Company has ever offered.

Mighty Oak Players to present "Once Upon a Mattress"

(MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Monroe Cultural Arts Commission has announced the return of the Mighty Oak Players after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. They are returning to the stage under the direction of Jennifer Alagna who previously directed several shows for the company and will present Once Upon A Mattress from July 21-24 at Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Once Upon A Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer.

music

Catching up with Danny White

Danny White is a name you may not have heard of much lately. The singer-songwriter opened Beach Music Studios 18 years ago and has primarily been involved with the business and raising a family, but he’s just released Belmar, NJ - his first album of new music in nearly a decade.

Washington's Steampunk Fair Captures the Imagination

(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- Downtown Washington is taking a step back in time...or is it the future? The 2nd Annual Washington Rock ‘n’ Roll and Steampunk Fair on Saturday, May 21st combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with a punk and rock ‘n’ roll sound that makes for an amazing day of retro-futuristic fun.

Annual Swing Party Returns After Pandemic-Enforced Absence

After nearly an 18-month absence, due to Covid, the Chicken Fat Ball returns to The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ, on May 30, with a lineup of outstanding swing musicians. This year’s seven crowd-pleasing stars: Warren Vache, cornet; John Allred, trombone; Ken Peplowski, clarinet and tenor sax; Harry Allen, tenor sax; Rossano Sportiello, piano; Gary Mazzaroppi, bass; and Paul Wells, drums.

State Theatre presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd with special guest Samantha Fish

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey and SLP Concerts present Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band as a stop on their U.S. tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the release of Trouble Is… with special guest Samantha Fish on Friday, May 20, 2022. For this performance, rock and blues music fans will be able to see the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band perform Trouble Is… in its entirety. Tickets range from $34.50-$100.

Centenary Stage Company's 2022 Summer Season

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Tickets for Centenary Stage Company’s 2022 Summer Season will be on-sale starting May 1, 2022. This season, Centenary Stage Company will be producing two mainstage productions of RENT and The Marvelous Wonderettes as well as the continuation of their concert series with a performance by Destination Motown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers. For more information, go to centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company’s box office at (908) 979-0900.

Interview with Olya Fryz who will perform at Carteret PAC's Stand with Ukraine on May 15

Ukrainians around the world have been enjoying Connecticut-based Olya Fryz’s music for more than 25 years. The multi-talented vocalist-bandurist has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada at numerous festivals, interactive children’s shows and concerts, including Lincoln Center in New York City, Bloor Street Festival in Toronto, The Bushnell Theatre in Connecticut, Chicago and Rochester Ukrainian Festivals, the former Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, and the United Nations International Citizens World Music Concert.

Waxflower Releases "The Sound of What Went Wrong" EP

(BRISBANE, AUS) -- Off the back of their extensive national tour alongside Trophy Eyes, Brisbane pop-punk icons Waxflower have released their sophomore EP The Sound Of What Went Wrong via Rude Records.

"Drowning... Again" is Released by Kitchen Dwellers

Bozeman, MT based band Kitchen Dwellers have released Wise River, their third full length studio album, and a music video for "Drowning... (Again)". The album was produced by Cory Wong (Vulfpeck) and is being released by No Coincidence Records. The new album showcases homegrown stories and the band’s ever-expanding creative palette that carefully infuses elements of Americana, roots, bluegrass, rock and indie rock all into a truly unique sonic experience.

Metric Releases "All Comes Crashing" from Upcoming Album

Toronto rock band Metric has released "All Comes Crashing" - the first offering from their upcoming eighth studio album, Formentera, set to release on July 8th.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Everybody Knows the Way the Wind Blows" by Deena and Chasing Colours

“Everybody Knows the Way the Wind Blows,” a charity collaboration between singer-songwriter Deena Shoshkes of the seminal Hoboken indie band The Cucumbers and UK producer Chasing Colours, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

art

Award-Winning Artwork Helps Cope With the Stresses and Anxieties of Our Time

Immediately upon entering the gallery space at Artworks Trenton, a viewer is struck by what appears to be a tribal necklace sized for the Great Sphinx of Giza. Suspended from the soaring ceiling, this assemblage of gold circles by artist Kate Dodd shimmers.

Pro Arts Jersey City presents Curators Choice 2022

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents new exhibit: Curators Choice 2022 curated by Audra Lambert. It will be on display from May 7-28, 2022. The artists in this exhibition were selected for their outstanding portfolios following Pro Arts’ 11th annual Meet the Curators portfolio review event. Over 45 artists met with professional curators for one-on-one 20 minute reviews of their work to gain insights, feedback, and make valuable connections. At the end of this one day event, the ten curators selected their top pick portfolios to be included in this prestigious show.

poetry

Princeton Makes and Ragged Sky Press host Second Sunday Poetry on May 8th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, May 8 at 4:00pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The reading will feature Rachel Hadas and Kevin O’Shaughnessy.

community

Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of April 24-30, 2022

Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of April 24-30, 2022. Each week, we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week Top Ten includes articles covering five counties in New Jersey (Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Passaic, and Union).

A Look At The Brook Arts Center Summer Theater Camp

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Registration for the Brook Arts Center Summer Theater Camp is now open! They are thrilled to announce a 2022 program offering two 3-week sessions, July 11-29, and August 1-19. Weekdays 9:00am-3:00pm. Camp Brook is designed to provide a fun creative experience for students entering grades 3rd - 10th in the Fall of 2022, who are interested in exploring the wonders of theater.

Middlesex County remembers fallen workers, highlights importance of workplace safety during annual Workers Memorial Day event in New Brunswick

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners gathered with local dignitaries, representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and leaders from organized labor to observe Workers Memorial Day on Thursday, April 28.

books

Montclair Literary Festival Aims to Inspire and Build Long-Lasting Connections With the Community

Put on some comfortable shoes and bring a tote bag because the sixth annual Montclair Literary Festival is about to start. The festival will feature over 70 international, national, and local authors and will run from Thursday, May 5th to Monday, May 9th. Festival Day, Saturday, May 7th, will feature three different events at various locations in Montclair and run from 10 am until 7 pm.

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FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | COMMUNITY | DANCE | FILM | KIDS | MUSIC | THEATRE

Shemekia Copeland

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Crumbs From the Table of Joy"

Burlington County Footlighters presents "She Loves Me"

ICS Theatre Festival 2025: Part 2

ICS Theatre Festival 2025: Part 1

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EVENT PREVIEWS

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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 05-02-22

© 2025 by Wine Time Media, LLC
PO Box 811, Belmar, NJ 07719
[email protected]

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