New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-25-22

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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theatre

"Bird" by Kylie Vincent comes to Mile Square Theatre

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Following performances at the Kraine Theatre NYC, The Marsh in San Francisco and many other stops around the country, writer/performer Kylie Vincent (Adult Swim) & director Barbara Pitts McAdams (co-creator of The Laramie Project), present BIRD. Part Stand up, part solo show, part fever dream. The show comes to Mile Square Theatre for three performances May 27-29.

"Fiddler on the Roof" comes to MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents the Morristown engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Friday-Saturday, June 17-18. Tickets range from $59-$109. This is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. This classic musical is rich with Broadway hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” "Sunrise Sunset,” "Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.”

New York Classical Theatre presents "Cymbeline"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- New York Classical Theatre has announced casting for Shakespeare’s romantic adventure Cymbeline, directed by Stephen Burdman. The production will be presented from June 14 to July 10, 2022 at public parks in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Skyline Theatre Company presents “Murder for Two”

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County’s most established professional theatre company, presents a weekend of live theatrical performances of “Murder for Two” from Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5 at the George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation in Bergen County’s Fair Lawn. Everyone is a suspect in “Murder for Two” – a hilarious musical murder mystery with a very theatrical twist: one actor investigates the crime, while the actor plays all of the suspects…and they both play the piano!

The Theater Project presents Summer Improv Class for Kids 12-17

(UNION, NJ) -- The Theater Project, a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, is offering a three-week Improv Workshop for kids 12-17 from July 11-29. The workshop will meet Monday through Friday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, with a final free performance for friends and family Friday, July 28. Sessions will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Union, 1050 Jeanette Ave, in Union Township, NJ.

music

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Announce 2023 International Tour

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the road in early February, 2023 with a string of to-be-announced US arena dates, followed by European stadium shows kicking off on April 28th in Barcelona and a second North American tour leg starting in August.

Pump, Aerosmith Tribute Band, to Perform in Newton

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Pump, an Aerosmith tribute band, will perform at Great Divide Campground (68 Phillips Road) in Newton, New Jersey on Saturday, May 28 at 7:00pm. The show will take place rain or shine. It will be the band’s first time playing in New Jersey since 2019. The band includes Ian C Temple, Frank Tassielli, Ray Monte, Johnny Flaggs Francese, and Tommy Lestat Collier.

The Levoy Theatre presents Everclear with special guests Fastball and The Nixons

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, is celebrating 30 years as a band in 2022 and to mark this major milestone, the quartet -- led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis -- will embark on an official 30th Anniversary Tour this summer featuring special guests Fastball and The Nixons. The tour make a stop in Millville on Wednesday, July 13 at the Levoy Theatre.

SOPAC events for June 2022

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center rounds out its 16th season with seven mainstage shows in June. See many genres of live entertainment, including Comedy, Jazz, Rock/Pop, Country and more. The month includes Laughs in the Loft's 1st Anniversary show, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, Joan Osborne, Jesse Cook, Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Revue starring Los Straitjackets, and Roger McGuinn.

Love From Philly Festival Brings Music, Art, Film & Culture to the Parkway

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Love From Philly will officially kick off Philly’s newest outdoor venue – The Oval On the Parkway with a free all Philadelphia culture celebration featuring performances from local artists who call the city home including Rich Medina, Cosmo Baker, Lauren Hart, the West Philly Orchestra, Schooly D, The Philly Gospel Preservation Alliance, The Ultimates, Ursula Rucker, The Tisburys, WALLIS and more. The event takes place on Saturday, June 11th starting at 11:00am.

NJ Lottery Festival of Ballooning presents Eight Tribute Bands

(READINGTON, NJ) -- While the balloons will always be the stars, music will fill the air more than ever at the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning. New this year: eight top-flight tribute bands will perform throughout the weekend on the Lottery’s CASH POP Summer Stage, a second performance venue providing attendees with even more music to enjoy.

Lightning Jar's 10 Year Anniversary Show to Take Place at The Saint

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Saint hosts the 10 Year Anniversary Show for Lightning Jar on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. Openers Anthony Walker & the Medicine Chest, along with Gary Pomeroy, give this special show a terrific lineup.

film

Princeton Student Film Festival Accepting Entries Until June 17th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Filmmakers ages 14-25 are invited to submit short films for consideration for screening at the 2022 Princeton Student Film Festival. Entries should be no more than 20 minutes long and must be submitted by June 17. There is no fee to enter.

Timely film The Art of Un-War opens the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival

The important and timely documentary The Art of Un-War opens the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival on Friday, June 3. Here is my Interview with Director Maria Niro:

dance

NJPAC hosts Jersey New Moves

(NEWARK, NJ) -- In association with Dance New Jersey, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a one-night only showcase on Friday, June 10, 2022, featuring world premiere works by five, young female New Jersey-based choreographers. After a year-long mentorship with modern dance professionals including Carolyn Dorfman (Carolyn Dorfman Dance), Sam Pott (Nimbus Dance Works), and Andy Chiang (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company), these talented dancers/choreographers will premiere and perform their new original works on the NJPAC stage. This marks the third Jersey New Moves presentation at NJPAC (hiatus during COVID 2020-21).

art

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Hires Kristen Evangelista as New Director of Exhibitions

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) has announced the hiring of Kristen Evangelista as its new Director of Exhibitions, effective June 1, 2022. Evangelista will join VACNJ after serving as Director of the William Paterson University Galleries for nearly a decade. "I am delighted to welcome Kristen as the new Director of Exhibitions,” said VACNJ Executive Director, Melanie Cohn. “Kristen’s knowledge of art and depth of experience as a curator is matched by her community focus and her love of working with contemporary artists. These qualities make her the perfect choice to lead the museum program for the Art Center."

community

Brookdale Community College Professor Olaoye Retires After 45 Years of Excellence

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- After 45 years of exemplary service to Brookdale Community College, Dr. Elaine Henry Olaoye, professor of Psychology, is retiring and embarking on a new stage in her life. She was honored at the Board of Trustees' recent meeting for her distinguished career and for the high esteem she has earned among her peers, faculty, college administrators, and the Board of Trustees.

Art House Cares: COVID Relief Grants for Hudson County Artists from Marginalized Communities

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions is accepting applications for the Art House Cares: COVID Relief Grants for Hudson County Artists from Marginalized Communities. This program will support local artists and provide opportunities for Hudson County residents to engage with cultural programming this summer and fall. This grant program is made possible by support from New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation. The application deadline is Friday, June 10 at 11:59pm ET.

Ramapo College Student Keren Ortega Recognized on National ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Ramapo College of New Jersey and ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced that graduating senior Keren Ortega ’22 of North Bergen, has been recognized on the 2022 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. Ortega joins a select group of 82 college students across the nation recognized for their efforts on campuses in 2021 to advance nonpartisan voter engagement.

kids

Big Idea Committee To Release First Album and Perform in NJ/PA

(MT. LAUREL, NJ) -- Get ready for a big summer full of big plans and big fun. Big Idea Committee, co-created by veteran professional performers Christine Petrini and Melissa Brun, blends musical theatre vocals and live cello instrumentals to create an interactive and theatrical experience for kids ages 3-8. Petrini and Brun, who have been celebrated by families for creating unique immersive musical theatre experiences, will release their first ever full-length self-titled album on June 17, 2022. Additionally, families will be able to get a chance to experience Big Idea Committee live and in person in West Chester, PA on June 21 and Mt. Laurel Township, NJ on July 10.

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