New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-30-22

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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Howell PAL Theater Company presents "Les Misérables" School Edition at The Strand

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Howell PAL Theater Company, one of the only Police Athletic League theater companies in the state of New Jersey, presents their teen summer show, Les Misérables School Edition on July 8-9 at The Strand in Lakewood. Performances are at 7:30pm. The play is performed entirely by students. Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning play is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.

CDC Theatre presents "A Bronx Tale"

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Get tickets now for a one weekend only special production of the musical A Bronx Tale from June 17-19 at CDC Theatre in Cranford. The play is a story about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Based on the critically acclaimed play that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s with all the pop styles of the time: Doo-wop, Frank Sinatra-style ballads, R&B and Motown.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Shariffa Ali as the 2022 Recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award

On May 26, 2022, Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that accomplished theater artist and director Shariffa Ali has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA). This national jury-selected prize, newly established by the Hermitage last year with generous support from the Kutya Major Foundation, offers one of the largest non-profit theater commissions in the country. Ali teaches at Princeton University, where she is currently a faculty member at the Lewis Center for the Arts.

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Harry Styles To Play 15 Shows at Madison Square Garden

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On May 27, international superstar Harry Styles announced that he has sold out all 42 dates of his massive Love On Tour 2022 in support of his new album Harry’s House. This includes the additional 5 New York and 5 Los Angeles dates that were just recently announced. Coming off two special One Night Only shows in New York and London, the 2022 tour will allow fans to have access to multiple nights in each major city turning iconic venues into Harry’s House for the run of shows.

Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra Closes Out Season with "A Concerto Extravaganza!"

(PLAINSBORO, NJ) -- The award-winning Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra will present its 2021-22 Season Finale, “A Concerto Extravaganza!” on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 7:00pm, at the Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. The concert will be conducted by its director, Chiu-Tze Lin. It will feature the winners of the 2022 Young Artists Competition, sponsored by the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra. They are pianists Yidi Ding and Christopher Shin, cellist Evelyn Joung, and violinist Joshua Song. These young soloists were selected in late April from nearly fifty contestants, representing ten states across the country.

Belmar Arts Center Wants To Honor David Sancious

(BELMAR, NJ) -- Belmar Arts Center was founded in 2004. The town of Belmar has given them total support from the beginning. Belmar is about to celebrate its 150th Anniversary and Belmar Arts has come up with an idea that will live beyond the sesquicentennial birthday celebration and contribute to life, music, and art in Belmar for years to come. They want to honor the musician David Sancious, who grew up in the town and helped inspire the name E Street Band, as a way of reflecting their appreciation for their 18 years of generosity, support, and partnership.

The Devon Allman Project to Play Shows in Red Bank and Brooklyn

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Devon Allman Project will kick off an extensive three-week tour at the Blues, Brews and BBQ festival in Syracuse, NY before heading to Jones Beach as support for Lynyrd Skynyrd on June 6. The band will travel throughout the East Coast for several co-headlining performances with Samantha Fish Band and the Eric Krasno Band on select dates along with support from New Orleans legends Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Shows include stops at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on June 16 and the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on June 17th.

An Interview with Richie Furay, who has Two NJ Shows in June

Richie Furay — credited as one of the founders of country-rock — is coming to the New Jersey area in June, 2022 where he will play shows on June 11 at Alpha Wave Studios in Whippany and on June 12 at SOPAC in South Orange.

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals & Micky Dolenz of The Monkees to Perform at Palladium Times Square

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Two iconic musical voices of a generation – Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees—have joined together for a magical night of music. They will perform in New York City at the Palladium Times Square on June 3 at 8:00pm.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Broken Heart" by Amanda Rose Riley

The lyric video for “Broken Heart,” the title track of North Jersey singer-songwriter Amanda Rose Riley’s forthcoming LP, premieres at New Jersey Stage as the Makin Waves Song of the Week

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Amazing Animation Film Unforgotten Screens At The 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival On June 4!

Unforgotten is a deeply effectual animated short by Sujin Kim telling stories of the harrowing plights of comfort women enslaved by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The film uses other-worldly imagery and symbolism as various tales of being a comfort woman are told. The stories are devastating, detailing the harsh truths of being stolen and exploited. The animation is beautifully executed, simultaneously being impressive and impactfully haunting. Unforgotten is a wonderfully put-together, impactful collage that poignantly conveys the nightmare of being a comfort woman.

Maria Niro's stunning film The Art of Un-War Screens At The 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival On Friday, June 3!

Maria Niro's stunning film The Art of Un-War Screens At The 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival On Friday, June 3!

Captivating film Self-Defense at the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival

Self-Defense, which is playing at the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 4, is a wonderfully captivating and intimately reflective art performance piece created by Joni Whitworth and Sam Tam Ham about experiencing the world as someone who is neurodivergent. Initially, Joni entails her thoughts and emotions using beautiful poetic imagery, while stunning visual effects supplement her storytelling. Suddenly, the film shifts into a different tone. In a blunt expose of reality, this film reveals the systemic decades long abuse of helpless neurodivergent youth housed at the Judge Rotenberg Center via inhumane shock collar therapy. Finally, Joni asks of the viewer to protect neurodivergent people from being othered, harmed, or abused, a term she calls “self-defense.” Self-Defense is an extremely rich, enlightening experience exposing the truths of neurodivergent people in a world that fails to recognize the damaging perceptions it holds.

An Interview With Tom McCabe about "Voice Of The Game"

If you were one of the U.S. soccer fans who cheered Jesse Marsch and his Leeds team as they avoided relegation in the Premier League, you will love Voice of the Game. It is a wonderful documentary by Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell that spotlights Manfred “Manny” Schellscheidt, a German immigrant who came to play and teach soccer in one of the game’s last frontiers, America. He may well be the least known, and most important coach in American soccer history. And coaches like Marsch are continuing the vision of the game that Manny installed in them.

2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Experimental Filmmaker Video Q+A

Here is the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Experimental Filmmaker Video Q+A with Emoticon Director Padrick Ritch, Love Forbids You Director Will Rittweger, Self Defense Director Joni Whitworth and Festival Director Al Nigrin:

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Middletown Arts Center Hosts The Ruth Crown Memorial Art Exhibit

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Ruth Crown Memorial Art Exhibit is on display at the Middletown Arts Center through June 11 and features 67 members’ artworks of various media including oils, acrylics, pastels, photography, watercolors and mixed media. The judge for this exhibit is artist Scott Nickerson and the monetary awards for artworks are generously provided by the Crown Family to honor the memory of their mother, Ruth, an artist and Art Society member.

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Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of May 22-28, 2022

Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of May 22-28, 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. Originally run at the end of February, the interview with Lisa Marie was the overwhelming winner this week! The latest Top Ten includes articles covering eight counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, Union) and New York City.

Ocean County Library to Present Juneteenth Program, “When the Cavalry Came to Call”

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Juneteenth, the Ocean County Library will present a live program by Michelle Washington Wilson, “When the Cavalry Came to Call: A Juneteenth Presentation.” It will take place at the Toms River Branch on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:00pm, and at the Little Egg Harbor Branch on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00pm.

30th Cruise Down Memory Lane in Vineland To Take Place June 11th

(VINELAND, NJ) -- Millions of dollars’ worth of vintage and exotic cars will again line Landis Avenue as Cruise Down Memory Lane returns to downtown Vineland—The Ave—on Saturday, June 11 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The rain date will be Sunday, June 12, at the same time.

Explore Leisure Time '50s-Style at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch

(BRICK TOWNSHIP) -- Take a glimpse at postwar leisure life in America. Tea and food historian Judith Krall-Russo presents “Ladies’ Luncheons, Cocktail Parties, and Backyard Grilling in the 1950s,” on Saturday, June 11, at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch. The event begins at 2:00pm.

2nd Annual Catch a Clean Wave initiative To Clean Beaches From Maine to Florida

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- World Oceans Day is June 8th and Kona Brewing Co., a brand born on the beaches of Hawaii, will be at the 94th Street Beach in Rockaway, New York as part of their the 2nd Annual Catch a Clean Wave initiative, which comes to Asbury Park on June 9th. Kona, professional surfer Anna Gudauskus and internationally recognized surf photographer Sarah Lee are taking part in an 8-stop, 1,500+ mile epic surf and beach clean-up journey down the East Coast. The duo will be in search of the best breaks and host community beach clean-ups, all while ensuring each beach is left in better condition than how they found it.

United Passaic Organization closes out May with Two Huge Events

(PASSAIC, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 21, United Passaic Organization hosted a National Community Action Month kick-off celebration and resource fair. Three days later, UPO hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its full-service food pantry - equipped with a community refrigerator and free Saturday meals from a food truck - at Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Tickets for the 2022-23 Season at Centenary Stage Company Go On Sale June 1st

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Season Subscription and Flex Pass Packages for the 2022-23 season at Centenary Stage Company will be on-sale starting June 1, 2022. For their 37th season, Centenary Stage Company, a not-for-profit professional theatre company located in Hackettstown, NJ, has prepared a full schedule of professional theatrical performances. The Professional Theatre Series will include performances of Cinderella, Ladykillers, and the World Premiere production of Off the Map by Christine Foster, Fringe Festival performances of The Artist Will Be with You in a Moment and My Witch, concert performances by Danny Farinacci Quartet, Damn Tall Buildings, returning artist Chuchito Valdez as well as the return of the NEXTStage Repertory student productions and the Women Playwrights Series readings are just some of the many events scheduled for CSC’s 2022-2023 season.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Commits To 100% Student Voter Registration and Participation

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Ramapo College of New Jersey has joined more than 300 colleges and universities in committing to full student voter registration and participation in all elections through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN). To support full student voter participation of all eligible students, ALL IN and its Higher Education Presidents Council has launched a call to action for higher education presidents and chancellors to fully engage their campuses and students in electoral participation.

Deep Cut Gardens to host Open House

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Discover Deep Cut Gardens and all its charms during an Open House on Saturday, June 4. From 10:00am-2:00pm. Deep Cut Gardens, located on Red Hill Road, Middletown, will offer garden tours, demonstrations, children’s activities and more. Explore the park in its full glory with displays and gardens in peak bloom. Admission and parking are free.

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