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Daily Edition 06-06-22




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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PHOTOS from "Sister Act" at Paper Mill Playhouse


(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting the hit Broadway musical Sister Act now through June 26, 2022. The play features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner, and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard.
"Fiddler on the Roof" - A Musical Cry from the Embattled Ukraine


The storied musical Fiddler on the Roof is coming to Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center June 17 and 18. In case you forgot, it’s the marvelous story of a family led by a tough old father, Tevye,  who puts up with a lot of change from his kids and struggles to hold his townspeople together in a changing and explosive political climate in 1905 in Russia.
The CAU Community Players presents "The Wizard of Oz"


(ELIZABETH, NJ) -- What makes theater irresistible to those who perform? Beyond the lights, music and thrill of embodying a character, it’s the energy of creating art as a team. Teamwork is making magic possible for The CAU Community Players tenth anniversary show, and they promise to delight audiences with a classic: The Wizard of Oz runs June 24-26, streaming live at 7:00pm.
PHOTOS from "Grease" at AxelrodPAC


(OCEAN, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting the musical Grease for three weeks, June 3-19 at the Vogel Auditorium. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical's Broadway opening, this production of Grease is directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos during a dress rehearsal of the show.
East Lynne Theater's "Dorothy Parker: A Certain Woman" Returns


(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy," was just one of Dorothy Parker's famous quotes.  Parker (1893-1967) was a poet, journalist, critic, screenwriter, human rights activist and philanthropist. She was a member of The Algonquin Round Table, a popular writer for "The New Yorker," won the O. Henry Short Story Award for "The Big Blonde," and received an Oscar nomination for co-writing the screenplay for the original "A Star is Born." A collection of her work, "The Portable Dorothy Parker," has never been out of print.
Axelrod PAC presents "A Monkey and Me: Stories I Never Told My Mother"


(OCEAN, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents A Monkey and Me: Stories I Never Told My Mother, a new musical comedy by New Jersey playwright, composer and lyricist Jonathan Brielle Holtzman, from June 24-30. In this show, Holtzman portrays himself opposite TV and Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh as his mother. It also stars the award-winning actress, Veanne Cox, as his “monkey.”  

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The Clydes To Hold Record Release Show In Jersey City


(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Clydes will celebrate the release of their new EP, Golden, on Saturday, June 11 at Departed Soles Brewing Company in Jersey City.  The lineup includes The Components and Son Of Dov. There is no cover charge and the show starts at 6:30pm.
State Theatre NJ presents Kraftwerk 3-D


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Kraftwerk 3-D as part of their North American tour on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 8:00pm. This Kraftwerk concert brings together music, 3-D visuals, and performance art. Tickets range from $45-$160. 
VIDEO: Benjamin Britten’s Comic Opera “Albert Herring” a Coming-Of-Age Story at the Princeton Festival


A reluctant May King, a meddling mother, refreshing libations, and liberation combine for a hilarious coming-of-age story.
New Jersey Symphony closes season with world premieres by Daniel Bernard Roumain and 4 jazz composers


(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony’s 2021–22 season finale features the world premieres of a pair of Symphony commissions—an innovative concerto for Principal Horn Chris Komer and jazz trio with movements by four leading jazz composers, and a work by Resident Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain. Poetjournalist Aaron Dworkin performs his The American Rhapsody: Symphonic Variations on an African Air with music by Coleridge-Taylor. Music Director Xian Zhang conducts. Performances take place June 11 at 8:00pm at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank and June 12 at 3:00pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
NJ PBS Launches "Soundcheck", A New Music Series


(RED BANK, NJ) -- NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, announced the production of the new music series Soundcheck, airing its first two episodes on consecutive Tuesdays, June 7 and 14 at 9:30pm on NJ PBS (check local listings). This pilot series, recorded at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, brings viewers behind–the–scenes with artists and collaborators for a fresh look at music. It is hosted by Jen Eckert, a Jersey native and seasoned series producer whose portfolio includes programs for CNN, Fuse and two current NJ PBS series, Chat Box with David Cruz and Reporters Roundtable.
A New Live-music Series Launches at The Homestead in Morristown


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A free show Wednesday, June 8, with Grateful Dead tribute band This Old Engine kicks off a series of performances at the Homestead – which opened in 2020, but has not featured original, live music on a regular basis until now.  Also coming up this summer are a Railroad Earth side project, Steve Kimock and Friends, and Spafford. These shows are presented by Flying V Productions, which has been promoting live music in New Jersey the last several years (most notably at The Stanhope House). 
'The Geator' Rocks the House with Gary U.S. Bonds, The Chiclettes, and Bobby Wilson LIVE! at the PNC Bank Arts Center


On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the Garden State Arts Foundation continued it’s Spring season of free live entertainment for NJ residents aged 55 and over with a concert entitled Jerry ‘The Geator’ Blavat Rocks the House with Gary U.S. Bonds, The Chiclettes, and Bobby Wilson at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center. The season’s first program starred Las Vegas entertainer Rick Michel who presented his Frank Sinatra tribute, Sinatra Forever, on May 18.
Newark Symphony Hall Announces Shows and Return of Monthly Soul Line Dancing


(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH), the largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue in the state, announced its summer 2022 lineup of events and performances, including monthly soul line dancing with WBLS 107.5’s Superhero DJ Jon Quick and legendary instructor Kenny J, which begins on Friday, June 10, and is free for the first month. 
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "That Friday Feeling" by Brady Rymer


“That Friday Feeling,” the title track single and video from the forthcoming album of Grammy-nominated kid rockers Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

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Nicholas Winton: The Man Who Saved 669 Children screens as part of the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival on Sunday, June 12


Nicholas Winton: The Man Who Saved 669 Children, directed by Frédéric Tonolli,  is a film unlike any other. There are many movies on the Holocaust, unfortunately, but it is because there is so much to discuss. The Holocaust was an immensely dark time for Jewish people where over six million Jews were murdered simply because they were Jewish. This film depicts the astounding actions of Sir Nicholas Winton which prevented the killing of Jewish children. Winton uses his own money to transport children from areas under Nazi rule to England. This film also focuses on the hardships that families faced while they were broken up as parents could not accompany their children.
Bendix: Sight Unseen screens at the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival on June 11!


Bendix: Sight Unseen, a documentary by Anthony Scalia, will be shown at the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 in person at 5 pm and online for 24 hours.
2022 New Jersey International Film Festival The Mental State Filmmaker Interview with Director James Camali


The Mental State screens on Friday, June 10 at the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival. Here is my Interview with Director James Camali:
Q-Fest NJ Celebrates Pride Month with Screening of "The Living End" in Asbury Park


(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema and QSpot LGBT Community Center invite you to celebrate Gay Pride Month with a one-night only screening of Gregg Araki’s film The Living End on Sunday, June 19 at 7:30pm. The event marks the celebration of 30 years of New Queer Cinema, and QSpot's re-launch of QFest, NJ's only LGBT Film Festival. A portion of the event proceeds will go towards supporting QFest.
2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Voice of the Game Filmmaker Video Q+A


Here is the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Voice of the Game Filmmaker Q+A with Co-Directors Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell with Festival Director Al Nigrin.

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Gallery Aferro presents "Tell Me More About Yourself (Self-Portraits and Other Autobiographical Endeavors)"


(NEWARK, NJ) -- Just a few short days after the summer solstice, Gallery Aferro will welcome its first group shows to the ever-evolving creative space in over two years. Building on the success of their winter and spring presentations, the Saturday, June 25th opening reception will showcase works from more than 85 artists across three new exhibitions. All shows on exhibition run from June 25 to August 5.
Move Over, Tea Sets - Ceramic Artists of Color Respond to the World of Today


Enter the exhibition space for Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter, on view at Grounds For Sculpture through January 8, 2023, and you feel like you’ve entered the artist’s studio. There are metal shelves with pots in various stages of completion, a row of potter’s wheels await, and there’s a shiny new kiln. This is, in fact, a Maker Space, where museum-goers can actively participate in the process.
Art 150 presents "Not Your Gentle Flower"


(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art 150, sponsored by Pro Arts Jersey City, hosts a new exhibit: Not Your Gentle Flower - Work by J.Heloise & Alexandra Alvarez on display Saturdays and Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm and by appointment from June 3-26, 2022 at 150 Bay Street Lobby, Jersey City, NJ, Not Your Gentle Flower is a bold artistic exploration of the “female” experience. 

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Philadelphia Zoo presents Summer Ale Fest on July 16th


(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia Zoo announces the return of its legendary Summer Ale Fest on Saturday, July 16th, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Animal and beer lovers are invited to go wild for craft beer, cider and hard seltzer with 100+ selections pouring from over 65 local, regional and national breweries. This exclusive night also features private Zoo access after-hours, live entertainment, delicious lite bites from Philly’s top food trucks (available for purchase) and, of course, the most majestic animals from around the globe.

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Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of May 29 - June 4, 2022


Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of May 29 - June 4, 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.  The latest Top Ten includes articles covering seven counties in New Jersey (Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Morris) and five original features.
Soil Collection Project “Bearing Witness” traveling exhibit Announces locations for June


(EATONTOWN, NJ) -- The New Jersey Social Justice Remembrance Coalition (NJSJRC) has announced new locations for June, where the soil collected from the site of the only recorded lynching in New Jersey, of Samuel “Mingo Jack” Johnson, in Eatontown, will be exhibited.



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National Theatre: Broadcast in HD - Hamlet

 Thursday, November 06, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
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Magic Rocks: Illusionist Leon Etienne

 Thursday, November 06, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
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Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Crumbs From the Table of Joy"

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11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Crumbs From the Table of Joy"

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New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Disapperance of Miss Scott - Opening Night Film

 Thursday, November 06, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Teaneck International Film Festival - Teaneck Cinemas
503 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666
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