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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 06-24-22




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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Middletown Arts Center Presents "The Marvelous Wonderettes"


(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC PLAYERS at the Middletown Arts Center presents the smash, Off-Broadway hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes, written and created by Roger Bean, on Friday, July 8 at 7:00pm, Saturday, July 9 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, July 10 at 2:00pm. Featuring over thirty classic songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s, this delightful jukebox comedy is a must-take musical trip down memory lane! Director/Choreographer Kathy Connolly and Musical Director Nicholas Jupinka lead the cast of Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: Springfield High Songleaders with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. 
PHOTOS from "A Monkey and Me: Stories I Never Told My Mother" at AxelrodPAC


(OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Can a twice divorced songwriter find love and happiness? Maybe a performing monkey from his Las Vegas extravaganza can show him the way. Find out when Jonathan Brielle Holtzman’s semi-autobiographical musical comedy, A Monkey and Me: Stories I Never Told My Mother premieres at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center from June 24-26, starring five-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh. Photographer John Posada was hand to take photos of a dress rehearsal.

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/23/22


"Indeed! I can testify that I have lived and breathed this album for quite a few years trying to get it made and get it out," says a somewhat relieved and very excited Carla Olson about the June 17 release of "Americana Railroad," a collection of songs, simply put; about trains. 
Richie Furay’s “In the Country” Album Preview Concert LIVE! at SOPAC


Fans of country-rock are filtering into South Orange’s SOPAC auditorium this Sunday, June 12, 2022 evening for a concert by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay. In tonight’s special “Album Preview” performance, music lovers will get to sample several tunes from Furay’s latest effort, his 2022 release, In the Country.
ren Releases “Shifted Perspective”


Flanders New Jersey native singer-songwriter Lauren Onufryk released her debut album "Shifted Perspective" in June under her stage name ren. Lauren graduated from Mount Olive High School and is a sophomore at the University of California Irvine (UCI). She wrote and recorded the EP in her dorm room between classes and studying.
Evil Nature Releases Debut Full-Length Album


Evil Nature is a post punk creation headed by New Jersey singer/bassist Dasher Hammet. The band released their debut full-length album How and When to Prune Roses on June 21, 2022 on all streaming services. The story of the band begins inside the heart of the legendary recording studio Big Blue Meenie in Jersey City - the place where bands like Thursday, Taking Back Sunday, Bouncing Souls, Mighty Mighty Bosstone, Agnostic Front, and many more were creating their best work.
Mi Gente Live to Perform at Brook Arts Center


(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Mi Gente Live is a young energetic Latin pop show that brings the party to life!. Based out of New York City, this act is headlined by Edvin Ortega (Gotham, Orange Is The New Black) and Melody Rodriguez (In The Heights). They will perform at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 8:00pm.

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Borgata presents Trevor Noah on July 22nd


(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's Event Center presents comedian Trevor Noah on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 8:00pm. Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
SOPAC presents Laughs in the Loft on July 6th


(SOUTH ORANGE) -- On the first Wednesday of every month, the Loft at South Orange Performance Arts Center (SOPAC) turns into a comedy club during this New York City-style stand-up showcase hosted by Joe Larson. The next Laughs in the Loft performance is Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30pm. The lineup includes Jason Salmon, KC Arora, Sharon Simon, and Mike Earley. Tickets are $20.  

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Climate Action Billboard Project Seeks Proposals


(KEARNY, NJ) -- The static billboard at the corner of Hackensack Drive and Route 1-9 in Kearny NJ is open to proposals! Gardenship and Kearny Point invites artists all over New Jersey to create a design that highlights issues around climate change, climate justice, and climate equity. Artists/Individuals/Organizations doing work in this area, especially those of diverse backgrounds, working locally to address climate issues, are highly encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is July 5, 2022.

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Explore New Jersey's Booming Craft Brew Industry At the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch


(LAVALLETTE, NJ) -- Begun in New Jersey in the 17th Century, craft brewing is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Learn about its evolution during “The Art of Craft Brewing” on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30pm. The event takes place at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch.   

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Middlesex County and the Borough of Highland Park announce completion of two playgrounds at Donaldson Park


(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios met with Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler along with officials from Middlesex County and the Borough of Highland Park on June 22 to visit the two reconstructed playgrounds located in Donaldson Park. The on-site meeting culminates the efforts, led by Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler as well as County officials, to improve and repair damage done to the park by Hurricane Ida.



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