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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 07-08-22




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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"Ain’t Misbehavin’" is Behaving Just Fine in Pittsfield


I don't know how old the Barrington Stage in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (in the Berkshires) is, but it cannot possibly ever have jumped as wildly as it has been jumping, up and down, back and forth, in the current production of Ain't Misbehavin, the musical about composer Fats Waller and his Harlem Renaissance music. This is a whopping good musical, a jewel in the crown of musical theater in America, and at the Barrington Stage, in the Berkshires, where so many New Jersey residents vacation, it is just terrific.
PHOTOS from "Finishing It Off!" at The Theater Project


Four actors play eight characters in twelve monologues showing the faces of eldercare: the families, the caregivers, the cared for, and the neglected. Finishing It Off! by Mary Jane Walsh, is being presented by The Theater Project at the Burgdorff Cultural Center in Maplewood from July 7-17. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos at a dress rehearsal.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents "In The Heights"


(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- “Lights up on Washington Heights!” Ready to fire up summer with the final show of its “Grand Reopening” season, The Ritz Theatre Company presents In the Heights, the Tony Award-winning musical (and cultural phenomenon) by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. Directed by Edwin “Rico” Santiago, the production runs at The Ritz from July 15-31. 
Mothers Shine Bright at Glimmerglass Festival This Summer


(COOPERSTOWN, NY) -- Librettist Lila Palmer and Director Chloe Treat join forces this summer on the World Premiere production of HOLY GROUND at the 2022 Glimmerglass Festival. This ‘what-if’ reimagination of a biblical story reflects on Mary’s choice to become a mother. The opera by Damien Geter and Palmer will be performed as part of a “Double Bill” along with Kamala Sankaram and Jerry Dye’s TAKING UP SERPENTS, also directed by Treat. These talented women, both mothers of young children, present the opera in a limited engagement at the Alice Busch Opera Theater, (7300 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326). Performances begin Friday, July 29 and continue on a varied schedule through Saturday, August 20.

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Todd Meredith To Play Acoustic Shows At Four Ocean County Library Branches


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Todd Meredith, one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest musicians, will play crowd-pleasing tunes and take requests during a string of live summer and autumn acoustic concerts at four Ocean County Library branches in the next few months.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/7/22


We all sing; whether it be in the shower, our car, professionally or even karaoke and many of us have probably had a thought such as, "Yes! I nailed that one!" Well, here is your chance to "Nail" one as Sylvia Moy's Masterpiece Sound Studios Detroit in partnership with Sony Music Publishing launches a "Cover Song Contest" open to any, "Amateur individual, independent singer, musician, singing group or band from any of the 50 United States, The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico" and what's at stake in this competition is cash, representation by Sony Music Publishing and more. 
State Theatre New Jersey presents Get The Led Out


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Get The Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep” on Saturday, August 6 at 8:00pm.  From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.
The Gaslight Anthem share "Howl" from Surprise Crossroads Show


The Gaslight Anthem have shared “Howl (Live at Crossroads: 6/18/22),” an official performance video filmed last month at the band’s surprise return to the stage for the first time in four years, streaming now at YouTube. “Howl (Live at Crossroads: 6/18/22)” – which marked the opening song of The Gaslight Anthem’s secret set on what was supposed to have been the final night of frontman Brian Fallon’s three-show solo run at Garwood, NJ’s Crossroads – captures the shock and elation of the sold-out crowd of 200 fans in attendance as they realized the momentous occasion they were a part of. 
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) Presents "Power of Three" - Classical Music Trio


(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- As part of its ongoing “Summer Stars” classical music series, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will “Power of Three,” a classical music trio, on Thursday July 14 at 7:30pm. The performance takes place at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ.  Power of Three will feature works by Dmitri Shostakovich,  Claude Debussy,  Allison Loggins-Hull, Igor Stravinsky,  Valerie Coleman and Camille Saint-Saëns. 

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NJPAC presents Kevin James on November 4th


(NEWARK, NJ) -- Emmy nominated actor and stand-up comedian Kevin James is coming to Newark on Friday, November 4, 2022 for a performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). One of the most successful comedians of all time, Kevin James is best known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the hit CBS series The King of Queens. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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Morristown resident Betty Mills named MPAC’s Volunteer of the Month of July


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown resident Betty Mills has been named MPAC’s Volunteer of the Month of July. This recognition program is designed to shine a light on the many individuals who contribute their time and energy toward making MPAC and the MPAC customer experience a success. Betty has been a volunteer at MPAC since 1994, when The Community Theatre reopened as a performing arts venue.
Cape May Lighthouse and Physick Estate are 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winners


(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) announced that it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate and the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from travelers around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Cape May MAC stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to travelers.



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

 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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John Waite with special guest Jeffrey Gaines

 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
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Frame by Frame: Finding Animation in Unexpected Places - Artist Talk

 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Monmouth University - Bey Hall Auditorium
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Albert Castiglia; Opening- Kelli Baker

 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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Crossroads

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

 Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre


 

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