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theatre
Erika Henningsen to star in "Joy the Musical" at George Street Playhouse (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse announced that Joy the Musical will star Erika Henningsen (Broadway: Mean Girls) and is directed by Casey Hushion (Broadway: Aladdin, The Prom), with choreography by Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Joshua Bergasse. The new musical features a score by Tony Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, musical supervision by Andy Einhorn and a book by Tony Award winner Ken Davenport, who obtained the rights to the life of best-selling author, inventor, and self-made millionaire Joy Mangano.
NJ Rep presents "Sister Mary's Playtime" on September 12th (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents performances of Sister Mary's Playtime by Tim McArthur on September 12th at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Sister Mary was found on the steps of St Peter's of the Sisters of the Third Removed, in the heart of London's West End. She was wrapped in a copy of the Stage Newspaper within a handbag. It is rumoured she is the secret love child of West End Musical Theatre Star, Elaine Paige. Sister Mary loves showtunes and making homemade flapjack.
The Strollers to Hold Auditions for 2022-23 Season (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Strollers will hold season auditions Monday, September 19; Tuesday, September 20; and Thursday, September 22 at 7:00pm each night. Auditions will take place at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Directors from all of the shows in the season will be there. All actors will read from provided sides. Singers should prepare a song and bring sheet music in your key or sing a cappella.
music
Pack The Bowl Fest 5 takes place August 27th (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Cosmic Jerry Band’s Pack The Bowl Fest is back and has a new home at Asbury Lanes! The 5th annual music and art extravaganza will take place Saturday, August 27 from noon to midnight. There will be local craft vendors, artists, food and drinks, bowling, and more, with live music performances by Cosmic Jerry Band, Decade (A Tribute To Neil Young), Mark Diomede, Pocket That Bread, Honey Wild, Ty Mares Trio, Uke Island Vibe, Joshua Nemeth, Desert Jellies, The Green Dream, and more!
Grammy Award Winner Randy Brecker to Perform at NBPAC (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) welcomes world renowned jazz artist Randy Brecker for an intimate acoustic performance on September 9, 2022 at 8:00pm. Joining him onstage will be his wife, saxophonist extraordinaire Ada Rovatti. Rounding out the performance are Bill O'Connell on piano, Marco Panascia on bass, and Steve Johns on drums.
Fantastic Cat's National Television Debut After packing out NYC's Bowery Ballroom for a wild album release show, Fantastic Cat made their national TV debut on CBS Saturday Morning on August 13th, swapping instruments and trading vocals as they performed three songs from their widely acclaimed debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat (out now via Nashville indie Blue Rose).
PHOTOS from Greensky Bluegrass & The Wood Brothers in Seaside Heights (SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Greensky Bluegrass brought their tour to Seaside Heights on August 13, 2022 and The Wood Brothers, who have been touring with Greensky, opened the night. Photographer Chris Paul was there to take photos.
10,000 Maniacs featuring Mary Ramsey Cancel Remaining Shows in 2022 (BUFFALO, NY) -- 10,000 Maniacs featuring Mary Ramsey regretfully announce the cancelation of their remaining tour dates for 2022 on their "40th Anniversary" tour due to illness in the band. The canceled shows include: October 1, The Center for The Arts, Buffalo, NY; October 20, Belly Up, San Diego, CA; October 21, Fremont Theatre, San Luis Obispo, CA; October 22, Bankhead Theatre, Livermore, CA; October 28, The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA; October 29, Tally Ho, Leesburg, VA; October 30, Ram's Head On Stage, Annapolis, MD; and November 10, The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music: 8/15/22 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by woodthrush, Vista Rhymes, Tom Barrett, NOT YER BABY, crry yrslf, and Steam Enginess.
Dana Fuchs LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Music lovers are gathered this August 2, 2022 evening at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City, NJ boardwalk for a free Wednesday night Mardi Gras AC concert starring blues-rock musician Dana Fuchs. Known for her distinctively soulful voice, Fuchs made a name for herself playing Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical, Love, Janis, and also appeared as Sadie in the 2007 film, Across the Universe. As a recording artist, Fuchs has released a number of well-received albums including 2003’s Lonely for a Lifetime, 2011’s Love to Beg, and 2013’s Bliss Avenue. Her latest recording is 2022’s Borrowed Time.
Brook Arts Center presents a Rock & Roll Royalty Revue (BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- You will be dancing in the aisles at the Brook Arts Center on October 21 as an amazing lineup of artists perform a spectacular “Rock & Roll Royalty Revue” The lineup includes Jackie DiMaggio; The Mello Kings; Gene DiNapoli (as Elvis); Stan Zizka's Del Satins; and The Knockout's Bobby D'Andrea.
food
Newark to Launch Outdoor Dining Initiative (NEWARK, NJ) -- On August 15, 2022, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark will kick off its Summer Outdoor Dining Initiative “Taste of Newark” on Sunday, August, 21 at two locations. It will continue on Sunday, September 4, and Sunday, September 18. On those three Sundays, restaurants on Ferry Street and Mulberry Street will be allowed to extend their outdoor dining into the street, from noon to 9:00pm. On these dates, these corridors will be temporarily closed off to traffic to create outdoor open dining space.
community
Morven awarded $500,000 National Park Service Grant for care of American Revolutionary Landmark (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden has been awarded funds that will be used to apply a historically accurate treatment of white wash to the home-turned-museum from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program funded by the Historic Preservation Fund as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior. Testing of treatment methods will begin immediately to determine the safest and best application to the entire building next summer.
Bloomfield's Sanctuary on the Green Benefit Concert (BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- After being closed for the better part of twelve years, Bloomfield’s historic Sanctuary at the Church on the Green will reopen to the public with a Benefit Concert on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 7:00pm. The “Sanctuary on the Green” Benefit Concert will feature a host of local theatre, dance and musical groups as well as Broadway performers who call Bloomfield their home.
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