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theatre
Ritz Theatre presents World Premiere of "The Bisley Boy" (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Everyone knows how hard it is to get to Broadway. It turns out it is not too easy to get to Haddon Township, New Jersey, either. Just ask the South Jersey creators of a new musical, The Bisley Boy: Joshua Bessinger, Krysten Cummings and Collin Maier. The show will have its world premiere at the Ritz Theatre Company in Haddon Township on Friday, September 16th and will run through Sunday, October 2nd.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Announces Expanded Partnership with NJ State Council on the Arts New Jersey Theatre Alliance has announced a renewed and expanded partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts to provide general services and support to its member theatres. The expanded partnership also includes increased support for the Cultural Access Network Project (CAN), a program to assist the state’s cultural organizations as they make programs and services accessible to people with disabilities and older adults; New Jersey Arts and Culture Administrators of Color (NJACAC), a network of professional arts administrators of color dedicated to advancing efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within New Jersey’s arts community; and the Playwrights Showcase, a program to support and highlight the work of the Arts Council’s most recent playwriting Fellowship recipients.
MPAC’s Performing Arts Company is Holding Open Auditions September 11-12 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- MPAC’s Performing Arts Company, now in its 13th year, is seeking talented, serious musical theatre performers ages 13-21 who can sing, dance, and act and are looking to use their talent to better the community! This musical troupe acts as ambassadors for the Mayo Performing Arts Center by performing Broadway-style musical numbers at community events, fundraisers, hospitals, special events, and festivals around New Jersey.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Playwright and Screenwriter Madeleine George as Recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced on September 7, 2022 that accomplished playwright and screenwriter Madeleine George, currently a writer on the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” has been newly selected as the 2021 recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA). This national jury-selected prize, 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. George will receive a cash prize of $35,000, as well as a residency at the Hermitage (Sarasota County, Florida) and a developmental workshop in a major arts capital such as New York, Chicago, or London in the fall of 2023.
music
"Bruce Springsteen Live!" Exhibit Set to Open in Los Angeles at the Grammy Museum For nearly half a century, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have exemplified the crowd-pleasing, soul-shaking, energy-exploding excitement of rock and roll onstage. From an intimate look into Springsteen’s creative process to shedding light on how he became – and remains – one of the greatest live performers in rock and roll history, Bruce Springsteen Live! explores the evolution of Springsteen through the decades and grants exclusive backstage access to Springsteen and the E Street Band’s legendary performances.
Count Basie Center presents Debbie Gibson's Winterlicious: An Evening of Holiday and Hits (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Debbie Gibson’s Winterlicious – An Evening of Holiday and Hits on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30pm. As the sole composer on each of her Top 20 singles, Gibson was recognized by ASCAP as Songwriter of the Year in 1989. She has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide and released 10 studio albums and five compilations.
film
Thomas Edison Film Festival screenings at Hoboken Historical Museum on September 18th (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- On Sunday afternoon September 18, 2022, the Hoboken Historical Museum and the Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF), will present a selection of family-friendly short films. The afternoon kicks off at 4:00pm when attendees will receive a Sabrett hot dog with condiments (or fresh popcorn) and soda. Hot dogs will be served in the walkway from the Museum’s 120 year-old push cart hotdog wagon. At 4:30pm they'll move inside for the TEFF screening. There will be a Q&A with filmmaker David Baram and festival director Jane Steuerwald as well as special guests. Admission is $5 per person and donations are much appreciated.
The Sun Rises In The East Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival Video Q+A The Sun Rises In The East Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival Q+A with Director Tayo Giwa and Producer Cynthia Gordy Giwa, Festival Juror Yazmin Omana, and Festival Director Al Nigrin.
art
West Windsor Arts presents Trenton Community A-TEAM exhibition (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts welcomes back the Trenton Community A-TEAM for an exhibition from August 30 to October 29, in the West Windsor Arts gallery, to highlight their artists. The opening reception is September 11 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at West Windsor Arts, free and open to the public.
community
Monmouth County's Wind & Sea Festival Celebrates The Bayshore (PORT MONMOUTH, NJ) -- From kite flying to seining, the Monmouth County Park System’s upcoming Wind & Sea Festival is brimming with coastal activities for the whole family to enjoy. Held on Saturday, September 17 from 11:00am-5:00pm, this event will take place at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visitors are invited to try kayaking, fishing, kite flying, seining, shell painting, and much more! Most activities are free but some may have a fee. Admission and parking are free.
Find Out "The Secret" with Doug Wonder's Magic for Adults at Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Boro Branch (POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Let your inner child romp inside the marvelous world of magic. Doug Wonder will be your guide to “The Secret,” on Tuesday, October 4, at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Borough Branch. Attendees will join the popular entertainer as he “pulls back the curtain,” reveals the mechanics of illusion, and illustrates the indispensable role of the human mind in a magician’s success. The event starts at 6:30pm.
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