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theatre
Two River Theater Announces Justin Waldman As New Artistic Director (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater has announced Justin Waldman as their new Artistic Director. Waldman returns to the East Coast from San Diego after an eleven-year career at the Old Globe Theatre.
Brook Arts Center Community Players presents "Seussical: The Musical" (BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Perry Award-winning Brook Arts Center Community Players will present Seussical: The Musical at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook, from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 20. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00pm. Sunday performances are at 2:00pm.
"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" returns to Music Mountain Theatre (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- The murderous romp filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder returns to Music Mountain Theatre from October 14 - 30. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm. This knock-'em-dead, uproarious hit was the most Tony-nominated show of the 2014 season with ten nominations and four wins, including Best Musical.
music
MPAC presents Phillip Phillips (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Since releasing his five-time platinum debut single “Home” in 2012, Phillip Phillips has scored multiple chart-topping albums and taken his expansive brand of earthy, guitar-fueled rock to stages worldwide. Phillip Phillips’ The Where We Came From Tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $29-$59.
NJPAC Announces Top Five Finalists of 11th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition (NEWARK, NJ) -- A world of jazz just minutes from home, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the top five finalists of the 11th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from over 200 submissions from over 25 countries, these gifted young contestants from around the world represent the next generation of great jazz singers. The Top Five finalists comprise two international singers Kristin Lash of Bratislava, Slovakia, and Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso of Mexico, and three Manhattanites: Harlem-based Allan Harris and Ekep Nkwelle (originally from Washington, DC), and Lucy Yeghiazaryan (originally from Armavir, Armenia).
Ha*Ash to Perform at Beacon Theatre (NEW YORK, NY) -- On the heels of selling out three shows at Mexico City’s iconic Auditorio Nacional and adding a fourth, the queens of SOLD OUT, Ha*Ash, return to the United States with their successful Mi Salida Contigo tour. The tour comes to the Beacon Theatre in New York City on April 12, 20223.
community
Passaic County Restaurant Week Runs Until Sunday (PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ) -- Passaic County Restaurant Week is back and runs now through Sunday, October 16th. This is an annual program that showcases the region’s finest dining options by offering a catalog of limited-time affordable prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
New Jersey Hall of Fame breaks ground at American Dream, Unveils Plans for State Of The Art Center (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Hall of Fame has begun construction on its custom-built 10,000-square-foot space coming to American Dream, the unrivalled entertainment, shopping and dining destination located in the heart of the New Jersey Meadowlands.
Hoboken Talks: Stu Chirichella and Mike Turner, "Hoboken Whisperers" show us the streets of Hoboken through their eyes (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Join the Hoboken Historical Museum online on Thursday October 13 at 7:00pm for a very special Hoboken Talks as born 'n raised brothers from other mothers Stu Chirichella and Mike Turner walk and talk LIVE. These "Hoboken Whisperers" (don't ask - we promise they'll tell you!!) have stories to tell about every street corner. Who will they bump into? Anything can happen! Mama Johnson Field, anyone?
Open Call for Event Hosts for JC Fridays on December 2nd (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions announces an open call to businesses, artists, and venues to participate in the upcoming JC Fridays on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 taking place throughout every neighborhood in Jersey City.
The Community Chest to Kick Off 90th Anniversary With Let's Make Some Magic For Those in Need in Our Community (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Chest) kicks off its 90th anniversary with Let's Make Some Magic, a festive celebration to help our neighbors in need in the community. Spend a memorable evening with one of the top magicians, Jason Silberman, in the metropolitan area. The virtual, interactive mind-reading event takes place on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 7:30pm to 8:15pm.
sports
U.S. Wrestling Foundation Launches #LetsWrestle Featuring Sports and Hollywood Stars (SHORT HILLS, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Wrestling Foundation, a nationally known non-profit organization, officially launched the first national #LetsWrestle program to help more high school students prepare for success and overcome challenges through the principles of wrestling.
