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!
If your arts organization sends out press releases, make sure you have [email protected] on your media list for coverage.
theatre
Rob Asaro's "Lost Again" to Have Limited Run at The Tank (NEW YORK, NY) -- An unlikely pair travel cross-country in the new play Lost Again. The limited run plays November 2-16 at The Tank in New York City. The production is directed by Jay Michaels. Morris County, NJ native Rob Asaro wrote the play.
PHOTOS from "The Play That Goes Wrong" at Dover Little Theatre (DOVER, NJ) -- The smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong is being presented by Dover Little Theatre (DLT) across three weekends (November 4-6, 11-13, and 18-19). This hilarious play is co-directed by Larry and Ruthanne Pelham. The Play That Goes Wrong introduces us to the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, an amateur theatre troupe which puts on a new production each year. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Pushcart Players to present "Holiday Tales" at Jersey Shore Arts Center (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy nominated and award-winning touring theater for young and family audiences presents “Holiday Tales - A Season of Miracles” at The Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove, on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm. In the spirit of the season, Pushcart is designating the event “Grandparents’ Day” wherein tickets are free to any grandparent accompanied by a grandchild.
Bordentown Regional High School presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The family friendly play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be presented Saturday, November 19th at 2:00pm and 6:30pm at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. This production will be performed by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School. Cookies and milk will be served following the 2:00pm performance.
AxelrodPAC presents "Avenue Q" (OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) opens its 2022-2023 season with a rather unexpected choice! A zany, unconventional, laugh-out-loud musical with grown-up puppets, Avenue Q begins performances November 4-20. This play tells the timeless story of a bright-eyed college grad named Princeton. When he arrives in the city with big dreams and a tiny bank account, he has to move into a shabby apartment all the way out on Avenue Q.
Black Box presents Edward Albee's "The Play About The Baby" (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Black Box's next main stage show is an under-produced masterwork: Edward Albee's The Play About The Baby. This hysterically funny yet mysterious and poignant play features a young couple and the absurdist interruption when a strange man and woman appear. Performances take place November 10-13, 17-20, 26-27, and December 1-4. All performances are at 8:00pm.
music
West Windsor Arts presents a homecoming concert by Avi Wisnia (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is welcoming back singer-songwriter Avi Wisnia for a special night of soulful music and intimate storytelling. The concert will be a homecoming for the award-winning musician, who has strong and sentimental ties to the West Windsor community. It was at the art center that Wisnia, whose music is an eclectic blend of 1950s West Coast jazz, acoustic American folk, Brazilian bossa nova and contemporary piano pop, performed a decade ago upon the release of his debut album, Something New.
The Newton Theatre presents Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEWTON, NJ) -- Big Head Todd and The Monsters bring their tour to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 8:00pm.
Asbury Park Music History Fundraiser at Wonder Bar to Benefit Three Charities (ASBURY PARK,NJ) -- The roots of Asbury Park’s historic music scene run miles and miles deep. But the other aspect of Asbury that runs just as deep (if not deeper) is the community of creatives, artists and musicians who consistently support each other, as well as give back to the local nonprofits that are preserving the City’s heritage. Whether you are an Asbury resident or visitor, a musician or music lover, a supporter of the arts or someone who adores Asbury Park ... you will want to be at The Wonder Bar on Saturday, November 19 for The Asbury Park Music History Fundraiser.
film
"The Jersey Storm: Sandy in Monmouth County" premieres Friday at Monmouth University (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- As this week marks the 10th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy’s landfall, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced the premiere of The Jersey Storm: Sandy in Monmouth County film will take place this Friday, October 28 at 1:30pm at the Pollak Theater at Monmouth University and is open to the public to attend. The 20-minute historical documentary will be presented as part of Monmouth University’s Superstorm Sandy Anniversary events.
dance
NJPAC presents two performances by The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine (NEWARK, NJ) -- The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine is recognized as one of the most prestigious classical ballet institutions in Ukraine. The company is performing throughout in America and Canada for the 2022-2023 season, including two performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) this winter. Here's your chance to get acquainted with 55 ballet dancers who represent the highest level of classical ballet art in the world!
food
Stevie Van Zandt And Wakaya Perfection Create Little Steven's Underground Apothecary Stevie Van Zandt has joined forces with mission-driven wellness enterprise Wakaya Perfection to create Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary, a new line of boutique teas, coffees, and other holistic products available now exclusively via wickedcoolwellness.com. All products utilize Wakaya Perfection’s range of single-sourced wellness ingredients, including Australian Manuka Honey, Organic Pink Fijian Ginger, Fijian Kava, Fijian & Nicaraguan Turmeric, Peruvian Maca, and other locally grown and harvested elements from small farms all around the world.
community
Princeton's Day of the Dead festival returns November 5th (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) continues their decades-long tradition of celebrating Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with a free, outdoor community festival on Saturday, November 5 from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
3rd Annual Holiday Art Market at The Jersey Shore Arts Center (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The 3rd Annual Holiday Art Market at the Jersey Shore Arts Center will take place on Saturday, November 26th from 11:00am-5:00pm. Over 30 vendors, a curated show of handmade crafts, prints, photos, cards, jewelry, woodworks, sewing, clothes, shellwork, and much more unique work.
books
RVCC Holocaust Institute to Host Online Book Discussion Group (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies will launch a new, online book discussion group, “Books for Change,” on November 11th.
Warren Community College Visiting Authors Series presents Dawn Potter (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- The Warren Community College Visiting Authors Series continues on Thursday, November 10, with a reading by Dawn Potter. This event, in Washington Township, Warren County, begins at 7:30pm is free and open to the public.
radio
Veteran NY Radio Executive, Adrienne McWilliams, Joins WBGO (NEWARK, NJ) -- Beginning October 31, Adrienne McWilliams will begin as WBGO's first Chief of Business Support. McWilliams has enjoyed a long career in broadcast advertising in the New York Metro market – beginning in local radio and extending to national platforms, encompassing audio, digital, and podcast.
FEATURED EVENTS
To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.
To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.
