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theatre
The Theater Project presents "It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" (SUMMIT, NJ) -- A twenty-year tradition unbroken by theater closures thanks to Zoom technology, It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play, returns for live, in-person performance Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-27. This old favorite is popping up in a new location in Summit, NJ, at the Oakes Center Theater, 120 Morris Avenue, where The Theater Project will recreate the Lux Radio Theater circa 1947 as twelve adult actors, five kids, a musician and one extremely overworked sound technician prepare for the big radio broadcast of the story made famous in the Frank Capra film. Audiences experience the tears and laughter of Wonderful Life performed live, along with the novelty of seeing the backstage mechanics of an old-time radio broadcast.
OCC Repertory Theatre Brings Edgar Allan Poe to Grunin Center (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will present ‘Tis the Wind and Nothing More from November 11-13 and 18-20 at the Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the main campus of Ocean County College. Tickets are $15 adults/$12 seniors.
music
The Newton Theatre Presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox on Sunday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00pm. Born and raised just outside Clinton, NJ, pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011 with the goal of remaking the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday.
MPAC presents Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- We could all use a little “Love” this holiday season! Darlene Love performs seasonal favorites and hits when the Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.
Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison, Adrian Belew Announce 19-Date 'Remain In Light' Tour On the heels of their performance at LA’s The Wiltern at the end of September, original Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison and noted touring member Adrian Belew have announced that they will bring their popular ‘Remain In Light’ concert on the road this winter, in celebration of the band’s iconic 1980 record. The 19-date tour will find Harrison and Belew performing songs from this monumental period of the band’s history alongside a powerhouse band, including former members of Turkuaz, Julie Slick on bass, and Yahuba Garcia-Torres on percussion. Local shows taking place in 2023 include Sunday, March 5th at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville; Tuesday, March 7th at Keswick Theatre in Philadelphia; and Thursday, March 9th at Sony Hall in New York City.
"Classic Country!" Josh Turner LIVE! at UCPAC Thanks to the arrival of fall, it’s dark out early in Rahway, NJ this October 20, 2022 evening, but the lights inside the town’s historic UCPAC auditorium shine brightly as music lovers ready themselves for a concert by country singer Josh Turner.
GIANTS OF JAZZ: Bassist Rufus Reid To Be Honored At Annual SOPAC Concert With an incredible resume as a sideman, bandleader, and educator, bassist Rufus Reid represents one of the most significant links to the great jazz tradition. His remarkable accomplishments have not gone unnoticed, and on November 19, Reid will be honored as part of the annual “Giants of Jazz” series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.
film
NJPAC to present a screening of "American River" (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present a screening of American River, a feature-length documentary by Chatham filmmaker Scott Morris, in its largest theater, Prudential Hall, on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7:00pm. American River is an exciting cinematic adventure about an ambitious 4-day kayak trip down the Passaic River.
dance
State Theatre New Jersey presents Ailey II (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The recently renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Ailey II, the next generation of dance featuring a renowned ensemble of 12 rising stars on Thursday, November 10 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$49.
art
19th Annual Juried Exhibition to Feature Artwork by RVCC Students (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s (RVCC) Arts & Design department will present the 19th Annual RVCC Juried Student Art Exhibition from November 11-December 2, in the Art Gallery at the College’s Branchburg campus. The exhibition is being coordinated by Darren McManus, Associate Professor and Art Gallery Director.
community
New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Lineup For Induction Ceremony (NEWARK, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey's best and brightest will once again be front and center.
Features at NJ Stage in October 2022 Here's a look at the original feature articles and columns published by New Jersey Stage from October 1 to October 31, 2022. In addition to these stories, we publish between 50-60 press releases during the week.
UCC's Harvest Fest Reaches Hundreds of Newarkers With Free Coats, Costumes, Food, Resources (NEWARK, NJ) -- United Community Corporation’s Harvest Fest on October 26th did more than lift the spirits of Newark families with live entertainment and treats. It also served hundreds of community members with vital resources.
Ocean County Library to Present Magician Chad Juros at Mayo Park Center (BEACHWOOD, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library will present award-winning entertainer and motivational speaker Chad Juros in a family-friendly show of magic, music, comedy, and audience participation on Monday, November 21, indoors at the Mayo Park Center, Beachwood. The event begins at 6:00pm.
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