True Story of Miracle Mop Inventor ‘Joy’ Sweeps Into George Street Playhouse
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By Jesse North & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 11/17/2022
George Street Playhouse is debuting the new musical “Joy” about the life of inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano.
As the inventor of the Miracle Mop, the best-selling self-wringing mop from the ‘90s, Mangano launched a mammoth cleaning product empire on QVC and Home Shopping Network, became an inspiration to women across the country, and was portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence on film. The uplifting new musical is the next benchmark in her remarkable life.
Jersey Arts TV goes to the rehearsal room in New York City to find out more about this new show.
George Street Playhouse presents"Joy" from December 7 — December 30, 2022 at The Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater inside the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
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About the author: Jesse North is a journalist whose coverage through video and print includes breaking news, politics, crime, and entertainment, with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the arts. In addition to JerseyArts.com, Jesse’s work has been seen on NBC News, Us Weekly, Broadway.com, Entertainment Weekly, People, and 92nd Street Y. | Dave Tavani is a freelance videographer and still photographer based in the Philadelphia area. In recent years, Dave has worked on a variety of projects, mostly for nonprofit and arts organizations. In addition to JerseyArts.com, he works on video projects for McCarter Theatre Center, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Visit Philadelphia, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and ArtPride New Jersey.
Content provided by Discover Jersey Arts, a project of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
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New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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George Street Playhouse is debuting the new musical “Joy” about the life of inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano.
As the inventor of the Miracle Mop, the best-selling self-wringing mop from the ‘90s, Mangano launched a mammoth cleaning product empire on QVC and Home Shopping Network, became an inspiration to women across the country, and was portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence on film. The uplifting new musical is the next benchmark in her remarkable life.
Jersey Arts TV goes to the rehearsal room in New York City to find out more about this new show.
George Street Playhouse presents"Joy" from December 7 — December 30, 2022 at The Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater inside the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Advertise with New Jersey Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info
Advertise with New Jersey Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info
About the author: Jesse North is a journalist whose coverage through video and print includes breaking news, politics, crime, and entertainment, with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the arts. In addition to JerseyArts.com, Jesse’s work has been seen on NBC News, Us Weekly, Broadway.com, Entertainment Weekly, People, and 92nd Street Y. | Dave Tavani is a freelance videographer and still photographer based in the Philadelphia area. In recent years, Dave has worked on a variety of projects, mostly for nonprofit and arts organizations. In addition to JerseyArts.com, he works on video projects for McCarter Theatre Center, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Visit Philadelphia, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and ArtPride New Jersey.
Content provided by Discover Jersey Arts, a project of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
EVENT CALENDAR
A Christmas Carol
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
Click here for full description
Vienna Boys Choir
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music
Click here for full description
THE IRISH TENORS - "WE THREE KINGS" CHRISTMAS CONCERT
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music
Click here for full description
Seton Hall University Annual Winter Concert
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
category: music
Click here for full description
George Street Playhouse presents "Joy"
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
Click here for full description
A Rockapella Holiday
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
category: music
Click here for full description
A Christmas Story, The Musical
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
Click here for full description
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