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theatre
PHOTOS from "Elf the Musical" at CDC Theatre (CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre is presenting Elf the Musical weekends from December 9-18. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Is A Good Night I went to see William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night on Saturday, the tenth day of December. Maybe that was an omen.
PHOTOS from "God of Carnage" at Nutley Little Theatre (NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre is currently presenting their "holiday" production, God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton begins its run Friday, December 9, 2022 through Saturday, December 17, 2022. A traditional holiday story it isn't, but the setting takes place in December at the Brooklyn, NY apartment of Michael and Veronica Novak. The theatre is transformed for the actual holidays while the show keeps you involved with the meeting between the two sets of parents. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Erika Henningsen talks about "Joy: The Musical" It’s a universal experience: You look at a gadget you’ve just used—a corkscrew, a wine opener, a cup holder—and you say, “I wonder who thought of this?”
Carteret PAC Announces Central Jersey Marquee Awards For Middlesex County High School Musical Theater (CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center has announced the inaugural Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards, Honoring Excellence in Middlesex County High School Musical Theater. The Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the new URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (Carteret PAC).
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop presents "Stop the World - I Want To Get Off" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop present their 2022 Winter Festival of Shows from December 16-18. Performances will take place in the Little Theatre located in the Seay building of the Centenary University campus at 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ. This year, the Young Performers Workshop will be presenting Stop the World – I Want to Get Off.
Vivid Stage Receives Multiple Grants for 2022-2023 Season (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, was the recipient of several grants over the past months. Vivid Stage is a vibrant, small professional theatre that is in its 28th season. Vivid’s professional ensemble of actors builds community by presenting contemporary work that stimulates thought, encourages reflection, and connects people with humor and heart.
NJ Theatre Alliance Seeks Submissions Reflecting the Theme of Caregiving for 7th Annual "Healing Voices: Caregivers' Stories on Stage" Program New Jersey professional and family caregivers are invited to submit all forms of creative writing, including prose, poetry, and theatrical pieces that reflect the theme of caregiving or the personal healing experience. Selected pieces will be woven together by professional theatre artists into an evening of readings celebrating, exploring, and bearing witness to the caregiving experience.
music
Outpost in the Burbs Presents Amy Irving: Born in a Trunk (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Amy Irving: Born in a Trunk, on March 4, 2023 at 8:00pm. This concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Avenue in Montclair.
Bush and Candlebox To Play Ocean Casino Resort (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- 103.7 WMGM presents, English Rock band, Bush, at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Friday, February 17, 2023. Special guest Candlebox is also on the bill. Showtime is 9:00pm.
NOT (Members of Sharp Shock, Mercy Music) announce new band, release debut single What do you do when ALL stop making records? You form a band with your friends and make your own.
Photos from State Champs at Starland Ballroom (SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- State Champs brought their tour to the Starland Ballroom on Wednesday, December 7th and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos. Hunny, Between You & Me, and Save Face were also on the bill. Julie has photos from throughout the show.
Outpost in the Burbs Presents The Harlem Gospel Travelers with a Special Appearance by Members of Montclair High School Honors and Madrigal Choirs (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents the Harlem Gospel Travelers on December 16, 2022 at 8:00pm as part of its “New Voices” series. This concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Avenue in Montclair and will feature a special appearance by members of Montclair High School Honors and Madrigal Choirs to open the show. Outpost volunteers will be collecting donations for Montclair Mutual Aid at this concert. Requested items include children’s hats, scarves, and gloves, toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, soap, etc., ) and all sizes of diapers.
Stage Stars Productions presents That's Snow Business Start your 2023 year entertainment off right! Join the talented cast from Stage Stars Productions for That's Snow Business - a Broadway style, wintery evening that will dazzle you with a live jazz band, dance numbers, props, costumes and more at The Long Branch Distillery on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Featuring sensational vocalists Lisa Bouchelle, Layonne Holmes, Anna O’Connor and Gillian Caruso. Dancers, Jamie Marie Hannigan, Carolyn Wells Kaminski and Deborah Fogo Ovalles. The show runs from 8:00pm - 10:30pm.
Side Door Announces 'On the Road with Side Door' U.S. Touring Program (HALIFAX, CANADA) -- Side Door, the platform giving agency to artists and turning any space into a music venue, announces today the launch of its new incentive program, ‘On the Road with Side Door.’ The program is available to Artists showcasing at Folk Alliance International (FAI) in Kansas City or South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festival in Austin, playing ticketed Side Door shows between January and March 2023, and ensures a $200 USD guarantee for artists. The guarantee is in addition to the net ticket revenue split from shows.
DANSPED & The Carpool to Oblivion Explores Humanity's Fate in the New Song "Las Meninas In The Myth" DANSPED & The Carpool to Oblivion Explores Humanity's Fate in the New Song "Las Meninas In The Myth." The 90s alternative inspired song is an anthemic look at humanity's future under the control of artificial intelligence.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Here We Come A-Wassailing" by Laurie Berkner Band feat. Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche Princeton-raised kindie-rocker Laurie Berkner, center, is flanked by singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright, left, and her legendary Jersey native mom, Suzzy Roche, during the recording of “Another Laurie Berkner Christmas,” her recently released second holiday outing. The vocal trio teamed on the carol “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” the Makin Waves Song of the Week
Singer-songwriter and Guitarist Danielia Cotton Returns to the Hopewell Theater With Her “Home For The Holidays” Show Dec. 17 Singer-songwriter and guitarist Danielia Cotton is returning to her hometown of Hopewell, New Jersey for the holiday season with a concert at the Hopewell Theater Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. With her big and bold vocals, Cotton has been compared to such iconic artists as Lenny Kravitz, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner. She has carved out a niche in the music industry with her own unique soulful-rock sound and uncompromising artistry, having shared the stage with the likes of Robert Cray, Bon Jovi and Gregg Allman.
Light of Day WinterFest 2023 Schedule and Lineups (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2023, the annual music festival taking place January 7-20 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, New York City and Philadelphia.
film
Rivers are Life presents "Keepers of the North" (ANCHORAGE, AK) -- Rivers are Life presents "Keepers of the North," a film that takes viewers on a never-before-seen cross-country journey of Alaska's plastic waste as it becomes something usable, hope-inspiring, and new. "Keepers of the North" is now available for viewing at RiversareLife.com.
dance
Roxey Ballet's "A Very Lambertville Holiday Celebration" Available In-Person or Via Livestream (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet and the Lambertville Historical Society present "A Very Lambertville Holiday Celebration". This artistic collaboration between the two Lambertville non-profits will feature curated selections from a decade’s worth of local holiday music, previously featured on the historical society’s annual CD. Professionally choreographed dance by The Roxey Ballet will bring this well-loved tradition to life, the story of our river town and the holiday season. Now in its second year, the production will feature new music and choreography along with last year’s favorites, and special guest appearances by Roxey Ballet alumni.
The Dance Connection Presents "The Nutcracker" Dec. 16-18 at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Theatre goers of all ages will capture the spirit of the holiday season when The Dance Connection presents its family version of “The Nutcracker Ballet” December 16 through 18 at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor.
art
Princeton Makes Artist Cooperative to Host Winter Art Party (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, the Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host its Winter Art Party on Saturday, December 17th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at its artist studios and art market in the Princeton Shopping Center.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from December 4-10, 2022 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 4-10, 2022. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 5 Counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Monmouth).
The Rabbinical College To Hold Car Menorah Parade in Morristown on Dec. 19th (MORRIS COUNTY, NJ) -- To celebrate the 2022 Hanukkah season, The Rabbinical College will be having a Car Menorah Parade on Monday, December 19. The Parade departs from the Rabbinical College in Morristown at 4:45pm and travels to Chabad of West Orange , culminating in great Holiday festivities.
Pine Barrens Lore Will Spring To Life At Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch (LAVALLETTE, NJ) -- The lore of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has been handed down through generations. Enjoy enchanting tales by famed storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The event starts at 3:30pm.
NJPAC’s Kwanzaa Festival Celebrates Unity and Culture With Arts and New Community Partners When Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center opens its doors on Dec. 17 for the annual Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace, the gathering will mark a kind of homecoming.
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