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theatre
"A Christmas Carol" Returns -- Happily So Charles Dickens’ rich and marvelous holiday story, A Christmas Carol, for so long a vital part of the New Jersey holiday entertainment scene, is back after its/our�long battle with Covid. It opened last weekend after its Covid hiatus at the McCarter Theatre�in Princeton and is once again a big, bright blue box of a Christmas present for all, wrapped in a colorful red ribbon and dripping in good will and cheer.
Centenary Stage Company to Offer Audition Workshop Covering The Business Side Of Theatre (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company is offering an Audition Workshop from 4:00pm - 5:40pm on Fridays from January 13 through April 28 to be taught by Carl Wallnau for the 2023 Spring Semester. The Audition Workshop covers the business side of theatre from headshots to agents, finding material, dealing with cold readings, commercial techniques, and interviews. Students will work on finding and performing appropriate monologues for professional auditions.
Speranza's Seasonal Shorts Returns Saturday In-Person and Via Livestream (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Speranza Theatre Company is ringing in the holiday season with their annual SEASONAL SHORTS in-person at the Apple Tree House on Saturday, December 17 at 7:00pm or via live-stream! This evening of short plays is directed by Jennie Contuzzi and total run time is 90 minutes. Recommended for ages 11+.
'Twelfth Night' Shines Brightly at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey You can always count on The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to deliver an exceptional production for the December Holiday Season. This year is no exception as they present one of Shakespeare’s comedies, Twelfth Night. The play provides a delightful visit to the theater as a strong acting ensemble provides many funny scenes, some touching moments, and original music using Shakespeare’s own words.
music
The Billy Joel Concert Scheduled For December 19th at MSG is Postponed (NEW YORK, NY) -- The Billy Joel concert scheduled for December 19th at Madison Square Garden has been postponed to June 2, 2023 due to illness.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Bill Haley, Jr. and the Comets (PITMAN, NJ) -- On Friday, February 10, 2023, Bill Haley, Jr. and the Comets come to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman. They are a high-energy five-piece combo performing a rousing, crowd pleasing set of songs first recorded at the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll by the legendary Bill Haley and the Comets, and other popular tunes from the 1950s and ’60s. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Crash Test Dummies (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Crash Test Dummies with Carleton Stone on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 7:30pm. The Canadian rock band from Winnipeg is best known for songs like "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm," "Superman's Song," and their cover of "The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead" which was part of the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack.
Monmouth Civic Chorus presents "Joy to the World: Your Favorites from Handel’s Messiah and the RJB Holiday Suite" on Sunday (RED BANK, NJ) -- The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus presents Joy to the World: Your Favorites from Handel’s Messiah and the RJB Holiday Suite on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:00pm. The highly acclaimed annual performance of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau’s Suite is Monmouth County’s can’t-miss musical event of the holiday season.
“She Sounds as Good in Person as She Does on Her Records! Martina McBride’s “Joy of Christmas” LIVE! at STNJ The glittering auditorium inside New Brunswick’s State Theatre New Jersey is bustling this Sunday, December 4, 2022 evening as patrons ready themselves for the start of Martina McBride’s 12th annual Joy of Christmas concert.
Lizzie Rose Music Room Announces Storyteller Series (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton has announced a new Storyteller Series that kicks off on Friday, January 13, 2023 with the Carmine Appice Diaries and Carmine speaking about his incredible, enduring career as one of Rock’s top drummers. On March 18th, the series continues with New Jersey born and raised Eddie Trunk, acclaimed Rock/Heavy Metal radio and TV personality tells behind the scenes tales of his interviews and time spent with Rock’s biggest names.
Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank comes to The Vogel on Sunday (RED BANK, NJ) -- This Sunday December 18th, join powerhouse vocalist Chris Pinnella (formerly of Trans-Siberian Orchestra) along with his 15-Piece Orchestra as they play through all your favorite Holiday Hits and Christmas Classics! The evening will take place at The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Performing Arts and promises to be an unforgettable evening of music.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sturdy Soul" by Helen O’Shea Princeton-based Irish singer-songwriter Helen O’Shea’s latest single, “Sturdy Soul,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
film
Theatre of Terror Announces Release of Sequel to Self-Titled Anthology Feature Film; Screening in Cranford (BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Following three years of intense production, New Jersey independent film company Theatre of Terror is back with four all new harrowing tales, making up the sequel to their eponymous anthology feature film.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from December 11-17, 2022 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 11-17, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Cumberland, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union) and 3 from Philadelphia.
Over 25,000 New Trees (and counting) in the Sourlands! (SKILLMAN, NJ) -- The Sourland Conservancy has announced that their staff, community partners, and volunteers have planted another 10,000 trees in 2022. This brings their forest restoration project total to 25,200 planted in the last three years!
NJ State Arts Council Announces Grants To New Jersey Organizations Through New Creative Aging Grant and Welcomes New Council Member (TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting on December 13th, during which 22 New Jersey organizations received grants through the Council’s new Creative Aging Initiative grant program. Senior centers, libraries, and arts organizations will provide customized arts experiences for people aged 55 and older, helping to enhance overall wellness, build community, and diminish issues of isolation.
television
NJ PBS Announces New Kwanzaa Special, Karamu, Feast for the 7th Day (FAIR HAVEN, NJ) -- NJ PBS announced that a new local Kwanzaa special, Karamu, Feast for the 7th Day, will premiere Wednesday, December 28 at 8:30pm on NJ PBS, with several encores including Thursday, December 29 at 10:30pm (check local listings). Stream it on the MyNJPBS.org website after the broadcast.
radio
iHeartMedia New York's 106.7 Lite FM Raises Over $1,622,714 During 5th Annual "Hope For The Holidays Radiothon" (NEW YORK, NY) -- iHeartMedia New York’s 106.7 LITE FM, New York’s Christmas Music Station, announced that the fifth annual “Hope for the Holidays Radiothon” raised over $1,622,714 to benefit Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, one of the nation’s premier children’s hospitals providing exceptional care for every type of childhood condition.
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