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theatre
"Anastasia" National Tour comes to Count Basie Center for the Arts (RED BANK, NJ) -- The national tour of Anastasia comes to Count Basie Center for the Arts for performances on February 1-2 at 7:30pm. Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Red Bank at last!
American Theater Group presents "Parade" (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The American Theater Group (ATG), Somerset County’s professional regional theater company celebrating its 11th season, will present Parade, the Tony Award-winning musical by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy), which features a rousing and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Bridges of Madison County). The show will run March 2-5, 2023 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. Additional performances may be announced at a later date.
Vanguard Theater's DREAM VTC presents "A Chorus Line" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Nearly 50 years ago (yes 50!) A Chorus Line was an unprecedented hit receiving nine Tony Awards, the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It also has the honor of being one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. The show comes to Vanguard Theater for nine performances (vs. the 6,137 performances of the original production) on January 7 through January 15, 2023.
Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop Now Accepting Applications (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company is now accepting applications for the Young Performer’s Workshop 2023 Spring Session, running February 18 through June 4 and the deadline to apply is February 17. The Young Performer’s Workshop is a 15-week theatre training program for performers ages 8-18. Each session culminates with a Festival of Shows performed by the students.
music
Vocalist Sarah Partridge to Perform at January Jersey Jazz LIVE! in Madison (MADISON, NJ) -- When Sarah Partridge recorded her debut album, I’ll Be Easy to Find (USA Music Group: 1998), the New York Daily News’ Sidney Zion wrote about “the magic of a new girl in town,” and Calling Cabaret’s William Wolf described her as someone with “a striking voice, insight into how to interpret lyrics, and a vibrant personality that communicates a sense of fun, wit, and style.”
Jazz at Smoke: Saxophonist Billy Harper Celebrates John Coltrane Billy Harper is a saxophonist and composer of incredible talent who came to notoriety around the time John Coltrane's life and career abruptly ended. While influenced by saxophonists like Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, Harper is in no way an imitator. His often lengthy improvisations and compositions showcase an interpersonal style and a heightened sense of experimentalism that is enhanced by his signature tone and extreme creativity. From January 5-8, Harper will showcase his talent during a celebration of his 80th Birthday at New York’s Smoke Jazz & Supper Club as part of its annual John Coltrane Festival. His group will include Josh Evans on trumpet, Benito Gonzalez on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. In a recent conversation, Harper explained that, “the show will be a real presentation of my compositions."
community
Feature Articles at NJ Stage for December 2022 Here's a look at the original feature articles and columns published by New Jersey Stage from December 1 to December 31, 2022. In addition to these stories, we publish between 50-60 press releases during the week.
Surflight Theatre Events in January and February (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Comedy, theatre, and music are on the schedule to start the year at Surflight Theatre. First up, back by popular demand, is their ever popular BYOB Comedy night on Saturday, January 21 at 7:30pm. Bring yourselves to the theatre to catch an evening of laughter and fun with three comics: Joe Bublewicz, Joe Devito, and Dena Blizzard.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam
November 14, 2025
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House
November 14, 2025
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band
November 14, 2025
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
November 14, 2025
StocktonPAC presents "Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
November 14, 2025
Hats Off To Downtown brings an evening of shopping, prizes, and fun to South Orange
November 14, 2025
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré
November 14, 2025
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders
November 14, 2025
UCPAC presents Black Sabbath and Metallica tribute bands on Friday
November 14, 2025
Billy Strings to Play Two Nights at Prudential Center
November 14-15, 2025
