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theatre
The Black Box's New Production of Eric Bogosian's "1+1" Transfers Off-Broadway to The SoHo Playhouse! (NEW YORK, NY) -- The Black Box and SoHo Playhouse present the Off-Broadway premiere of Eric Bogosian's 1+1. Shows run from February 23 through March 19 at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, NY, NY 10013) with tickets on sale at SoHoPlayhouse.com
Two River Theater Names Nora DeVeau-Rosen as Managing Director (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater has announced Nora DeVeau-Rosen as Managing Director. Following the news of Justin Waldman taking the reins as Artistic Director in November 2022, Nora will join the leadership team in February 2023, bringing her vast background and experience in not only theater and entertainment but work culture and staff development, budgeting and finance, and re-imaging fundraising and messaging.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Ain’t Misbehavin'" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre returns to performances on January 13 as their 2023 season begins with Ain’t Misbehavin’. The production will have performances on weekends through January 29. Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr and Murray Horowitz with music by Thomas “Fats” Waller, Ain't Misbehavin' is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical.
music
Fundraiser aims to help NJ Musician with recovery from stroke (HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- On Friday, January 20th from 7:00pm-2:00am, The Chubby Pickle is hosting an event to support their friend Riley Schiro in his recovery from a stroke. A free show with a stellar live music lineup will raise money with 50/50s, gift baskets, and more. Every penny will go towards providing Riley with the best possible care available - giving him a fighting chance for a full recovery.
Newton Theatre presents The Winery Dogs (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Winery Dogs ft. Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan & Mike Portnoy on Monday, February 27, 2023. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
2023 NJ Jazz Society Scholarship Competition Now Accepting Applications The 2023 New Jersey Jazz Society Juried Scholarship Competition is now accepting applications. The competition is open to all New Jersey college students currently enrolled in a college undergraduate music program. And, this year, the it will also be open to New Jersey residents who are currently enrolled in an out-of-state college undergraduate program. Proof of residency is required.
Remember Jones Presents: The Songs About Jane Project at The Vogel (RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones presents: The Songs About Jane Project at The Vogel on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8:00pm. Honoring what Billboard calls “one of the best-performing 21st-century albums”, the Songs About Jane project celebrates the 20th anniversary of Maroon 5’s debut album in a new, high-energy music event.
Pure Imagination at the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Pure Imagination will be performed at the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council’s gallery space at 54 First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands on Saturday February 4th at 7:30pm. Pure Imagination is a song-filled, story-filled celebration of Academy Award, Grammy Award and Tony Award-winning songwriter Leslie Bricusse and his amazing collaborations with Anthony Newley, Henry Mancini and John Williams. The show features Broadway performers Jeanne Montano, James Patterson and Linda Moshier. Robert Cioffi, the creator and musical director, will be on the piano.
The Campaign to 'Doowopify' America Will President Joe Biden “doowopify” the United States this week?
He will if he goes to the Doo Wop Project concert/show at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 14, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, in Morristown, where five young men will “doowopify” the audience there with a show featuring the popular music of the 1950s through the early 1970s labeled The Doo Wop Projec.t. “Someone in the show came up with that ‘doowopify’ slogan and we use it all the time. It’s catchy,” said Russell Fischer, one of the five singers in the show and a New Jersey native.
film
"Cinema Sabaya" to Screen at Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island (SPRAY BEACH, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society and Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island present a screening of Cinema Sabaya on Saturday, January 21 at the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island (2411 Long Beach Blvd) in Spray Beach, New Jersey. The screening starts at at 7:30pm.
food
Taino's Kitchen Cuts Ribbon On New Downtown Newark Location (NEWARK, NJ) -- Taino’s Kitchen, a family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant that has operated since 2014 on Mount Prospect Avenue in the North Ward of Newark has now expanded to Downtown Newark. Taino’s Kitchen opened its second location at 85 Halsey Street, on the corner of Halsey Street and Linden Street. Taino’s first location is located at 849 Mount Prospect Avenue. Signature dishes at the restaurant will be mofongo and traditional appetizers such as alcapurrias, empanadas and relleno de papa.
community
A Look at February Events at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- February features terrific events at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). From the death-defying acrobatics of Cirque Zuma Zuma to the blues of the legendary Keb’ Mo’, the comedy of Paula Poundstone to a celebration of Ray Charles, there are plenty of opportunities to go out and enjoy the arts this winter at MPAC.
books
NJPAC and Newark Public Library present Philip Roth Festival (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the anchor cultural institution for the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey, in collaboration with the Newark Public Library, will present Philip Roth Unbound, a weekend-long festival (March 17-19) that will celebrate, challenge and explore the life, legacy and work of novelist and Newark-native Philip Roth, on what would have been his 90th birthday weekend.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Mr. Ray to Perform Free Concert in Monroe Township
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance
November 15, 2025
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)"
November 15, 2025
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo
November 15, 2025
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S"
November 15, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
November 15, 2025
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
November 15, 2025
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
November 15, 2025
2nd Annual NJ Wine Expo to Take Place November 15th
November 15, 2025
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic"
November 15, 2025
