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theatre
Westfield Community Players to Hold Auditions for "The 39 Steps" (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players will hold auditions for The 39 Steps on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm; Friday, February 17 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm; and Saturday, February 18 from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. The auditions will be held at 1000 North Avenue West in Westfield.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "The Secret Garden" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents The Secret Garden weekends from February 3-19. The enchanting classic of childrens literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style. The Secret Garden sees Mary, an 11- year-old living in British India, forced from her home by tragedy.
music
NJ Festival Orchestra brings high-jinx, irreverence and hilarity to a Puccini Favorite The Sopranos meet The Addams Family in NJ Festival Orchestra’s upcoming production of Puccini’s only comedy, Gianni Schicchi. A cast of internationally acclaimed guest performers from NY Met Opera and beyond joins Maestro David Wroe and the fully professional orchestra to present this hilarious, rip-roaring comic romp of deception, greed and double-crossing. Gianni Schicchi will be performed in Hoboken (February 24) and Springfield (February 25).
The Newton Theatre presents Steven Page Trio (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Steven Page Trio on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Award-winning musician, singer and songwriter Steven Page is a founding member of the iconic band Barenaked Ladies, with whom he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
James Dalton talks about "Asbury Park & Me" James Dalton is an Ocean County-based artist who has described himself as "of the scene, but not part of it", but anyone who has performed with as many artists in as many local venues as James is most certainly part of the scene. He created a show called "Asbury Park & Me" last year for the Brighton Fringe Festival and is bringing it to venues in New Jersey. James has performed around the world and wherever he goes the Garden State is always with him, whether in his lyrics or stories he tells on stage. NJ Stage caught up with him to learn more about his plans for the show.
RVCC to Present Concert Featuring Pianist Marko Stuparevic (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present a performance by the Serbian-American pianist Marko Stuparevic on Sunday, February 12 at 2:0pm. The event, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series’ 2022-2023 season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus.
State Theatre presents The Machine Performs Pink Floyd (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Machine Performs Pink Floyd on Saturday, February 4 at 8:00pm. The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. Tickets range from $29-$59.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/30/23 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Alex Sieira, Old Friends, Today Is..., San Tropez, BYRH, Geb Zurburg, and Solid Bronze.
film
Bean and the Babysitter screens at the Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, February 3 Bean and the Babysitter directed by Jason Michael Roberts examines what occurs as opposing ways of life are forced to come together in grave situations. The film begins with babysitter Pat arriving at the farm to take care of Bean. As the parents quickly take off, the isolating and quiet nature of the farmhouse becomes evident to Pat, who is accustomed to city-life as a student. Bean, a young boy obsessed with everything western, longs to have a partner to play sheriff with but Pat denies his wishes given that she is too busy studying anatomy for her upcoming final. As night passes, Pat awakes to the realization that Bean’s parents have not yet returned - and will not return. This revelation procures different results from Bean and Pat, as they must now figure out how to survive on their own.
community
Newark Mayor Baraka Announces 2022 Creative Catalyst Fund Awardees (NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the recipients of the 2022 Creative Catalyst Fund awards to provide artists and cultural groups with flexible grant support in recognition of the immense social and economic value the creative sector brings to Newark. The list of the awardees can be viewed here. A selection committee composed of local artists, curators, community representatives, City staff, and funders, recommended 148 applications for funding. A total amount of 114 grants will be awarded to individual artists and artists’ collectives with an average award of $3,200; and 34 grants will be awarded to small and mid-sized arts organizations with an average award of $10,100.
kids
NJPAC presents Dino Ranch Live (NEWARK, NJ) -- Dino Ranch Live is coming to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 1:00pm. The fun-filled, family friendly and action-packed live show is based on the hit animated series seen on Disney Junior and follows the adventures of the Cassidy family and junior Ranchers Jon, Min, Miguel, their loveable dinos Blitz, Clover and Tango and the mischievous Tin Horn Trio.
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East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
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The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
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