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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 03-06-23
Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
"Khan!!! The Musical!" Set to Open in May (NEW YORK, NY) -- PEEKSKILL PRODUCTIONS has announced the world premiere production of KHAN!!! THE MUSICAL!: A Parody Trek-tacular, co-written, composed, and lyrics by Brent Black, co-conceived and additional materials by Alina Morgan, directed by John Lampe. KHAN!!! THE MUSICAL will play a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Players Theatre (115 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012). Performances begin Thursday, May 4, and continue through Sunday, June 4. Opening Night is Saturday, May 6 (7:00pm).
PHOTOS from "Fiddler on the Roof" at Bergen County Academies (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Students from all over Bergen County performed in Fiddler On The Roof, the winter musical at Bergen County Academies. The BCA theatre department presented this beloved music from March 2-4 and photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
PHOTOS from "Seussical" at Middletown Arts Center (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) --The MAC PLAYERS, Middletown Arts Center’s community theater group, is kicking off its 2023 season with Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Fun for the whole family, Seussical creates the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world. The production is entering its final weekend at the Middletown Arts Center (March 10-12), and offers new reserved seating. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.
NJRep Launches Adult Education Classes for Acting and Playwriting (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company “NJRep”, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to announce the launch of their Adult Education program with two classes designed to offer adults the opportunity to expand their theatrical enjoyment. Beginning May 16 and running until July 11, (no class on July 4) these 8-week sessions are designed to allow each student to work at their own pace regardless of experience. Students at all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Classes will be held at West End Arts at 132 West End Avenue, Long Branch. Parking is free.
Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Cast and Creative for "Kinky Boots" (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre (Pamela Ward-Executive Director) is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its spring musical, Kinky Boots. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from March 24-April 2. Kinky Boots is the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony, the Grammy and London's Olivier Award. Based on the 2005 film of the same title and true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think!
Paper Mill's Hercules - Strongest Man in World and a Delight on Stage All of my life, people have compared me to the mythical character Hercules, the strongest man on earth. They all said I had the massive, muscular body, incredibly strong arms, bravery beyond a doubt and the remarkable ability to defeat dinosaurs and other menacing monsters in battle.
music
Jax releases "Cinderella Snapped" Multi-talented singer-songwriter Jax makes her explosive return with new single “Cinderella Snapped” – available now via Atlantic Records. Far from a fairytale, the track serves as a resilient anthem (akin to her global smash hit “Victoria’s Secret”) against the societal norms forced upon us.
"Looking for the Light" is the New Single by Ferocious Designs Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released “Looking for the Light,” the lead single and title track from its upcoming debut album. The single is now available to stream or download via Bandcamp.
Centenary Stage Company presents Divas of Soul starring CeCe Teneal (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Divas of Soul starring CeCe Teneal will be coming to Centenary Stage Company on March 18 at 8:00pm. This performance will take place in The Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary Stage Company welcomes CeCe Teneal back to the Sitnik Stage with her new show. CSC patrons may recognize Teneal from her performance at CSC's 2021 Curtain Up! Gala which featured her show Portrait of a Queen.
Chris Rockwell Collective presents: Hello Nasty 25th Anniversary - A Tribute to Beastie Boys You read that correctly. It's been twenty five years since the now Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees released their seminal album Hello Nasty, which not only went multi-platinum internationally, but took home two trophies at the 41st Grammy Awards. A landmark for alternative music, Hello Nasty blended genres and bridged two eras of music together. And all of this is being celebrated live on stage March 31st at House of Independents in Asbury Park.
Westminster Choir spring tour includes performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony (LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- The Westminster Choir will embark on a spring tour in Ohio and Pennsylvania from March 12-18. The tour includes an appearance by the choir's tenors and basses with the Pittsburgh Symphony as well as a concert at the choir's founding church in Dayton, Ohio.
Ocean Casino Resort presents Chris Young (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- American Idol star Chris Young, takes the stage at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, June 3. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When Pigs Lie" by Public Serpents "When Pigs Lie," the latest single from Public Serpents. forthcoming LP, “The Bully Puppet,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
dance
Nimbus Dance presents The New Americana - a selection of dance rooted in the American Experience (Past, Present & Future) (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance presents The New Americana from March 31 to April 2 at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City. This is a selection of dance rooted in the American Experience, Past, Present, & Future; featuring the World Premiere of Dawn Marie Bazemore's The New Tide, Darshan Singh Bhuller's Dew Point, and Artistic Director Samuel Pott's Spring.
PHOTOS from "Carmina Burana" at Atlantic City Ballet (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- To kick off its Spring season the Atlantic City Ballet performed the premier of Carmina Burana at the Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars on February 24th. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
art
Viewing of "Sight Unseen" Exhibit for Union County Residents with Disabilities and Special Needs on March 24th (UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites resident with disabilities and special needs ages 16 and up to attend a reserved viewing of Sight Unseen, an international exhibit of artwork by blind photographers, in partnership with the Kean University Human Rights Institute on Friday, March 24, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Studio Route 29 and Artyard present a solo exhibition of recent works by Michael Mangino (FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- Studio Route 29 and Artyard are pleased to present a solo exhibition of recent works by Michael Mangino, curated by Studio Route 29. The exhibit runs from March 5th to May 21st at The Courtyard at ArtYard (13 Front Street) in Frenchtown.
Atlantic City Arts Foundation issues Request for Proposals: The Mural at Cardinal (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Mural at Cardinal will be a 5,000-square-foot building wrap, reflecting the progression of the seasons throughout the year with each face of the building dedicated to a season. It will be the first touchpoint for diners, expressing the concept of nature overtaking the industrial world and the restaurant's seasonal farm-to-table menu. The Atlantic City Arts Foundation seeks artists near and far to apply to create this massive mural.
Riverside Gallery hosts Marsha Heller Solo Exhibition (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents Marsha Heller Solo Exhibition from March 13 to March 25, 2023. Marsha Heller ventures in new and exciting ways into the realm of abstraction and impressionist-expressionist hybrid experimentation with her new body of works. The new visual language for Heller breaks into the surface of the outer appearance of things and finds the essence of the phenomenon or experience – of light, color, spirituality, sensuality, and existence.
Monmouth County 2023 County Travel Guide photo contest voting is now open (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that voting for the 2023 County Travel Guide cover photo is now open.
"Les Paul Thru the Lens" Exhibition Comes to Monmouth University (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission includes honoring and sharing the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul presents "Les Paul Thru the Lens," an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and career of Les Paul, the inventor, musician and icon. The exhibition comes to Monmouth University's Pollak Gallery on March 20th and runs through May 31, 2023.
poetry
Princeton Makes and Ragged Sky Press present Second Sunday Poetry Reading featuring Liz Chang and Bernadette McBride (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, March 12 at 4:00pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The February reading will feature Liz Chang and Bernadette McBride. Their readings will be followed by an open mic available to up to 10 audience members who would like to read their original poetry.
food
A New Caribbean Restaurant To Hold Grand Opening in Elizabeth (ELIZABETH, NJ) -- Jerkies Restaurant, a new Caribbean cuisine is set to open its doors in the heart of Historic Midtown Elizabeth's on March 10th, 2023. The restaurant is located at 11 Broad Street in Elizabeth, NJ. The Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Bollwage will take place at 12 noon, and it is open to the public. All are invited to attend.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from February 26 to March 4, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from February 26 to March 4, 2023. 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 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and Union).
Ramapo College of New Jersey Awarded the 2022 ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan Seal (MAHWAH, NJ) -- The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Ramapo College has been awarded a Highly Established Action Plan Seal, one of only two 4-year colleges in New Jersey. This seal is awarded to campuses that have worked to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and graduate engaged voters by building a strong nonpartisan action plan. ALL IN and the American Democracy Project, Campus Vote Project, NASPA Lead Initiative, and the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition created the Strengthening American Democracy Guide to help guide campuses on their journey to graduate democratically engaged students by building effective action plans. The Highly Established Action Plan Seal recognizes campuses that score at least 31.5 out of 36 possible points on the Strengthening American Democracy rubric.
Stockton University Appoints Joe Bertolino Next President (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Dr. Joe Bertolino will become the next president of Stockton University on July 1, 2023. The university’s Board of Trustees appointed Bertolino at a special meeting Friday, following a national search.
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