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theatre
Playwright Christine Foster to Hold Seminar and Talkback at Centenary Stage Company in conjunction with "Off The Map" production (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- In conjunction with the World Premiere of Off the Map by Christine Foster, Centenary Stage Company will host several events where the public can meet Christine and hear all about the process of playwrighting and storytelling. Join Christine Foster and CSC on Friday, March 24th at 5:30pm in the Lackland Performing Arts Center for a seminar/discussion addressing the art of theatre as storytelling, why the theatre will never die, why it's essential to the human condition, and why live actors are "athletes of the heart."
Bradshaw Creative Services Offers Theatre-Based Classes For Teens And Adults "Everyone is teachable regardless of situation, station, circumstance, and ability. There's a unique way to engage, coach, and educate any and everyone." E~ Bradshaw
This Spring, tap into that creativity and bring a sense of adventure and positivity into your life with a class or 1-on-1 coaching at Bradshaw Creatives Services in Union, NJ.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast & Creative for "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig, directed by Casey Hushion (PMP: Clue, A Jolly Holiday, Ogunquit Playhouse: Mystic Pizza). The show will begin performances at Paper Mill Playhouse on Wednesday, April 19, and play through Sunday, May 14, 2023. Opening night is set for Sunday, April 23, 2023.
"On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan" comes to MPAC (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will present a brand new production of the smash-hit musical On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. This inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—has already won the hearts of audiences and critics alike. On Your Feet! will have three performances at MPAC Saturday and Sunday, April 15-16.
Trilogy Repertory To Present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" At Sieminski Theater (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Sieminski Theater welcomes Trilogy Repertory to the stage in April for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, a musical comedy about everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. Performances run April 21-23 and April 28-29.
RVCC Theatre Students to Perform "She Kills Monsters" (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts and Design department will present a student theatre production of Qui Nguyen's She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition from March 29 to April 1. Performances take place at 7:00pm each night. The production, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be staged in RVCC's Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) to Hold Auditions for "The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play" (WEST HUDSON, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co (WHATCo) will host open auditions for The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play, adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, from the Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald featuring original music by Kevin Connors and directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina. Auditions will be held in person on Saturday, April 1st from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and Sunday, April 2nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the WHATCo theater, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, N.J. (the former Holy Cross School). Call backs or a read through will be April 3rd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
music
Crash Test Dummies To Play The Newton Theatre (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents the Crash Test Dummies on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:00pm. 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.
Woodbury Pre-Teen Wins Scholarship at International Music Competition The prestigious Philadelphia International Music Festival awarded over $20,000 in scholarships and performance opportunities to ten young musicians who took the top spots in PIMF's semi-annual Online Concerto Competition. Pianist Yidi Ding of Woodbury, NJ won a partial scholarship to PIMF's intensive classical music training program this summer after winning First Prize in his division and Runner-Up to the Grand Prize. The 11-year-old has been studying piano for 6 years.
Kean Stage presents Ali Stroker (UNION, NJ) -- Broadway's Tony Award-winning performer Ali Stroker will return to Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30pm. Ali Stroker performed a live streamed performance at Enlow Recital Hall in February 2021, which won the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Award for Best Streaming Concert/Cabaret.
The Original Misfits to Play Prudential Center with The Gaslight Anthem and Fear (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Original Misfits, one of the most influential, genre-defying bands to emerge from North America, have announced a limited three-show run of dates for 2023. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on June 24 in Tampa, FL, and includes a hometown show at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, with fellow New Jersey natives The Gaslight Anthem, and Fear, on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
film
Zach Braff Returned to Jersey to Shoot Latest Film, "A Good Person" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- New Jersey native Zach Braff returned home to shoot his upcoming feature film, A Good Person. Written and directed by Braff, the movie tells the story of Allison, whose life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. A Good Person is executive produced by Beverly Rogers and will be released in theaters March 24th.
dance
Once Upon a Time... the New Jersey Ballet Targets the Family What do you think about when you hear the title "Once Upon a Time"?
community
bergenPAC presents Mandy Patinkin, Trace Adkins, Pop Stars from the 2000s, and Coco with a live orchestra (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) will put tickets for four new shows on sale this week: Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:00pm; Trace Adkins on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 8:00pm; Pop 2000 featuring O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, hosted by Chris Kirpatrick of NYSNC, on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8:00pm; Coco in Concert on Tour on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00pm. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:00am.
Ramapo College and County of Bergen Annual Violence Prevention Symposium to Be Held on March 28 (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Ramapo College of New Jersey, in partnership with the County of Bergen and a number of county and community-based organizations, will host a Violence Prevention Symposium on Tuesday, March 28, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Trustees Pavilion at Ramapo College, located at 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ. This event is open to the public.
Union County Residents with Disabilities Can Apply for Help with Personal Services (UNION COUNTY, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that financial assistance from the State of New Jersey Personal Services Program is available for adults with permanent physical disabilities who need supportive services to live independently while they are employed, attending school, or involved in a volunteer activity of at least 20 hours per month.
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