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theatre
PHOTOS from Opening Night of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at George Street Playhouse (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse (GSP) is presenting the Broadway/Off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee now through April 9, 2023 in the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The production is directed by Colin Hanlon, with book by Rachel Sheinkin with additional material by Jay Reiss and features music and lyrics by Tony Award® winner William Finn. Musical Direction is by Mat Eisenstein and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun.
Crossroads Theatre Company presents Genesis Festival 2023 of New Voices and New Plays (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Genesis Festival 2023 of New Voices and New Plays from April 19-23, 2023 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The 2023 Genesis Festival features new works for the stage from some of the world's most exciting writers, young and emerging artists, as well as well-known established writers. This is an interactive experience that invites conversation and audience feedback writers after each reading.
The Maplewood Strollers presents the World Premiere of "La Belle et La Bete" (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Maplewood Strollers, the resident theater company of The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood, are thrilled to present an original world-premiere musical, La Belle et la Bete. Based on the original French fable of Beauty and the Beast, come and be transported to a magical and gripping realm of love and song! Performances take place May 11-14 and May 18-21, 2023.
Molière in the Park to Present English Language World Premiere of Molière's "Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite" (BROOKLYN, NY) -- Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside, will present the English language world premiere of Molière’s Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite, reconstructed by Georges Forestier, translated by Maya Slater, and directed by Molière in the Park’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien. Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite runs May 6-27, 2023 in a limited engagement at Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center in Brooklyn.
music
Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat to Perform at Boardwalk Hall during North to Shore Festival (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- North to Shore Festival has announced Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat will perform at Boardwalk Hall on Friday, June 9 at 8:00pm as part of the state-wide Festival taking place from Sunday, June 4 – Sunday, June 11 in Atlantic City, Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 18 in Asbury Park And Wednesday, June 21 – Sunday, June 25 in Newark.
The Fest for Beatles Fans To Take Place March 31st to April 2nd in Jersey City (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- For anyone who loves The Beatles, The Fest For Beatles Fans is the ultimate annual celebration of those four lads from Liverpool who took America by storm nearly 60 years ago. Now in its 49th year, The Fest remains the largest and longest running celebration of The Beatles anywhere in the world and will return to the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson for three days of peace, love and Beatles on March 31, April 1 and April 2.
A2IM Announces 2023 Libera Awards Nominees (NEW YORK, NY) -- A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.) announced the 2023 Libera Awards nominees on March 22nd featuring 37 categories highlighting the best in independent music. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 15 at the historic Town Hall in New York City - tickets are on sale now.
Acoustic Getaway presents The Folk Project's Golden Jubilee May 19-20 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Golden Jubilee will take place Friday and Saturday, May 19 & 20 in Morristown featuring Frank Vignola with Vinnie Raniolo, The Robinson & Rohe Band, plus a Cavalcade of Folk Project Luminaries. The event takes place at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Folk Project is celebrating with a selection of performers that spans the 50 years – from its founding to the latest crop of talented contributors. It's a fabulous musical legacy, and you’ll enjoy this two-day musical immersion whether you’re brand new to the community or have enjoyed it from the beginning.
Broadway's Rock Of Ages Band to Perform at Carteret PAC (CARTERET, NJ) -- After a highly lauded debut in January of 2022, electrifying rock stars from the original cast of Broadway's groundbreaking musical Rock of Ages will return to headline the Carteret Performing Arts and Event Center on Saturday, April 1st. Showtime is 8:00pm.
comedy
MPAC presents Terry Fator: On the Road Again (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Legendary America's Got Talent winner Terry Fator and his cast of America's favorite puppets are coming Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Friday, April 21 at 8:00pm in a new version of his Las Vegas show, "Terry Fator: On the Road Again." Tickets range from $49-$89.
film
East Coast Rock 'N' Roll Pioneer Kenny Vance To Receive "Spirit of New Jersey" Award at 21st Garden State Film Festival on Saturday (ASBURY PARK, NJ) --The cultural impact of Kenny Vance, iconic American singer, songwriter, multi-platinum-selling record producer, actor, and film director, garners Spirit of New Jersey Award at the Garden State Film Festival, where his directorial debut film Heart & Soul will screen on Saturday, March 25th at Asbury Lanes.
The ShowRoom in Asbury Park and Remember Jones to launch new film series with Little Richard documentary (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema will present a one night only screening of the new documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30pm. This screening will launch a new film series, "Remember Jones Presents," hosted by renowned musician Remember Jones.
art
Second Part of RVCC Annual Student Art Exhibition to Take Place in April (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design Department will present the annual RVCC Student Art Exhibition in two installments again this year. Part 2 of the exhibition will be on display from April 3-28, in the Art Gallery at the College’s Branchburg campus.
community
City of Newark Seeks Employers For 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (NEWARK, NJ) -- The City of Newark's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which provides Newark youth with summer jobs and educational experiences, is seeking employers for youth aged 14 to 24. Funded by grants, not employers, the job program will commence on July 10 and conclude on August 15. The program serves thousands of Newark youth annually. The deadline for employers to apply is Monday, May 8.
radio
Drew Carey's "Friday Night Freak-Out" Radio Show on 'Underground Garage' To Air Episode This Week Recorded Entirely Using ChatGPT This week's episode of Drew Carey's "Friday Night Freak-Out" radio show, which is broadcast on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM (CH. 21) was produced entirely using Artificial Intelligence.
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