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theatre
Theatre Previews for the Week of April 3-9, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from April 3-9 including a look at productions starting, continuing, and closing this week. Plus a look at plays coming soon. Highlights include: Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series kicks off on Wednesday; The Shot starring Sharon Lawrence opens at NJ Rep on Thursday; Two River Theater's new modern take on Romeo and Juliet opens on Saturday.
Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory to present "The Addams Family" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory is currently in rehearsals for the spring musical production of The Addams Family. Performances will take place in the Sitnik Theatre on the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. An original story about every father's nightmare: Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met.
Spring Solos Series at Vivid Stage Continues with "The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey" (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, begins with 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron from April 13-16, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series. Second in the series is The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne (April 20-23); third is Harry Clarke by David Cale (April 27-30). Each of the three solo shows explores the many dimensions that every person contains, and allows each actor to portray a multitude of characters along the way.
George Street Announces Cast and Creative for "Tales from the Guttenberg Bible" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse (GSP) has announced the full cast for the spring comedy event-- the world premiere of Tales from the Guttenberg Bible written by and starring Steve Guttenberg at the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Performances run April 25th to May 21st, 2023.
music
PHOTOS from An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at MPAC (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, March 31, 2023, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presented An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his Tony-winning role as "Aaron Burr" in Hamilton, performed a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with his band. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
Music Previews for the Week of April 3-9, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from April 3 to April 9, 2023 and a look at shows coming next week. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
StocktonPAC presents The Brubeck Brothers Quartet (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Brubeck Brothers Quartet will share the sweet sounds of jazz with audiences at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 21. The concert begins at 7:30pm. With Dan and Chris Brubeck as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. They have performed at concert series, colleges and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Montreal, Playboy/Hollywood Bowl and Monterey jazz festivals.
Asbury Park Music Foundation Expands "Music Saved My Life" Youth Programs to Red Bank Charter School (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF), in partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy (LHMA) has announced the execution of their 2023 goal to bring music education to kids beyond Asbury Park's borders in 2023. The Music Business & Technology (MB&T) Program and Core Band programs are now in place at Red Bank Charter School. This makes music education accessible to those students within the scope of their core curriculum and eliminates the need for transport to another location.
3rd Annual Washington Rock 'n' Roll and Steampunk Fair to Take Place April 29th (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- Washington will be uniquely "energized" come April 29. The 3rd Annual Washington Rock 'n' Roll and Steampunk Fair combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with a punk and rock ‘n’ roll feel that makes for an amazing day of retro-futuristic fun.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/3/23 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 Pepperwine, Fox Teeth, Janitor, and Terra Filia.
comedy
3rd Show for Trevor Noah Added at NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- Due to popular demand, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced a third show with Trevor Noah. After the success of an extensive world tour in 2022, comedian Trevor Noah is back on the road with his 2023 Off The Record Tour, performing three shows at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Noah recently announced the new tour, billed "Off the Record," Tour that will roll through Newark for three performances. The show just added is for Monday, May 22 at 8:00pm to go along with previously announced shows on Tuesday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 24th both at 8:00pm.
art
James Yarosh Associates Gallery Presents "Five Artists Sparking Dialogue Through Color" (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Fine Art Conversations/Five Artists, the inaugural 2023 exhibition at James Yarosh Associates Gallery, presents a stimulating celebration of color and debating artistic voices. The show, which runs April 15 through September 30, 2023, features Miriam Beerman, Robert Melee, Iliya Mirochnik, Sheba Sharrow and Vjachaslav Zabelin.
community
Lynn Humphrey of BizEturtle Honored For Community Service (LOCH ARBOUR, NJ) -- On March 28, 2023, Lynn Humphrey (who runs the website BizEturtle) was one of several community leaders honored for their service at Deal Lake Bar & Co. Featured speakers included State Police Col. Patrick Callahan and Asbury Park Mayor John Moor. Mike Evans was the Master of Ceremonies.
Count Basie Center and Bank of America announce Sandy Hook Foundation as April's Recipient in "The Giving Year" (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Bank of America have announced the fourth of twelve area nonprofits to be recognized during THE GIVING YEAR, the yearlong initiative to recognize and reward organizations for their contributions to the regional community.
Monmouth University to Host Symposium Exploring Oceans and Climate Change on April 13th (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- A panel of leading voices in marine science and policy will convene at Monmouth University on April 13, 2023 for a conversation on where the nation is succeeding and falling short in its efforts to catalyze innovation and action to address climate change's impacts to our oceans, and how oceans can help to mitigate those impacts.
Newark Arts Festival to celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop and "Cross Cultural Perspectives" this Fall (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Arts Festival (NAF), powered by Prudential Financial and produced by Newark Arts, will attract thousands of artists, collectors, aficionados and creatives to New Jersey's largest city this Fall. Happening September 27 through October 1, 2023, this free four-day celebration of arts and culture will span across all five wards of Newark, kicking off with a not-to-be-missed Opening Event on Wednesday, September 27th at The Newark Museum of Art.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam
November 14, 2025
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House
November 14, 2025
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band
November 14, 2025
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
November 14, 2025
StocktonPAC presents "Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
November 14, 2025
Hats Off To Downtown brings an evening of shopping, prizes, and fun to South Orange
November 14, 2025
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré
November 14, 2025
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders
November 14, 2025
UCPAC presents Black Sabbath and Metallica tribute bands on Friday
November 14, 2025
Billy Strings to Play Two Nights at Prudential Center
November 14-15, 2025
