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theatre
Bergen County Players presents "It Shoulda Been You" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, presents the funny, uplifting, musical It Shoulda Been You, weekends from May 6 to June 4, 2023. Under the direction of Dottie Fischer, It Shoulda Been You puts a modern spin on the traditional wedding comedy, proving that when it comes to wedding day insanity, it’s all relative.
Classic Radio Road Show to Present "Blondie & Dagwood" and "My Favorite Husband" Classic Radio Road Show is presenting "Blondie & Dagwood" and "My Favorite Husband" with performances May 26-27 and June 4, 2023 in Freehold, Navesink, and Aberdeen. All the characters will be acted by a handful of talented actors. Sound effects will be performed by a Foley artist, manipulating props to create a soundscape. The cast includes: Duane Noch, Michael Bürgi, Sheldon Fallon, Laurie Noch, Roberta Fallon, and Donna Stiles.
McCarter's "Blues for an Alabama Sky" Finds Life After the Harlem Renaissance Step back in time to 1930s New York. McCarter Theatre's production of "Blues for an Alabama Sky" tells the story of a youthful group of friends facing a crossroads at the end of the Harlem Renaissance and the beginning of the Great Depression. Jersey Arts TV goes to rehearsals in Princeton to find out more about this American drama.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative for "Rent" (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 Rent by Jonathan Larson, directed by Zi Alikhan (Resident Director of Hamilton) and choreographed by Steph Paul (New York Theatre Workshop: How to Defend Yourself). The show runs June 7 through July 2, 2023.
Art House INKubator Festival of Six Brand-new Plays Are you looking for new, challenging theater that makes you think and feel something ... different? Sure, all theatre should probably do that, but a lot of long-run and revival offerings out there are as comfortable as an old shoe. Not necessarily a bad thing (I love old shoes), but nostalgia and familiarity are not the only flavors that can satisfy a palate. And some palates can only be satisfied by something really new. The 2023 INKubator New Play Festival is precisely what Hollywood giant Elia Kazan was looking for when he said that 30 years ago. Art House Productions is bringing you a festival of six brand-new plays by New Jersey-connected authors.
Penguin Project at Moorestown Theater Company The Moorestown Theater Company is partnering with the award-winning Penguin Project to present "Annie JR." April 29 and 30, capping off Autism Awareness Month. Fourteen neuro-diverse actors and six neuro-typical mentors will act the roles and join the chorus to sing standards like "It's a Hard-knock Life" and "Tomorrow."
Casts Announced for Initial SOMA Backstage Reading Series Productions (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced the casts for the inaugural SOMA backStage Reading Series productions: Revival by Broadway veterans Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen and Still by Juilliard Fellow Lia Romeo. The casts are filled with Broadway professionals local to the New Jersey community including Tony Award Nominee Christiane Noll. Performances take place June 3-4, 2023.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/27/23 "My early introduction to music was when my dad gave me his cassette collection,” says guitarist Clay Melton. “There were these cases of music and they had a lot of Texas Country, a lot of Classic Rock, Willie Nelson, ZZ Top and stuff like that. Then I got into guitar when I was 11 after hearing Hendrix, "All Along The Watchtower" and that's all it took, it just blew my mind. I was really obsessed with Hendrix like most guitarists starting out and I read and listened to the things and songs he covered and then I did the same with the others.”
Matt O'Ree Band to Perform at The Stone Pony on May 5th (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Jersey Shore guitar hero Matt O'Ree is throwing a big hometown summer tour kick-off party at The Stone Pony on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Matt O'Ree Band (MOB) will be joined by Matt's good friend and musical collaborator David Bryan (from Bon Jovi) and Layonne Holmes along with surprise guests. MOB plays a two hour plus concert set at 9:00pm sharp. Hooper and Indigo Sky open the show starting at 7:00pm.
The Newton Theatre presents Southern Hospitality on July 14th (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Southern Hospitality on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Southern Hospitality is comprised of lap steel guitar master Damon Fowler, guitarist extraordinaire J.P. Soars and keyboard wizard Victor Wainwright.
dance
Nimbus Dance to present an Encore Performance of "The New Americana" on May 12th (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance will present an encore performance of The New Americana on Friday, May 12th at 8:00pm 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.
community
May is in full bloom at Morven Museum & Garden (PRINCETON, NJ) -- There is a lot of exciting programming happening at Morven Museum & Garden this May. On Friday, May 5 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Morven in May's Spring Garden Party is back, rain or shine. Celebrate the start of spring in Morven's spacious backyard garden featuring a generous grazing menu, refreshing beverages, lively entertainment, and a highly curated auction. Bidding for the auction will begin Tuesday, April 25 and will remain open through the Spring Garden Party, closing at 7:30pm on May 5th. Auction highlights include: Bedens Brook golf package, Peacock Inn dinner and overnight stay, and the return of the Tugboat Ride! Museum doors will be open to visit their newest special exhibition, Striking Beauty: New Jersey Tall Case Clocks, 1730–1830, now on view through Sunday, February 18, 2024.
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