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theatre
Murder on the Orient Express - Whodunnit back in the 1930s and Why'd They Do It? Starting in 1883, the Orient Express was a luxury train that carried passengers between Paris and Istanbul. It was the Rolls Royce of trains. The Orient Express carried the rich and the super rich. It also carried Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses and other assorted royalty.
Ritz Theatre Company presents "School of Rock" (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock from May 12–28, 2023. Based on the hit movie, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.
PHOTOS from "Hello Dolly!" at Algonquin Arts Theatre (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting their spring musical, Hello Dolly! weekends until May 21. Jerry Herman's energetic Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Middletown Arts Center Presents 4th MAC ONE-ACTS Play Reading Festival (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center is excited to present the fourth edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors. The festival will be held in the MAC's spacious theater on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00pm. The plays include Crossing The Line by Rachel Rubin Ladutke; Saint Rocco in Repose by Lisa Ellex; On A Wire by Barry M. Putt, Jr.; Colony 53 by Evan Krachman; and Mary, Mary by Felicia Russell. Some of these pieces contain adult content and language, so parental discretion is advised.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Announces Brian B. Crowe As Next Artistic Director (MADISON, NJ) -- The Board of Trustees of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has announced that Brian B. Crowe will succeed Bonnie J. Monte as the company's new Artistic Director starting on January 1st of 2024. Now in his 28th season with the institution, Mr. Crowe, who began his tenure back in 1996 as a directing intern from Ohio, was immediately identified by Ms. Monte as a young artist with tremendous promise, and she moved him up through the ranks steadily in his first years with the company.
PHOTOS from "The Prom" at Axelrod Performing Arts Center (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting New Jersey's first professional production of the Broadway musical, The Prom, now through May 21. This new production is directed by Broadway actor and director Todd Buonopane (Broadway's Spelling Bee, Grease, Chicago and Cinderella) and choreographed by Brooke Engen (Hairspray the film) with music direction by Michael Gilch. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
The Cast Of Beatlemania To Support Hackettstown Rotary Club With Performance At Centenary Stage Company (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company and the Hackettstown Rotary Club are presenting a one-night-only concert event on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:00pm with the Cast of Beatlemania. The concert doubles as a fundraiser for the Hackettstown Rotary Club with tickets priced at $35 for all seats in CSC's Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown.
Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Names James Allen Anderson as Music Director (VOORHEES, NJ) -- The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey (PSNJ) has announced that conductor James Allen Anderson has been appointed Music Director beginning with the 2023-2024 season. His appointment concludes a three-year search process that included seventy-five applicants from across the country.
Westminster Conservatory recital to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Saturday (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Westminster Conservatory of Music will present "Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month" on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30pm. The concert will feature nine Conservatory faculty members of AAPI heritage, as they perform music that represents the nations of their backgrounds. The concert will take place in Bristol Chapel (101 Walnut Lane) in Princeton.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/8/23 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 J Thoubbs, Out of Service, LIVIA, Vincent Brue, Bad News for Birds, and Bruce Tunkel.
Christian Nodal to Perform in NY and NJ in November (NEWARK, NJ) -- Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) has announced the new American tour of Christian Nodal, titled 'Foraji2 Tour 2023,' that will visit more than 30 cities across the country. Grammy Award-winning Nodal, known as the creator of 'mariacheño' that unites the musical genres of norteño and mariachi, will visit the country’s largest and most important venues with a fresh and unique show that stays true to the essence that has rapidly made him one of the most successful stars in the world of Regional Mexican music. Locally, the tour comes to UBS Arena in New York on November 10th and the Prudential Center in Newark on November 11th.
New Jersey Symphony receives $1.5 million to continue Colton Fellowship through 2028 (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous donation of $1.5 million from Stewart and Judith Colton to continue providing professional development opportunities to musicians and conductors from historically marginalized backgrounds.
comedy
Kate Hughes to Headline Philly All-Female Comedy Show on Saturday (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Kate Hughes, standup comedian headlines a Mother's Day-themed comedy show this Saturday at Roxy Hall & Bistro, 6139 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia PA. This ticketed event is open to the public. Doors open at 6:30pm.
art
"Housing with Hope" Comes to Union County Commissioner's Gallery (ELIZABETH, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to present Housing with Hope, an exhibit of artworks by the residents of Springfield Senior Citizen Housing in Springfield, New Jersey at the Commissioner’s Gallery, located on the 6th floor of the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth.
community
McCarter Theatre Center Announces Adventurous 2023–2024 Season (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2023–24 season, featuring five theatrical productions and an exciting lineup of classical music, pop, jazz, dance, spoken-word and family events.This year also marks the return of McCarter's Subscription Packages for Theatre, Classical Music and Dance. Subscriptions are available for purchase now, with single-event tickets on sale in June.
Iconic Land of Make Believe's 69th Year of Family Fun Begins Memorial Day Weekend (HOPE TWP., NJ) -- You don't have to travel far to enjoy a fun-filled day of affordable family excitement with rides, water slides, a safari adventure, river tubing, live theater, boardwalk games, and a host of other activities. For the ultimate "day vacation trip" Land of Make Believe checks all the boxes.
Vasa Park to Host Steampunk Festival on June 3rd (MOUNT OLIVE TWP., NJ) -- Vasa Park in Mount Olive is well known for its ties to the Scandanavian community and its many cultural events, but on Saturday, June 3 it will take a different direction when it hosts its 2nd Annual Steampunk Festival.
Bike MS: Coast the Coast 2023 to ride along routes throughout Monmouth County (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to inform residents and motorists that the 2023 Bike MS: Coast the Coast ride, which will use County roads, will take place on Saturday, May 13.
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Mr. Ray to Perform Free Concert in Monroe Township
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance
November 15, 2025
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)"
November 15, 2025
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo
November 15, 2025
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S"
November 15, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
November 15, 2025
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
November 15, 2025
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
November 15, 2025
2nd Annual NJ Wine Expo to Take Place November 15th
November 15, 2025
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic"
November 15, 2025
