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theatre
A Haunting Tennessee Williams Play in Madison: "The Rose Tattoo" As Tennessee Williams' enchanting The Rose Tattoo begins, you are looking at, are part of, a home in a small town on the Gulf Coast, somewhere near New Orleans in the early 1950s, with people running about. The house is an old, ramshackle building with a large porch and a dirt yard – very 1950s Deep South. It is home for a lower middle-class seamstress/dressmaker, the beautiful but troubled Serafina Delle Rose (Antoinette LaVecchia) and her 16 year old daughter, who is growing older very fast. Around them are friends, other teenagers, a priest, women neighbors, the usual gang of small-town folks in the South.
music
Colossal Street Jam releases "Seconds" New Jersey based, Bluesy, 70s influenced Rock Band Colossal Street Jam has released the Official Music Video for their new single, "Seconds" off the band's critically praised new album, No Way To Live. The music video was filmed and produced by Soto / Sinestra Studios.
MANÃ to Play Shows in Philly and Newark this October (NEWARK, NJ) -- MANÁ announced that México Lindo y Querido will continue this year with eight additional shows across the U.S, bringing it to a total of 38 dates, including the band’s shows at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 21 and the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, October 22.
Springsteen Archives and Transparent Gallery Present Warren Zanes Book Event (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University in collaboration with Transparent Clinch Gallery are presenting a book signing event with Warren Zanes on June 15, 2023 at the gallery. Zanes, author, musician, and professor, will be discussing his new book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, among other topics, with Danny Clinch.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/5/23 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 Rory D'Lasnow, Baron Praxis, Greg McGarvey & Friends, The Carousers, and retrohaze.
film
Film on acclaimed photographer Linda Troeller screens at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 10 The relationship between women and water is one that has lasted the test of time. From King Arthur’s Lady of the Lake to La Llorona, there seems to be an intrinsic connection between the flowing liquid and the female form. Artist Linda Troeller devoted her life’s work to this link, analyzing the “intimate relationships between water, the female gaze,” and herself. Healing Waters directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood brings viewers on a tour of Linda Troeller’s artistic body of work, her impact, her findings, and her ongoing journey.
dance
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Perform at The Jamaica Dance Festival (QUEENS, NY) -- Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform at The Jamaica Dance Festival 2023, presented by A Better Jamaica, on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:00pm. The festival takes place at Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens. The presentation is the Company's third time returning to the festival to meet the diverse audience members of the Jamaica community.
art
Princeton Makes Artist Cooperative to Host Art Groove on June 9th (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host the Art Groove – an evening art making party, on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at its artist studios and art market in the Princeton Shopping Center. The Art Groove will feature creative activities for children and adults, artists working in their studio, video art screenings, a DJ and live music provided by Jonah Tolchin and others, and a raffle in which people can win artwork from Princeton Makes artists.
community
Arts Institute of Middlesex County Events for June 2023 The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout the month of June. These events are free to enjoy for all County residents and beyond.
NJPAC presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze on December 26st (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), known for bringing world-class entertainment close to home, presents new family shows for the entire family to enjoy presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze on Tuesday, December 26 at 7:00pm. The show is recommended for ages 5 and older.
2023 Monmouth County Fair to Take Place July 26-30 (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Summer is here and brings with it the Monmouth County Fair. Held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold, the Monmouth County Fair runs Wednesday-Sunday, July 26-30. Hours are 4:00pm-11:00pm Wednesday-Friday, July 26-28; 11:00am-11:00pm on Saturday, July 29; and 11:00am-6:00pm on Sunday, July 30.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From May 28 to June 3, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 28 to June 3, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).
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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
