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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place June 20-26, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from June 20-26 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
music
Axelrod PAC presents Summer Concerts on the deck at Bell Works (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting five exciting summer concerts on the outdoor deck at Bell Works in Holmdel. The series includes Williams Honor, Motor City Revue, Soul Celebration, Ladies Night: Great Women of Song, and Ladies Night: Great Women of Song with a Hank Williams 100th Birthday Bash.
MPAC Finishes June Strong With Great Shows (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Classic rock, amazing songwriters, a free concert and lots of tickets going on sale highlight Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s schedule between June 20 and June 30th. Below is a listing of ticketed and free concerts, and new events going on sale this week.
The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place June 20-26, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from June 20 to June 26, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts 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.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2023 Brookside Cabaret Lineup (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the fourth season of its popular Brookside Cabaret for 8 weeks beginning Wednesday, July 19. The series will include a stunning lineup of today's cabaret and Broadway greats including Major Attaway: The Genie's Jukebox, Michael McAssey: Showtunes... By Request, Christopher Sieber: From Sondheim to Spamalot, Katie Thompson: Eternal Flame: Songs from the '80s, Elizabeth Ward Land: Moondance : A Night of Magical Music, Jarran Muse: The Men of Motown, Kyle Taylor Parker: Juke Joint Jubilee, and Kennedy Caughell: Sings Carole King.
Middlesex County announces 2023 Music-in-the-Park concert series (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County's annual Music-in-the-Park summer concert series is back in 2023 with shows from some of the most talented musicians in the area! Come enjoy these free concerts at one of the county's many beautiful parks, all you need to bring is your favorite lawn chair and love of music. These free events are open to the public.
Jazzy On the Lawn at Elmwood Church Presents Vocalist Lynette Sheard and Saxophonist Bradford Hayes on Saturday (EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- In celebration of Summer, the Elmwood Church lawn will come alive on Saturday, June 24th with the explosive sounds of jazzy live music as Elmwood Culture Club welcomes stellar musicians' Saxophonist Bradford Hayes and Vocalist Singer Lynette Sheard. The event takes place outside on the Elmwood Church lawn from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
film
Garden State Film Festival Adds Roy Farfel and Daniel Alphonse Boulos to its Board of Directors The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) has announced the addition of Roy Farfel and Daniel Alphonse Boulos to its board of directors. They join current board members David Angstadt Sr., Eric Ascalon, Heather Brittain, Ming Chen, Stephanie Clineman, David Holtzman, Charlene Horne, Robin Kampf, Diane Raver, Joseph Sernio, David Schoner Jr., Brian J. Sheehy Sr., Paul Perkowski, Doreen Sayegh, and AJ Swirz.
art
Nassau County Museum of Art presents Modigliani and the Modern Portrait (ROSLYN HARBOR, NY) -- Wherever and whenever Amedeo Modigliani's paintings go on view, crowds gather, experts turn out to debate, social media lights up and auction records fall. This Modern master personally changed the history of the portrait, adding the emotional and painterly power that has inspired generations since his untimely demise, the archetypal story of the doomed Bohemian genius. The Nassau County Museum of Art presents Modigliani and the Modern Portrait from July 22-November 5, 2023. Curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, the world's leading Modigliani scholar (founder of The Modigliani Project that researches the authenticity of works), this show will feature several spectacular paintings by the master, including the world premiere of two newly confirmed Modigliani paintings unveiled on this occasion.
community
Donation Renames Stockton's Financial Literacy Center for Late Economics Professor (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- A $2 million commitment will name Stockton University's Center for Economic Development and Financial Literacy after Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, who spent five decades teaching economics at Stockton University.
Paradox Museum New Jersey to Open at American Dream (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Paradox Museum's third US location will officially open its doors this July at American Dream, the entertainment, shopping, and dining destination in East Rutherford. With more than 70 "mind-twisting, eye-tricking" exhibits encompassing 11,000-square-feet, Paradox Museum New Jersey will force guests to rethink what's real and what's not, with exhibits that will challenge the senses and make for the ultimate photo opp.
Klaire Clifford, Eatontown High School Student, Awarded STEAM Scholarship by NSHSS (EATONTOWN, NJ) -- The increasing role of technological innovations in our daily lives is growing and by recognizing the significance of the arts, the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics) field provides countless opportunities for people of all ages. For her contributions to the field, Klaire Clifford, a high school student from Eatontown, NJ, was awarded the STEAM Scholarship by National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Of more than 600 applicants, Clifford was one of 10 students who were selected to each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Events This Week: June 20-26, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from June 20 to June 26, 2023 along with our featured listings. 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.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
