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theatre
Exit 82 Theatre presents "Rock of Ages" (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Exit 82 Theatre presents Rock of Ages by Chris D'Arienzo weekends from July 14-30.It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
Surflight Theatre presents "Something Rotten!" BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre continues their 2023 season with the hilarious musical comedy, Something Rotten! with performances from July 11-30. Welcome to the Renaissance and this outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce. Receiving 10 Tony Nominations, it was hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years." From the co-director of The Book of Mormon and the producer of Avenue Q comes something original...something fresh...Something Rotten!
Vivid Dreamers Provides Scholarships Thanks to Investors Foundation (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will hold its Vivid Dreamers summer theatre program for students entering grades 5 through 12 from July 10-28, 2023. Through a grant from the Investors Foundation, there are need-based scholarships available for the program. The Investors Foundation assists organizations in New Jersey, New York City and Long Island that invigorate their local communities with civic-minded initiatives focused on the arts, education, health and human services, youth programs and more.
music
Union County Performing Arts Center presents Ryan Adams (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The multi-Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams continues his prolific touring schedule with a twenty-two date solo tour across theaters in the United States in September and November 2023. The tour comes to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in Rahway on Saturday, September 23rd. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Wiser Time Talks About "Hanging Around" and Upcoming EP Wiser Time recently released "Hanging Around" - the first single from an EP expected to be released in November 2023. The song features the unmistakeable vocals and guitar style of Carmen Sclafani, who founded the band over twenty years ago.
The Vogel presents Toad the Wet Sprocket (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Toad the Wet Sprocket on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00pm. The band is still making new music and touring with the same spirit of independence that started it all over three decades ago and credit their success to the unwavering support of their fans. In their most recent music releases and live performances, the band has continued to stay true to their roots while evolving their sound.
The Fox & Falcon to Host Open Mic Nights Every Monday (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Upon opening The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, which opened in February this year, the internationally awarded celebrity chef promised to make The Fox & Falcon a fun, exciting spot to go any night of the week. So far, he has added sushi to the menu, more open hours, introduced more enticing cost saving midweek nights, an outdoor patio - now dog friendly - live music and a new night for lovers of the spoken word: Open Mic Night on Monday nights. The Fox & Falcon welcomes word artists of all sorts and levels. So, whether you are a comedian, songwriter, poet, confessionalist, spoken word artist, storyteller or freeform creative on Mondays you get your moment in the spotlight, a mic and a willing audience to test your craft.
Doja Cat to Perform at Prudential Center (NEWARK, NJ) -- GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat will embark on her first North American Arena tour this fall, "The Scarlet Tour." The 24-date tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on October 31st in San Francisco, CA, hitting major markets in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping on December 13th in Chicago, IL. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Special guests Ice Spice will be at the Newark show and select dates of the tour. Doechii will join "The Scarlet Tour" across select dates as well. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Middletown Arts Center presents MAC Music Café on Sunday (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the monthly MAC Music Café on Sunday, June 25 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. June's showcase features singer-songwriters Shotgun Bill Anania, James Netterwald, Carl Alderson and Frank Branda. The concert series will be in hiatus until September, so don't miss this last Summer show! $5 suggested donation.
Remember When... Music and Baseball There was a time when the only music you heard at a Major League ballpark was organ music and the songs were all classic sing-a-longs.
Outpost in the Burbs & Van Vleck House and Gardens to present OutpostFest at Van Vleck House and Gardens (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and Van Vleck House and Gardens will present an outdoor festival - OutpostFest at Van Vleck House and Gardens, on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The family-friendly festival will take place from from 12:00pm - 6:00pm on the grounds of the Van Vleck House and Gardens, located at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. The festival will include six acts on two stages featuring Nicole Atkins, Joe Pug, Freedy Johnston, Hodera, Debra Devi, and Adam Falcon.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Fill It with Love" by The Wag In the midst of celebrating its 25th year as a band, Jersey Shore-based The Wag will jump the pond next week by continuing the festivities with a week-long tour of London.
comedy
Levoy Theatre presents Comedian Jeff Allen (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents comedian Jeff Allen on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:00pm. Jeff Allen is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and Podcasts.
dance
New Jersey Ballet Announces 2023-24 Season (FLORHAM PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet has announced the lineup for the 2023-24 season - its 65th Anniversary Season, which features over thirty captivating performances across seven venues throughout New Jersey. Marking this milestone, the Company will showcase a diverse repertoire, including iconic works by Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine, Justin Peck and Harrison Ball, as well as a world premiere by Lauren Lovette.
art
"3 Voyages While Standing Still" by Carol J. Cohn on Display in Montclair (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Carol J. Cohn will have an exhibit entitled "3 Voyages While Standing Still" on display from June 29 through September 7, 2023 at Academy Square Gallery in Montclair. The exhibit features three Collections of Work: Pieces of Nature, Fairy Tales and Reflections. It was curated by Mary Z. A portion of sales will benefit Studio Montclair.
Monmouth County Commissioners and Constitutional officers honor winners of COANJ poster contest (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, County Surrogate Maureen T. Raisch, County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon and County Sheriff Shaun Golden honored the winners of the 2023 Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ) poster contest at the Commissioner meeting held on June 22.
community
2023 Monmouth County Fair is One Month Away (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- From the roar of the rides to the scent of cotton candy in the air, the Monmouth County Fair pulses with energy while retaining all the charm of an old-fashioned country fair. Held from Wednesday-Sunday, July 26-30, at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold, this annual event is presented by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners in cooperation with the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From June 18-24, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from June 18-24, 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Sussex).
Island Waterpark World's Largest Indoor Beachfront Waterpark to Open in Atlantic City (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) --/PRNewswire/ -- The famed Atlantic City Boardwalk will enter a new era this summer with the debut of ISLAND Waterpark at The Showboat Resort, which is scheduled to open on June 30, 2023. The Showboat Resort, developed by Tower Investments CEO and Showboat owner Bart Blatstein, is the world's premier beachfront indoor entertainment experience and casts Atlantic City as an all-encompassing family destination, restoring its reputation as America's Favorite Playground.
books
The Endless Vessel's Charles Soule to Appear In Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Best-selling novelist Charles Soule will discuss his new futuristic mystery The Endless Vessel with fans during his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The event begins at 2:00pm.
