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theatre
Only Limited Tickets Remain for Special Staged-Reading of "The Lost Years" by John Patrick Shanley (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Limited tickets remain available for this weekend's staged-reading workshop presentation of a brand new play by Oscar, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer John Patrick Shanley at The Black Box. Rehearsals are underway for the comedic and poignant three-hander titled The Lost Years, with Mr. Shanley in residence developing this work-in-progress.
Centenary Stage Company adds additional matinee performance for "Seussical the Musical" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company opens their final Musical theatre event of their 2023 Summerfest, on Thursday July 27 with Seussical the Musical. CSC has just added an additional matinee performance for Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:00am. This performance, which was originally only open to groups from summer camps, is now on sale to all patrons. The earlier matinee is scheduled to accommodate families who prefer to see performances earlier in the day, rather than in the evenings.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 25-31, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from July 25-31, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Can Anyone Save the Shipwrecked Louis De Rougemont, Stranded Somewhere in the South Pacific? Have you read or seen any of the Robinson Crusoe stories? The Tom Hanks movie Cast Away? Any other shipwrecked movies, novels or plays?
Here is another one – the play Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself), by Donald Margulies, that is now playing at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's outdoor stage on the campus of St. Elizabeth's College, off route 24, in Convent Station.
music
NJPAC presents Colombian singer-songwriter Fonseca (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Fonseca, the Colombian singer-songwriter and winner of 7 Latin GRAMMY® awards will perform on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:00pm. Recognized as one of the most significant Latin artists of the past decade, Fonseca unveils his ninth studio album, "Viajante," during this tour, simultaneously celebrating 20 years of his artistic journey.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place July 25-31, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 25 to July 31, 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.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Matthew Fowler (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Matthew Fowler as part of their New Voices Series on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:00pm at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Tickets are $28.
bergenPAC presents Don Felder (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, will perform at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $45-$85.
film
bergenPAC presents An Evening with John Cusack and Screening of "Better Off Dead" (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents An Evening with John Cusack on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:00pm. With an impressive body of work spanning the course of three decades, John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood's most accomplished and respected actors of his generation, garnering both critical acclaim as well as prestigious accolades for his dramatic and comedic roles. He will take the bergenPAC stage to talk about his career after screening his 1985 comedy Better Off Dead.
art
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Display Art by Steve Moran (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present an exhibit of air-brushings and paintings by Toms River-based artist Steve Moran throughout the month of August 2023.
community
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $30 Million in Grants, Announces Recipients of Inaugural New Jersey Heritage Fellowships (TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Council on the Arts awarded more than $30 million in grants to support approximately 900 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state. The grants were approved on July 25, 2023 at the Arts Council's 57th Annual Meeting in Trenton, which featured a special musical performance by Allison Strong, a 2023 State Arts Council Artist Fellow.
Events This Week: July 25-31, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 25 to July 31, 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.
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