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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 08-02-23




Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

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theatre


This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 1-7, 2023
 

Here are previews of plays taking place from August 1-7, 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.

 



"Seussical the Musical" Enters Final Week at Centenary Stage Company
 

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s production of Seussical the Musical continues this week from Wednesday, August 2 through Sunday, August 6, 2023. This marks the final weekend of the production, which is the last in the lineup of Summerfest 2023 for CSC. Performances take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

 


music


The Newton Theatre presents The Rod Experience featuring Carmine Appice and Rick St. James
 

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Rod Experience featuring Carmine Appice and Rick St. James on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8:00pm.  This is the first of its kind- a historical tribute to Rod Stewart  and the only one to feature a former member of his band. This show is a replica of  Rod Stewart's world tour shows from the 70's and early 80's. The set list features Rod  Stewart's biggest hits from that era, and the production includes multimedia elements  and historical trivia.

 



New Jersey Symphony Announces Single Tickets On Sale for the 2023-24 Season
 

(NEWARK, NJ) -- All tickets are on sale now for the New Jersey Symphony's 2023–24 season including classical, movie and family concerts. Patrons can purchase tickets for individual concerts and can save through subscriptions and Compose Your Own series packages of three or more mainstage concerts.



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State Theatre New Jersey presents Gary Clark Jr.
 

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery presents Gary Clark Jr. on Sunday, August 27 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $59-$199.

 



Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents a Tribute to the Music of James Taylor and Carole King
 

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Take a trip back to the '70s when Troubadours, a tribute to the music of James Taylor and Carole King, comes to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Deb De Lucca and Sam Hyman provide an enchanting evening celebrating the music of these beloved performers. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place August 1-7, 2023
 

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 1-7, 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.

 


film


Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival Preview
 

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival takes place September 8th through October 8th with screenings on Fridays and Sundays. The festival remains a hybrid one with in-person screenings at Rutgers University and films available via video on demand for 24 hours on the screening date. Nineteen films will have their New Jersey or Area Premiere (Middlesex County) screenings during the New Jersey Film Festival and the United States Super 8 Film and Video Festival.

 


dance


Roxey Ballet's 2nd Annual River Dance Festival takes place August 18-20
 

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Roxey Ballet will host the second annual River Dance Festival on August 18-20, 2023 at Mill Ballet in New Hope, PA featuring more than 20 choreographers and 80 dancers from across the nation. The mission of the festival is to give artists a platform to present their work showcasing a variety of talent featuring BIPOC artists and select works based on social justice.

 


community


Events This Week: August 1-7, 2023
 

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 1-7, 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.

 



Local Arts Leaders Honored at 14th Annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards
 

(HAMILTON, NJ) -- New Jersey Theatre Alliance and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts congratulate the 2023 Cultural Access Award recipients that were announced and presented at the 14th Annual Excellence in Cultural Access Awards on June 15, 2023. The event took place at Grounds for Sculpture.



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FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | COMMUNITY | DANCE | FILM | KIDS | MUSIC | THEATRE

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NBPAC

NBPAC presents The Devil and Daisy Dirt

Saturday, November 08, 2025 @ 7:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre


 

Steve

Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories (Laura Cantrell to open)

Saturday, November 08, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Outpost In The Burbs
40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
category: music


 

So

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

Saturday, November 08, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music


 

The

The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - "La Bohème"

Saturday, November 08, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: music


 

Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Crumbs From the Table of Joy"

Saturday, November 08, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre


 

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