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theatre
Howell PAL Theater Company presents "Peter Pan": Broadway's Timeless Musical (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Howell PAL Theater Company's second summer musical, Peter Pan, Broadway's Timeless Musical whisks audiences away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up. Performances take place at The Strand Theater in Lakewood on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7:30pm and Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Billy Van Zandt & Friends to Reunite in Musical Celebration Evening to Benefit the Brookdale Performing Arts Center (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Brookdale Performing Arts Center in Lincroft will present Billy Van Zandt & Friends in a very special musical evening celebrating songs from the library of Van Zandt/Milmore theatrical productions. All proceeds from the Saturday, September 16, 2023, one-night-only performance will benefit the Brookdale Performing Arts Center. The event begins at 8:00pm.
music
NBPAC Hosts "Concert for the Animals" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) hosts "Concert for the Animals" on Saturday, August 26 at 7:00pm. This is a charity rock concert featuring indie international recording artists The New Bardōts, The Grip Weeds, and Leather Catsuit - performing their indie-charting songs, and more from their latest releases. There will be a cash bar and 50/50.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Rush & Boston Tribute Acts (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents a pair of classic rock tribute acts on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 8:00pm. Here's your chance to see Peace of Mind (performing songs by Boston) and Solar Federation (performing songs by Rush).
The Doobie Others LIVE! in Seaside Heights, NJ Despite the heat, hundreds of music lovers are "takin' it to the beach" in Seaside Heights, NJ this Thursday, July 28, 2023 evening for a concert by The Doobie Others. Hailing from Long Island, The Doobie Others are a tribute band that recreates the music of The Doobie Brothers in addition to tunes from such "other" ’'70s groups as Steely Dan and the Eagles.
LATEWAVES Signs With Open Your Ears Records and Will Release New Album in September (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Alt-rock band LATEWAVES has signed to Richmond-based Open Your Ears Records. The trio joins the independent label's rapidly growing roster, which includes such artists as Another One Down!, House & Home, Guardrail, Sea Of Storms, and more.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "You're So Vain" by Taylor Simon King Taylor Simon King returns Aug. 5 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. A celebration of American troubadours James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King, the all-star band's take on "You're So Vain" is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
comedy
NJPAC Adds Third Performance For Marlon Wayans (NEWARK, NJ) -- Sometimes outrageous, always audacious, stand-up comic Marlon Wayans returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with three performances: Friday, August 11 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm and just added Sunday, August 13 at 7:00pm.
dance
Dancing through the State: New Jersey Ballet Adds Two Theaters The New Jersey Ballet, the state's largest dance company, is expanding yet again, this time adding two central New Jersey theaters to its long list of venues at which the company's dancers can entertain people
art
Community Invited to Participate in Creation and See the Reveal of the Public Artwork, "Flood Theater", in Oradell (ORADELL, NJ) -- The community is invited to attend the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) - ArtsBergen's unveiling of the public artwork, "Flood Theater", and also participate in the creation of a part of its installation. The event is free-of-charge and takes place on Sunday, August 27 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the field next to the Oradell Train Station, located at 400 Maple Avenue across from the Farmer's Market in Oradell, New Jersey.
Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch to Exhibit ‘Europe!,’ by Barbara J. Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman (BARNEGAT, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present "Europe!," an exhibit of watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media works by Jersey Shore-based artists Barbara J. Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman, throughout the month of August.
Studio Montclair presents "On and Off the Wall: a Sculpture Invitational" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Montclair, Inc. presents "On and Off the Wall: a Sculpture Invitational" from August 4–30, 2023. The exhibit features the work of Studio Montclair member artists Peter Allen, Ry An,Teela W. Banker, Alfredo Cardenas, Nora Chavooshian, Pam Cooper, Linda Brooks Hirschman, Lisa Jacobs, Patrick McCoy, Jennifer Place, Marisol Ross, Katie Truk, Ann Vollum, Sonia Yaco, and Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From July 30 - August 5, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 30 - August 5, 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 11 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, and Union).
books
Playwright, Critic and New York Times Editor to Have Reading at Princeton Public Library on August 20th (PRINCETON, NJ) -- "Small Town Sins," the debut novel by New York Times editor and playwright Ken Jaworowski, was published by Henry Holt & Co. on August 1st. The Princeton Public Library will host a reading with the Princeton Junction based author on Sunday, August 20.
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