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theatre
'Twas the Night Before...' by Cirque Du Soleil comes to Chicago and NY (NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced that the acclaimed family holiday theatrical – 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil – is returning to both The Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Chicago Theatre this holiday season. The holiday themed show will run concurrently at The Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Chicago Theatre for 28 performances each from December 7 through December 28. Tickets for both engagements go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00am local time.
Clinton Hill Community Action and South Ward ArtsXChange present South Ward Playwright Festival (NEWARK, NJ) -- Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) and South Ward ArtsXChange are proud to present the South Ward Playwright Festival on Thursday, August 10 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mildred Helms Park. Join them for a night of storytelling centered around the South Ward. All participants hail from the South Ward and have been mentored by local writer Tracie Morrison. Each resident playwright will present their own one act plays in a premier Staged Reading.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Welcomes New Team Members New Jersey Theatre Alliance ("The Alliance"), one of the nation's largest arts service organizations for professional theatre, is pleased to welcome Daria M. Sullivan as the new Manager of Programs and Services, Stephanie Haas in the newly created position of Development and Grants Manager, and Summer Dawn Reyes as the new Administrative Coordinator.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 8-14, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from August 8-14, 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.
music
The Newton Theatre presents the Artimus Pyle Band (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents the Artimus Pyle Band on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00pm. This is a tribute to Ronnie Van Zant's Lynyrd Skynyrd band featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Artimus Pyle.
bergenPAC presents Ginuwine (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents R&B 90's sensation Ginuwine, known for his smash hit "Pony" and chart-topper "Anxious," on Sunday, August 20th at 8:00pm.
Low Cut Connie releases "King of the Jews" The South Philadelphia-based rock 'n' roll artist Low Cut Connie released "King of the Jews" from his forthcoming album Art Dealers out September 8 via Contender Records. On the new song, frontman Adam Weiner gets deep in the weeds of his personal and ethnic identity, rejecting antisemitism and fear, and arriving at a place where his Jewishness becomes a source of strength and power. An official video for the song was inspired by Warhol's Factory films, featuring Weiner wrapping himself in Tefillin.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place August 8-14, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 8 to August 14, 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.
comedy
State Theatre New Jersey presents Comedy Night on September 29th (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Enjoy an evening of comedy at State Theatre New Jersey with five hilarious comedians on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:0pm. The lineup includes Joe Matarese, Matt Lopes, Jackie Fabulous, Rishi Mathur, and emcee, Vinnie Brand.
film
Indie Street Film Festival to Raffle Off Spot For Costa Rica Screenwriter Retreat (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Indie Street Film Festival is hosting a fundraiser for the non-profit Indie Street Institute on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Triump Brewery (1 Bridge Avenue) in Red Bank. They will be raffling off a spot to a Costa Rica screenwriting retreat lead by Oscar winner (and NJ native) David Rabinowitz. The retreat is scheduled for March 20-25, 2024 at Toji Nature Retreat and is a $2,500 value. Filmmakers and aspiring writers are invited to attend. The event takes place at 7:00pm.
food
TAP Gastropub changes name to Tap & Bitters (WARREN, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- TAP Gastropub has changed its name to Tap & Bitters. Located within the Somerset Hills Hotel, a property owned by 6R Capital Group and managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, Tap & Bitters is a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and bar concept featuring contemporary takes on Cajun cuisine, an extensive list of craft beers and cocktails, vibrant atmosphere evoking the Big Easy spirit and flexible dining and event spaces for a truly unique culinary journey.
community
Registration Open for MPAC Fall Performing Arts School Classes (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Registration for Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s fall Performing Arts Classes has begun. Classes begin the week of September 18, 2023 and run for 14 weeks. Classes will be offered for children as young as three through adult. Classes include musical theatre, acting, improv, audition technique, private voice lessons, and The Miracle Project, MPAC’s program for children on the autism spectrum and with special needs.
Events This Week: August 8-14, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 8 to August 14, 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.
New Brunswick HEART Festival takes place on Saturday (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 12, from 3:00pm-6:00pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon. This free family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County, featuring live music and dance performances; free dance classes for kids; food, craft, and art vendors; arts and crafts for kids; free face painting, Henna, caricatures, and balloon animals; and more. The festival will take place in downtown New Brunswick on Livingston Ave (Monument Square, 2 Livingston Ave).
books
5th Annual Reading Under the Stars to Take Place on Wednesday (NEWARK, NJ) -- The City of Newark will host the fifth annual "Reading Under the Stars" for youth and families on Wednesday, August 9 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in Ivy Hill Park, at Mt. Vernon Place, in the West Ward. Two acclaimed children's book authors will read their works, and a screening of the family film "Puss in Boots" will follow at 8:30pm. The event is FREE and open to the public.
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