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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 15-21, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from August 15-21, 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. Click on the title for full information about the play.
Premiere Stages at Kean presents "Selling Kabul" (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey Premiere of Sylvia Khoury's Selling Kabul September 7-24 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ). Directed by Taylor Reynolds, Selling Kabul will feature actors Atra Asdou, Anat Cogan, Afsheen Misaghi, and Zaven Ovian.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place August 15-21, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 15-21, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
Adelphi Orchestra Celebrates 70th Season with "The Viennese Masters" (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra proudly announces the commencement of its 70th consecutive season, "Music for All," with an enchanting concert titled "The Viennese Masters." Under the baton of Maestro Kyunghun Kim, audiences will experience a captivating program featuring the timeless works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. Performances take place November 4-5, 2023.
Busy Weekend For The Wag, With Shows Across The State Fans of The Wag have four chances to see them this weekend with shows in Atlantic Highlands, Wharton Borough, Edison, and Red Bank. This is a great opportunity to see the band play songs from their latest album, Blue Bottles and Copper Coins, or catch them with their popular tribute to The Beatles.
Middletown Arts Center presents The Eddie Testa Band (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the Middletown FREE Summer Concert Series featuring The Eddie Testa Band, the ultimate Dance, Rock, Soul, Rhythm & Blues entertainment band in New Jersey. The outdoor concert will take place on Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00pm on the Middletown Arts Center lawn. The show will be held indoors in the theater in the case of inclement weather.
The Newton Theatre presents Choir! Choir! Choir! with The Epic 80s Tour (NEWTON, NJ) -- Choir! Choir! Choir! brings The Epic 80s Tour! to The Newton Theatre on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00pm.
From Prince, Madonna & George Michael... To Bon Jovi, Whitney & Journey... the 80s had it covered when it came to EPIC pop hits.Come sing along with Choir! Choir! Choir! to the greatest songs of the 80s by the greatest stars of the 80s!
Seaside Film Chat and Music Tribute Event Spotlights Frank Sinatra (AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- Producer Karen Morris, of Sand Castle Communications LLC, is presenting another entertaining seaside event featuring the film and music of Frank Sinatra. This engaging program will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Avon Marina Building (2 Main Street) in Avon-By-The-Sea. The event runs from from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
"Like Watching a Living Legend!" Don Felder LIVE! at BergenPAC Thunder roars and lightning bolts flash inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Saturday, August 5, 2023 evening before a series of Eagles' album covers appears on screen and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Don Felder takes the stage to avid cheers and applause.
Legacy Arts International presents Altamura Legacy Concerts, a new concert series (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Legacy Arts International presents Altamura Legacy Concerts, a new concert series developed by pianist Cristina Altamura, featuring herself and a roster of guest artists performing on a newly restored 1924 Steinway B grand at Princeton United Methodist Church home of the majestic Tiffany stained-glass window depicting St. George that graces its façade.
Ocean County Library presents a Concert by Colm Keegan (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library welcomes an evening of Celtic celebration with award-winning Irish musician and teacher Colm Keegan on Thursday, September 14, in Mancini Hall of the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. The concert begins at 6:00pm.
comedy
Vivid's The Flip Side to Perform Improv Show at Madison Community Arts Center (MADISON, NJ) -- The Flip Side, the house improv team of Vivid Stage, will perform at the Madison Community Arts Center on Friday, September 8 at 8:00pm. The Flip Side features Brad Barton, Clark Carmichael, Laura Ekstrand, Noreen Farley, Lulu French, Dave Maulbeck, Scott McGowan, Becca McLarty, David Lee White and Emaline Williams. This unpredictable evening is an affordable, enjoyable evening that is packed with laughs from start to finish.
art
Monmouth County Tourism Division to sponsor 2024 Travel Guide cover photo contest (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce the 2024 Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest is accepting submissions now through October 15.
community
Events This Week: August 15-21, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 15-21, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
kids
September Family events at MPAC include Disney Junior Live and Story Pirates (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents two events for families with children in September. Disney Junior Live: Costume Palooza, featuring popular characters from Disney Junior shows, takes the stage for two shows on Saturday, September 16. Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour, based on the popular podcast in which actors create stories based on children's ideas, performs two shows on Sunday, September 24.
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