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theatre
Have a Swashbuckling Good Time at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ever wonder what it was like to be a real-life pirate in the 18th century? The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host American Historical Theatre as actor Jill Lawrence brings to life pirate Anne Bonny in an all-ages interactive show, "Swashbucklers and Sea Dogs," on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The event begins at 6:30pm.
The Strollers to Hold Auditions for "Children of Eden" (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Strollers will hold auditions at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts for "Children of Eden" on Sunday, September 10th from 2:00pm-5:00pm and Monday, September 11th from 7:00pm-10:00pm; callbacks will take place Wednesday, September 13th from 7:00pm-10:00pm. This is a musical by Stephen Schwartz that will be directed by Carol Cornicelli with musical direction by Michael Nuzzo.
East Lynne Theater Company presents "Love Letters" with a Rotating Cast of Couples with a Connection (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Before East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) revs up its fall lineup, the curtain prepares to close on its summer 2023 Mainstage Season with a six-week run of A. R. Gurney's "Love Letters"– but with a twist. From September 6 to October 14, the play will be performed by a real-life couple with a connection each of the six weeks: three married couples, an engaged duo, and two pairs who share a romantic past.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 29 to September 4, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from August 29 to September 4, 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 to go to the full preview and be sure to check out our new Advanced Search areas for previews and events that let you search within a period of time, region of the state, and within one genre or multiple genres of your choice.
music
Newton Theatre presents The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra (NEWTON, NJ) -- The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$49 and are on sale now.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place August 29 to September 4, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 29 to September 4, 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 and be sure to check out our new Advanced Search areas for previews and events that let you search within a period of time, region of the state, and within one genre or multiple genres of your choice.
comedy
State Theatre presents Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood - Scared Scriptless (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood - Scared Scriptless on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 8:00pm. Following the success of Comedy Central's and The CW's Whose Line Is It Anyway? the duo team up to present and evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy
film
Video Overview of the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival The 42nd Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place on the Fridays and Sundays between September 8-October 8, 2023. The festival will be a hybrid one as it will be presented online as well as have in-person screenings at Rutgers University. All the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. Each General Admission Ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in-person screenings. The in-person screenings will be held in Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ beginning at 5PM or 7PM on their show date. General Admission Ticket=$15 Per Program; Festival All Access Pass=$100; In-Person Only Student Ticket=$10 Per Program. For more info go here.
https://watch.eventive.org/newjerseyfilmfestivalfall2023
community
Art in the Park Festival 2023 (HAWTHORNE, NJ) -- The Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House presents Art in the Park Festival 2023 on Saturday, September 16 (from 11:00am to 7:00pm) and Sunday, September 17 (from 11:00am to 5:00pm). Join them for art vendors, live music, art activities, a beer garden, and much, much more.
Events This Week: August 29 to September 4, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 29 to September 4, 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 and be sure to check out our new Advanced Search areas for previews and events that let you search within a period of time, region of the state, and within one genre or multiple genres of your choice.
books
Warren Community College Visiting Authors Series presents Jane Wong (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- The Warren Community College Visiting Authors Series continues on Thursday, September 28, 2023, with a reading and master class by the memoirist and poet Jane Wong. The reading, beginning at 7:30pm in room 123A, is free and open to the public.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Mr. Ray to Perform Free Concert in Monroe Township
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance
November 15, 2025
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)"
November 15, 2025
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo
November 15, 2025
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S"
November 15, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
November 15, 2025
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
November 15, 2025
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
November 15, 2025
2nd Annual NJ Wine Expo to Take Place November 15th
November 15, 2025
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic"
November 15, 2025
