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theatre
WHATCo to present "Othello" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in September (WEST HUDSON, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) is bringing the Bard to West Hudson this September! Performances of Othello will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24 at 7:30pm, while performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30 at 8:00pm. All performances take place at the WHATCo The Theater at WHATCo, 15 Frank E Rodgers S, Harrison, NJ.
Premiere Stages at Kean University Seeks Submissions to Annual Play Festival (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is accepting submissions for the 19th annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Friday, September 1. This yearly competition for unproduced scripts offers developmental and production opportunities to up to four playwrights with strong ties to the greater metropolitan area (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware). Previous winners of the Premiere Play Festival have included Dominique Morisseau, Vincent Delaney, Tammy Ryan, Guillermo Reyes, Keith Josef Adkins, Kathyrn Grant, Craig Garcia, Erik Gernand, Gino Diiorio and Erin Breznitsky.
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Play "Bulrusher" Hits the Stage at McCarter Theatre Music, humor and clairvoyance are soon to thrill audiences at McCarter Theatre Center in the form of Eisa Davis' Pulitzer Prize finalist play, "Bulrusher." A period piece set in 1950s California, "Bulrusher" is the coming-of-age tale of a multiracial young woman bestowed with the gift of clairvoyance as she navigates life in her mostly white town. More than a fish out of water story, Bulrusher highlights the beauty, complexity and compassion that make life the nuanced ride that it is.
"A Tailor Near Me" at New Jersey Repertory Company (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Small regional theaters have always struggled to stay afloat, and that struggle became even greater when the Covid pandemic shuttered them, often for a year or more. Many nonprofit theaters are running at a loss, with audiences dwindling and government aid slashed, forcing some venues to reduce the number of shows produced each season, shorten the length of a show's run or lay off staff members. In the most drastic cases, theaters have shut down completely.
music
Pat Guadagno and his Lonesome Cowboys to Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Hank Williams Sr. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents Pat Guadagno and his Lonesome Cowboys as they host Hank Williams 100th Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The concert will take place under the stars on the deck at Bell Works in Holmdel. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/31/23 "Greener Pastures," we wrote the title track while we were in Dallas, Texas," began Kira Annalise, one half of the duo The Waymores. "We actually started on the drive to Dallas and it just kept noodling through everything we were doing whether we were unloading the van or walking, our little conversations about it started working its way out until one day Kira put it all together," adds her partner, Willie Heath Neal.
"Effervescent!" Lillias White LIVE! at Axelrod PAC Cheers ensue as Broadway actress, Lillias White, takes the Axelrod Performing Arts Center stage this Sunday, August 20, 2023 evening along with her accompanist, pianist Mathis Picard. Recently featured on Jane Pauley's CBS Sunday Morning TV show, White, 72, is a veteran of nearly a dozen Broadway productions including How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and the winner of a 1997 Tony Award for her performance in The Life. She currently can be seen appearing in the hit Broadway musical, Hadestown.
film
Inspiring film Fandango, portrait of an opera workshop opens the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 8! Fandango, portrait of an opera workshop, a film directed by Manno Lanssens, centers around the art of opera and emphasizes the importance of people singing in times of despair, as well as throughout their lives. The film features the talents of opera singing, and focuses on the teaching of Joy Bechtler, founder of the Operanauts, an organization founded to mentor people impacted by trauma and support their healing by teaching them the art of opera. The film emphasizes the interconnectedness of different forms of music, inspires the viewer by showcasing the talented singers who go through the program, and centers around the impact that the arts can have on people, including in times of hardship.
dance
American Repertory Ballet Announces Exciting Dancer Promotions and New Hires for the 2023-24 Season (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) is excited to announce the latest appointments and promotions within its Company for its upcoming 2023-24 season. These advancements mark a significant milestone in the dancers' careers, underscoring their talent and commitment as professional ballet dancers.
10th and Final Dance on The Lawn to Take Place September 9th (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Dance on the Lawn, Montclair, NJ’s outdoor dance festival, will return for its tenth and final year, "Celebrating New Jersey." The Festival's 2023 finale will take place on on Saturday, September 9th on the front lawn of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 73 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, from 3:00pm-5:00pm. The festival is free.
art
art629 Gallery presents "City By The Sea" (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- art629 Gallery will hold an opening reception for their latest exhibit, "City By The Sea", on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. This exhibit showcases the unique perspectives of local artists on the vibrant city of Asbury Park. Experience the rich history and diversity of this beloved community through a celebration of its people, art, and music. At the opening reception you can meet the talented artists and musicians who represent Asbury Park.
community
Paradox Museum Celebrates Teachers with Special BOGO Offer (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Paradox Museum New Jersey is proud to announce a new ticket offer specifically designed to honor the contributions of the region's teachers. With the purchase of a full‑price adult ticket, teachers will receive complimentary admission to the museum, with access to some of the world's most exciting experiential collections of educational, mind-twisting and eye‑tricking exhibits.
Unveiling "The Pavilion": Red Mill Museum Village Expands as Premier Event Venue in Historic Clinton (CLINTON, NJ) -- The Red Mill Museum Village, a beloved and iconic historic complex nestled in the heart of Clinton, New Jersey, is proud to announce the grand unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony of its latest addition: "The Pavilion." This monumental structure marks a significant step forward in the evolution of the Red Mill, enhancing its capacity to host a diverse range of events while preserving its rich historical legacy.
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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
