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theatre
The MAC Players to Hold Auditions for "Jesus Christ Superstar" (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will hold auditions for the production of Jesus Christ Superstar on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 5:00pm-10:00pm. The 1970 Broadway rock opera tells the story of the last week of Jesus' life through modern rock music and contemporary slang, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 21-27, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from November 21-27, 2023 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre.
What is the Holiday Season without Santa, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and... Charlie Brown? Yes, yes, yes, Charlie Brown and his cartoon gang have become as much a part of the holiday season as the others in the musical A Charlie Brown Christmas. This weekend, Charlie and his crew will once again stage their musical story, on Friday, November 24th (two shows) at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank and on Sunday, November 26th (two shows) at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents When Pages Breathe, a series of events highlighting oral interpretation of literary works (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents When Pages Breathe, a series of three events that highlight the oral interpretation of literary works. The series is conceived in collaboration with the Princeton University Library's current exhibition, In the Company of Good Books: Shakespeare to Morrison, and Lecturer in Theater Chesney Snow's fall course, "The Oral Interpretation of Toni and William."
music
East Lynne Theater Company hosts "Lennie's Christmas Extravaganza" (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Get in the holiday spirit with New York City piano bar favorite Lennie McKenzie, as he brings his "Christmas Cabaret" show back to East Lynne Theater Company for three nights - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 7-9, 2023.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Vienna Boys Choir - Christmas in Vienna (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Vienna Boys Choir – Christmas in Vienna on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. Christmas in Vienna showcases these gifted musicians in a program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs, and holiday favorites. Tickets range from $29-$69.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place November 21-27, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 21-27, 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.
Classic Stones LIVE! at the Grunin Center For some people "it's only rock 'n roll," but for fans of The Rolling Stones this Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Toms River, NJ's Grunin Center for the Arts "it's a gas, gas, gas" being part of the sold-out crowd here for a concert by the Classic Stones Live tribute band featuring The Glimmer Twins.
The Levoy Theatre presents The Wizards of Winter (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents The Wizards of Winter on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 7:00pm. The band, which features former members of Classic Rock Giants – The Trans- Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster Cult and Trixter, along with Broadway and Theater veterans, will perform a Christmas Holiday rock opera titled "The Christmas Dream".
comedy
Comedian Kyle Gordon to Perform in Rutherford and Brooklyn (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- New York-based comedian, actor, writer, and improviser Kyle Gordon has been performing new music on tour from his upcoming album, Kyle Gordon Is Great due March 1, 2024, via BMG. The 15-track collection is a musical genre of parodies featuring different characters that Gordon created. The tour has upcoming shows in Rutherford, NJ and Brooklyn, NY.
art
West Windsor Arts presents Night Visions – American Art after Hours with Janet Mandel (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Join West Windsor Arts for Night Visions – American Art after Hours with Janet Mandel on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from noon to 1:00pm. This exciting lunchtime series brings you new topics on the arts from local and regional organizations, museums and galleries. Each session features presentations from various experts, online with Zoom.
Art House Gallery presents 6th Edition of the Affordable Art Show (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions are excited to present the 6th edition of the Affordable Art Show! The show takes place December 1-3, and select days from December 9-23, 2023.
community
New Jersey Cultural Trust Grant To Aid MPAC in Improving CRM System (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has received a grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust to improve the effectiveness of MPAC's CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. The Cultural Trust grant will help support an assessment of and training on MPAC's Tessitura CRM, resulting in recommendations from Tessitura experts to optimize MPAC's system usage, leading to more efficient and effective marketing, ticketing and fundraising.
Events This Week in New Jersey: November 21-27, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 21-27, 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.
Designer and Artist Honored at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) honored community leaders in Bergen County, New Jersey at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at AURA Restaurant & Bar in Hackensack, New Jersey. The sold-out festivity honored community leaders and featured signature cocktails, delicious food, and tons of laughs with improv comedy troupe, Howdy Stranger, hosting a "Who Said It?" game show-style awards ceremony and trivia contest. The celebration's net proceeds support the Foundation's work in the arts and culture, creative placemaking, environmental protection, civic engagement, public health and local education in North Jersey communities.
books
Talk World-Building with YA Star Victoria Aveyard In Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Peer into the mysterious, electrifying world of YA fantasy fiction when Realm Breaker and Red Queen series creator Victoria Aveyard appears in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:00pm.
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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
