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Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
"The Book of Mormon" Becomes Broadway's 12th Longest Running Show 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- When The Book of Mormon played its 4643rd performance, it passed Jersey Boys to become the 12th longest running show in Broadway history. The Book of Mormon is also the longest running show in the history of Jujamcyn Theatres and is the longest running show in the 98-year history of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street).
music
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents CD Release Party for Chris O'Leary Band 
(TUCKERTON, NJ ) -- Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter Chris O'Leary will celebrate the January 12 release of his Alligator Records debut album, The Hard Line, with a live performance at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Showtime is 7:30pm.
bergenPAC presents Dru Hill 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dru Hill on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:00pm. In a career that spans over two decades, Dru Hill has accomplished literally everything an R&B/Pop group could dream of achieving. From having a string of Top 40 #1 hit singles, multiplatinum selling albums, movie and television appearances, headlining sold out concert tours around the world, and to selling an eye-popping 40 million records worldwide.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Brain Chemistry" by Via Crowe 
Asbury Park singer-songwriter Via Crowe is the Makin Waves Song of the Week with "Brain Chemistry" from her self-released debut album, "UNFINISHED."
Centenary Stage Company's 2024 Winter Thaw Music Festival 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Jumaane Smith on January 13, Reverie Road on January 20, Rosaway on January 27, and Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba on Februrary 3. All performances will begin at 8:00pm in The Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
art
Gallery Episode presents "Leonia: A Great Good Place" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Inspired by Ray Oldenburg's book, The Great Good Place, Gallery Episode presents "Leonia: A Great Good Place" from January 6-16, 2024. This group exhibition is a rethinking of the gallery as a third place for the local community.
community
Top 25 Most Read Stories of 2023! 
With just a few hours to go in the year, we are spotlighting the top 25 most read articles of 2023 at New Jersey Stage. Topics included comedy, film, music, and theatre with a mix of show previews, concert and play reviews, features, and news releases. Counties covered included Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, and Union.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From December 24-30, 2023 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 24-30, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 5 counties in New Jersey (Essex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Sussex).
kids
State Theatre New Jersey Presents Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood LIVE! King for a Day! 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! King for a Day! on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00pm. The live theatrical production is filled with music, dancing, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers, parents, and grandparents alike. Tickets range from $25-$75.
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