Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 31 to January 6, 2024. 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 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Sussex, and Union).
1) "Senior Moments - Big Beaver" to Have World Premiere in Middletown - (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- From the team that brought you the award winning Off-Broadway production Camp, A New Musical; Dealing, the Musical; and Accidentally On Purpose comes their brand-new original comedy, Senior Moments - Big Beaver which has its World Premiere at the Middletown Arts Center with a limited engagement from January 26-28, 2024.
2) 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.
3) Lighthouse International Film Society presents a Screening of "Savage Waters" - (SURF CITY, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of Savage Waters on Friday, January 12, 2024 at at the Surf City Firehouse (719 Long Beach Blvd). A tantalizing passage in a 19th-century treasure hunter's journal inspires a family of modern-day adventurers to find and surf a spectacular wave in some of the most remote and dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This award-winning documentary features breathtaking cinematography, and an outstanding original soundtrack. The screening begins at 7:30pm.
4) 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.
5) Celebrating Max Roach's Centennial with a New Performance of His Freedom Jazz Suite - On January 10, 2024, Max Roach, one of jazz's most remarkable figures, would have turned 100 years old. The observance of Roach's centennial has coincided with the recent release of the documentary Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes, which celebrates the drummer's life and music. While many remember Roach as the pioneering drummer connected to the bebop movement of the mid to late 1940s, a much more incredible story is associated with his mastery, creativity, conviction, and spirit.
6) Events This Week in New Jersey: December 26 to January 1, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 26 to January 1, 2024 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.
7) Light Opera of New Jersey presents "The Barber of Seville" - (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) presents performances of Rossini's comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville February 17-18, 2024. This beloved opera tells the story of Count Almaviva and his attempts to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, with the help of the cunning Figaro, the barber of Seville.
8) The Last Dash of 2023 for Vets 5K - (LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ) -- The Last Dash of 2023 for Vets 5K will take place on December 31, 2023 in Lake Hopatcong. Join them for one last dash to end the year. Run, walk, or SHINE your way to the finish. Help raise money to help our New Jersey Vets. Medal for all finishers. The race begins at 10:00am.
9) "Trinity's Triumph" Movie, Written by NJ Priest, Debuts on Streaming Services - The feature-length film Trinity's Triumph is now available to stream online. Unique to the film is that it was written by a Catholic priest, Father Stephen Fichter and though it is fiction reflects his experiences through engaging characters. It is the story of three young men who enter the seminary guided by the wise and lovable mentor, Monsignor Heck (played by Joe Morton of Scandal). What begins as a single mission becomes divided, and each seminarian must decide what God is asking of them. They struggle individually and must be true to their calling with the help of Monsignor Heck’s influence.
10) 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.
11) Westfield Community Players Presents "God Of Carnage" - (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- The Westfield Community Players presents God of Carnage, a dark comedy with five performances from January 13-27, 2024. After an altercation between two young boys results in an injury, the two sets of parents get together with the objective to discuss and resolve the incident in a civilized manner. As the evening progresses, however, the parents become more childish, the “civilized” meeting devolves into utter chaos.
12) Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/4/24 - "Thanks for inviting me to chat, it's getting late here in the UK and I get up really early to do yoga these days," laughed a very jovial Malcolm Bruce as he discussed the recent December 2023 release of "Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute to Cream," its all-star cast of players, feelings on today's music, his famous father Jack and more.
13) Growing Stage Studio Series: "The Big Bad Musical" - A courtroom has never been more lively and fun than in The Big Bad Musical! This smart and wickedly funny musical is great for actors and audiences of any age. The jury — your audience — must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy-tale world!
14) Events This Week in New Jersey: January 2-9, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from January 2-9, 2024 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.
15) Jersey Devil Bobblehead among those in the First Cryptid Bobble Series - (MILWAUKEE, WI) -- To celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first Cryptid Bobble Series. The series includes eight cryptids: Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Goatman, Jackalope, Jersey Devil, Loch Ness Monster, Mothman, and Yeti. Each bobblehead features an artistic depiction of these mythological animals with bobbling heads and, in the case of Mothman, bobbling wings as well. National Bobblehead Day is celebrated annually on January 7th, and the Museum is celebrating starting today with dozens of new bobblehead releases including this new bobble. The special edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
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