Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from February 25 to March 2, 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 5 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Morris).
1) Second Annual American Music Honors Recipients include John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Mavis Staples, and Dion DiMucci - (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music has announced the honorees of its second annual American Music Honors event, to be held Wednesday, April 24 on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch.
2) Montclair Film announces upcoming screenings and events in March - (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Film has announced its upcoming screening and events for March. “We are so excited to be able to bring these strong programs to the Montclair community this March. Look for lots of exciting things to come this spring. This is no longer the slow season for Montclair Film,” stated Artistic Director/Co-Head Tom Hall.
3) Bergen County Players presents "The Fantasticks" - (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, continues its 92nd season with the longest-running musical classic, The Fantasticks. Full of buoyant humor, charming tunes, and a sprinkle of magic, The Fantasticks has been hailed as "a beautiful, poetic, and highly theatrical tale of the power and depth of love — gained, lost and found again" (Broadway World). Performances run March 9 through April 6, 2024.
4) U.S. Economic Development Administration Names Newark as Competition Finalist for Federal 'Recompete' Grant - (NEWARK, NJ) -- On February 26, 2024, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark is one of 22 finalists, culled from a pool of 560 applicants, to now further detail its proposal for a federal grant under the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete). Called "Newark Builds Newark," the city's project would create a skilled workforce trained to build the city itself, as well as its economic strength.
5) An Interview with Danny Coleman on radio, writing, music and more! - In the last twenty years, I don't think I've met anyone as dedicated to the local music scene as Danny Coleman. He’s a writer, a DJ, an emcee for events, and a musician himself. Most of all, he is consistent. He’s doing these things week after week after week. I have seen a lot of people come and go in the local music scene over the years, but Danny just keeps plugging away and his radio show will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a big bash on April 28th.
6) Made in NJ Production "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" Makes Debut - (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- New Jersey continues to maintain an active presence in The Walking Dead franchise with the release of the limited series, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which aired on February 28, 2024. Audiences recently caught a sneak preview of this spinoff during the halftime of Super Bowl LVIII. The project was supported by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's (NJEDA) Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program.
7) NJPAC presents Diana Ross - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Diana Ross, radiant icon and legendary entertainer, brings her Beautiful Love Performances Legacy Tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. After a record-breaking world tour and a recent sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall, Ms. Ross returns to the Tri-State area to share a lifetime of memories with her iconic hits.
8) Princeton University Art Museum Acquires the Archive of Celebrated Photographer Emmet Gowin - (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On March 1, 2024, the Princeton University Art Museum announced that the world renowned photographer, fine artist, and Princeton University Professor Emeritus Emmet Gowin has committed his archive to the Museum. The Emmet Gowin Archive is the latest addition to the Museum's holdings of artist archives, already notably strong in the area of photography. Gowin's archive joins those of the notable photographers Clarence H. White, Ruth Bernhard, and Minor White.
9) Bluey-Mania to take over Morristown in April - (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Bluey is coming to take over Morristown! The live stage show Bluey's Big Play comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) April 12-14, 2024. A seventh show has just been added by demand and is now on sale!
10) Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Not a Good Woman" by Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones - Formed less than a year ago, Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones quickly have become a music scene staple. The five-piece Americana band wasted no time releasing their EP, “Not a Good Woman,” just a month after their debut single, “Oblivion,” as well as being named the Makin Waves Best New Artist of 2023.
11) Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Still a Fool" by Blaise - Asbury Park artist Blaise’s “Still a Fool” from his fourth full-length album, “Sealed with Best Wishes,” and featured on the recent charity compilation, “Winter Rental,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
12) Events This Week in New Jersey: February 20-27, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 20-27, 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.
13) FL!P Circus to Begin 2024 Season in Paramus - (PARAMUS, NJ) -- FL!P Circus, has been winning over audiences since debuting in 2022. The intimate big top experience, created by the Vazquez family, is hitting the road again with its brand-new Tour '24 production. Hailed as one of America's best new family entertainment events, this new show was specially curated to showcase an incredible and eclectic mix of international human performers. The new production launches its year-long national tour at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ (February 16 – March 5) before moving to the Cross Country Center in Yonkers, NY (March 8 – April 2). Additional area dates to be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now.
14) Events This Week in New Jersey: February 27 to March 6, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 27 to March 5, 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) "Mesmerizing!" Dionne Warwick LIVE! at MPAC - Music lovers take their seats inside Morristown, NJ's MPAC auditorium this Friday, February 16, 2024 evening and ready themselves for a sold-out concert by the legendary recording artist, Dionne Warwick. Warwick is a six-time Grammy Award-winner who has performed on more than 75 charted hits and sold over 100 million records. Born and raised in the Garden State, she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2019, was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, and was recognized with a Kennedy Center Honors award in 2023.
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