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theatre
Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "She Loves Me" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents She Loves Me, the classic Broadway rom-com that tells the story of two co-workers who, unbeknownst to them, are secretly writing to each other through A Lonely Hearts Club. The production features Princeton seniors Casey Beidel and Madeleine LeBeau and is co-directed by juniors Faith Wangermann and Alison Silldorff. Performances are March 29 and 30 and April 5 and 6 at 8:00pm in the Wallace Theater at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus.
Curtain Up! "Broadway at the Shore" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch (WARETOWN, NJ) -- Enjoy the melodies that light up New York's theater district without traveling to New York City. Join singer Cosette Lyncheski for "Broadway at the Shore" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Monday, April 22 at 6:00pm.
Luna Stage extends "A Trojan Woman" through March 31st (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage will extend its critically-acclaimed production A Trojan Woman through March 31, 2024. Originally slated to close March 24, this National Premiere by by Maplewood resident Sara Farrington has played to sold-out houses and enthusiastic audience response.
music
Wharton Arts Offers New Camp Mixing Voice & Visual Art (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School will offer a new summer program, Explorations in Voice and Art, on the Wharton Arts campus located at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights, July 22-26, 2024.
NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2024 in Closter (CLOSTER, NJ) -- The NYC Music Marathon and composer Jack Dallas are presenting a series of Wednesday evening musical comedies for an 8 week only run starting April 3. Performances take place in Fellowship Hall at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Closter. Donations will be accepted $5 minimum. Performances take place every Wednesday at 7:00pm from April 3 through May 22, 2024.
New Jersey Youth Chorus Holds a Choir Camp in July (NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) will hold a Choir Camp for young singers entering grades 3-4, July 15-19, 2024, on the NJYC campus located at 570 Central Avenue in New Providence. No audition is required to attend the camp.
The Gaslight Anthem has released "History Books - Short Stories" The Gaslight Anthem has released History Books - Short Stories, a new EP via their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. The EP was produced by Butch Walker, and collects four exclusive tracks including the band's anthemic take on Billie Eilish's 3x RIAA Platinum-certified breakthrough single, "Ocean Eyes," as well as a brand new rendition of the longtime fan favorite, "Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts," and stripped-down acoustic performances of "Positive Charge" and "History Books," the original versions of which can be found on The Gaslight Anthem's acclaimed 2023 return to action, History Books.
Peter Frampton's "Never Ever Say Never Tour" LIVE! at MPAC The sold-out crowd inside Morristown, NJ's MPAC auditorium this March 13, 2024 evening applauds as a video montage of singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Frampton appears on a large screen at the back of the stage.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Deep Lakes We Settle" by Spring Ahead, Fall Apart "In Deep Lakes We Settle" from Spring Ahead, Fall Apart's full-length debut album, "Blanket Statements," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
art
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents Michelle Dillon's "Dreams Real and Imagined" Exhibit in April (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents "Dreams Real and Imagined," an exhibit by Ocean County-based artist Michelle Dillon, April 2-30, 2024. The oils-and-collage display in the McConnell Gallery reflects Michelle's exploration of dreams as a path to joy.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is First Cultural Organization in Philadelphia to Join Free Bloomberg Connects App (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has launched a new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. PAFA is the first cultural organization in Philadelphia, and one of hundreds around the world, to utilize this digital resource. The Bloomberg Connects app is available for free from Google Play or the App Store.
Alfa Art Gallery presents "Resonance" - a solo exhibition of Vesselin Kourtev's work (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Alfa Art Gallery presents "Resonance" - a solo exhibition of Vesselin Kourtev's work from April 2 through June 1, 2024. Vesselin Kourtev is an internationally acclaimed fine art artist with almost 40 years of professional experience. In this solo exhibition, Vesselin presents us with his classic style of bold abstract art that aids us in learning more about different interpersonal relationships that humans form.
community
Events at MPAC in May 2024 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has amazing performers throughout May 2024, including Bernadette Peters, Buddy Guy, Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb and more. The end of the month kicks off their 10th annual Spring production, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which will run for five performances May 31-June 2.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From March 17-23, 2024 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 17-23, 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, and Ocean).
books
RVCC Holocaust Institute to Host Hybrid Event with Author, Historian Dr. Michael Berenbaum (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will host "The Fragility of Democracy, Reflections on the Weimar Republic, and Why the Holocaust Still Echoes in the World Today," a hybrid event with Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 11:00am to noon.
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