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theatre
State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Kite Runner" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Kite Runner, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel for two performances on Friday, May 3 at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 4 at 8:00pm. Salar Nader, the renowned musician who dazzled audiences in the Broadway production, will reprise his role as tabla player for the tour.
WHATCo presents the 2024 One Act Play Festival (WEST HUDSON, NJ) -- The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (WHATCo) has announced the finalists for The 2024 One Act Play Festival which will be presented Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18. Nearly 1,000 playwrights from throughout the area submitted their original one act plays for consideration.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place April 9-16, 2024 Here are previews of plays taking place from April 9-16, 2024 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. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "Once Upon a Mattress" (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents Once Upon a Mattress across 3 weekends in May 2024. The popular play features Music by Mary Rogers; Lyrics by Marshall Barer, and Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise!
music
Imperial Brass With Special Guest Levi Boylan (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Imperial Brass will feature Levi Boylan – the Principal Trombonist of the NJ Symphony Orchestra, in a concert at the Montclair Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The program will include Ferdinand David's. "Concertino for Trombone". Showtime is 3:00pm.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from April 9-16, 2024 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from April 9-16, 2024 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.
The Vogel presents Sons of Cream (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Sons of Cream on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:30pm. The band features Kofi Baker (son of Ginger Baker) and Malcolm Bruce (son of Jack Bruce) and Rob Johnson. Kofi and Malcolm grew up surrounded by music from an early age. Cream's music has become an integral part of their careers. And now joined by Rob they continue to play the music of their fathers and are making it their own. It's in the DNA...
Barry Manilow to extend his residency at Radio City Music Hall With Shows in October (NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and The Bowery Presents announced that on the heels of selling out five nights at Radio City Music Hall between May 31 and June 4, 2023 and five upcoming shows from April 17-21, 2024, Barry Manilow will extend his residency at Radio City and add five consecutive shows on Wednesday, October 9; Thursday, October 10; Friday, October 11; Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024.
comedy
The Middletown Arts Center and Ugly Pancake Productions present Comedy Night at the MAC (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center and Ugly Pancake Productions present Comedy Night at the MAC on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:00pm). This second collaboration with the comedy group stars Tim Rager, winner of 2023's Jersey Shore Top Comic, alongside his fellow New Jersey's own The Garden State Guyz (Chip Ambrogio, Donna Lloyd, Andrew Rich), and hosted by Joe Borzotta and Angelo Gingerelli.
film
4th Annual Cranford Film Festival to Celebrate the Best in Short Films (CRANFORD, NJ) -- The 4th Annual Cranford Film Festival – which celebrates the best in short filmmaking – will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Cranford Theater. Filmmakers and enthusiasts alike are invited to be part of this event that showcases a diverse range of creative voices in short film.
community
Stockton's Regional Arts and Cultural Summit Serves as an Anchor for Local, State Organizations (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- As an Anchor Institution in the resort, Stockton University has had a positive impact on the community and the local economy. But President Joe Bertolino believes the university's impact should go beyond that, including serving as a catalyst for artistic and cultural expression in southern New Jersey. That's why he introduced a Regional Arts and Cultural Summit on April 8, 2024, just four days before his inauguration as Stockton’s sixth president on April 12.
Events This Week in New Jersey: April 9-16, 2024 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from April 9-16, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Film, Kids, Community, Event Listings.
MPAC Launches Second "Creative Aging Arts Program" with Cornerstone Social Adult Day Center (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has launched a second Creative Aging Arts program at Cornerstone Social Adult Day Center in Morristown that will run through the end of May.
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