Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 7-13, 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 (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and Sussex).
1) Monmouth County Park System to Host Spring Craft Show - (TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 13, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts, spring decorations and more. The event runs from 9:00am-2:00pm. Admission is free.
2) "Like Being Inside Joy!" Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra LIVE! at MPAC - Anticipation is in the air this Sunday, March 24, 2024 evening inside Morristown, NJ's MPAC auditorium as jazz aficionados await a concert by the world's premiere big band, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, starring trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and special guest star, guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel.
3) Glass Animals Announces Tour of Earth 2024 - Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals announced their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date tour sees the band headlining the biggest venues of their career thus far and kicks off on Wednesday, August 7 in Charlotte, NC at PNC Music Pavilion, with stops across North America, Europe, and the UK in Toronto, New York, Nashville, Chicago, Vancouver, Inglewood, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and more before wrapping up with an epic hometown performance in London, UK at The O2. The GRAMMY-nominated and BRIT-nominated, Diamond-selling British band will be joined by special guests Kevin Abstract, Eyedress, and Blondshell on select dates throughout the North America leg. The Big Moon will join on all dates across Europe and the UK.
4) Middlesex College presents "Footloose, the Musical" - (EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex College's Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents Footloose, the Musical across two weekends (April 4-6 and April 11-13, 2024) at the Performing Arts Center in Edison. This is a stage adaption by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Pitchford. The musical includes music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman.
5) Carteret scores blockbuster hit with $4.7M film studio grant from New Jersey Economic Development Authority - (CARTERET, NJ) -- The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved $4.7 million, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman announced. The $1 billion 10-acre waterfront redevelopment project includes a 1.2 million-square-foot movie production studio complex.
6) Mercer County Selects Artworks to Install Community-Themed Public Mural on Cass Street - (TRENTON, NJ) -- Mercer County and the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H) announced that Artworks, the Trenton-based visual arts center, has been selected to design and install a public mural. The mural to-come, entitled "Breaking Barriers", will visualize the power art has to connect a community.
7) 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.
8) From Maplewood to Broadway: An Exclusive Interview with Actor Mark Jacoby of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical - We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the immensely talented actor, Mark Jacoby, who is currently captivating audiences on Broadway in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Broadhurst Theatre, this musical extravaganza has been the talk of the town since its debut, and Marc's performance is a significant highlight. The show is closing June 30, 2024, so be sure to secure your tickets here!
9) Tu-Ner Featuring King Crimson Members To Release Live Album "Tu-Ner For Lovers" and Tour North America - 7D Media has announced the upcoming release of “Tu-Ner for Lovers,” a new CD from the ensemble of Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn (best known for their work with King Crimson) and Markus Reuter. Scheduled for release on May 3rd, this album is a prelude to the much-anticipated US Tu-Ner tour in May.
10) PHOTOS from "A New Brain" at Old Library Theatre - (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT) is presenting the musical, A New Brain, over two weekends from April 12- 21, 2024. Created by Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn and playwright James Lapine, this is an unexpectedly funny show that gives a glimpse into the inner world of Gordon Michael Schwinn (played by Patrick Dwyer), a frustrated composer for a children's television show. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
11) Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest Set to Return To Sussex County in 2025 - (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest is set to return to Sussex County Fairgrounds May 30 to June 1, 2025, reigniting the unique bond of great Louisiana and New Orleans music and food that the festival is known for. Three generations of families continue the tradition of coming together to enjoy Michael's Crawfish Fest.
12) "East Carson Street" Premiering at Bell Theater - The World Premiere of a new musical, East Carson Street, will open the new Bell Theater in Holmdel, NJ. The play has music by Joe Grushecky with a book by Jonathan Rosenberg.
13) Light Opera of NJ Hosts "Stars of Tomorrow" Vocal Competition Finals - (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey hosts the finals of Stars of Tomorrow, a vocal competition for New Jersey High School students, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge. Showtime is 2:00pm.
14) Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland to Perform at Prudential Center - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Missy Elliott's history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience brings the pioneer of female Hip Hop/R&B to arenas across North America this summer with Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes, Multi-Platinum selling superstar Ciara, and mega producer Timbaland. Locally, the tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, August 9, 2024.
15) Split Level Concerts 2024-2025 Schedule In Ocean Grove - (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts, a long running concert series that has relocated from Union County to the Jersey Shore, promised a strong inaugural season bringing nationally and internationally touring Americana and contemporary folk musicians to The Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) and they have delivered. The 2024-2025 season includes concerts by Steve Forbert, Brian Dunne, Griffin House, Jill Sobule, Maia Sharp/Antje Duvekot, Michael McDermott, and Rod Picott/Anya Hinkle.
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