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Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
PHOTOS from "Million Dollar Quartet" at Bell Theater 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting the smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet from July 19-28, 2024 at the new Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel. With a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, Million Dollar Quartet recreates the true story of a one-night impromptu jam session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Crossroads Theatre Company to Receive Theatre Longevity Award at 2024 International Black Theatre Festival 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company, one of history's few African American theatres to rise to national and international prominence, will receive the prestigious Theatre Longevity Award at the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The festival takes place July 29th through August 3, 2024. Crossroads co-founder Ricardo Khan will be there to accept the award.
"Still," New Historical Play at Premiere Stages, Written by Kean University Alumnus 
(UNION, NJ) -- Playwright and Kean University alumnus Benjamin V. Marshall '73 is bringing the dramatic history of a New Jersey abolitionist to life for audiences at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center on Kean's Union campus.
music
Melody Trucks & Fitzkee Brothers Band To Headline Rootsapalooza at The Wonder Bar 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks is bringing her musical buddies The Fitzkee Brothers Band on the road with her for the Road to Roots 2024 Tour, performing locally as part of Rootsapalooza at Wonder Bar on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:30pm. The lineup also includes Des & the Swagmatics, Matt O'Ree Band, Ryan Gregg & Friends, and a Roots Rock Revival All Star Jam.
Woodbridge Wednesdays presents Mary Fahl and Jesse Terry 
(WOODBRIDGE, NJ) -- The Woodbridge Wednesdays Concert Series at Parker Press Park presents Mary Fahl (co-founder of October Project) with opener Jesse Terry on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Admission is free.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/22/24 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Kelli Bruno, Bright Burning, Surfing For Daisy, Renee Maskin / SONOFDOV, Samuel Vincent, and The Warhawks. Plus a look back at "Sho' Nuff" by Brown.
comedy
Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present 'The Laugh Pack' featuring a comedian, a tenor, a magician, and a ventriloquist 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present 'The Laugh Pack' featuring comedian Mark Riccadonna, tenor Justin Gonzalez, magician Denny Corby, and ventriloquist John "Gemini" Lombardi on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
film
New Jersey Symphony announces partnership with Kulture Kool for North American premiere of Baahubali: The Beginning Live in Concert 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony is partnering with Kulture Kool for pre-concert outdoor activities at Prudential Hall, weather permitting. This will take place prior to the Symphony’s North American premiere of Baahubali: The Beginning Live in Concert at NJPAC in Newark on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:30pm. Food trucks will be onsite. Vegetarian options will be available for patrons.
The ShowRoom Unveils ROCK CINEMA Film Series This August 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom has announced its latest film series, ROCK CINEMA, a celebration of rock & roll on film. Set against the perfect backdrop of Asbury Park and its rich rock & roll history, screenings will take place every Thursday in August at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on The ShowRoom's website, showroomcinemas.com, or in person at the box office.
poetry
2024 Dodge Poetry Festival Preview 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the full lineup for the 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, which takes place October 17–19 2024.
community
Meet WEAR's Rescued Reptiles at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch 
(LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Rescue animals come in all types, shapes and sizes, and they can thrive in good homes. Teens, meet members of Wild Exotics Animal Refuge, learn about their mission and see some rescued snakes and lizards at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch on Monday, August 12, 2024. The event begins at 11:00am.
