Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 28 to August 3, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, and Ocean).
Make sure your events are part of our weekly columns by sending press releases to us at [email protected]. Event previews are always one of the most popular areas of the website. Event previews get noticed when we first publish them and then get noticed again when they are brought back to the main area of the site the week the event takes place - sometimes even several months later.  We also run weekly columns promoting events, music, and theatre shows taking place for the week. These columns include our featured event previews and event listings along with all of our event previews of the week. Many times, they are among the most read stories of the week. There is no cost for us to run your press releases!
1) 2024 We Can Survive Concert features Justin Timberlake, New Kids on the Block, and More - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy announced the 2024 lineup for We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company's mental health initiative, I'm Listening. Superstar Justin Timberlake will be joined by mega boy band New Kids On The Block, singer-songwriter Tate McRae, multi-instrumentalist Benson Boone, R&B crooner Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, September 28. Hosted by NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), the event exemplifies music's power to connect communities and promotes having more mental health conversations.
2) New Hope Announces First Friday Summer Series and Fireworks Shows - (NEW HOPE, PA) -- The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and New Hope Celebrates has announced First Friday Summer Series and Fireworks Shows. New Hope's signature summer program expands in 2024 with even more dazzling fireworks displays and a monthly block party on First Friday of each month. Festivities will include local artists and crafters, live art with New Hope Arts, a cocktail garden and outdoor lounge with Kylr Rum, captivating live music, food from Italian Cucina, and other festivities.
3)Â Events This Week in New Jersey: July 29 to August 5, 2024Â -Â Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 29 to August 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.
4) NJPAC Announces Lineup for 2024 Sounds of the City FREE Concerts - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience an amazing lineup of diverse artists under the stars this summer at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for exciting, FREE concerts during the Horizon Sounds of the City series every Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The series unites Newark's cultural diversity by bringing together residents, workers, and visitors for unforgettable evenings of great music, food, and fun. This year's  lineup includes Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, Afrobeat singer and artist Kofi Kinaata, New Orleans funk band Galactic f. Jelly Joseph, rap icon KRS-One, and New Orleans bounce singer Big Freedia. Some performances will also showcase a guest poet from Dodge Poetry, as well as local opening talent and NJPAC's student performers.
5)Â "Magical!" Christopher Cross and Justin Hayward LIVE! at MPACÂ -Â Music lovers are sailing into Morristown, NJ late this Tuesday afternoon for a sold-out July 16, 2024 concert at MPAC by Christopher Cross and Justin Hayward.
6) PHOTOS from "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" at Old Library Theatre - (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, is presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella over two weekends, July 26 through August 4, 2024. Performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
7) Westrick Music Academy Announces New Leadership for Princeton Boychoir: Tyler Weakland and François Suhr Appointed as Co-Music Directors - (PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Westrick Music Academy (WMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Weakland and François Suhr as the new Co-Music Directors of the Princeton Boychoir (PBC), effective immediately. This innovative leadership model aims to enhance the educational experience and growth opportunities for all members of the boychoir.
8) The Weeklings to Perform FREE Outdoor Show in Matawan - (MATAWAN, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm, The Weeklings will celebrate 60 years of The Beatles and more in a FREE outdoor concert in Terhune Park.
9) Chris Pinnella + 10-Piece Orchestra set Encore Performance in Asbury Park on August 16th - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Join Chris Pinnella (former lead singer with Trans-Siberian Orchestra) along with his killer 10-Piece Orchestra as they bring you reimagined interpretations from some of the most prolific bands and songwriters of the last century. Pinnella and company have added an encore performance on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park. Showtime is 8:00pm.
10) Monmouth University presents "I Wish That I Had Spoken Only of It All: 20 Years of Sheryl Oring’s I Wish to Say" by Sheryl Oring - (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall presents "I Wish That I Had Spoken Only of It All: 20 Years of Sheryl Oring’s I Wish to Say" by Sheryl Oring from September 3 to December 20, 2024.  The exhibit is free and open to the public.
11) Seeing Alanis Morissette in Concert - A Night to Remember - I've been wanting to see Alanis Morissette in concert for YEARS. Having been a fan of her music since the beginning, every time she stopped in New Jersey, I had a conflict. Except one time, where I actually had tickets but there was a huge thunderstorm so the event was cancelled.
12) Two River Theater Announces 2024-2025 Howard Aronson Metro Scholars - (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater has announced the 2024-2025 Howard Aronson Metro Scholars. This year-long program offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors from across New Jersey to learn about professional theater and contribute to the work at Two River. Since 2005, 223 outstanding students have completed the Howard Aronson Metro Scholar program, some of them going on to pursue collegiate and professional careers in theater. The 2024-2025 Metro Scholars will be the 20th class to take workshops with professional artists, assist staff in a variety of departments throughout the organization and see every show in Two River's season for free.
13) Mercer County's Friday Concert Series presents Queen Flash on August 2nd - (TRENTON, NJ) -- Mercer County's 2024 Friday Summer Concert Series has been a hit! With nearly 4,000 attendees in the first three weeks, the audiences have increased by 50% compared to last year.
14) Arts Council and Historical Society to Host Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off - (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) and the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) will host the inaugural Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off  on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The event runs from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
15) An Interview with Christopher McKittrick about "Howling to the Moonlight on a Hot Summer Night: The Tale of the Stray Cats" - Christopher McKittrick has written books on ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, The Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty.  Originally from Long Island, his latest book takes a look at a band that came from his hometown area - The Stray Cats.
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