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theatre
PHOTOS from "Mystic Pizza" at Paper Mill Playhouse 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is currently presenting Mystic Pizza - a new musical based on the 1988 movie which starred Julia Roberts - from January 29 through February 23, 2025. Mystic Pizza is about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents "To Dream About Wings" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents To Dream About Wings, a new play by Princeton senior Stephenie Chen. The play explores dreams of many forms: from dreams of flight, America, and happiness to the haunting of loss. The production is directed by senior Wasif Sami. Performances are February 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, 2025 in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike weekends from February 7-23, 2025. Family rivalry, outrageous costumes, and a sassy maid bring big laughs in this Tony-winning comedy by local playwright Christopher Durang.
The Growing Stage presents "Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream" 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is thrilled to present Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream weekends from February 14-23, 2025. It tells the spirited story of the Black girl who grew up to become "Toni Stone," the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.
music
Renée Fleming to Perform at 2025 Princeton Festival 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is pleased to announce that the world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming will perform at the 2025 Princeton Festival on Saturday, June 7 to crown the Festival's opening weekend. Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov will conduct. This year's Princeton Festival runs June 6-21, 2025, on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden.
New Jersey Youth Symphony Hosts Open Rehearsals Week 
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS), a program of Wharton Arts, announced that it will host a week of free open rehearsals, February 23-27, 2025, at 570 Central Avenue in New Providence. Registration and more information can be found online at NJYS.org.
Matisyahu to Play Two Nights at Debonair Music Hall with Duvbear opening 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios, The Elated System & Debonair Music Hall presents two special nights with Matisyahu, ft. opener Duvbear, at Debonair Music Hall on March 25-26, 2025. Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. Doors open at 6:30pm. showtime is 7:30pm
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms to Play Tour with Spin Doctors 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. Currently headlining The 90s Cruise at sea, the bands behind iconic hits like "Run-Around" and "Hey Jealousy" have announced a 30-date tour set to kick off on Friday, July 4 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Locally, the tour comes to Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/3/25 
High., Sunshine Slackers, bronwyn, Happy Joe, The Grip Weeds, Cut The Kids In Half, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Rich Lancia. Plus a look back at "Winnebago" by The Wailing Kids.
comedy
Avenel PAC presents Comedian Kelly Kellz on Friday 
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents comedian Kelly Kellz on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. Kelly, Heralded as the 2024 Comedian of The Year by the Association of the Promotion of Campus Activities, is an indomitable force in the world of comedy. Her vibrant personality and relatable content have catapulted her into the hearts of many, earning her the status of a crowd favorite.
film
Captivating short The Traumatist screens at the 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on February 7th! 
The Traumatist is a captivatingly spun story of intense catharsis.
As Avery Vaughn goes through the process of “Immersive Retribution Trauma Therapy” the audience is pulled into the past alongside her, forced to relive flashbacks of the most impactful moments in her life. It’s almost impossible not to connect with Avery, her story made so tangible and the results of her trauma evident in every sentence, movement, and glance that she makes throughout her story.
community
Interactive Family Magic Show to be Presented at RVCC Theatre 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present a performance of Bill Blagg Family Magic, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm. The performance is part of the Theatre's Family Matinee series, designed for children and young teens and their families.
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