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theatre
REVIEW: "The Shark Is Broken" at George Street Playhouse 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — In the film, Jaws, the main star was a shark that wasn't even seen until the movie's 80th minute. In The Shark is Broken at George Street Playhouse, the main star is a boat that is among the most impressive set designs I've ever seen. It not only looks incredible, but moves around and provides the 3D effect that Jaws 3 wishes it had. My first thought was that it’s such a shame that this will likely be taken apart following the run.
Paper Mill Playhouse Hosts Private Developmental Reading In NYC This Week for "Bull Durham" 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse will present a private reading of the new musical Bull Durham, previously announced to open the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, on Friday, May 16, 2025 in New York City.
music
The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.
North to Shore Festival presents Third Eye Blind and Stars at NJPAC 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Prudential North to Shore Festival is set to present an incredible night of alternative rock featuring Third Eye Blind at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Canadian indie rock band Stars will open the night.
Billy Walton Band releases "Knife In My Back" single 
The Billy Walton Band, regarded as one of Southern New Jersey's most dynamic, popular live acts, release the soulful, rockin' new single, "Knife In My Back."
Glen Burtnik Talks About Revisiting the Music of Styx at The Basie 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Glen Burtnik has lined up a great group of musicians to play songs by Styx at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, May 30, 2025. It's a show I've got to admit I didn't see coming, but one that long-time fans of Glen should get a ticket for.
comedy
State Theatre New Jersey presents Andrew Dice Clay 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Andrew Dice Clay Live in Concert on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 8:00pm. Andrew Dice Clay is proud to be one of America's most controversial and outrageous comics. Quite simply, Dice is a Rock and Roll comedy legend.
Raanan Hershberg and Kasaun Wilson to Headline 2025 Jersey City Comedy Festival 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions has announced Raanan Hershberg and Kasaun Wilson as the 2025 Jersey City Comedy Festival headliners. The festival takes place June 10-14 at Art House Productions and The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian's Red Hand.
art
Broadway's Satomi Hofmann presents Grand Finale of The Phantom of the Opera Art Exhibition 
(LAFAYETTE, NJ) -- Skylands Museum of Art's acclaimed debut exhibition, The Phantom of the Opera, concluded on a high note on Saturday, May 3, 2025 when museum goers and guest of honor, French Surrealist painter Anne Bachelier, were wowed during two performances by Satomi Hofmann, Broadway cast member of The Phantom of the Opera who sang in tribute to Bachelier's imaginative illumination of the iconic tale written by Gaston Leroux at the museum's Artist’s Reception.
books
Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- You are invited to an exclusive virtual author talk with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Jewell will introduce her forthcoming title Don't Let Him In and chat about her life as a writer and her critically acclaimed body of work. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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