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theatre
PHOTOS from "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical" at Growing Stage 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical weekends from May 2-18, 2025. Based on the book by Mo Willems and published by Hyperion Books for Children, the musical features a script and lyrics by Mo Willems and music by Michael Silversher. It tells the story of Trixie, her father and her favorite stuffed bunny as they set off on a trip to the Laundromat. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux performing "A Hard Day's Night" and "Abbey Road" albums 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band will perform A Hard Day's Night and Abbey Road in their entireties. Joining The Fab Faux are The Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and SNL band alums) and The Creme Tangerine Strings.
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame to Partner with Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music 
(BOSTON, MA) -- The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame has announced a groundbreaking new partnership with the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University. This first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Springsteen Archives will bring compelling exhibits and educational programming to Boston, with work beginning immediately.
MPAC presents Arts in the Community: Free Concerts and Events Throughout the Summer 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is excited to announce its 2025 Summer free concert lineup. Events will take place outdoors at Vail Mansion Plaza, adjacent to MPAC, and Pioneer Park, by 1776 on the Green. This year's outdoor events will feature music ranging from salsa to country line dancing to Bollywood.
Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul's 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert" on June 7th 
(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Mahwah Museum hosts Les Paul's 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert, on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Ramapo College of New Jersey's H-Wing Auditorium (505 Ramapo Valley Road) in Mahwah. The event runs from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sean Chambers & The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Rock n' blues guitar ace Sean Chambers is on tour with the fabled Savoy Brown Rhythm section, and will perform locally at Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, May 23, 2025. Doors: 7:00pm, showtime: 7:30pm.
From Privilege to Purpose: An Evening with HRH Crown Prince Manvendra 
(WHIPPANY, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society is hosting an evening of music and conversation with HRH Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and his husband, HH Prince deAndre, Duke of Hanumanteshwar, on their 2025 USA PRIDE MONTH TOUR: Human Rights Advocacy, on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center (60 N Jefferson Rd) in Whippany. Showtime is 7:00pm.
The Duke Ellington Orchestra LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the Duke Ellington Orchestra at PNC Bank Arts Center on May 8, 2025.
dance
NJPAC Announces 2025-26 Season of Dance 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced its 2025-26 Season of Dance. The season includes World Premieres by New Jersey Ballet, New Jersey Debut of Tango After Dark, Nimbus Dance's Jersey Nutcracker, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and more.
art
"The Devil Show" 
The Devil is a thorny problem. Just by being around, he causes theological friction. If God is truly just, why does he allow the wicked Adversary to exist? If Satan is a free agent, capable of upsetting the divine plan, then God cannot be all-powerful. If the Devil is under God's control, but He is letting the tempter run around and corrupt souls, well, that’s not a very nice trick for the Big Guy to play on humanity, now, is it? Any way we look at it, the persistence of the Devil reflects poorly on God.
community
Passage Theatre Company presents 2nd Annual WORD on FRONT: A Spoken Word Festival 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre Company will present its second annual spoken word and music festival, WORD on FRONT: Return to Harlem Renaissance on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025. This festival will open both days with a free staged reading of Muleheaded by David Robson, the true story of the relationship between Langston Huges and Zora Neale Hurston.
West Windsor Arts presents ArtWalk 2025 Fundraiser on May 31st 
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts invites the community to lace up their sneakers and get ready for ArtWalk 2025, a popular annual family event and fundraiser happening on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. This year features a new early evening start time, a festive carnival atmosphere, and more wellness-focused and hands-on activities than ever before.
Hard Rock Atlantic City Announces Action-Packed Summer Including A-List Entertainment, Anniversary Celebrations, New Dining Venue and More! 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the summer season, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announces its plans for a jam-packed summer offering A-list entertainment, exciting anniversary promotions, a new Indian dining venue, along with luxury beach amenities, and more.
Bradley Beach Gears Up for a Star-Spangled Memorial Day Weekend Celebration 
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Get ready for a weekend of community spirit, vibrant entertainment, and heartfelt remembrance as Bradley Beach proudly presents its annual Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, kicking off on Saturday, May 24th, 2025.
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