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theatre
East Lynne Theater Company to Officially Take Over Cape May's Historic Allen AME Church 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- After years of multi-million-dollar renovations, East Lynne Theater Company, Cape May’s award-winning Equity Professional Theater, will officially be handed over the keys to the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) by the city of Cape May in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The building will now publicly be called the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME Church.
Two River Theater Announces "Be More Chill" 10th Anniversary Concerts 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater is proud to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the World Premiere of Be More Chill, the hit Broadway musical, with two nights of concerts on July 24-25, 2025 at 8:00pm. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Tracz, and based on the novel by Ned Vizzini, Be More Chill was originally commissioned and produced by Two River, directed by Stephen Brackett and choreographed by Chase Brock, on their Red Bank stage in 2015, and ran on Broadway in 2019.
Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists for 2025 Play Festival 
(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to announce the 2025 Premiere Play Festival Semi-Finalists. The Play Festival panel and literary staff reviewed 805 submissions, an increase of 45 submissions from the previous year, before choosing the 78 Semi-Finalists, representing an eclectic mix of plays, that explore a wide range of topics.
Oscar Wilde's Witty Comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" Comes to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 
Characterized as a trivial comedy for serious people, "The Importance of Being Earnest" kicks off the 2025 season of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. The production runs from May 14 through June 1, 2025.
Two from New Jersey among winners of 2024-25 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students 
Two from New Jersey among winners of 2024-25 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students
2025 Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards Takes Place on Monday 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center is proud to present the 2025 Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards this Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:30pm. This event honors excellence in high school musical theatre and will feature live performances, awards presentations, and a celebration of the outstanding talent across Central Jersey.
music
Latin Night Thursdays presents "Rumba Cubana and Rhythms" with Enildo Rasua 
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- The vibrant rhythms of Latin music will take over the stage one last time this spring, as United Children's Music Project's Latin Night Thursdays series wraps up with the electrifying sounds of "Rumba Cubana and Rhythms" and the dynamic artistry of Enildo Rasua ("The Third Hand") on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:30pm (4710 Park Avenue, Weehawken, NJ). Proper attire and a $15 donation at the door are requested.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/15/25 
"Well," began Cory Marks with a laugh, "There has been a lot going on with the release of the acoustic track "Sorry For Nothing" and of course, the album just came out in December so, that thing is only a few months old; I'd gone to Nashville for eight days, then went to Toronto for two days of rehearsals before I went to Europe for three weeks. So, it has been hectic and busy and I'm out with Dorothy and that's how I ended up at The Stone Pony."
comedy
NJPAC presents Comedian Mo Amer 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- One of America's hottest comedians, Mo Amer, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:00pm. Mo Amer's journey is unlike any other. He went from being a Palestinian child in Kuwait to a war refugee in Texas, eventually rising to become one of the most popular comics in the country. His life story serves as the foundation for his hilarious and surprising comedy. Mo is the creator and star of the award-winning, semi-autobiographical Netflix series Mo.
Julia Scotti, Dena Blizzard, and Steve Trevelise to Perform at Drew University 
(MADISON, NJ) -- Enjoy nonstop laughter as Julia Scotti, Dena Blizzard, and Steve Trevelise deliver an unforgettable performance at The Concert Hall at Drew University on May 31, 2025. This lineup guarantees hilarious takes on life, family, and everything in between, with stories and jokes that will keep you laughing all night. Showtime is 8:00pm.
film
New Release Review - "Final Destination Bloodlines" 
Watching a Final Destination movie is a lot like being a parent of a toddler for 90 minutes (or 110 minutes, as is the case with this latest instalment). "Don't put that in your mouth." "You'll put your eye out!" "Mind you don't step on that..." The genius of the franchise is that it doesn't have a physical villain. Death itself is the antagonist. Many characters die in the sort of manner that would see them nominated for a Darwin Award but others succumb despite doing their best to avoid trouble. The message is clear: you can't cheat death.
dance
Freespace Dance presents the Montclair Dance Festival 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- New Jersey nonprofit Freespace Dance brings the first Montclair Dance Festival to Montclair State University (MSU) on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The family-friendly day-long ticketed event features a variety of dance genres performed by the best of New Jersey dance artists and ensembles.
art
New Jersey Photography Forum presents "Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Our Lives" Panel Discussion 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The New Jersey Photography Forum is excited to present a free panel discussion, Artificial Intelligence: Transforming our Lives on June 22, 2025, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the main gallery of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. Immediately following the panel discussion there will be a wine reception to celebrate the opening of the NJ Photography Forum's exhibit "The Garden State" in the Art Center's main gallery.
community
Land of Make Believe Gets Set for Memorial Day Weekend 
(HOPE TWP, NJ) -- Summer Fun gets an early start at Land of Make Believe in Hope, recognized as the 'Worlds Greatest' Amusement Park," on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2025.
books
Stephen Vittoria's Debut Novel - "Christina and the Whitefish" centers around Asbury Park 
Alternative Book Press is proud to release Christina and the Whitefish - the debut work of fiction by award-winning filmmaker and author, Stephen Vittoria. The book takes place in 1994. Christina, a young Gulf War veteran struggling with PTSD and the loss of both parents, drives cross-country in a borrowed car, desperately seeking relief and redemption in Asbury Park, the seaside mecca of her childhood.
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