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Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
Classic American Tales presents "Scene Night" 
(NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Total strangers from various backgrounds and ages signed up for Classic American Tales' (CAT) Theater Workshop, and here they are performing, script-in-hand, under the direction of CAT's artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth, with less than 10 hours of rehearsal time, in Scene Night.
Paper Mill Playhouse to Hold Private Industry Presentation in NYC for New Musical, "Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls" 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse's Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director) are pleased to present a private industry presentation of the Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls on Monday, May 19, 2025.
music
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms join Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 28th ahead of tour 
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025 multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms will hit the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a special performance on ABC. The appearance sets the tone for their upcoming summer co-headlining tour — an electrifying 30+ date run that includes a show in Atlantic City - Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, July 19. Spin Doctors are on the bill as well.
FRND CRCL releases "FRVR" single 
South Jersey pop punk trailblazers FRND CRCL are back to deliver yet again. Their newest single, "FRVR," presents a catchy and vibrant embodiment of their modern take on pop-punk.
West Orange native Isaiah J. Thompson releases "III. Spring Flower, Sprung Flower" off Upcoming Album 
On May 16, 2025, West Orange native Isaiah J. Thompson released "III. Spring Flower, Sprung Flower" off his upcoming album The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry, due out June 6th via Mack Avenue Records. With its life-affirming meld of swing and blues and its expert command of jazz heritage, The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry draws lines to landmark works of jazz divinity by Mary Lou Williams, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and other titans.
A Conversation with Darlene Love Who Stars in SOPAC's "Share the Love" Celebration on June 12 
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love will perform on June 12, 2025 at the SOPAC Celebrates: Share the Love event at South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange, NJ. The legendary vocalist who started her career as a back-up singer on such monster hits as "You've Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'" is one of the most exciting entertainers around, captivating audiences around the world with her warm, gracious stage presence and thrilling live performances.
Little Falls Trophy releases "My Little Sunshine (Rehashed Version)" 
On May 16, 2025, New Jersey-based indie alt-rock band Little Falls Trophy released its new single, "My Little Sunshine (Rehashed Version)," via Rock Ridge Music.
Songwriters by the Sea comes to SOPAC with Vonda Shepard, Nicole Atkins, Jake Thistle, Joe D'Urso, and Joe Rapolla 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Joe D'Urso and Joe Rapolla bring their Songwriters by the Sea series to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Joining them will be Vonda Shepard, Nicole Atkins, and Jake Thistle.
Cape May MAC presents the Atlantic Brass Band in Free Outdoor Concert 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The award-winning Atlantic Brass Band launches the 36th annual Cape May Music Festival in a free outdoor concert Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Rotary Park. The award-winning, 35-piece band, under the baton of Salvatore Scarpa, brings an exciting new program of rousing band music to Cape May, the perfect high note for Memorial Day Weekend May 23-26. Showtime is at 7:00pm.
The Vogel presents Tab Benoit 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Acclaimed Grammy-nominated Bayou Blues guitarist Tab Benoit, "Louisiana's Living Legend," makes a special local appearance at The Vogel on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Doors are 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm. He's coming off a memorable performance at New Orleans' Jazz Fest, where Live Music News & Review wrote, "there are lots of blues musicians that play Jazz Fest each year, but none exemplify the Delta blues and swampland style better than Tab Benoit."
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Risen from The Dead" by Andy B.AND SoulFolk 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Risen from The Dead," the first single from "Tellin’ Myself Weird Li'l Stories," the forthcoming album by Andy B.AND SoulFolk on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music.
community
Newark Launches Microtransit Program to Connect Residents and Visitors with the City's Arts and Education District 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 14, 2025 Mayor Ras J. Baraka joined Invest Newark to announce that the city is partnering with Via to launch "Via Newark," a free weekend-only, on-demand transit service. The six-month pilot program, developed in partnership with Invest Newark and TransitTech provider Via, is designed to help residents and visitors conveniently and affordably access key cultural, educational, and commercial destinations in the city's growing Arts and Education District.
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