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theatre
Passage Theatre Announces "Season 41: Not Afraid" 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre at the Mill Hill Playhouse, the only professional theatre company in Trenton, announced their 41st mainstage season. The season includes productions of Amiri Barak's Dutchman and The Slave and Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston write a play, a world premiere by David Robson.
Union Township and American Theater Group Announce Landmark Partnership to Launch Professional Arts Programming at the DMK Black Box Theater 
(UNION, NJ) -- The Township of Union and American Theater Group (ATG) are proud to announce a transformative partnership that will bring professional theater and diverse arts programming to the newly constructed DMK Black Box Theater. Located in the heart of Union's thriving business district, at 1980 Morris Avenue in Union, this dynamic collaboration will expand cultural access for local residents while establishing Union as a regional arts destination.
Bordentown Regional High School Junior, Brynn Bowyer, Wins Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award 
(UPPER DARBY TWP, PA) -- At this year's annual Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award Gala, Bordentown Regional High School junior Brynn Bowyer was awarded the 2025 Cappie Award for Outstanding 11th Grade Cappies Critic. The Gala, held Sunday, May 31st at Upper Darby High School, honored high school theatre productions from the 2024-2025 season.
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Green Day's American Idiot 
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Green Day's American Idiot from June 12-15, 2025. Based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, this high-octane rock opera includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot as well as several songs from the band's Grammy-winning release, 21st Century Breakdown.
music
NJPAC presents Air Supply 50th Anniversary Concert 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the Australian soft rock group Air Supply, a staple of early-80s radio, on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. The band is celebrating their 50th anniversary, promising an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt memories.
Celebrate America! 'Music of the Revolution' at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch 
(BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The momentous decision by our founding fathers to emerge from colonization and establish a new nation will soon mark its 250th anniversary. In honor of this historic milestone, join us for Anne and Ridley Enslow's "Music of the American Revolution" at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soul on Fire" by The Beagles with Joy 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soul on Fire," the latest single and quasi title track from "Soul On Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups . . . )" by The Beagles with Joy.
film
Animation films rule at the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival 
Within the world of animation, an artist can choose between many mediums of art in order to best create the piece they want to make. Some choose to stick within one form, and others experiment with multiple. No matter what an artist chooses, their decisions, along with similar filmmaking ones, will not only guide audiences through the work but also offer meaning and set the tone for viewer receptions and interpretations. It is for that reason that this decision is important and paramount within an artist’s process. Artists Nick Zweig, Elizabeth Schneider and Michael Covello, Esther Casas Roura, and Maureen Zent have all made this decision within their respective films, and the end results have no doubt succeeded in reflecting their creators’ thoughts and feelings. Despite this, the films are incredibly different and expansive within their creativity and uniqueness, cementing them as must-watch pieces.
community
The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Sample more than 40 handcrafted brews made right here in New Jersey from 15 of NJ's best breweries. Talk with the Brewmasters to learn about your favorite season blends, explore and shop from local artisan crafters and be sure to indulge in some delicious summertime bites. Plus, take in the summer breeze from the rooftop lounge as you enjoy a cool summer night with friends, family, and the best brews New Jersey has to offer!
The David Drumgold Pride Variety Show to Return to The Puffin Cultural Forum 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- To commemorate Pride month, The David Drumgold Variety Show returns to Teaneck's Puffin Cultural Forum for a special one-night-only Pride edition on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. The show hearkens back to the variety shows of the 60s & 70s, like The Carol Burnett Show, The Flip Wilson Show, and The Cher Show, offering good old-fashioned talent, cheer, and escapism. This show celebrates the magic of the arts, featuring the best in comedy, drag, dance, world-class musicians, and singers.
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