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theatre
Two River Theater Announces Additional Performance for "Be More Chill" 10th Anniversary Concert 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Due to overwhelming demand, Two River Theater is thrilled to announce a third additional performance of the Be More Chill Anniversary Concert on Friday, July 25 at 4:00pm, to the line up of already scheduled performances. Plus, a new limited block of tickets will go on sale for the nearly sold out performances on July 24-25, 2025 at 8:00pm. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, June 24 at 12:00pm.
The Wilma Theater Announces 2025-26 Season 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater has announced four bold, boundary-pushing productions for its 2025- 26 season. Audiences can look forward to the theater's first-ever all-ages production, a return of a popular dance-theater cabaret show, and back-to-back plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights. Additionally, the Wilma is offering more chances to witness works and progress as they’re developed from the page to the stage through limited presentations.
Registration Opens for East Lynne Theater Company's Youth Theater Camp 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Registration is now open for East Lynne Theater Company's annual Youth Theater Camp for kids ages 11 to 17. The two-week camp takes place July 14-18 and 21-24, and culminates with a live performance on July 25. All levels are welcome; no previous experience is required.
REVIEW: "The Price" at Two River Theater 
(RED BANK, NJ) — There's something wonderful about seeing an Arthur Miller play performed on stage. I don't think any playwright ever connected with families and the internal drama within family relations like Miller did. One such example is The Price, which Two River Theater is presenting through June 29, 2025. It's a play rarely performed in the area, but the production directed by Brandon J. Dirden is highly recommended and furthers the powerful theme that runs through so many of Miller's works.
Surflight Theatre presents "9 to 5, The Musical" 
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is beyond thrilled to be staging the forever timeless 9 to 5, The Musical from June 18 to July 6, 2025. Based on the book by Patricia Resnick and the 1980 film by Colin Higgins, Kelli Barclay directs and choreographs this staged adaptation following three iconic older women who decide to stick it to their boss once pushed to their breaking points.
music
Jacob Tremont releases "Slow Motion Night" on Mint 400 Records 
Jacob Tremont has made a name for himself in the indie underground, known for his cinematic songwriting and raw, poetic voice. With a style that blends '90s alt-rock, modern folk, and lo-fi elements, Tremont's sound is often likened to icons like Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, and Pavement. As a regular figure in New York and New Jersey's DIY music scenes, he's built a reputation for his emotionally resonant songs and captivating live performances.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/19/25 
"Reese Wynans, I came to know him when he joined Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble and then after Stevie Ray Vaughn was killed, he played with a lot of people but for the last few years he's primarily toured with Joe Bonamassa. He's an amazing keyboard player and a super guy. I didn't know him prior to working on this record but my friend Mark Prentice who produced it with me suggested we bring him in and it was a perfect call."
Don Giovanni Records welcomes Storey Littleton to the label 
Don Giovanni Records is thrilled to welcome Storey Littleton to the roster. A Brooklyn-based songwriter, Storey grew up on the road with her family band Ida, performing in libraries, dive bars, and everywhere in between. Now stepping further into her own voice, she marks the beginning of this new chapter with the release of "At a Diner" — her debut single for the label.
film
The Williams Center to Screen "Wayward Kin" by David Joseph Volino 
(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- After a four-year-long production process, filmmaker and New Jersey native, David Joseph Volino, is sharing the full-length feature, Wayward Kin, with local audiences. See the film for one night only at The Williams Center in Rutherford on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The screening begins at 7:00pm with the cast and crew in attendance.
New Release Review - "Echo Valley" 
British director Michael Pearce made an impressive debut with this 2017 Channel Islands-set thriller Beast, helping to make a star of Jesse Buckley in the process. After an underwhelming sci-fi sojourn with 2021's Encounter, Pearce now returns to thriller territory with Echo Valley. If you've seen Max Ophuls' 1949 thriller The Reckless Moment or its 2001 Tilda Swinton-starring remake The Deep End, the premise of Echo Valley will prove familiar. Well, the first half at least. In its second half Echo Valley deviates off course, and it's at that point that it runs into trouble.
community
MPAC Announces 2025-2026 season 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced its 2025-26 season. The venue's 31st season features something for everyone – from the classic rock of Yes to legendary Broadway shows like Chicago, to stirring artistic experiences including Riverdance 30 - A New Generation.
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