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theatre
Original 'RENT' Cast Member and Obie Award-winner Anthony Rapp to Teach Master Class at Gateway Playhouse 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Somers Point's Gateway Playhouse is thrilled to announce that original Broadway cast member of the international hit, Jonathan Larson's "RENT," and Obie Award-winner, Anthony Rapp, will teach a master class to the all-teenage cast of "RENT: School Edition" on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as part of the Gateway to the Arts program. The class runs from 9:00am to noon.
music
PHOTOS from FolkLIVE: 2025 Gospel Music Festival 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Art Institute of Middlesex County hosted its second FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival at Monument Square Park in New Brunswick, bringing together hundreds of residents and visitors for an afternoon honoring African American musical heritage, spirituality, and community. Grammy Award-winning artist Fred Hammond and Grammy Award-nominated artist Kierra Sheard headlined the event.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/30/25 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Mark Parker, Average Blonde, Cold Weather Company, Dana Why, The Grip Weeds, and Todd Bailey. Plus a look back at "How Dare You Call Yourself Justice" by Ferocious Designs.
film
New Release Review - "M3GAN 2.0" 
Director Gerard Johnstone scored a hit with his 2023 AI thriller M3GAN, so now we have the obligatory upgrade. And like most software updates, this one doesn't improve on what we already had, rather it adds unwanted features and comes with its share of glitches. It strays so far away from the simplicity of the first movie that if the series is to continue it's going to require a full system restore to an earlier saved point.
community
Passaic County Seeks Sponsors for 2025 County Fair at Garret Mountain Reservation 
(PATERSON, NJ) -- Following the success of the 2024 Passaic County Fair, which welcomed hundreds of visitors for four days of family-friendly entertainment, food, rides, and community connection, planning is already underway for the 2025 event. Local businesses are invited to be part of the excitement.
Count Basie Center for the Arts and Monmouth County Tourism Announce Plans for ParkStage 
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- On June 30, 2025, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Monmouth County Tourism, proudly announced ParkStage, a large-scale, open-air performance venue set to debut in Summer 2026 at the East Freehold Park Fairgrounds.
Inside MPAC's Summer 2025 Lineup 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is excited to announce its 2025 Summer lineup. From ticketed concerts including Little River Band and Saturday Night Live's Marcello Hernandez to free events and movies including a Wicked sing-along and The Goonies, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the arts in Morristown this summer.
State Theatre New Jersey Announces New Board of Trustees' Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) has announced that Wendy L. Wiebalk, Esq. has been elected Chair of its Board of Trustees effective as of July 1, 2025. Wiebalk succeeds John Fitzgerald, who has served as Chair since 2021. Elected as Vice Chair is longtime State Theatre Trustee, Robin Suydam and as Secretary, Joey Kareem Grinkley.
Grunin Center for the Arts Announces Fall 2025 Season 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly announces its Fall 2025 season lineup, featuring award-winning artists, unforgettable performances, and diverse cultural programming designed to entertain audiences of all ages.
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