Articles By Gina Marie Rodriguez & Dave Tavani
Jersey Arts TV: The Little Mermaid Makes a Splash at the Paper Mill Playhouse
Disney kids, and Disney adults, can rejoice! Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing "Disney's The Little Mermaid" to the stage.
published on 06/05/2025
Jersey Arts TV: '1776' Takes a Stand at Algonquin Arts Theatre
Algonquin Arts Theatre is gearing up to present the Tony Award-winning show about U.S. American history. The musical that many consider the original Broadway history lesson - "1776."
published on 05/01/2025
Jersey Arts TV: 'the ripple, the wave that carried me home' Sweeps into Luna Stage
Written by Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson, "the ripple, the wave that carried me home," is a moving exploration of a family's response to injustice and a daughter's reckoning with her political inheritance.
published on 04/24/2025
Jersey Arts TV: March Madness Takes the Stage with 'King James' at George Street Playhouse
A different kind of March Madness is bringing basketball to the stage.
From Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, King James is a funny, heartfelt look at loyalty and ambition, and celebrates the connections that keep us going. Matt and Shawn, two Clevelanders, forge an unlikely connection over their shared passion for the Cleveland Cavaliers and rising basketball star LeBron James. Spanning 12 years, their friendship is shaped by the triumphs and challenges of both fandom and life itself.
published on 03/27/2025
Jersey Arts TV: Friends, Romans, Countrymen – Come See 'Julius Caesar' at the Ritz Theatre Co
This March, the Ritz Theatre Co takes a modern-esque approach to the Bard in a classic tale that never seems to age.
published on 03/06/2025
Jersey Arts TV: Small but Mighty Cast of 'A Christmas Carol' Entertains Audiences at the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
'Tis the season for festive holiday outings and lucky for us the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has risen to the occasion with their take on "A Christmas Carol."
published on 12/05/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Super Heroes and Puppies! Patrick McDonnell Graces the Arts Council of Princeton's Walls
If you're a fan of the Marvel comic books or perhaps just the movies, you may want to venture to the Arts Council of Princeton to see their latest exhibit, "The Super Hero's Journey." It is on display now through December 7, 2024.
published on 11/21/2024
Jersey Arts TV: 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' Leaves Its Mark on Art House Productions
When you think of the word injury, what springs to mind? Theater, right? Maybe not but perhaps it should. "Gruesome Playground Injuries" is a play written by Ravi Joseph. A fast-paced, intense, and darkly comic play, it tells the story of Kayleen and Doug, two friends whose lives are intertwined through a series of injuries that bring them together. Joseph highlights the complexity and messiness of life, reminding us that it becomes a bit easier with someone by our side.
published on 10/10/2024
Jersey Arts TV: 'What the Constitution Means to Me' Now on the Ticket at George Street Playhouse
No matter where we're from, political discourse can be quite polarizing. So how do you make it entertaining, fun even?
This is a question that playwright Heidi Shreck aims to challenge in the somewhat autobiographical play, "What the Constitution Means to Me."
published on 09/26/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Million Dollar Quartet Rocks the Bell Theater
Jersey Arts visits the Bell Theater to speak with the cast and creatives of Axelrod PAC's production of "Million Dollar Quartet."
published on 07/18/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Premiere Stages at Kean University Delves into the Underground Railroad with "Still"
New Jersey history is at the helm of the newly commissioned play by Premiere Stages. Thanks to the Liberty Live commissions series, a unique partnership with Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum, Premiere Stages seeks to produce new plays that celebrate New Jersey's rich and diverse history.
published on 06/27/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Revisiting the Concept of Impermanence with Grounds for Sculpture
Jersey Arts visit the Grounds for Sculpture campus to speak with some of the artists behind “Slow Motion.”
published on 05/16/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Newark's Own Atelier to Runway
Our clothing makes a statement. It tells the world who we are at any given moment and allows for a sense of expression that words cannot convey.
published on 04/04/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Celebrating the Lunar New Year with Nai-Ni Chen at NJPAC
New Year, New Fortunes! Once again the lunar New Year is upon us, with those celebrating ushering out the old year and bringing forth a year of prosperity and good fortune.
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company honors this tradition annually at the NJPAC with a cross-cultural, immersive dance performance.
published on 01/25/2024
Jersey Arts TV: Black Nativity Brings Blessings to the Basie
Jersey Arts speaks to Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., Artistic Director of Dunbar Repertory Company and his team as they celebrate their latest production of "Black Nativity."
published on 12/21/2023
