Articles By Patricia K. Johnson
Light Opera of New Jersey Goes Batty for "Die Fledermaus"
On February 21 and 22, Light Opera of New Jersey presents the delightful operetta “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss II in Basking Ridge. The operetta, which first debuted in 1874, will be performed in English (so you can get the jokes), despite keeping the German-language title. That’s often the case with this operetta, since it’s known best as “Fledermaus,” and it feels really weird to call it “The Bat.” (And by “Bat” I mean the flying mammal, not a baseball bat. And no, this isn’t some vampire comedy either. But you’ll figure that out when I get to the plot-telling below.)
published on 02/20/2020
Firsts and Lasts: New Jersey Ballet Season Opener at Mayo Performing Arts Center
This time of year is always my favorite, because so many performing arts seasons get underway, and they are full of promise and excitement.
While New Jersey Ballet has already kicked off their full season earlier this fall (its 61st!), they are about to open the Mayo Performing Arts Center portion this Saturday, November 16 with their “Season Opener” program. This program features five works showcasing a range of styles.
published on 11/14/2019
"Persephone" at Middletown Arts Center
As an icebreaker in a recent meeting at work, we were asked to name our favorite thing about fall. One of my colleagues said his favorite thing was that there’s always a ton of new and exciting performances taking place, because so many performing arts organizations are just starting new seasons.
published on 09/26/2019
Answering the Call
It’s officially summertime, and while the living may or may not be easy for you, one thing that will certainly help you celebrate is a fun jukebox musical – especially when the performance takes place near the shore.
published on 07/03/2019
So, Three BariTones Walk Into a Bar and…
One of New Jersey’s newest performing arts centers – the Avenel Performing Arts Center – opened its doors on April 10, and one of the first shows on its schedule is a concert by BariToned (yes, that’s correctly capitalized, Word autocorrect!) on April 24 and 25. This is one of dozens of shows scheduled at the Avenel PAC so far, which include concerts (including one from Constantine Maroulis), dance performances, magic shows, jugglers and tribute concerts. (And for those of you, like me, who feel like you’re always hearing about town names in New Jersey that you swear you’ve never heard before: Avenel is actually part of Woodbridge Township.)
published on 04/24/2019
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