Violent Femmes to Play Shows at Webster Hall and Starland Ballroom

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- After enjoying an entirely sold out Spring 2023 Tour, Iconic Alt Rockers Violent Femmes have announced that that they are adding more dates in the Fall to continue the 40th anniversary celebration of their ground-breaking self-titled, debut album. The Platinum-selling group will, once again, perform the record from cover to cover, during the month-long tour that comes to Webster Hall in New York City on October 17th and the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on October 18.

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Mill Ballet School Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with Reggie Oliver

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Mill Ballet School in New Hope, PA is offering a Hip-Hop Workshop this month taught by their newest faculty member, stage and screen star Reggie Oliver. Reggie O. is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher from Pennsylvania who has experienced many different areas of entertaining and performing, with his most recent performance being at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The Hip-Hop Workshop led by Reggie O. reflects Mill Ballet's ongoing mission to bring diverse styles, experiences, and quality teachers to the school's dance community, and will expand the students' education through exposure to a multi-talented instructor.

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The Life of Christ from Another, Very Musical, Point of View – "Jesus Christ Superstar"

This is the official 50th anniversary of the premiere of the hit Broadway play Jesus Christ Superstar, a musical that has played all over the world and is headed for the State Theatre, in New Brunswick, this coming weekend (June 9-11). It is not the traditional story of Jesus' life and death, though, but a story that puts Judas, who betrayed Christ, in a major role. He, and high priests who punished Jesus, are the major players in the story, along with Christ.

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Pixar Putt Mini Golf Experience Coming to Philadelphia

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Following stops in New York City, Houston, San Antonio, Chicago, Denver and Fort Lauderdale, Pixar Putt is coming to Philadelphia to take movie fans to infinity and beyond! The ultimate pop-up, open-air mini-golf experience will take over the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing (101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.) starting with previews on July 1st and the official grand opening on July 6th through the final day on October 1, 2023.

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Edward Albee: From A To Zoo Continues at Black Box on June 28th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, is proud to announce that Edward Albee: From A To Zoo will continue on Wednesday, June 28th at 7:30pm with Finding The Sun (1987) and Marriage Play (1987). Attend these exclusive readings for FREE at 8 East Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, between Dean Street and Van Brunt in Englewood, NJ.

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The Newton Theatre presents Let's Hang On! Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Let's Hang On! - America's preeminent Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute group - on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:00pm. Let's Hang On! combines spot-on vocals and crisp choreography with a genuine ability to entertain an audience. Its performers respectfully pay tribute to all these classic "Seasons" details while also saluting to the Broadway show, The Jersey Boys. This powerhouse group will perform all of the Frankie Valli mega hits including: Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, December of 1963 and Who Loves You!

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SOPAC Announces Fall 2023 Season

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its Fall 2023 season, featuring new SOMA community events, outstanding artists of a variety of genres, iconic tributes to history's biggest bands, and rising stars in the comedy world.

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New "Walking Dead" Spinoff Shot Throughout New Jersey

​​​​​​​(NEWARK, NJ) -- AMC's The Walking Dead franchise has expanded its universe to New Jersey for its upcoming series, The Walking Dead: Dead City. The show is the fourth spinoff in The Walking Dead universe and will follow Maggie and Negan as they explore a postapocalyptic New York City cut off from the mainland. Eli Jorné, who wrote and co-executive produced the original series, serves as the showrunner, while Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead franchise, oversaw the series. The six-episode season will premiere on Sunday, June 18 at 9:00pm on AMC and AMC+.

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"Horseshoe Empire" by Margo Hammond to be Performed in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- "Horseshoe Empire," by Margo Hammond is a play about one of the most famous figures in Jersey City history; Frank "I am the Law" Hague. The play will be performed across two weekend (June 10-11 and June 16-18, 2023) at the Apple Tree House (Van Wagenen House) in Jersey City.

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Check out Reading Is Love for an emotional film about the state of reading education at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Sunday, June 11

Reading Is Love, a documentary directed by Amber Monet, tells the story of two fathers on their journey of creating a business with the hope of bettering reading education in America.

SOPAC Announces Fall 2023 Season

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its Fall 2023 season, featuring new SOMA community events, outstanding artists of a variety of genres, iconic tributes to history's biggest bands, and rising stars in the comedy world.

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Amazing feature Black Moon screens at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 10!

Black Moon tells the story of members of a Mexican community understanding power structures and learning how to use (or not use) their voices. The story centers around a hardworking housekeeper named Mercedes and her siblings, grandfather, and son, who come together after the death of her father. These characters face individual hardships but come to learn the importance of solidarity. Their family does not have a lot of money, but what they lack in income, they make up for in love for each other and Earth.

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Dancing Without Steps: The Art of Improvisation with Margaret Beals World Premieres at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival

The documentary film, Dancing Without Steps: The Art of Improvisation with Margaret Beals, directed by Adriana Davis, focuses on the exploration of artistic improvisation. Margaret Beals and her dance career are showcased along with Keith Jarret, a well-known jazz pianist, accomplished painters Jackson Pollock and Franz Kline, and the talented choreographers Martha Graham and Valerie Bettis.  These accomplished improvisational artists take the viewer on an inspiring journey which gives them a sense of personal empowerment, makes them question self-perception, and leaves them with a longing to discover the fulfillment of creativity.

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Film on acclaimed photographer Linda Troeller screens at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 10

The relationship between women and water is one that has lasted the test of time. From King Arthur’s Lady of the Lake to La Llorona, there seems to be an intrinsic connection between the flowing liquid and the female form. Artist Linda Troeller devoted her life’s work to this link, analyzing the “intimate relationships between water, the female gaze,” and herself. Healing Waters directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood brings viewers on a tour of Linda Troeller’s artistic body of work, her impact, her findings, and her ongoing journey.  

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Perfect coming-of-age feature August at Twenty-two screens at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on June 9

August at Twenty-Two is about the mistakes and lessons we learn in our emerging adult years, a messy and beautiful era filled with parties, talking to your best friends in funny accents, sexual exploration, babysitting gigs, asking parents for rides, apologies, and practicing self-love and forgiveness. Beautiful and bubbly, Cal Davidson graduated from college no more than three months ago. She is now spending her first almost adult summer in New York City making several mistakes when reuniting with old friends, forging new situationships, and kick-starting her career as an actress.

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Psycho thriller feature Bibi screens at the June 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 3!

Premiering at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival, Bibi is a film by Christopher Beatty which uses many visual techniques such as color, symbolism and the mise-en-scène to communicate its dark and tragic story of loss, grief, and a chance at acceptance.

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"Fabulous!" Sounds of the '50s and '60s LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

A crowd of over 7000 music lovers fills the PNC Bank Arts Center amphitheater this sunny Tuesday, May 23, 2023 afternoon for a Sounds of the '50s and '60s performance presented by the Garden State Arts Foundation. Starring The Brooklyn Bridge, The Skyliners, Kid Kyle, and Vinnie Medugno, today's show is the third in a series of free afternoon concerts for New Jersey seniors held at the PNC Bank Arts Center.

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Mile Square Theatre Hits It Out of the Park With "7th Inning Stretch"

As the birthplace of baseball, Hoboken is the perfect New Jersey city to celebrate our national pastime; and Mile Square Theatre, the perfect venue.

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Danceable presents a beautiful story of perseverance at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival

Danceable, a short film directed by Kelsey McGee, sheds light on the journeys of dancers with disabilities, depicting both their hardships as well as their positive experiences and passions for the creative art form.

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New Jersey Repertory Company Prepares for Pride Month Festival

The New Jersey Repertory Company, or NJ Rep, will once again host a Pride month festival in the Monmouth County community of Long Branch. The festival will consist of theater, art and photography and is just one element of a larger event taking place throughout the city. NJ Rep is the largest presenter in this event and their showcases will last the majority of the month.

Events This Week: June 6-12, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from June 6-12, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

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This Week In Music: Event Listings And Previews For Shows Taking Place June 6-12, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from June 6 to June 12, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place June 6-12, 2023

Here are previews of plays taking place from June 6-12, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Be sure to send press releases for your plays to infoatnewjerseystage.com to be included. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/5/23

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 releases by Rory D'Lasnow, Baron Praxis, Greg McGarvey & Friends, The Carousers, and retrohaze.

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Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From May 28 to June 3, 2023

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 28 to June 3, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).