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theatre
Bergen County Players to Hold Auditions for "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" 
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) is pleased to Bring on the Monsters! at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell with open auditions for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences Edition) on August 1st, 3rd, 6th and 8th, 2024. There are numerous opportunities for actors to shine in multiple roles in this 75-minute family-friendly rock musical.
Original Stories of Somers Point's Own Richard Somers and Legendary Figure Molly Pitcher to Come to Life at Studio;Space 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore's "Original" theater company, will present a combined performance of two one-acts, "Molly Pitcher—Revolutionary Girl Power" and the world premiere of "Richard Somers—Anatomy of a Hero," both written and directed by Bill Sterritt, SPQR's artistic director. Performances will take place August 5-7, 2024 at Studio;Space in Somers Point. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
Tony Award-winner Baayork Lee to Teach Master Class at Gateway Playhouse on Saturday 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Somers Point's Gateway Playhouse will welcome Tony Award-winner Baayork Lee on Saturday, July 20, 2024 to teach a master class to the all-teenage cast of "A Chorus Line".
music
PHOTOS from Third Eye Blind at PNC Bank Arts Center 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Third Eye Blind brought the fourth edition of the Summer Gods Tour to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on July 14, 2024 and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos. The tour includes special guests Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A.
Stanley Jordan Plays The Dead LIVE! on the AC Boardwalk 
Fans of The Grateful Dead are truckin' over to Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk this Wednesday, July 10, 2024 evening for a free Mardi Gras AC concert of Grateful Dead classics performed by virtuoso guitarist Stanley Jordan and his group, Stanley Plays The Dead.
Haddon Township presents Summer of Love - 60s, 70s, & 80s Music Festival on August 24th 
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Eddie Berner, of the iconic band A Flock of Seagulls, will perform along with a lineup of stellar musicians from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, at Haddon Township's Summer of Love—60s, 70s, & 80s Music Festival. Held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 2:00pm-10:00pm at Haddon Square (along Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge and Cooper Street), Summer of Love is a groovy festival featuring music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Kerosene Mountain" by Son of Dov feat. Renee Maskin 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Kerosene Mountain," from the new Mint 400 Records split EP, "Chansons de lune," by Son of Dov and Renee Maskin.
film
Newark Black Film Festival Announces 2024 Winning Films 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The 50th Newark Black Film Festival took place July 10-14, 2024 at The Newark Museum of Art. Found in 1974, it has grown from its roots as a visionary project into the longest-running Black film festival in the United States.
First Look Review - "Oddity" 
Over the last decade a crop of talented horror filmmakers has emerged from Ireland, with the likes of Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground) and Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) quickly snapped up by Hollywood to helm instalments of the Evil Dead and M3GAN franchises. On the basis of his 2021 debut, Caveat, I suspected writer/director Damian McCarthy might be the most talented of this bunch, and his second film, Oddity, confirms my suspicions. In just two films, McCarthy has displayed more creativity, ingenuity and originality than many genre filmmakers manage across an entire filmography. As with Caveat, there are moments in Oddity that will have horror fans leaning forward and thinking "Well, that's something I haven't seen before."
dance
Roxey Ballet Hosts 3rd Annual River Dance Festival August 16-18, 2024 
(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Roxey Ballet will host the third annual River Dance Festival August 16-18, 2024 at Mill Ballet in New Hope, PA. Dancers, choreographers, and creators will get together in this three-day event featuring diverse talent from across the nation.
art
ACC Gallery presents Solo Exhibition by Jinsoon Oh 
Acc gallery is located at 17-19 Washington St. 2nd fl (CVS Building) in Tenafly, New Jersey. Acc gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art. Acc gallery represents and supports international contemporary artists in painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, and installation. The gallery continually seeking for talented and exciting emerging artists to explore and expand the possibilities of their work.
community
Ocean County College Celebrates Win in Lumina Foundation's Instagram Challenge 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College has been selected as one of the grantees of Lumina Foundation's mini-grant opportunity and first-ever Instagram challenge. A total of seven community colleges have been awarded $50,000 each to enhance their digital outreach and marketing efforts. Their engaging Instagram Reel showcased the exceptional value and vibrant experiences that Ocean County College offers, helping us stand out among over 100 entries from public, accredited two-year institutions nationwide.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From July 14-20, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 14-20, 2024. 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).
Mercer Master Gardeners Invite You to an Evening in the Garden 
(HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County invite you to the annual Evening in the Garden on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Join them at the Mercer Educational Gardens (431A Federal City Road) in Hopewell Township, on the grounds of Mercer County Stables.
NJPAC hosts a Conversation with Stephen Colbert and Paul Giamatti 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Friday, July 26, 2024, Montclair Film Festival presents A Conversation with Stephen Colbert and Paul Giamatti at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) The event begins at 8:00pm.
Washington Crossing Park Association presents "Table Talk Histories" on July 28th 
(TITUSVILLE, NJ) -- Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) presents "Table Talk Histories" at the Park's Sullivan Grove Pavilion, near the current Visitors Center Museum, on Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. At 3:00pm, there will be a presentation on impending capital improvements for Washington Crossing State Park including its new Museum and Visitor Center, and other capital improvements in preparation for America's 250th Anniversary celebration.
FEATURED EVENTS
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A Girl Can Touch The Sky – Online for 24 Hours Only!
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: film
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MD Keep the Faith Fundraiser
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: comedy
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Premiere Stages presents "Diversion"
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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Premiere Stages presents "Diversion"
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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Veronica Swift
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Sugar Mountain - Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music
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Broadway Night: Set Rudetsky Live! with Sierra Boggess
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
category: theatre
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Empire Records
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Americana Women
Saturday, September 07, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: music
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Seth Rudetsky hosts Broadway Concert with Sierra Boggess at Bell Theater in Holmdel on Saturday
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing Seth's Big Fat Broadway LIVE! concert series to Bell Theater in Holmdel on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8:00pm. Rudetsky's guest is Broadway's Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera). This up-close and personal concert series is a mix of the greatest hits from the Boggess' Broadway career plus intimate, behind-the-scenes stories, coupled with Rudetsky's funny, insightful and revealing questions. The series continues in the fall with Adam Pascal, J. Harrison Ghee and Krysta Rodriguez.
ON-GOING EVENTS
Montclair Art Museum presents "Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection"
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum is thrilled to present its latest exhibition, Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection. This unique collection-based exhibition delves into the ever-evolving notions of family and community, and explores themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion through a diverse array of artworks. The exhibition opens on February 9, 2024, and will be on display at the museum until January 2026.
