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Shane Cooley releases "River Road"

Published by New Jersey Stage
11/16/2024

photo by Bordeau Photo

Singer-songwriter Shane Cooley's new single, "River Road" takes a mellow, thoughtful cruise through modern Americana. Although the song was originally penned as a portrait of Cooley's home in the Northern Neck of Virginia, "River Road" transcends to many places bearing the same name.

Cooley self-produced “River Road” at his home studio, Cooleyland Recording. The song features his father, Jack, on harmony vocals and German guitarist Fritz Kunzmann, with Cooley performing the rest of the instruments. “River Road” was mastered by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Fred Kevorkian in Brooklyn, NY.

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“River Road” was released on Friday, November 8 on all digital music platforms.

Shane Cooley has been writing, recording and performing music for over two decades. His music has received accolades from publications including Billboard and Songwriting Magazine, and his songs continue to receive international radio airplay. Cooley grew up in rural Virginia and graduated from The College of William and Mary with a Bachelor's in English Literature. After nearly a decade immersed in the music scene of Austin, TX, where he still performs semi-annually, Cooley returned home to Virginia to focus on his studio. He frequently performs and tours behind his music.




 

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New Jersey Ballet presents Red, White and Blue

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@ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Morristown, NJ

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with New Jersey Ballet in a powerful evening of dance that captures the spirit, energy, innovation and resilience of the nation through the language of ballet. Red, White and Blue brings together iconic masterworks and bold contemporary voices in a program that reflects the many dimensions of the American experience while honoring New Jersey’s essential role in the fight for independence and the shaping of the nation. 

 
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Griffin House

Friday, November 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
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Friday, November 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by and starring Vicki Lawrence 
Two Performances Only  
 
Vicki Lawrence, the legendary actress, comedian, and singer, brings her signature wit and charm to the stage in Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show. Best known for her iconic role as Thelma Harper, or "Mama," from The Carol Burnett Show and Mama’s Family, Lawrence delivers a hilarious and heartfelt performance that takes audiences on a journey through her extraordinary career. From her Emmy-winning years alongside Carol Burnett to her chart-topping hit, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” she shares behind-the-scenes stories, comedy, and music—all with her trademark humor. Whether reminiscing about her Hollywood adventures or embodying the feisty Mama, Lawrence proves that laughter is timeless. 

 
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Kean Department of Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, November 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ

Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

CLICK HERE to view all remaining performances.

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Princeton’s Famous Triangle Show: Roswell That Ends Well

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, November 13, 2026
@ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

If you’re feeling all alone in the universe – or even if you’re not – Triangle’s newest musical comedy is for you!  Join us as Triangle explores what it means to have friends in high – or should we say “sky”? – places.  Extraterrestrial visitors, crazy conspiracy theories, and intergalactic shenanigans power this year’s annual laugh-fest of witty jokes, lavish production numbers, and, of course, Triangle’s famous kickline.  Can interplanetary goodwill blossom in the dystopian desert of our current times?  Get your Triangle tickets now and learn if Roswell That Ends Well!  

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