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PHOTOS from "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery" at The Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2026-03-08

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, the children's theatre of New Jersey, is presenting Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery weekends from March 6-22, 2026. This was adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller and is based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.




 

Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from March 1-7, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from March 1-7, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place 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 (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union).



McCarter presents Yasmin Williams on Thursday

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Acclaimed acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Yasmin Williams will perform at McCarter Theatre Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:30pm.



Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents the Music of John Prine: Film and Concert

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents "In Spite of Ourselves," a concert and film screening of You Got Gold, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The concert and film are a tribute to the music of the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.



New Release Review - "Crazy Old Lady"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2026-03-07

In its 1960s peak, the Hagsploitation (or psycho-biddy) sub-genre gave a second act to classic Hollywood stars like Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland, who found themselves cast as aging psychopaths. It wasn't without controversy, drawing accusations of ageism and misogyny from critics. It's a surprise that our current age of sensitivity has seen a mini-revival of the form with movies like X and The Visit using senility as a cheap, albeit effective way to explain their villains' actions.