Moorestown Theater Company spreads holiday cheer with "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr."

by Zachary Klein, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-11-22
As December approaches, theaters across the country scramble to get their holiday programming together and ready for audiences. From classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol," to orchestral and choral performances, there's an event out there for anyone looking to spread some holiday cheer. This holiday season, the Moorestown Theater Company (MTC) in Burlington County will present "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr." and the acclaimed youth theater organization will do it all with a cast of elementary and middle school students — as well as a few ninth graders.

Chris Batten and the Woods release "Live From The Bowery Ballroom, NYC"

by Gary Wien - published 2023-11-22
"The Woods may be going away for a little bit, but it ain't over and we'll see you soon." Those were the parting words from an interview with Chris Batten in October 2009, just before Chris Batten & The Woods were about to play their final show at Maxwell's in Hoboken. True to his word, the band did indeed return - albeit over a decade later - with new music, celebrated by a concert at the Bowery Ballroom that led to a 4 song live EP released on November 22, 2023.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-22-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

State Theatre New Jersey presents Vienna Boys Choir - Christmas in Vienna

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Vienna Boys Choir – Christmas in Vienna on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. Christmas in Vienna showcases these gifted musicians in a program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs, and holiday favorites. Tickets range from $29-$69.

Events This Week in New Jersey: November 21-27, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 21-27, 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.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place November 21-27, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 21-27, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 21-27, 2023

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 21-27, 2023 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre.

What is the Holiday Season without Santa, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and... Charlie Brown?

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-11-21
Yes, yes, yes, Charlie Brown and his cartoon gang have become as much a part of the holiday season as the others in the musical A Charlie Brown Christmas. This weekend, Charlie and his crew will once again stage their musical story, on Friday, November 24th (two shows) at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank and on Sunday, November 26th (two shows) at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.

Classic Stones LIVE! at the Grunin Center

by Spotlight Central - published 2023-11-21
For some people "it's only rock 'n roll," but for fans of The Rolling Stones this Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Toms River, NJ's Grunin Center for the Arts "it's a gas, gas, gas" being part of the sold-out crowd here for a concert by the Classic Stones Live tribute band featuring The Glimmer Twins.