New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-07-23

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!

Dancing through the State: New Jersey Ballet Adds Two Theaters

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-08-06
The New Jersey Ballet, the state's largest dance company, is expanding yet again, this time adding two central New Jersey theaters to its long list of venues at which the company's dancers can entertain people

Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From July 30 - August 5, 2023

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from July 30 - August 5, 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 11 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, and Union).

The Doobie Others LIVE! in Seaside Heights, NJ

by Spotlight Central - published 2023-08-05
Despite the heat, hundreds of music lovers are "takin' it to the beach" in Seaside Heights, NJ this Thursday, July 28, 2023 evening for a concert by The Doobie Others. Hailing from Long Island, The Doobie Others are a tribute band that recreates the music of The Doobie Brothers in addition to tunes from such "other" ’'70s groups as Steely Dan and the Eagles.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "You're So Vain" by Taylor Simon King

by Bob Makin - published 2023-08-04
Taylor Simon King returns Aug. 5 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. A celebration of American troubadours James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King, the all-star band's take on "You're So Vain" is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-04-23

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!

PHOTOS from "On the Town" at Music Mountain Theatre

by John Posada - published 2023-08-03
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting On the Town, one of America's greatest musical comedies, weekends from August 4-20, 2023. With the pomp and fanfare of New York City, the brassy lyricism of Leonard Bernstein, and the sweet immediacy of a day of freedom during a time of war, On the Town is an American classic, beloved both for its moment in history and for its timeless qualities of youth and exuberance. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Summertime in New Brunswick and the Livin' Is Easy, and So Is the Music

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-08-03
The annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, a popular summer time arts gathering, has survived just about everything. It even survived the Pandemic!

Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents Staged Reading of "The Little Prince"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents an elaborately staged reading of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on August 12th as part of their new programming for the next generation titled Classics for Kids! This stage version is by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the original novella. The reading will be directed by Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte and the cast features many of STNJ's long-time company members as well as Peri Gilpin, who is best known for her portrayal of the character "Roz Doyle" on the long-running television series, Frasier.