"The Rose Tattoo" Onstage in Madison
by Karen Nowosad - published 2023-06-11
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey opens their 2003 season with a classic from Tennessee Williams titled The Rose Tattoo. The production is an outstanding play to see due to several factors and the direction by Bonnie Monte. In her Director's Notes, Monte writes that she was fortunate to have an opportunity to work with Tennessee Williams in 1981 and 1982 shortly before he died. She writes, "He has influenced my life in the theatre more than any other playwright besides Shakespeare. The Rose Tattoo is Tennessee's homage to love and life, and this production is my grateful homage to him."
Vivid Stage presents Vivid Solos reading series in July
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage presents Vivid Solos, a play reading series, every Wednesday in July. The readings take place at 6:30pm on the lawn of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. Bring a comfy lawn chair and your favorite snack and enjoy a summer eve with them. The series includes works by Jerico Bleu, Steve Harper, Douglas McGrath, and Ian August.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From June 4-10, 2023
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from June 4-10, 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 8 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, and Union).
Adorable short A Thief screens at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Sunday, June 11!
by Lauren Bromberg - published 2023-06-11
Steven Hedrick Jr.’s A Thief emphasizes the fear-inducing aspects of religion and reminds us why religious texts should not always be taken literally. An elementary-school-aged boy, played by the adorable Tucker Grumbles, learns in church that he must always keep watch over his relatives because when he is least expecting it, they will be taken to heaven. From that moment, he fears the deaths of his loved ones nearly every moment of every day. He believes that if he can keep expecting the moment his family members might be taken (the “now”), then they will not die. However, this “expecting” game very quickly becomes all-consuming.
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Satire artist Joey Skaggs Oral History films screen at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on Sunday, June 11
by Anita LaBelle - published 2023-06-10
The 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival brings with it the seventh and eighth episodes in the ongoing oral history series: Joey Skaggs Satire and Art Activism, 1960s to the Present and Beyond, directed by Judy Drosd and Joey Skaggs.
Danny DeVito to narrate Matilda in Concert with the New Jersey Symphony, conducted by David Newman
NOTE: The Matilda in Concert performance originally scheduled for September 9 at State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) has been postponed, due to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike. Everyone involved in this production was very much looking forward to performing together this September and are disappointed to have to postpone but look forward to a performance on a future date once the strike has concluded.
Photos from State Theatre New Jersey's Annual Benefit Gala at Suydam Farms
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On June 3, 2023, State Theatre New Jersey hosted Fête at the Farm, a Benefit Gala event to celebrate live performance, community, and history. The State Theatre Benefit Gala took place at the historic Suydam Farms in Somerset, NJ. Proceeds from the State Theatre New Jersey Gala help provide education and community engagement programs for children, families, and underserved residents and support the continued excellence of its world-class mainstage performances.
The "Hope Rises" Concert: Chris Pinnella LIVE! at the Grunin Center
by Spotlight Central - published 2023-06-10
Music lovers stream into the Grunin Center auditorium in Toms River, NJ this Friday, June 2, 2023 evening for the third annual "Hope Rises" concert starring musician Chris Pinnella, former vocalist with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. A fundraising event for Toms River's Hope Center, tonight's event features Pinnella performing the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Healing Waters: A Captivating Journey Through Water and Womanhood Plays at the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival on June 10
by Alexia Fraser - published 2023-06-10
Healing Waters is a visually stunning and thought-provoking biopic documenting the life and career of renowned photographer Linda Troeller. Her work explores the spiritual properties of water and the intricate aspects of female sexuality. Directed by Derek Johnson, the film presents a mesmerizing narrative that gracefully blends elements of personal discovery, artistry, and feminism.
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For the Whim Productions presents "The Tempest"
(BRIDGETON, NJ) -- For the Whim Productions presents The Tempest from November 8-16, 2024 at Hopeloft in Bridgeton. This version of the Shakespeare classic will be set in a modern, corporate business world with a twist of playful meddling magic.
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South Jersey's Indigenous Communities Celebrated in New A.C. Arts Garage Exhibit
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A new exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will celebrate two southern New Jersey tribal communities through the display of historical documents, traditional artifacts and contemporary art. "Still Here: The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Powhatan-Renape Nations of Southern New Jersey" opens October 9 and runs until January 5, 2025.
