Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/4/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-05-04
We just finished a European tour of two weeks and we're getting into the American tour of three weeks and I have exactly two days off," laughed the very talented Ana Popovic. "I know it's weird but we are working hard now because the new record is coming out so; we've really had a good beginning of the year and ready to get into summer months."

PHOTOS from "In The Heights" at CDC Theatre

by John Posada - published 2023-05-04
(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The final production of CDC Theatre's 104th season, In the Heights, is currently running weekends from to May 20. The musical tells the story of three days in the vibrant community in Manhattan's Washington Heights – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Whipped Cream and Other Delights: Drag Show Brunches

by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-05-04
Drag is an incredible pastiche of creative self-expression, fantastic outfits, LBTGQ+ identity, and the power of attitude. It celebrates self-acceptance, acceptance of others and carefree enjoyment of living. The shows are an eclectic mix of cabaret, burlesque and comedy.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-04-23

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!

The Smooth Cruise Is Back!

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Smooth Jazz New York with Smooth Jazz New Jersey present Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright on The Smooth Cruise on June 22, 2023. The cruise sails from Pier 40 (Westside Hwy. and Houston Street) in New York, NY. Boarding is at 6:30pm; the cruise departs at 7:30pm. There is a buffet and cash bar available on board.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-03-23

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!

This Week in Theatre: Event Listings and Previews for Plays Taking Place May 2-8, 2023

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 2-8 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Be sure to send press releases for your plays to infoatnewjerseystage.com to be included. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

This Week in Music: Event Listings and Previews for Shows Taking Place May 2-8, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from May 2 to May 8, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

Short Shakespeare Is Long Hit

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-05-02
To many people, the word Shakespeare causes severe nervousness, like a triple dose of the flu or advanced calculus.