Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of March 6-12, 2022.  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 Top Ten includes articles covering eight counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, and Sussex). 

1) Melba Wilson Brings Her Signature Harlem Restaurant to Newark - (NEWARK, NJ) -- On March 9, 2022, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Melba Wilson announced that the restaurateur will bring her signature Melba's Restaurant to downtown Newark, with the opening of Melba's 550 in 550 Broad Street later this year.

2) Stanhope House Continues Comeback with Great Shows This Spring - (STANHOPE, NJ) -- Not that long ago it seemed like the days of The Stanhope House might be numbered. But the iconic music club endured the challenges of the COVID pandemic and if there were any doubts about its survival, the spring schedule makes the point very clear that it is here to stay. 

3) Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" Uses New Jersey As Its Backdrop - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Steven Spielberg's reimagining of the legendary "West Side Story" was filmed on location on the streets of Paterson and Newark. The film, already garnering positive reviews from critics, marks Spielberg's musical debut and his third time filming in New Jersey.

4) Sexy Modern Love Story Online Billie Premieres at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 20, 2019 - Here is the interview I did with Online Billie Director Lou Assous

5) Light of Day Winterfest Announces Asbury Angels Class of 2022 - (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day WinterFest 2022 has announced the Asbury Angels class of 2022 and inductees include Andrew “Hood” Kafafian, Kerry Layton, Jonathan T. Richardson and Billy Ryan.  The inductees will be recognized this evening at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park by Eileen Chapman, Jean Mikle and Tony Pallagrosi.

6) The Ritz Theatre Company Announces 2022-23 Season - (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Following a triumphant “Grand Reopening” back in September and amid a booming return season, The Ritz Theatre Company aims to make a giant splash in the months ahead, officially announcing a new season that reinforces the organization’s ongoing commitment to “embracing diversity in our stories and those who share them.” 

7) Ocean County College Foundation presents Captain Sandy on April 11th - (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation’s Blauvelt Speaker Series is presenting an incredible opportunity to hear from Captain Sandy, the renowned superyacht captain and series lead from Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning Below Deck, as she speaks to Ocean County College students on overcoming obstacles, addiction recovery, and her extensive maritime career.  Join Captain Sandra Yawn (“Captain Sandy”) on April 11 at 11:00am as she shares her remarkable story of overcoming addiction and cancer to become a powerful female role model and trailblazer at the top of a male-dominated field. 

8) Lineup for "Bob's Birthday Bash" on March 12th announced - (RED BANK, NJ) --The Light of Day Foundation’s WinterFest 2022 has announced the lineup for the Main Event, “Bob’s Birthday Bash” taking place on Saturday, March 12 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ. Performers will include Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Jesse Malin, The Weeklings, Steve Forbert, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, James Maddock, Jeffrey Gaines, Linda Chorney, Guy Davis, Williams Honor, Joe Bonanno, Remember Jones and more.

9) Mother's Day Good Music Festival at Prudential Center features The Isley Brothers, Keith Sweat, Monica, and SWV - (NEWARK, NJ) -- SJ Presents The Mother’s Day Good Music Festival with multi-platinum and Grammy Award-Winning iconic performers The Isley Brothers, Keith Sweat, Monica, and SWV at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, May 6 at 8:00pm. 

10) Four Entrepreneurs Selected to Appear in Documentary About Hackensack Immigrant Business Owners - (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative has selected four Hackensack entrepreneurs to appear in the documentary film, Stories on Main Street: Hackensack Immigrant Business Owners as Placemakers.  The business owners are: Domenico Daniele from Coffee Break, Nelfita Rodas from Colombia Bakery Factory, Yusef Ural from El Turco Grill, and Aida Yungasaca from Colombia Fashion LLC.

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