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theatre
Bristol Riverside Theatre presents "Clue" 
(BRISTOL, PA) -- Beginning November 1, Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) presents Clue by Sandy Rustin, a staged adaptation based on the popular board game-turned-cult classic film. The show will be performed at BRT’s theater (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007), which combines the excitement of a large stage production with the intimacy of a 300-seat theater. Clue, directed by BRT’s Co-Producing Director Ken Kaissar, runs through November 20.
'On Your Feet!' For The Recounting of Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s Life Story 
The gloomy fall weather couldn’t stop the Miami heatwave from sweeping through Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse! The critically acclaimed stage production On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan by playwright Alexander Dinelaris made its New Jersey debut this month. With a career spanning six decades, the securement of 38 number one hits, and nearly 16 millions albums sold in America alone, the “Queen of Latin Pop” Gloria Estefan’s story is well documented or so you may think.
PHOTOS from "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" at Center Players 
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players explores love, marriage and infidelity with a production of Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers weekends through October 30. The play launches their 2022-23 season at Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
East Lynne Theater Company presents "Phantom," "Poe," and "Rocky Horror" for Halloween 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents three events in time for Halloween: "Phantom of the Opera," the 1925 silent classic horror film, accompanied by Wayne Zimmerman on the organ on Friday, October 28 at 7:00pm, "Poe by Candlelight" on Saturday, October 29 at 8:00pm, and the cult-classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 7:00pm at Rotary Park in partnership with The City of Cape May, NJ. “Phantom” and “Poe” are being presented at The Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street, where the theater is in residence.
A Look at "Eden Prairie, 1971" at NJ Rep 
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents the National New Play Network premiere of Eden Prairie, 1971 written by Mat Smart. Directed by Evan Bergman, the play stars Andrea Gallo, Oriana Lada, and Emilio Cuesta. Performances run from October 20th through November 20th. Photographer John Posada was at a dress rehearsal to take some photos.
Maurer Productions OnStage presents "Something Rotten!" at Kelsey Theatre 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Maurer Productions OnStage presents the hilarious Shakespeare-inspired musical comedy “Something Rotten!” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre. The show runs from October 21 through October 30 with a streaming option October 28-30.
On Your Feet for "On Your Feet" 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Everybody, up on your feet, hands in the air, hips grinding, body bouncing. It's time for On Your Feet: the Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, a romping, stomping musical about the lives of Latino singer Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio, who shook up the American music world with a string of Latino beat hits in the 1980s and a sensational stage show that played around the world
PHOTOS from "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at Music Mountain Theatre 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder from October 14 - 30. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm. This knock-'em-dead, uproarious hit was the most Tony-nominated show of the 2014 season with ten nominations and four wins, including Best Musical. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Comes to Vineland and Lakewood 
Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! The shows, which takes place October 28th in Vineland and October 29th in Lakewood, will include Halloween-themed songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises - including a few original songs. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and win a prize!
Grammy Museum Experience (TM) Prudential Center presents "Ladies and Gentlemen... The Beatles!" 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center announced their newest traveling exhibit, Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles! The exhibit runs from Friday, November 18, 2022, through June 25, 2023.
MPAC presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band on November 10th 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New Orleans fixture Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents “Pass It On – 60th Anniversary Musical Celebration,” at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7:30pm.. Tickets range from $29-$69.
Gorillaz’ Animated “Island” 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Night one of the Gorillaz 2-night show at The Met in Philly, on Friday, October 14th, was a Feel Good experience of Momentary Bliss, from the band that incorporates cool monster-human hybrid animation into their art. In anticipation of the virtual band’s eighth album, Cracker Island (set for release on February 24th featuring artist collaborations from Tame Impala, Bad Bunny, Stevie Nicks, and more), the Gorillaz embarked on a world tour to unveil new music in a live, immersive setting.
Lizzie Rose Music Room Reopens Indoors on Sunday with the Hot Club of Cowtown 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- After two years of outdoor shows The Lizzie Rose Music Room is returning to its indoor location in Tucketon. The room is considered a gem on the South Jersey music scene offering an intimate listening room experience to audiences of 70 people at a time. A recently successful GoFundMe campaign has enabled the room to bring its live music shows back to its original home of eight years. The reopening is this Sunday October 23rd starring the Hot Club Of Cowtown stopping in for their 25th anniversary tour.
School of Rock Marlboro is Ready to Rock N' Roll 
(MORGANVILLE, NJ) -- School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, announces the grand opening of a school in Marlboro, New Jersey. The event will take place at 256 Hwy 79, Morganville from 12:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturday, October 22. Festivities will include performances by the school’s house band, a raffle, and a prize wheel, with discounts and trial music lessons by request.
Garden State Parkway Service Area Renamed After NJHOF Inductee Celia Cruz 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Garden State Parkway just got a little sweeter.
State Theatre presents Johnny Mathis 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour on Saturday, October 29 at 8:00pm. Opening for Mathis is special guest, Gary Mule Deer. Tickets range from $49-$233.
New competition offers 6 full-tuition scholarships to music students 
(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Aspiring musicians have the chance to win one of six full-tuition scholarships to Westminster Choir College of Rider University through the Westminster Choir College Organ Scholarship Competition.
"Life Affirming!" The Wood Brothers LIVE! at MPAC 
Although it’s rainy and cold in Morristown, NJ, this Tuesday, October 3, 2022 evening, inside the MPAC auditorium, the atmosphere is warm and inviting as audience members ready themselves for a concert by the roots music group, The Wood Brothers.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 10/17/22 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Alex Julia, Reese Van Riper, and Wizard of Loneliness.
film
The ShowRoom Cinema presents a screening of "Meet Me In The Bathroom" on November 8th 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema, along with other theaters across the country, will host a one night only screening of the documentary Meet Me In The Bathroom on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at the box office and showroomcinemas.com.
NJ Stars Shine at Teaneck International Film Festival 
(TEANECK) -- “It’s worth noting,” says Teaneck International Film Festival Executive Director Jeremy Lentz, “that in the year of Roevember, there are six women with connections to Bergen County communities - including Teaneck and other near-by towns - who are involved with films that we are showing this year.”
dance
The Hip Hop Nutcracker Celebrates 10th Season at NJPAC 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s 130-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle, will take place on Saturday, December 17 for two spectacular performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm celebrating the show’s 10th season. Adding to the excitement - inspired by the live stage show, the Original Special “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” from Disney Branded Television will stream this holiday season, only on Disney+.
food
NJPAC presents Alton Brown, Host of Food Networks' "Cutthroat Kitchen" 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes television personality, author, and Food Network and Netflix star Alton Brown to Newark. The host of Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen ALTON BROWN returns to NJPAC with his new Holiday show on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 3:00pm See Alton Brown mix together science, music, food, and festive fun into two hours of pure entertainment.
community
From Bubbles to Ballet, Enjoy Sensory Friendly Fun in Union County 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Union County Board of Commissioners invites children with autism and other sensory sensitivities to enjoy two Sensory Friendly Theatre presentations at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, November 13 and 30.
books
United Way of Greater Newark's My Very Own Library Declares October 20 as Black Men Read Day throughout the City 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- United Way of Greater Newark’s My Very Own Library (MVOL) will kick off Black Men Read Day at Camden Elementary School (281 Camden Street in Newark) on Thursday, October 20 at 9:00am. On this day, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Superintendent Roger Leon, Duane Davis, National Director of My Very Own Library, University of Chicago, Newark Municipal Council Members Dupre Kelly, Patrick Council, and local author Robert Constant will join men from the community to read to elementary school children.
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