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theatre
PHOTOS from "A Christmas Story: The Musical" at Algonquin 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is currently presenting its holiday show, A Christmas Story: The Musical weekends to December 18th. From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A Christmas Story: The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
PHOTOS from "Miracle on 34th Street" at Stone Church Players 
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Stone Church Players presented “Miracle on 34th Street” for their annual radio play December 3-4, 2022 at All Saints’ Memorial Church. Directed by Lindsay Abbot of Rumson and Caitlin Martin of Highlands, the event featured Musical Director Mike Kabash of Rumson on piano and the cast included 10 wonderfully talented actors who have all performed in past SCP productions. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Hudson Theatre Works presents "Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus" 
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- Hudson Theatre Works presents a holiday show for the whole family - “Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus” by Andrew J. Fenady with performances on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 18 at 1:00pm. The production is directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina.
Chatham Players to Launch its One Weekend Only series with “Gruesome Playground Injuries” & “Mary’s Wedding” 
(CHATHAM, NJ) -- One Weekend Only is Chatham Community Players’ newest offering - born of the desire to offer a different kind of production. These shows have smaller casts, smaller sets, and are staged up close to our audiences. The subject matter may be challenging. The humor may be on the dark side. The drama may be intense. These productions burn bright - but only for a very short time.
PHOTOS from "The Sound of Music" at Paper Mill Playhouse 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting
The Sound of Music now through Sunday, January 1, 2023. Celebrate the holidays with the heart-soaring melodies of
The Sound of Music, including such beloved gems as "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss," and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain." Directed by Paper Mill Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee, Rodgers and Hammerstein's final musical conjures an Austria replete with rolling hills, singing nuns, and a tender love story, set in the shadow of World War II.
PHOTOS from "The Land of Forgotten Toys" at Growing Stage 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, is celebrateing the holidays with The Land of Forgotten Toys weekends through December 18, 2022. This charming tale follows Grace, a brilliant young woman with big dreams and a passion for astronomy, who is stuck at a dead-end job at a toy store three days before Christmas. When she is transported to the Land of Forgotten Toys, everything changes. Christmas is in trouble—and it’s up to Grace and her rag-tag crew of forgotten and broken toys to save it! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
2023 Parti Gras Tour Includes Bret Michaels, Night Ranger, Jefferson Starship and more 
Hot off the heels of a massive stadium tour with his band Poison, for the first time ever, Bret Michaels is hitting the road for a limited run of live dates for his 2023 Parti Gras Tour. Michaels has created this tour with a Mardi Gras feel in celebration of his great fans and hit music. The renowned rockstar will bring a few of his rocker friends along for a mashup of all killer, no filler hits featuring special guests Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship with special appearances from Steve Augeri (former lead singer of Journey) and Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), plus a nightly surprise guest to rock your world.
NJPAC presents Tedeschi Trucks Band 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Tedeschi Trucks Band, America’s premier rock-and-roll big band, touring in support of their new album, I Am The Moon, will perform live at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 8:00pm.
Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 Tour to Hit NJ, NY, PA 
What started as the 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping, genre-defining album, Who Is Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I in 2020 ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But good news prevails: in 2023, the tour will resume, electrifying auditoriums, theaters, and music halls throughout the nation in celebration of a moment and movement that continues to enthrall music lovers of all ages and backgrounds. Scott will play the iconic album front to back, with hits from her iconic debut album, such as “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other musical stories.
Ocean County Library presents Liberty Tree with "Sing Lustily of Winter: A Garland of Seasonal Songs" 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ring in the winter solstice with the close harmonies of the melodic duo Liberty Tree. “Sing Lustily of Winter: A Garland of Seasonal Songs” will be presented at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch on Tuesday, December 20. Liberty Tree will perform historical winter-themed songs, from the popular to the obscure, in a capella arrangements and accompanied by guitar. Showtime is 6:30pm.
The Pocono Pops! Orchestra to Ring in Holidays at Sherman Theater 
(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Pocono Mountains Music Festival Artistic Director Scott Coulter and the Sherman Theater are excited to announce the return of the holiday concert extravaganza, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00pm.
The Porchistas Host Annual Holiday Party with Limited Edition Single of "Bella" 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 17th, The Porchistas are hosting their annual Holiday Party at their house in Montclair. They will also be selling a limited edition (40) Lathe cut single of 'Bella' w/b-side 'Keep Your Distance.'
comedy
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Caroline Rhea at NBPAC 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Come celebrate New Year's Eve at an evening of comedy with Caroline Rhea at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, and numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime. She will perform two shows at NBPAC; one at 7:00pm and another at 9:30pm.
dance
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates the Lunar New Year: Year of the Black Water Rabbit with the World Premiere of Lion in the City 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will begin its NY/NJ celebration of the Lunar New Year: Year of the Black Water Rabbit beginning at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Victoria Theater on the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Stage. Showtime is 2:00pm.
food
Geno's Steaks now available in Cherry Hill 
(CHERRY HILL, NJ) -- Geno’s Steaks has been a staple in Philadelphia since the late Joey Vento opened the shop on East Passyunk Avenue in 1966, proudly serving cheesesteaks 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For the past 56 years, people from Philadelphia and beyond have lined up for cheesesteaks at Geno’s – which are made with premium, un-chopped, thinly sliced ribeye steak with or without fried onions and a handful of cheese options. Beginning in December, South Jersey can get in on the action, as Geno’s Steaks opens inside Foodiehall, the virtual food hall located at 1931 Olney Avenue in Cherry Hill, NJ.
books
Algonquin Arts Theatre Brings Back Teen Night with Project Write Now 
(MANAQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the return of Algonquin’s Teen Night in collaboration with Project Write Now. Algonquin’s Teen Night is a program for student playwrights, future directors, designers and theatre enthusiasts. Students participating in the program will be instructed in creative writing with an emphasis on writing for theatre. Teen Night students will produce a journal of creative writing ideas, participate in feedback sessions and develop pieces for a showcase. The showcase will be presented before an audience and feature students’ original monologues, scenes or short plays.
FEATURED EVENTS
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NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624
category: music
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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: music
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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EVENT PREVIEWS
NJPAC Hosts Winter of Dance Featuring Swan Lake, Nai-Ni Chen and More
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has some dance performances to keep an eye out for in the next few weeks. In late January, the State Ballet of Ukraine and MOMIX come to Newark, and Nai-Ni Chen Dance returns at the beginning of February.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Montclair Art Museum presents "Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection"
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum is thrilled to present its latest exhibition, Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection. This unique collection-based exhibition delves into the ever-evolving notions of family and community, and explores themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion through a diverse array of artworks. The exhibition opens on February 9, 2024, and will be on display at the museum until January 2026.
