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Daily Edition 12-29-22

NJ Stage Daily Update

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!

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theatre


Nutley Little Theatre presents "Gross Indecency: the Three Trials of Oscar Wilde"
 

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents Gross Indecency: the Three Trials of Oscar Wilde by Moisés Kaufman weekends from February 10-25, 2023. Written in 1997 by the founder of Tectonic Theater Project, the play tells the story of famed queer author Oscar Wilde through the lens of his three courtroom appearances: first, in a libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry, then in two subsequent trials against Wilde for “gross indecency”.

 


music


Imagine Dragons and Dolby to Kick Off CES with a Special Live Concert in Dolby Atmos at Dolby Live at Park MGM
 

(LAS VEGAS, NV) / GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and Imagine Dragons, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-winning band, are kicking off CES 2023 with a private concert in Dolby Atmos at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Thursday, January 5 at 9:00pm PT.

 



Centenary Stage Company presents Damn Tall Buildings
 

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s 2023 January Thaw Music Festival will feature a performance by Damn Tall Buildings on January 21, 2023 at 8:00pm. This performance will take place in The Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. 

 



Studio D'Lux Releases Self-Titled EP
 

(VERONA, NJ) EINPresswire.com/ -- Studio D’lux is a unique musical venture fueled by singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Doug Kistner, who writes and produces all the songs released by the group. Following the release of their debut single, “Ain’t Good Enough,” which racked up nearly 70K spotify streams, Studio D’lux recently released their latest single, “Light Still Shines” and a self-titled EP.



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Sam Paige releases "On Me"
 

Sam Paige is a pop singer/songwriter from Edison who isn’t afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve as she does on her latest track, "On Me." In the song, she describes the trials she went through in her past relationship, voicing that blame for the other person's mistakes was always put on her. 

 



Broken Heart University releases "Too Close to the Border"
 

(Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom) -- “Too Close to the Border” is a vibrant collection of singles that depicts both the versatility of the artist and his love for Americana music. The newest addition to Broken Heart University’s stunning music, the record strings together different musical styles, moods, and aesthetics, paying homage to the very best of the Golden Age.

 



Lincoln to Release "Everything is Wrong"
 

(CINCINNATI, OH) -- Lincoln recently shared “New Music,” the final single from his forthcoming debut album Everything Is Wrong. Over the last few months he has been teasing fans with tracks from the record, including previous releases “Manager’s Special,” “Baby Take My Acid” feat. glitch-pop artist Penelope Scott, and title track “Everything Is Wrong”.

 



2022 Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen
 

Every year since the early 1990s, the Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen has recognized the 12 NJ indie acts that have made the most waves.  By “made the most waves,” I mean they toured extensively in support of a superior new LP or EP that was promoted with well-received singles and professionally made videos. Along the way, the garnered a bit of national press and maybe won an award or two. The Dirty Jersey Dozen are presented in alphabetical order. So here we go …

 


film


Teaneck International Film Festival to present three virtual screenings
 

​​​​​​​The Teaneck International Film Festival has announced a partnership with the Puffin Foundation and PBS/Indie Lens for the presentation of three virtual films via Ovee. These films will be shown at 7:30pm on three Wednesdays: February 8 - Love in the Time of Fentanyl; March 15, Storming Caesars Palace; and April 19, Free Chol Soo Lee.




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2023 West Orange Classic Film Festival Preview
 

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- The West Orange Classic Film Festival returns January 8 through March 5 in the town shere Thomas Edison invented movies. The festival offers cinema lovers a chance to experience their favorite films as they were meant to be seen - on the big screen! This year's film festival theme is "Fabulous Fables & Magical Myths."

 


community


Veteran Facilities Executive Leo Ehrline III Joins NJ Hall of Fame
 

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran facilities executive Leo Ehrline III is joining the New Jersey Hall of Fame team as Director of the new Entertainment and Learning Center (ELC) at American Dream.

 


books


Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature Candid Corporate Ethics Talk by Jamie Fiore Higgins
 

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library hosts Jamie Fiore Higgins, who will discuss and sign copies of her book, Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs, on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Financial Times named Jamie one of its Top 25 Most Influential Women of 2022. In Bully Market, Jamie combines her sobering account of harassment and discrimination in corporate America with practical steps for improving workplace cultures and promoting an environment of inclusion and growth. The event begins at 2:00pm.

 


FEATURED EVENTS

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Miss

Miss Grand New Jersey

Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 5:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: community


 

CDC

CDC Theatre presents "Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches"

Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm
CDC Theatre
78 Winans Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
category: theatre


 

Artrageous

Artrageous 2025 - Sensory-Friendly Theater

Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: community


 

NBPAC

NBPAC presents KOO KOO

Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 1:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music


 

Catching

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream

Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Levoy

Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. The Multi-platinum entertainer is at the top of her game. She's among the most-played female artists at country radio in nearly the last two decades.



West

West Windsor Arts presents R8 Works Fundraising Art Show

​​​​​​​(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents the GR8 Works Fundraising Art Show, an exhibition and sale of original 8 x 8 inch artworks, which benefits the art center's Artist in Residence programs. The show runs from March 4 to April 5, 2025.



Two

Two River Theater presents "¡VOS!"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater's season continues with ¡VOS!, a World Premiere debut by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumariega (Joan Dark), directed by Nicole A. Watson (Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls, Artistic Director of Playwrights Center in Minneapolis) is an exhilarating quest for justice, family and home. Performances will run in the Marion Huber Theater April 5-27, 2025.



Monmouth

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Summer Job Fair

(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- Spend the summer working in the parks! The Monmouth County Park System is looking to hire lifeguards, camp counselors, seasonal maintenance workers, and more for June, July and August. Opportunities in the Park System's therapeutic recreation department include camp counselors for special needs camps and inclusion coaches.



Tickets

Tickets Now on Sale for United Solo's Spring 2025 Festival

(NEW YORK, NY) -- United Solo's Spring 2025 Festival brings a lineup of dynamic performances from around the world to Theatre Row, running from March 18 through April 20.