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theatre
Off-Centre Stages presents "Into The Woods" at Kelsey Theatre 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Generations of favorite storybook characters come together for one stellar production during "Into the Woods," presented by Off-Centre Stages at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre, January 19-21, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take characters known and loved by all and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece – and a rare modern classic.
The North Star Theater Company presents "The Full Monty" 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The North Star Theater Company presents The Full Monty across two weekends (January 19-21 and January 26-28) at The Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College. The Full Monty is a story full of heart. Right to the end, audiences will be wondering if these lovable misfits will pull it off. With a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this heartwarming, upbeat comedy is a must-see for any theater enthusiast.
State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Cher Show" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents the Tony® Award-winning musical, The Cher Show for four performances from February 9-11, 2024. The Cher Show is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony® Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical.
Players Guild of Leonia presents "Deathtrap" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Players Guild of Leonia, New Jersey's oldest continuing community theater group (since 1919), presents their first show of 2024 – the comedy thriller Deathtrap weekends from January 19 to February 4, 2024. With plot twists aplenty, Deathtrap tells the story of a has-been playwright, Sidney Bruhl, who is desperate to regain his prestige, and his young protégé, Clifford Anderson, who unwittingly offers an intriguing solution. How desperate remains a secret, and to tell you any more would be a crime!
Blake Stadnik and Matt Monaco to star in "RIFT, or White Lies" at Luna Stage 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Blake Stadnik (This Is Us) and Matt Monaco (Public Theatre, American Conservatory Theatre) will star in the World Premiere of RIFT, or White Lies at Luna Stage. Stadnik and Monaco play estranged siblings in this World Premiere by Gabriel Jason Dean commissioned by Luna Stage, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, which runs February 8 to March 3, 2024.
Playwright Deepa Purohit Awarded 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize 
(Sarasota County, FL) -- The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has selected playwright Deepa Purohit as the winner of the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP). Purohit is an award-winning playwright who made her Off-Broadway debut in the Atlantic Theater Company's 2022-23 season with the world premiere of her play Elyria (2023 Drama League Award Nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play, 2017 NEA Commission, and 2019 Jerome Foundation support with Ma-Yi Theater Company).
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Misery" 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Misery by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King. The show runs from February 24 through March 3, 2024. Made popular by the Kathy Bates, James Caan film, Misery becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his "Number One Fan."
music
Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Festival presents Reverie Road 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Festival of concerts continues with a performance by Reverie Road on Saturday, January 20 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at CSC's Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. The band will share their fresh, eclectic celtic combination, featuring fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams (founding Solas members) alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler, Katie Grennan and Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal (Young Steinway Artist). This combination is made up of four of today's leading traditional folk artists who have performed for international audiences from studios to stages over the last three decades.
Brian K & The Parkway releases "Wind The Clock" 
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ, the DC-area duo that make up Brian K & The Parkway, released their debut single "Wind The Clock" on January 12, 2024. The song, which opens with a lilting guitar riff and drum groove, is a commentary on tribalism and the extreme black and white thinking that has materialized in society today. It offers a means to expel the frustration of it all while expressing a spirit of hope and solidarity with those actively fighting for a better world despite all the forces working against them.
Libby Jade releases "Seatbelt" 
At a Sofar show in Chinatown on January 12th, Libby Jade debuted songs from their new EP called "Seatbelt". Libby Kallins of Libby Jade, Shane Curry, and GregPease are all Jersey residents who comprise the band, which is popular in the New Brunswick basement scene, New York City and the Philadelphia area.
SOPAC Announces 2024 Jazz in the Loft Series 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is excited to announce the artists performing as part of this season's Jazz in the Loft series. John Lee, Grammy Award-winning producer and curator of the acclaimed, sold-out Giants of Jazz show, brings audiences sultry melodies, ingenious harmonies, and swinging rhythms from some of today's brightest and most innovative Jazz artists.
Montclair State University presents "Dialogues des Carmélites" 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — It's not every day that you get to see a world renowned opera singer on Montclair State University's Kasser Theater stage, but you'll have the chance in Dialogues des Carmélites! Madame de Croissy, the Old Prioress, will be performed by Cali School of Music's Distinguished Artist in Residence, Barbara Dever, with performances on January 27-28, 2024.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "All Fired Up" by Wiser Time 
Wiser Time, aka Carmen Sclafani, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week with the title track single of his forthcoming EP, "All Fired Up."
film
Parkway Central Library of Philadelphia presents screening of "Broken Dreams: The Story of James E. Dupree" 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- For Black History Month the Parkway Central Library of Philadelphia at 1901 Vine St is hosting a free documentary film screening of "Broken Dreams: The Story of James E. Dupree" on February 3rd, 2024 at 2:00pm. The screening will be followed by an insightful conversation between Philadelphia artist James E. Dupree, his former assistant Abigail Henry, and one of the directors Tyrone Brown. The documentary highlights artist Dupree's eminent domain battle against the city of Philadelphia from 2012 to 2014.
Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview 
Here is the EBTV Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview hosted by Festival Director Al Nigrin:
Lighthouse International Film Society to screen "Deep Rising" 
(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey into the depths of the world's oceans when Lighthouse International Film Society screens Deep Rising, a groundbreaking documentary directed by Matthieu Rytz and narrated by Jason Momoa, (Aquaman). This cinematic exploration delves into the mysteries of the most uncharted and inaccessible places on Earth, revealing an awe-inspiring connection between our oceans and the future of sustainable energy. The screening takes place Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Spring Lake Theatre. Showtime is 7:15pm.
art
The Bowery Art Collective presents Home Soil 
(METUCHEN, NJ) -- The Bowery Art Collective presents Home Soil from February 1-29, 2024. This is an exhibition that amplifies the artwork of artists from Africa, the African Diaspora and African-Americans living and working in and around New Jersey in celebration of Black History Month. This show seeks to bring together a community of artists from different backgrounds but with a desire to make connections to shared ancestry, community and home through diverse interpretations, memories and experiences.
Gallery Episode presents Jung Tae Lee Solo Exhibition 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Gallery Episode presents FLUX, a solo exhibition by South Korean artist Jung Tae Lee from January 20 through February 10, 2024. Since receiving his education from Seoul National University and Dongguk University School of Education, Jung Tae Lee has exhibited his work in cities throughout South Korea and around the world, such as Shanghai, Dubai, and New York.
community
United Passaic Organization Unveils Food Truck to Combat Food Insecurity in Passaic County on MLK Day 
United Passaic Organization (UPO) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Janelle C. Hall embarked on an extensive search for a food truck, courtesy of funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The Passaic-based Community Action Agency aimed to procure a food truck to deliver meals directly to individuals facing food insecurity across Passaic County.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From January 7-13, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from January 7-13, 2024. 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's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Ocean, and Union).
Celebrate Black History Month at MPAC 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is excited to present a full line-up of performances, school events and visual art that celebrates Black History Month. MPAC will honor the work of black artists from January 17 through the end of February with performances of Drumline LIVE, Dionne Warwick, an exhibit from Art in the Atrium and much more.
Jersey City Opens Applications for Over $1M in Arts & Culture Trust Fund Grants 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Mayor Steven M. Fulop, City Council members, and the Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee announce the third round of Jersey City's Arts and Culture Trust Fund grants, providing over $1 million to support local artists and arts organizations throughout Jersey City. Applications will open on Monday, January 29, 2024, to support arts education, arts programming, general operations, and Individual Artist Fellowships.
books
Rajiv Nagaich to Reveal Retirement Plan Traps in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Your post-working life will require more adjustments than simply filling time. A large portfolio, estate plan, and long-term care insurance offer no guarantees against financial catastrophes. Attorney Rajiv Nagaich will spotlight retirement planning pitfalls in his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, January 23 at 2:00pm.
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