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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place February 6-13, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from February 6-13, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Pushcart Players to present "Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor" at The Levoy Theatre 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Pushcart Players, New Jersey's Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theatre for family audiences, will present "Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor" on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the The Levoy Theatre in Millville. Founded in 1974, Pushcart is celebrating 50 years of stirring up serious fun for young people nationwide.
Bridge Players Theatre Company Returns to Its Home Stage With "Be More Chill" 
(BURLINGTON CITY, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its long-awaited return to its home stage at Broad Street United Methodist Church.The first presentation in its regular space since February 2020 will be the exciting pop musical Be More Chill, across three weekends from February 9-24, 2024.
music
MPAC presents The Four Phantoms in Concert 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Enjoy the music of your favorite Broadway shows as performed by four former stars of Phantom of the Opera. The Four Phantoms in Concert comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$89.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from February 6-13, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from February 6-13, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
The Newton Theatre presents Andy Summers of the Police 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Andy Summers, will bring his multi-media show, The Cracked Lens and a Missing String, to The Newton Theatre on Saturday June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Best known for his work with The Police, Andy Summers has enthralled music fans with his unique talent since entering the music scene in the late 1960s.
San Jose Taiko to Present Sounds of Traditional Japanese Drumming at RVCC Theatre 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- San Jose Taiko will share the sounds of traditional Japanese drumming with local audiences on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The group will present its performance of Rhythm Journey. Showtime is 8:00pm.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/5/24 
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 new releases by FRUITBAT, By Torchlight, Mike Chick, and Chip Away. Plus a look back at "You Are Freaking Me Out" by Grover Kent.
film
Important Documentary Feature Join or Die will be playing at the Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on Saturday, February 10! 
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America may depend on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly…What can we do about it?
Sara Crow’s touching film Bluebird screens at the Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, February 9! 
One of the greatest mysteries in life is the question “what happens after we die?” It is both a gift and a curse of human consciousness to know that death is inevitable. There are those who believe in heaven and hell, and that we must be baptized in order to get into heaven, given that we have not committed any sins. But what of those who were not baptized? Sara Crow’s Bluebird explores this idea of questioning these mysteries and questioning the faith on which these mysteries are founded on. Moreover, it explores the innocence of children and how they might deal with the challenges that they face in life.
dance
NJPAC presents New Jersey Ballet and Alvin Ailey in May 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes back two long-standing fan favorite dance events: The New Jersey Ballet (May 3-4) and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Mother’s Day Weekend Series (May 10-12).
community
The Puffin Foundation Appoints Jeremy Lentz as Director of Special Projects 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Puffin Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that has opened the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy, announced the appointment of Jeremy Lentz as Director of Special Projects.
Events This Week in New Jersey: February 6-13, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 6-13, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
kids
State Theatre New Jersey presents "Pinkalicious The Musical" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Pinkalicious The Musical on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00pm. After the show, a special meet and greet and photo op with Pink and Peter will take place in STNJ's downstairs lobby. Tickets range from $15-$35.
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