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theatre
Dunbar Repertory Company to present a Staged Reading of "Beauty of the Week" at Middletown Arts Center 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Dunbar Repertory Company presents the acclaimed Sweet Potato Pie Reading Series featuring a staged reading of Beauty of the Week, written and directed by Mark Antonio Henderson. The event will take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 4:00pm.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place February 13-20, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from February 13-20, 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.
George Street Playhouse presents the World Premiere of "The Club" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Everyone wants to belong to the club, but what will it cost you? That's the question in The Club by Chris Bohjalian, which is being presented by George Street Playhouse from February 27 to March 17, 2024. The Club is rich with biting wit and startling twists as it explores racism, marriage, and the lies we tell ourselves daily. And though the play is set in 1968, it's eerily timely.
music
The Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - A Tribute To Tom Petty 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Breakers - one of the country's premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute bands - comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB's. No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom's songs quite like the Breakers.
Grammy-Nominated Music Sensation Celtic Woman to Bring 20th Anniversary Tour to MPAC 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On the heels of the successful "Postcards From Ireland," Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The group will bring an all-new live show to celebrate its 20th anniversary to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00pm.
NJPAC presents Kristin Chenoweth in Concert 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth to Newark on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 8:00pm.
Borgata presents "An Evening With John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories" 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Multi-platinum, 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner John Legend will bring "An Evening With John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories," to select venues across the country this Summer. Locally, the tour comes to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on Friday, June 21, 2024.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from February 13-20, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from February 13-20, 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.
William Paterson University presents Coreyah 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents Coreyah on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Shea Auditorium. Coreyah is a psychedelic Korean folk music group whose six members integrate traditional Korean instruments, vocals, guitar, and percussion. Showtime is 12:30pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the show. Showtime is 7:30pm.
bergenPAC presents Magical Mystery Doors 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Magical Mystery Doors on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8:00pm. They are a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere.
Makin Waves with Candy Cavity: 'Brought Back to Life' 
Candy Cavity and their front woman Candace Schur are survivors.
They would be a much bigger and better-known band if not for a continually changing lineup that recently solidified with the addition of Black Light Medusa band mates Jenny "Cat" Ketrow on bass and Cathy Berg on drums. They join longtime lead guitarist Steve Markow on what will be a healthy spring and summer of shows, as well as a new single, an acoustic remake of Candy Cavity's 2021 tune "Secret Lover."
comedy
McCarter Theatre presents An Evening with Jon Stewart 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Jon Stewart has announced a series of stand up comedy performances in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware. Produced by Live Nation, the tour comes to the McCarter Theatre Center with performances on Friday, March 29 at 7:30pm and Saturday, March 30 at 7:30pm.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- After 35+ years as a touring stand-up comedian, Lewis Black is parking his tour bus for good next year, marking the end of his legendary world touring career. Lewis brings his Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, March 8 at 8:00pm.
film
United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary! 
Now in its 36th year, the United States Super 8mm Film & Digital Video Festival is the largest and longest running juried festival of its kind in the world. The festival encourages any genre (including animation, documentary, personal, narrative, and experimental) made on Super 8mm/8mm film, Hi 8mm/8mm, or digital video. The Festival will be held Online and In-person at Rutgers University on February 17+18, 2024.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey: February 13-20, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 13-20, 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.
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