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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place February 27 to March 5, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from February 27 to March 5, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
Phoenix Productions presents "Ragtime, the Musical" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presents Ragtime, the Musical at the Count Basie Center for the Arts from March 1-3, 2024. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, this musical tapestry follows the journeys of an African-American family, a Jewish immigrant family, and a wealthy white suburban family in turn-of-the-last-century America, who collide in pursuit of their American Dream.
Triple Threat Theater Productions presents "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Triple Threat Theater Productions presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at the Waterfront South Theatre from March 1-3, 2024. As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods.
music
An Interview with Danny Coleman on radio, writing, music and more! 
In the last twenty years, I don't think I've met anyone as dedicated to the local music scene as Danny Coleman. He’s a writer, a DJ, an emcee for events, and a musician himself. Most of all, he is consistent. He’s doing these things week after week after week. I have seen a lot of people come and go in the local music scene over the years, but Danny just keeps plugging away and his radio show will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a big bash on April 28th.
The Rockit Live Foundation presents A Celebration of Garfield's Brigati Brothers 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Rockit Live Foundation is honored to showcase the music of Garfield's Eddie and David Brigati by presenting "A Celebration of Garfield’s Brigati Brothers" at Hackensack Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Showtime is 7:00pm.
NJPAC presents Diana Ross 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Diana Ross, radiant icon and legendary entertainer, brings her Beautiful Love Performances Legacy Tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. After a record-breaking world tour and a recent sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall, Ms. Ross returns to the Tri-State area to share a lifetime of memories with her iconic hits.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from February 27 to March 5, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from February 27 to March 5, 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 Keiko Matsui 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents Keiko Matsui on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8:00pm in the Shea Center for the Performing Arts. The internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian, has worked with everyone from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Bob James, and Hugh Masekela. There is a reason why the stunning, soft-spoken, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. "When I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone, it makes me feel euphoric!" exclaims Keiko.
Grunin Center presents The Weeklings BeatlesBash 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Weeklings BeatlesBash on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:00pm. This is a journey through the music of The Beatles featuring the Horns & Strings Orchestra and more!
Adam Ezra Group to Perform at Avenel Performing Arts Center 
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Woodbridge Township presents the Adam Ezra Group at The Avenel Performing Arts Center with support from Woodbridge Arts on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30pm. Joe Cirotti Trio will open the night.
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won't want to miss The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute.
Ember Choral Arts to Hold Auditions for May Concert featuring New Works by Emerging Composers 
(MANHATTAN, NY) -- Ember Choral Arts, renowned for its dedication to excellence in performing choral music of living composers, will hold announce auditions for its upcoming May concerts on Thursday evening, March 7, 2024 at the Opera America building, near Penn Station. Auditions take place between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.
community
The Newark Museum of Art Announces Honorees for Art Ball 2024 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Linda C. Harrison, Director and CEO of The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA), announced that Chancellor Nancy Cantor and artist Willie Cole will be the distinguished honorees at Art Ball 2024 on Saturday, May 4th. The Art Ball is an annual signature gala at NMOA honoring leaders whose visionary creativity, generosity, and advocacy have advanced the Museum and the broader community in Newark and New Jersey.
Events This Week in New Jersey: February 27 to March 6, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 27 to March 5, 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.
books
Meet Your "Book Besties" at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch 
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Looking for fun-filled flipping through the pages of unique books? You'll find it as one of our "Book Besties," the new genre-focused reading club coming to the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch beginning Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:00pm. "Book Besties" concentrates on genres such as romance, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. Dragons? Love? Outer space? Crime solving? Check, check, check and check. And that's only scratching the surface.
radio
WSOU Interviews Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson About New Solo Album 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- WSOU Music Director Patrick Ritter recently interviewed heavy metal icon Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden fame to discuss his brand-new solo album, titled "The Mandrake Project," which has been ten years in the making.
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