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theatre
McCarter Theatre announces cast for Winnie Holzman's "CHOICE" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center has announced an acclaimed ensemble cast for its eagerly anticipated production of CHOICE, the latest play from the acclaimed multi-hyphenate writer Winnie Holzman. Best known for her groundbreaking work on the international hit musical - and soon-to-be movie franchise – Wicked, Thirtysomething, and the seminal '90s TV series My So-Called Life, Holzman, a Princeton University graduate, returns with a narrative that weaves comedy, surrealism, and poignant reflection on the essence of choice in our lives.
Broadway Performers Bring Their Talents to Drew University to Lead Student Workshops and Participate in Public Q&A 
(MADISON, NJ) -- This spring, Drew University students and residents in the area have the opportunity to meet and learn from Broadway performers during two student workshops and a public "talkback" following Drew's production of A Chorus Line on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Auditions for Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park 2024 season to be held April 5-7 
(EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park is looking for talent for the upcoming plays: Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Auditions will take place at their theater in Edison April 5-7.
Light Opera of New Jersey to hold auditions for "Seussical, the Musical" 
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey will hold auditions for Seussical, the Musical on April 27 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in-person in Basking Ridge and virtual auditions through April 21. This enchanting musical brings to life the beloved characters and stories of Dr. Seuss, with catchy songs and imaginative choreography. Performances will take place August 9-11, 2024 at the Rosen Performing Arts Center in Wayne.
The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society presents "The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time" 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, presents The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens. The acclaimed play will be presented live on stage in the new Ma'ayanot Performing Arts Center in Teaneck from April 9-11, 2024.
music
Levoy Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Zach Bryan Breaks Prudential Center's Attendance Record 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Zach Bryan's "The Quittin Time" Tour with special guests The Middle East and Levi Turner recorded the highest attended concerts in Prudential Center's sixteen plus year history. The record-breaking concerts featuring the country superstar, had 18,641 guests attend on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and 19,151 guests attend on Friday, March 15, 2024, making for the top two most attended shows in The Rock’s history.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/21/24 
"It's a small room; isn't it? If it sells out, then it's a sold out room," laughed a very funny and totally engaging founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen as he discussed his time with the band, music and his upcoming March 23 appearance at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, NJ.
film
State Theatre New Jersey presents 2024 Free Summer Movies Series 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey will offer screenings of five films in their Free Summer Movies Series for 2024. The series begins on July 9th with a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The series follows with Elemental, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken, and closes out on August 6th with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
dance
Roxey Ballet presents "Children's Classic Stories" 
(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet invites families to share in the whimsical world of the "Children's Classic Stories" Sleeping Beauty Act III-Aurora's Wedding and Carnival of the Animals this spring season. A production that will delight audiences of all ages, "Children’s Classic Stories" features Roxey's professional company dancers and local students from Mill Ballet School, the official school of Roxey Ballet. The cast beautifully brings these two tales to life while entertaining and inspiring.
Atlantic City Ballet presents "Swan Lake" 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet's spring season commences with ballet's most famous love story, Swan Lake. This is the story of young Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with Princess Odette. Odette and her companions transform into swans under the spell cast by the evil sorcerer Baron von Rothbart. Their days are spent gracefully gliding on a lake only to return to their human form at night. Performances take place April 13-14, 2024.
art
Medford Arts "Just Faces" Juried Exhibition 
The Medford Arts Center, nestled in the town of Medford, New Jersey, serves as a vibrant hub for the arts community in the area. It is a place where artists and art enthusiasts come together to celebrate and indulge in the beauty of creative expression. The center plays a pivotal role in enriching the cultural landscape of the region by offering a diverse array of programs and events that cater to people of all ages and interests. From art exhibitions and workshops to performances and educational programs, the Medford Arts Center is dedicated to fostering an environment where the arts can flourish. Its mission is to showcase local artists' talents and inspire and engage the community, making art accessible to everyone. With its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to the arts, the Medford Arts Center is a beacon of creativity and cultural engagement in southern New Jersey.
West Windsor Arts Invites Artists to "Leave Your Mark" 
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Artists have the unique opportunity to leave their mark in the world through their artwork. Fiona Clark, West Windsor Arts' Artist in Residence, took that concept a step further when conceiving West Windsor Arts' 2024 Member Art Show. The show runs from April 9 to June 1, 2024.
Gallery Jupiter presents "Conspiracy of Color" 
(LITTLE SILVER, NJ) -- Gallery Jupiter presents "Conspiracy of Color" from April 25 through June 10, 2024. Two painters, two styles, one exhibition. They both teach color theory. One paints geometric abstractions. One paints atmospheric landscapes. They are Meryl Blinder and Christie Scheele.
community
Audience Can Ask Questions of Author, Journalist Fran Lebowitz at StocktonPAC 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Be sure to catch author, journalist and social observer Fran Lebowitz outside of New York City and on the main stage of the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 12, 2024. The event begins at 7:30pm.
NJ Education Leader Maud Dahme to Share Holocaust Memories at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch 
(BRICK TOWNSHIP) -- A former president of the New Jersey State Board of Education will share her memories as a World War II hidden child and Holocaust survivor at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch. "Remembering the Holocaust: A Conversation with Maud Dahme" will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:30pm.
books
"Finding Messi: The Miracle Cat From Kyiv" 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Trevor Ostfeld, a high school student in New York City and a resident of New Jersey, co-authored a children's book, Finding Messi: The Miracle Cat From Kyiv, with Iryna Chernyak after volunteering for a humanitarian mission in March 2022 when the war in Ukraine began. This picture book written by two teenagers is already an Amazon bestseller.
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