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theatre
The Strollers presents the World Premiere of "Beethoven's Wrong Note: A Steampunk Opera" 
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Strollers present the World Premiere of "Beethoven's Wrong Note: A Steampunk Opera" across two weekends (May 9-19, 2024). This is a light-hearted look behind the scenes as Beethoven attempts to write "the greatest opera yet written!"
Constantine Maroulis and Teal Wicks to Star in World Premiere of "East Carson Street" 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, will herald the opening of the new Bell Theater in the historic Bell Works complex in Holmdel from May 3-12, 2024. The show features music and lyrics by Grushecky, an iconic musician best known for his work with the Iron City Houserockers and his collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, with whom he co-wrote two songs in the musical. The book is by Jonathan Rosenberg (Americano!, House of Dreams) and direction is by Daniel Kutner (Prince of Broadway).
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Tuck Everlasting" 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Tuck Everlasting across three weekends (May 3-19, 2024). Based on the children's novel by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a new musical about love, family, and living life to the fullest.
Paper Mill Playhouse announces cast and creative for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, featuring a book by Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Douglas McGrath and words and music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil. Casey Hushion will helm the production, with choreography by Jennifer Werner and music direction by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett. Beautiful will play June 5–30, 2024 at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In A Play!" ARRIVES at The Growing Stage 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to present the final main stage production of the 2023-2024 season, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S "We Are In A Play!" from May 3-19. Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, this production has Book & Lyrics by Mo Willems and Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.
Skyline Theatre Company presents a One Night Performance of "Baby" 
(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company, a 21-year-old professional theatre company now calling Essex County its home, presents a special one-performance-only concert presentation of BABY, the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical, on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Vivid Stage presents Meet the Artist New Play Readings Wednesdays throughout May 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22. All readings will take place at the Summit Community Center (100 Morris Ave) at 7:00pm. Works are by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, Philip J. Kaplan, Erik Gernand, and Laura Ekstrand.
music
All That Jazz Series at Hamilton Stage presents Stanley Jordan: Stanley plays The Grateful Dead 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- As part of their new All That Jazz series at Hamilton Stage, UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz NJ Present: Stanley Jordan: Stanley Plays The Grateful Dead on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He will perform shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.
The Ocean County College Concert Band presents "A Musical World Tour" 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Concert Band proudly presents its spring concert, "A Musical World Tour," on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Grunin Center for the Arts, located on OCC's main campus on College Drive in Toms River. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. LIVE! at BergenPAC 
Music lovers inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC this Sunday, April 14, 2024 evening wait for the start of a solid gold concert by legendary hitmakers Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., along with their special guest, Darlene Love.
Trombonist Mariel Bildsten Leads Quartet at May Jersey Jazz LIVE! in Madison 
(MADISON, NJ) -- Trombonist Mariel Bildsten moved from Santa Barbara, CA, to New York to study jazz at the New School's School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. She remained in New York after graduating in 2015 and has become an integral part of the New York/New Jersey jazz scene. DownBeat Magazine calls her "irrepressibly spontaneous."
Top 15 high school jazz bands head to Jazz at Lincoln Center's Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- No figure looms larger in the story of jazz than Duke Ellington whose artistic development and sustained achievement are among the most spectacular and influential in the history of music. On May 9-11, 2024 commemorating the 125th birthday of Duke Ellington — America's most prolific composer of the 20th century in both number of pieces and variety of forms — the top 15 high school-aged jazz bands from across the country will converge at Jazz at Lincoln Center's home, Frederick P. Rose Hall, in New York, NY.
community
NJPAC presents Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science As A Way Of Knowing 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Interested in exploring the mysteries of our Universe? Don't miss out on the chance to see world renowned astrophysicist, professor, and New York Times best-selling author of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:00pm.
Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents Star Wars Inspired - May The 4th Corrupt You 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia's scariest new haunted attraction is reopening its doors for a one-night only pop-up event on Saturday, May 4th. Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents May the 4th Corrupt You, a brand new Star Wars inspired haunted house. A long time ago, in a town not so far away, there was a textile mill where many workers were tortured. Among them, was a dark force that corrupted the minds of the living. Recently, this evil force has returned.
Wild West City Themes Will Change With the Seasons This Year 
(BYRAM TWP, NJ) -- It'll be "Tis the Season" at Wild West City throughout the year starting in May, as the "wild west" theme park in Byram Township switches up its focus at different points of the spring, summer and fall. The iconic Western-themed amusement park's 2024 season opening weekend is scheduled for May 4-5.
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