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theatre
Asbury Park Theater Company presents "The Mountaintop" 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company presents The Mountaintop by Katori Hall from May 10-19, 2024 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. The Mountaintop examines Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night on earth, set entirely in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. The play is Hall's fictional reimagining of what may have happened in that motel room on the night before MLK's assassination.
State Theatre New Jersey Announces 2024-25 Broadway Season 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey has announced its 2024-25 Broadway Season, featuring five fantastic shows. The season features Tony® Award-winning hits, Broadway fan favorites, and multiple State Theatre debuts. Season tickets for the 2024-25 Broadway Series are now on sale.
American Theater Group to Honor Tony Award-Winner Michele Pawk at Annual Gala 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will honor Tony Award-winning actress Michele Pawk at its annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 2nd, at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway.
music
Martell's Tiki Bar to Host Fundraiser for Teddy B. (long-time member of The Sensational Soul Cruisers) 
(POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ) -- There will be a fundraiser for Eric Barney aka Teddy B. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Martell's Tiki Bar with entertainment by The Motor City Revue, Carlton J. Smith, High in the Mid 80's and MC Johnny Mac. The event runs from 7:00pm to 11:00pm and is for 21 and over. If you cannot make the show but wish to help, a GoFund campaign has been set up for Teddy B. as well.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - The Last Encores 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – The Last Encores on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like "Sherry," "Walk Like A Man," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "December '63 - Oh What A Night," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," and of course, "Grease."
Ulysses Owens, Jr. and Generation Y: "I'm Just Repeating a Model" 
Drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr.'s Cellar Music album, A New Beat, featuring his Generation Y of up-and-coming young jazz artists, spent eight weeks at Number 1 on the JazzWeek charts.
'60s Rock 'N Roll Revival LIVE! at STNJ 
New Brunswick's historic State Theatre New Jersey auditorium is quickly filling up this Saturday, April 20, 2024 evening as music lovers find their seats for a '60s Rock 'N Roll Revival concert starring Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Grass Roots, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Brooklyn Bridge.
Wharton Arts and William Linthicum-Blackhorse Receive 2024 Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant 
(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest non-profit community performing arts education center, announced that it is the recipient of the 2024 Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant, which will support a composition from composer William Linthicum-Blackhorse to be premiered by Wharton Arts' New Jersey Youth Chorus.
art
Gallery Episode presents "Sublime Moments: Our Lives" 
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Gallery Episode presents "Sublime Moments: Our Lives," a solo exhibition featuring Korean-American photography artist Daihan Jeong from May 6-13, 2024. With this exhibition, Daihan Jeong hopes to offer visitors a chance to find beauty in the unexpected. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
community
Mile Square Theatre Has Shows For All Ages in May 
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Comedian John Franklin, Paper Bag Players, Between Broadway Variety Hour, and Show Up, Kids will grace the Mile Square Theatre stage in May. Producing a multitude of shows for all ages, allows the company to leverage all their spaces with creativity, energy, and productions that engage, educate and enthrall audiences.
New Jersey Stage launches "See It, Share It!" Campaign 
(BELMAR, NJ) — New Jersey Stage officially launched its "See It, Share It!" campaign at the end of April. The campaign awards one free month of our Main Advertising Package to someone who has shared a story from New Jersey Stage on their social media feed. The first winner was the Washington Borough Business Improvement District!
books
Wyckoff Public Library to Host a Book Launch for "The Road Trip Rewind" 
(WYCKOFF, NJ) -- The Wyckoff Public Library will host a book launch for "The Road Trip Rewind" on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm. Authors Kate and Danny Tamberelli will celebrate the publication of their second romance fiction book, a time traveling nostalgic romance. The event is free to attend, but attendees need to register to reserve a seat.
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