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theatre
PHOTOS from ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S "We Are In A Play!" at The Growing Stage 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting the final main stage production of their 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. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Sieminski Theater presents "Fabulous Fanny: The Songs & Stories of Fanny Brice" 
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Broadway at Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge on May 12, 2024 with "Fabulous Fanny: The Songs & Stories of Fanny Brice," starring Kimerly Faye Greenberg. This is a heartfelt solo show that brings to life the iconic tunes and fascinating story of Fanny Brice with wit and warmth. Showtime is 2:30pm.
PHOTOS from "The Prom" at Phoenix Productions 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions is presenting The Prom at The Count Basie Center for the Arts from May 3-4, 2024. This is a delightful musical about an end of the year high-school dance and four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Brundage Park Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" 
(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park playhouse presents Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park across two weekends (May 24-26 and May 31 - June 2, 2024). The play is about Paul and Corie Bratter - newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick...
PHOTOS from "Tuck Everlasting" at Music Mountain Theatre 
(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 musical about love, family, and living life to the fullest. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Dunbar Repertory Company presents "American Menu" at Middletown Arts Center 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Dunbar Repertory Company at the Middletown Arts Center presents American Menu by Don Wilson Glenn, over two weekends, May 17-19 and May 24-26, 2024. The production, directed by Mark Antonio Henderson and Damien S. Berger, tells the story of five women working in the kitchen of a segregated diner in a Texas town, circa May 1968.
Carteret PAC Annouces 2024 Central Jersey Marquee Award Nominations 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center has announced the nominations and honorable mentions for the 2024 Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards, Honoring Excellence in Middlesex and Somerset Counties High School Musical Theatre. The Marquee Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:30pm, at the new Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center.
American Theater Group Announces "Canned Goods" Thursday Talkback Sessions 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present talkback sessions after the Thursday, May 9th and 16th evening performances of the provocative new play, Canned Goods, by Erik Kahn. The World Premiere production is running May 9-11 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ and May 16-19 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ. Charlotte Cohn is directing the production.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Scottish-born singer-songwriter has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records. His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 and 1978 respectively.
Clinton Hill Community Action Celebrates the 1st Anniversary of the ArtsXchange in Newark 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) proudly hosted the first-anniversary celebration of the ArtsXchange on April 30, 2024. This night of culture recognized one year of a spectacular partnership with NJPAC celebrating arts programming in Clinton Hill. This collaboration spawned the arts and creative placemaking department at CHCA, and ArtsXChange was the first joint effort with Clinton Hill Community Action & the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Westminster Conservatory of Music observes Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month with May 19 faculty recital 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Westminster Conservatory of Music will present the concert, Celebrating Asian and Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 7:30pm. The concert features nine Conservatory faculty members of APA heritage as they perform music that represents the nation of their background. It will take place in Bristol Chapel (101 Walnut Lane) in Princeton. Admission is free.
The Newton Theatre presents Jim Messina 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Few musical artists résumés list membership in a band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; fewer still can lay claim to being a founding member of the seminal band credited with creating Country Rock; and only one artist can include all the above in addition to being one half of the most successful duos of the 1970s: Jim Messina. He's been a member of Buffalo Springfield and would go on to form the band Poco and then Loggins & Messina with Kenny Loggins.
Black Box Studios presents Thesaurus Rex & Boys Go To Jupiter 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents Thesaurus Rex & Boys Go To Jupiter, with opener simmerr, on Friday, May 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; showtime is 7:30pm.
Westminster Conservatory at Nassau ends season on May 16 with "Songs from the Winding Road of Love" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The current season of Westminster Conservatory at Nassau will conclude on Thursday, May 16, 2024 with Songs from the Winding Road of Love, a recital performed by Westminster Conservatory faculty members Susan Gaylord, mezzo soprano; and Larissa Korkina, piano.The recital will take place in the Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church (61 Nassau Street) in Princeton. The event is open to the public free of charge. Showtime is 12:15pm.
North to Shore Festival presents The B-52s and The Weeklings in Atlantic City 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Experience the electrifying energy of one of The World's Greatest Party bands, The B-52s along with The Weeklings, live at Ovation Hall, nestled in the picturesque Ocean Casino + Resort, as part of the North to Shore Festival presented by Prudential. The concert takes place Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "High" by Widely Grown 
Widely Grown's latest single, "High," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
poetry
Second Sunday Poetry Reading features John Amen and Michael Montlack 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The reading begins at 4:00pm and features John Amen and Michael Montlack.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From April 28 to May 4, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 28 to May 4, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and Union counties).
The City of Rahway Requests Resident Insights in Arts Audience Survey 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The City of Rahway is conducting a survey to better understand audience interest in arts and cultural events. The brief survey is under 20 questions and audience participation is greatly appreciated.
