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theatre
Theater League of Clifton to Hold Auditions for "Murder on the Menu" 
(CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will hold auditions for its 2024 summer dinner/theater production of "Murder on the Menu." Auditions for the comedy/murder mystery will be held May 30 and 31 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Mario’s Restaurant (710 Van Houten Avenue) in Clifton. Call backs, if necessary, will be held on June 3 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
West Hudson Arts and Theater Company presents The 2024 One Act Play Festival 
(HARRISON, NJ) -- West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (WHATCo) will present The 2024 One Act Play Festival, a showcase of 9 original works from local playwrights on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm at The Theater at WHATCo, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, S., Harrison, NJ.
PHOTOS from "Grease" at Algonquin Arts Theatre 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Grease is definitely still the word as the classic musical being presented at Algonquin Arts Theatre is one of the hardest tickets to get right now. The production runs May 10-19, 2024, but nearly every performance is sold out. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Luna Stage announces a Black Community Performance of "Queen of the Night" followed by conversation with the playwright 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage is honored to announce a Black Community Performance of Queen of the Night by travis tate on Sunday May 19, 2024 at 3:00pm, to be followed by a conversation with the playwright. The special afternoon performance is focused on celebrating and amplifying Black voices and access to Black theatre for all audiences. The performance will be followed by a conversation with playwright travis tate.
New Bell Theater Opens with "East Carson Street" 
New Jersey has a new professional theater that is now open and active. The Bell Theater is located in Holmdel's Bell Works complex. it is a part of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center.
music
Todd Rundgren's "ME/WE" Tour LIVE! at BergenPAC 
Hundreds of devoted music fans saw the light on Thursday, May 2, 2024 when musician Todd Rundgren made a "ME/WE" concert tour stop at Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC.
Morris Choral Society to Conclude Season with "Looking Back, Looking Forward" 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Morristown United Methodist Church, the Morris Choral Society will conclude its 50th anniversary season with a program entitled "Looking Back, Looking Forward." Showtime is 3:00pm.
Where Music Lives Awards Show and Lakehouse Block Party to Create One Unforgettable Weekend in Asbury Park 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Music Foundation and Lakehouse Music Academy will present two major music events in Asbury Park May 17-18, 2024. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Asbury Park Music Foundation and Music Saved My Life program.
East Lynne Theater Company to Host its First-Ever "Summer Soiree" fundraiser 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May's award-winning, Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company will host its first-ever "Summer Soiree" fundraiser on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The limited-ticket event will be held near Higbee Beach at the stunning, new, carbon-neutral home of an East Lynne board member. The event runs from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Hub City Opera and Dance Presents the New Jersey Premiere of "Murasaki's Moon" preceded by Beautiful Japanese Folk Dancing 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Hub City Opera and Dance presents the New Jersey premiere of "Murasaki's Moon." This captivating new opera brings to life the remarkable story of Lady Murasaki, the 11th-century Japanese writer who defied societal norms to create "The Tale of Genji," widely considered the world's first novel. The production will open on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Avenel Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 2:00pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Better Off" by The Break Plans 
"Better Off," the latest single from Jersey Shore-based The Break Plans, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
film
2024 New Jersey International Film Festival Preview 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The 29th Annual New Jersey International Film Festival will take place May 31 to June 9, 2024 on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. The Festival will be a hybrid one as it will be presented online as well as with in-person screenings at Rutgers University. All the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date.
art
Art All Night Trenton to Take Place at War Memorial Theatre 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Art All Night Trenton, the free, 24-hour annual community arts event, pop-up gallery, and fundraiser presented by Artworks Trenton will take place on June 29-30, 2024, at its new home, the War Memorial Theatre on Memorial Drive in downtown Trenton, New Jersey.
NNJCF Seeks Volunteers to Paint a Mural and Install a Rain Garden at Hackensack High School 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) is seeking volunteers to paint a community mural and to install a rain garden at Boost the Block Goes Green on Saturday, June 1, 2024 with the rain date scheduled for June 8. The event takes place at Hackensack High School, located at 135 First St. in Hackensack.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From May 5-11, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 5-11, 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 10 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Burlington, Cape May, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Sussex, and Union).
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