Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical - Disney's Beauty and the Beast 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast across five performances from May 31-June 2, 2024. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy, MPAC Education Director, with music direction by Charles Santoro. Trend Motors returns as the lead sponsor for the third consecutive year.
NextGen Acting Launches Summer Camp with Professional Voice Over Workshops for Kids and Teens 
(NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- NextGen Acting, a leading performing arts school in central New Jersey, has announced the launch of its innovative summer camp program, a pioneering initiative in the state. Young aspiring actors in New Jersey will have the opportunity to dive into the world of voice over, guided by professionals in a state-of-the-art voice booth designed specifically for kids and teens. This camp, however, is not limited to voice over; it offers a comprehensive exploration of all acting disciplines, providing a holistic and enriching experience for its participants.
Bear Tavern Project, Tomato Patch Workshops present "The Jungle Book" at Kelsey Theatre 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Rudyard Kipling's gripping narrative involving themes of abandonment and fostering, law and order, "The Jungle Book," comes to life on the Kelsey Theatre stage at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) May 18-26.
music
Newark Academy Wins First Place in Jazz at Lincoln Center's 29th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) announced the three top-placing high school jazz bands in the nation plus more than 100 individual and section awards in the prestigious 29th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival - held May 9-11, 2024 at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center and the hallmark program for the largest jazz education network in the world. The competition is part of the organization's festival of events celebrating the 125th birthday of Duke Ellington, one of music's most influential composers, musicians, and bandleaders; and Jazz at Lincoln Center's lodestar since the organization's founding in 1987.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/13/24 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Chris Tiedemann, Cut The Kids In Half, The Ratchets, Mike Herz, Estrogents, and JD Burner. Plus a look back at "There's A Hope" by Val Emmich & The Veeries.
film
UCC Presents Screening, Discussion of Critically Acclaimed Film "Kemba" on Wednesday 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- A screening and discussion of the critically acclaimed film, "Kemba," which touches on themes of resilience and education, will be hosted for greater Newark community members by United Community Corporation (UCC). The event will take place Wednesday, May 15 at 4:00pm inside the West Side Park Community Center in Newark. While the event is open to the public, registration is required.
community
State Theatre New Jersey 2024 Benefit Gala features performance by Jay Leno 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey will host its annual Benefit Gala on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The gala, whose proceeds are essential for STNJ to continue to make world-class arts programming affordable and accessible to individuals from all ages and backgrounds in our diverse New Brunswick community and beyond, will take place at the historic State Theatre. The evening includes dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and a performance by comedian Jay Leno.
books
RVCC Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies to Hold Virtual Summer Book Series 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies will present a virtual Summer Book Series beginning in June. The series, which is free of charge and open to the public, will begin June 14, 2024 with author Lilly Maier. The segments will be held via Zoom webinars and registration is required.
