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theatre
"A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" Tickles a Dark Funny Bone 
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) opened their 62nd season last weekend with the show A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. New Artistic Director Bruce B. Crowe welcomed the audience and explained that this is the first time in a dozen years since a musical was being presented at STNJ. After seeing it performed, I would encourage them not let so many years pass again. In fact, can I put in my order for another one next season?
Jersey Arts Podcast: Peter Filichia - Theater Appraiser 
You may know Peter Filichia from his 19 years as The Star Ledger's theater critic or as a columnist for Masterworks Broadway, author of several books, Broadway Radio personality, or playwright. Filichia has worked in and around the theater for decades, he's seen shows in 47 states and 20 foreign countries (he keeps a list), and after nearly 30 years of hosting the Theatre World Awards, he will be honored with their 2024 TWA Special Award.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Extends Its Run At The Paper Mill Playhouse 
Carole King is by far one of the most prolific female musicians of the latter half of the 20th century. Since writing her first number-one hit song at the tender age of 17, King has become a highly celebrated singer-songwriter, with over 100 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and over 400 compositions recorded by 1000-plus artists.
Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit to host the 2024 Drama Desk Awards 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Drama Desk Executive Producers Staci Levine and Jessica R. Jenen announced that stage and screen stars Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit will host the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards on Monday, June 10, 2024 beginning at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Center (556 LaGuardia Place). The Tony Award winning actors recently starred together in Sweeney Todd on Broadway.
Final Weekend of "Heathers: The Musical" at The Ritz Theatre Company 
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Don't miss your last chance to experience the electrifying and darkly comedic show Heathers: The Musical at The Ritz Theatre Company. With only one weekend of performances left, the production concludes on May 26, 2024 and audiences are raving.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/23/24 
"I'm near Dallas Fortworth Airport; only about 15 minutes from there," began guitarist Bud Whittington of the "Sort of" recently formed band, Texas Scratch.
Conservatory Cannabis Co. partners with Tony Mart Presents for free pop-up summer music events 
(EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Conservatory Cannabis Co., a retail cannabis dispensary coming soon to Egg Harbor Township, NJ, partners with legendary Tony Mart Presents for free pop-up summer music events at the South Jersey Shore.
9th Love+Unity Week & Festival presented 5 High School Arts Students with Scholarships 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Love + Unity Week & Festival is a week-long celebration that took place throughout West Orange from May 13-18, 2024. The festival hosted a diverse range of FREE events for families. West Orange Town Council issued a proclamation Honoring the 9th Annual Love + Unity Festival.
New Jersey Symphony's 2023–24 Season Finale features Daniil Trifonov Playing Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony presents the 2023–24 season finale classical concerts featuring pianist Daniil Trifonov playing Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting four performances from Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9, 2024. Performances take place in New Brunswick, Princeton, Red Bank, and Newark.
film
Thrilling feature The Featherweight screens at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival on June 1, 2024 
What do our beloved sports champions do after they enter retirement? Some focus on other things besides their past careers such as family and friends, and some find different hobbies to occupy their time. In the case of The Featherweight, they plan their comeback.
art
Axelrod Performing Arts Center hosts An Evening of Art and Theater with a Latin Flair 
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Enjoy an evening of art and theater with a Latin flair on Friday, May 31 with the opening of a new art installation titled "Galeria de Bellas Artes." Located at the Gallery on Grant inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, this unique showcase of NJ artists of Hispanic descent will coincide with the opening night of the hit musical Evita.
community
Asbury Underground Returns As Part of North to Shore Festival 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Underground Downtown Art and Music Crawl, a much-loved city tradition which fills the streets of downtown Asbury Park with FREE concerts, comedy shows and poetry readings, will be held again this year for the first time since 2019. This year’s crawl will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from noon to 7:00pm.
Easterseals New Jersey Adds Talent, Diversity, and Dimension to Its Board of Directors 
(JAMESBURG, NJ) -- Easterseals New Jersey (ENJ), the largest disability services nonprofit in the state, announced four strategic appointments to its Board of Directors, joining an existent top talent group of community leaders and industry experts.
Ann Marie Miller to Receive 2024 Governor's Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Arts Education 
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Arts Ed NJ is proud to honor Ann Marie Miller with the New Jersey Governor's Award in Arts Education for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Arts Education. The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and sustained impact on advancing arts education across New Jersey.
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