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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 28 to June 4, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from May 28 to June 4, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
OCC Repertory Theater presents "All Shook Up" 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy known as All Shook Up will be presented by OCC Repertory Theater Company across two weekends (July 12-14 and July 19-21, 2024) at the Grunin Center for the Arts.
Light Opera of New Jersey presents "Seussical" 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey presents Seussical from August 9-11, 2024 at Rosen Performing Arts Center YMCA, in Wayne. Seussical is a fantastical magical, musical extravaganza! Step into the world of Dr. Seuss with LONJ's professionally staged production. This beloved show brings to life all your favorite characters from the iconic books, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and Gertrude McFuzz.
music
Outpost in the Burbs presents Lizzie No 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Lizzie No on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. The concert takes place at the First Congregation Church in Montclair and is part of Outpost's New Voices Series.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place May 28 to June 4, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from May 28 to June 4, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
McCarter Theatre presents Chris Botti 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents GRAMMY award-winner Chris Botti on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. With a career spanning over two decades, Botti has enchanted audiences worldwide, earning him a treasure trove of accolades on his way to becoming the best-selling instrumental artist in the United States.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Kinderhook 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Kinderhook on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:30pm. Formerly known as Kinderhook Creek, this renowned NJ country rock ensemble earned a strong following via years of performing throughout its home state and the Northeast. The band reunited about seven years ago and is still going strong.
The Newton Theatre presents Zebra 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Zebra on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8:00pm. In celebration of 40 years since its release, the band will perform their 1983 debut self-titled album in its entirety and songs from all the Zebra Records – 49 Years as a band and still going strong!
comedy
State Theatre presents Tracy Morgan 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tracy Morgan on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tracy is one of the most well-respected comedians and actors in his field and is currently on a nationwide stand up tour.
bergenPAC presents Howie Mandel 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Howie Mandel on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:00pm. Howie has remained a constant force in show business for more than 30 years. He can currently be seen on NBC's flagship series America's Got Talent where he has served as a judge for eleven seasons.
film
The ShowRoom celebrates Pride with a Queer 90s Cinema series including a Fundraiser for The Center in Asbury Park 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema presents the "Queer 90s" film series, a celebration of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ films from the 1990s. This special series will feature screenings of "Trick" on June 6, "Bound" on June 20, and culminate with a 30th anniversary screening of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" on June 27, 2024. The final screening will also serve as a fundraiser for The Center in Asbury Park, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people living with HIV/AIDS.
Gripping Feature Documentary Altona screens at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, June 1 
The Affolter Brothers have created an utterly gripping and heart-wrenching documentary with Altona, a film that tells the story of a brutal murder that occurred in Canada in 1990. Having written, edited, directed, and done the animation for the film, these brothers clearly have a wide range of talent that is well used in filmmaking. The style is so assured, with the editing in particular keeping you engaged throughout, though with the story that’s being told, it's hard not to be on the edge of your seat for most of the runtime. The story unfolds as we hear about a man, Earl Giesbrecht, a teen at the time, who murdered another teenager, Curtis Klassen, and attempted to murder Tyler Pelke. Tyler and Curtis were best friends staying at Tyler’s home alone one night, when Earl arrived to commit an unforgivable act. This is where the documentary gets interesting, with Altona being such a faith based town, the film has a heavy theme of forgiveness, among the other themes of loss, destruction, friendship, and love.
art
The Gallery at Green Door Studio presents Life Lines 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- The Gallery at Green Door Studio presents Life Lines, a group show featuring SOMA Figure Drawing Artists in June with an Opening Reception on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey: May 28 to June 4, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 28 to June 4, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
kids
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "The Velveteen Rabbit" 
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents The Velveteen Rabbit, the timeless classic by Margery Williams, on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am. Join them for a heartwarming retelling of the beloved story of a toy rabbit’s quest to become real through the power of love and devotion.
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