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OffBook Productions to hold auditions for "The Laramie Project" 
(LITTLE FALLS, NJ) -- OffBook Productions will hold auditions for its upcoming fall production of The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theater Project on July 23-24. The play was first produced by Denver Center Theater Company in February 2000. OffBook's production will run from October 24 to November 2, 2024 at First Reformed Church of Little Falls in Little Falls, NJ, a returning venue for the group's shows.
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents "Legally Blonde the Musical" 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Legally Blonde the Musical over two weekends, July 12–14 and July 19–21, 2024. This fabulously fun, award-winning musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Music and lyrics by Laurence O'keefe and Nell Benjamin; book by Heather Hach; and based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture, Legally Blonde. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Shakepeare Theatre of NJ presents "The Book of Will" by Lauren Gunderson 
(MADISON, NJ) -- How far would you go to honor and preserve a friend's legacy? What if that friend was William Shakespeare and his plays were about to be lost to history forever? Lauren Gunderson's acclaimed play The Book of Will shines a light on the amazing true story of two ordinary men whose love for their friend and his genius continues to influence our world four centuries after Shakespeare's death. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present The Book of Will at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from July 10-28, 2024.
music
Albert Music Hall presents "Sweethearts of the Jersey Pines" 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, June 29, 2024, a special night entitled "Sweethearts of the Jersey Pines" will celebrate the women of Albert Music Hall with a night of terrific female-led bands! The show will open with a brief retrospective of the women who have supported the hall over the years by current PCS President, Danielle Marrone. This will be followed by 6 bands (doors at 5:00pm).
The Levoy Theatre presents Texas Flood: A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Texas Flood: A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Tommy Katona and Texas Flood have become one of the premier blues bands in all of North Texas. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Pure Petty is Coming to Long Beach Island in July 
(LONG BEACH ISLAND,NJ) -- Gloucester County-based Pure Petty will perform two outdoor concerts in LBI this July. They will be at Bay Breeze Park in Barnegat Light on July 8th (6:00pm to 9:00pm) and Boat Ramp in Ship Bottom on July 11th (6:00pm to 8:30pm). Admission to both concerts is free.
Makin Waves Album of the Month: "Everything Must Go" by Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones 
I no longer weep for the future of music.
There's a young woman who makes just about some of the best roots rock New Jersey proudly can call its own. Her name is Emerson Woolf, and her crackerjack band are the Wishbones.
Howard Jones, ABC, and Haircut 100 to play at Wellmont Theater 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- New wave and alternative pop fans rejoice! Howard Jones and ABC will be hitting stages across North America this summer with special guest Haircut 100. The show will feature a dazzling array of beloved hit songs, sure to delight any 80s alternative music fan. The event is made even more special by the return of Haircut 100, who will be playing to North American audiences for the first time in 40+ years with their original band line-up. The tour comes to the Wellmont Theatre on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Clinton Hill Community Action and NJPAC South Ward ArtsXChange presented South Ward Celebration Of Gospel 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On June 21, 2024, in honor of Black Music Month, Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) and NJPAC South Ward ArtsXChange, hosted the South Ward Celebration of Gospel, a powerful Gospel Celebration that brought together music lovers and community members to celebrate the rich heritage of gospel music in Newark and its impact on the African-American community.
The 2024 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at BergenPAC 
The crowd inside the BergenPAC auditorium in Englewood, NJ this Wednesday, June 12, 2024 evening is all set to dig the music of the 1960s and early '70s with the stars of the 2024 Happy Together Tour — The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, The Association, The Vogues, Badfinger's Joey Molland, and The Cowsills.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles featuring Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour tracks 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Julie Jane" by Jackson Pines 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is Jackson Pines' cover of Merce Ridgway Sr.'s "Julie Jane" from their forthcoming album, "Pine Barrens Volume Two."
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/20/24 
"The Way Of The World" is out on Quarto Valley Records who are an independent label and they get behind a lot of artists that are really interesting; Edgar Winter, Sean Chambers, The Immediate Family, Paul Rogers, Savoy Brown and they are a pretty interesting place to land."
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From June 16-22, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from June 16-22, 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 (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset).
Liz Cheney Scheduled to Speak at NJPAC Days Before The Election 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney will be speaking at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Cheney served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. The event begins at 3:00pm.
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