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Friday, July 26 - PHOTOS from "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" at Old Library Theatre. (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, is presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella over two weekends, July 26 through August 4, 2024. Performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Monday, July 29 - A Conversation with Graham Gouldman Who Performs with 10cc at NJ's Ocean City Music Pier on July 29. One of the most inventive bands in pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Ocean City Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ. The band's 2024 Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is the group's first in over three decades.
Wednesday, July 31 - bergenPAC presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm. The audience and press all agree – "This is the closest to ABBA you'll ever get." Watch as they bring one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life.
Thursday, August 1 - Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl. (AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl from August 1-3, 2024. Starring Maren Wade from NBC's America's Got Talent, this cabaret brings to life the quirky, hilarious and unfiltered account of a modern-day showgirl, onstage and off.
Thursday, August 1 - Cape May's East Lynne Theater Company Presents 'Dial M for Murder'. Do you like a good mystery? If so, mark your calendar for the East Lynne Theater Company's (ELTC) upcoming production of "Dial M for Murder," with 7:00 PM performances Wednesdays through Saturdays from August 1-31, 2024, at the company's current home at 500 Hughes Street in Cape May.
Friday, August 2 - Brick City Comedy Revue to Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Newark Local Beer. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Brick City Comedy Revue, Newark's premier comedy showcase will celebrate 10 years on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Newark Local Beer. This edition of the monthly show, hosted by Justin Williams and DJ Gonzalo Silva, features Myq Kaplan, Abbi Crutchfield, Gabe Pacheco, Pat Wise, and special surprise guests. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, August 2 - BCCT presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid, Jr." at Grunin Center for the Arts. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- BCCT presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. from August 2-4, 2024 at the Grunin Center for the Arts. From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Ariel's undersea journey is a beautiful love story for the ages. Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends.
Saturday, August 3 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and two of the most influential female songwriters in rock history.
Sunday, August 4 - 14th Annual Axelrod Jewish International Film Festival to Take Place August 4-14. (DEAL, NJ) -- Live cinema is back! The 14th Annual Axelrod Jewish International Film Festival (AJIFF) runs from August 4-14, 2024 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal. Two films will be screened at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel as well. The nonprofit festival features 10 award-winning Israeli and Jewish international films. Film series passes are available for $68 through July 15 ($78 after). Individual film tickets are $12.
Monday, July 29 - Ocean City Music Pier presents 10cc on July 29th. (OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The band’s 2024 Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is the group's first in over three decades. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Wednesday, July 31 - Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago to Play Shows in Camden & Holmdel. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands of all time, have announced the return of their renowned co-headlining tour across North America – Heart & Soul 2024 Tour. The Live Nation produced tour brings together the timeless music of Chicago and the iconic catalog of Earth, Wind & Fire for one unforgettable night of music filled with epic sets from each artist that will culminate in an encore performance with both bands on stage together.
Thursday, August 1 - 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.
Thursday, August 1 - Swing into "A Night at the Copa" at Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Travel back to the era of fashionable night spots and memorable music. Join the versatile duo of singer Deb Lyons and pianist John Bianculli for "A Night at the Copa: Swinging Songs of the '60s" at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The event begins at 6:30pm.
Thursday, August 1 - Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series presents A Capella Night. (FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music under the beautiful summer skies as the Hunterdon Choral Alliance, in partnership with Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation, proudly presents A Capella Night, part of the 48th Annual Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series. This melodious event will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2024 featuring the harmonious talents of three incredible local a capella groups and a special guest quartet at Deer Path Park. Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is free.
Thursday, August 1 - Mayor's Summer Concert Series Returns to Rahway with Exciting Lineup. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe is proud to announce the return of the Mayor's Summer Concert Series in August 2024. The series brings an incredible lineup of talented artists to the stage. From August 1st through August 22nd, music enthusiasts can enjoy a series of captivating performances outside the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway, NJ.
Thursday, August 1 - The Weeklings to Perform FREE Outdoor Show in Matawan. (MATAWAN, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm, The Weeklings will celebrate 60 years of The Beatles and more in a FREE outdoor concert in Terhune Park.
Friday, August 2 - Hootie & the Blowfish, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain to Play Shows in Holmdel and Camden. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Iconic pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish return to the road in 2024, as the foursome sets out on the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour produced by Live Nation featuring special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. Locally, the tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center on Friday, August 2, 2024 and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Friday, August 2 - The Newton Theatre presents Jim Messina. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Few musical artists résumés list membership in a band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; fewer still can lay claim to being a founding member of the seminal band credited with creating Country Rock; and only one artist can include all the above in addition to being one half of the most successful duos of the 1970s: Jim Messina. He's been a member of Buffalo Springfield and would go on to form the band Poco and then Loggins & Messina with Kenny Loggins.
Saturday, August 3 - The Doobie Brothers Tour to Come to Camden, Holmdel, and NYC; Steve Winwood is Supporting Act. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have announced The 2024 Tour which will touch down in 38 U.S. cities, many of which the band has not played in several years, beginning with Seattle at the White River Amphitheatre on June 15, 2024. Locally, the tour comes to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, August 3; the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, August 6; and Madison Square Garden in NYC on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Steve Winwood will be on the bill for all three local dates.
Saturday, August 3 - UCPAC presents Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: REMAIN IN LIGHT. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: REMAIN IN LIGHT on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8:00pm. The two artists with their all-star backing band, bring you powerhouse renditions of all your favorite Talking Heads classics like "Once in a Lifetime", "Psycho Killer", "Take Me to the River", and selections from their respective solo careers. Cool Cool Cool will be Jerry and Adrian's special guest.
Saturday, August 3 - Debonair Music Hall presents DOOM DOGS with Special Guests Gail Ann Dorsey & John Burdick. (TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios & The Elated System presents guitarist Reeves Gabrels drummer Jonathan Kane, and bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells' DOOM DOGS with special guests Gail Ann Dorsey and John Burdick. The show is on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, August 3 - Return to Dust to open for Chevelle at The Wellmont Theater. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Return to Dust on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. They, along with Tigercub, will open for Chevelle.
Sunday, August 4 - Paterson to Host Anti-Violence Concert featuring Gospel Singer Anthony Brown. (PATERSON, NJ) -- Silk City Connections proudly presents the "Blessings on Blessings: Bounce for Antiviolence" Gospel Concert featuring Anthony J. Brown. The renowned gospel artist and songwriter will perform all of his hits on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Hinchliffe Stadium (186 Maple Street) in Paterson. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Scott Ehrenpreis Shares His Inspiring Mental Health Journey in solo show, "Clowns Like Me". (NEW YORK, NY) -- Mental illness is no laughing matter, but in the new solo show Clowns Like Me, audience members are encouraged to laugh, cry and enjoy the ride into the unknown. Clowns Like Me will have its New York Off-Broadway Premiere at the DR2 Theatre this summer. The witty, timely, and inspiring story is based on Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis’ true life struggles with mental illness and its stigmas. The play was written by Jason Cannon, who also directs. Previews begin on June 21, for a limited engagement through August 18, 2024.
Centenary Stage Company's Summer Musical Series Includes 'Grease' and 'I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change'. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- This summer, Centenary Stage Company presents the 2024 summer musical series featuring Grease and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Performances for Grease will run July 11–21 and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change will run August 1-11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus in Hackettstown.
NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "The Bookstore" by Michael Walek. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) presents the world premiere of The Bookstore by Michael Walek from July 11 through August 4, 2024. The play takes place in a small independent bookstore in New York City, like the ones we all love to frequent and are rapidly dying out. Carey, the owner, rolls up the grate, unlocks the front door, carries in boxes, turns on the heater, turns on the kettle, and turns on the lamps and her computer. And so her day begins.
Summer Heats Up at Cape May Stage with the New Jersey Professional Premiere of "Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B". (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents the New Jersey professional premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, a fast-paced, comedic, and modern reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick. Written by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill, this lively production is set to open on July 17th and runs through August 25, 2024, with shows Tuesday through Sunday nights at 8:00pm.
The Theater League of Clifton presents Madcap Whodunit "Murder on the Menu". (CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will present its second dinner/theater production of the season, "Murder on the Menu," beginning on Saturday, July 20, 7:30pm, at Mario's Restaurant (710 Van Houten Ave) in Clifton.
Chatham Playhouse to Host 30th Annual Jersey Voices: One-Act Festival. (CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Chatham Community Players (CCP) will host its 30th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival with six performances between July 26 and August 4, 2024. This year's production will include seven original short plays written by New Jersey playwrights. The evening of seven one-act plays enables writers to showcase original scripts while allowing directors and actors to experiment with new roles.
Dover Little Theatre presents "Pterodactyls". (DOVER, NJ) -- Dover Little Theatre presents "Pterodactyls" by Nicky Silver across three weekends from July 26 to August 10, 2024. This is an absurdist black comedy about the demise of the Duncan family, and, by extension, the species.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "The King and I". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents a four-weekend run of The King and I from July 26 – August 18, 2024. This is the classic musical from the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It is the tenth mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.
Old Library Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella over two weekends, July 26 through August 4, 2024. Performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm.
Triple Threat Workshop presents "Spring Awakening" at Eagle Theatre. (HAMMONTON, NJ) -- Triple Threat Workshop presents Spring Awakening from July 26 to August 4, 2024 at the Eagle Theatre in Hammonton. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening, with a stunning Broadway score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, explores the tumultuous journey from adolescence to adulthood.
East Lynne Theater Company presents "Dial M for Murder". (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company in Cape May will produce an updated version of "Dial M for Murder" by Jeffrey Hatcher for five weeks this summer. Performances take place Wednesdays through Saturdays from July 31 to August 31, 2024 at 7:00pm.
13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival Preview. (RED BANK, NJ ) -- Two River Theater's highly acclaimed Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras) Festival of new plays by Latine playwrights is set to run Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4 in Two River's Joan and Robert M. Rechnitz Theater. In its 13th year, the festival is the theater's annual joyful celebration of the power, diversity, creativity and talent of Latine theater artists. All festival events are free to the public.
Pebble Players presents first college age production with "Alice By Heart". (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Pebble Players launches its first college age production with limited performances opening August 1-4, 2024. From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Bergen County Players to Hold Auditions for "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical". (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) is pleased to Bring on the Monsters! at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell with open auditions for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences Edition) on August 1st, 3rd, 6th and 8th, 2024. There are numerous opportunities for actors to shine in multiple roles in this 75-minute family-friendly rock musical.
NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble Brings Tony Award Winning "The Drowsy Chaperone" to Morris Plains. (MORRIS PLAINS, NJ) -- With music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar The Drowsy Chaperone will be performed at the Red Oakes School with four performances from August 1-3, 2024. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
NJ Rep to Hold Auditions for 2025 Season. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company will hold auditions for their 2025 season on Monday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 6 for the 2025 season by appointment only. No walk-ins please. Auditions will be held at New Jersey Repertory Company’s West End Arts Center (132 West End Avenue) in Long Branch, NJ. Free parking and entrance to the building is in the parking lot off of Sairs Avenue.
Original Stories of Somers Point's Own Richard Somers and Legendary Figure Molly Pitcher to Come to Life at Studio;Space. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore's "Original" theater company, will present a combined performance of two one-acts, "Molly Pitcher—Revolutionary Girl Power" and the world premiere of "Richard Somers—Anatomy of a Hero," both written and directed by Bill Sterritt, SPQR's artistic director. Performances will take place August 5-7, 2024 at Studio;Space in Somers Point. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
Thursday, August 1 - Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present "Don't Just Sit There: Not Your Average Comedy Show". (TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present "Don't Just Sit There: Not Your Average Comedy Show" featuring Tracy Locke, Marc Kaye, and Mark Riccadonna on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.
Thursday, August 1 - The ShowRoom Unveils ROCK CINEMA Film Series This August. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom has announced its latest film series, ROCK CINEMA, a celebration of rock & roll on film. Set against the perfect backdrop of Asbury Park and its rich rock & roll history, screenings will take place every Thursday in August at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on The ShowRoom's website, showroomcinemas.com, or in person at the box office.
Saturday, August 3 - Heart of the City Festival Returns to Rahway, Showcasing Local Black and Brown Talent. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The 2024 Heart of the City Festival is set to captivate the Rahway community once again on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Under the coordination of Rahway local, Parisse Dawkins, the Heart of the City Festival aims to shine a spotlight on the immense talent of the local Black and Brown community in the New Jersey area, with a special emphasis on Rahway creatives.
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Tuesday, July 30 @ 10:30am - Free Movie Tuesdays: Wonka at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Tuesday, July 30 @ 10:30am - Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Tuesday, July 30 @ 7:00pm - Free Movie Tuesdays: Barbie at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Tuesday, July 30 @ 7:00pm - Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00pm - Jeff Bradshaw with his Philly Funk R&B Band and "Every Day People" at Atlantic City at Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00pm - The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:30pm - Deadgrass at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:30pm - It's Happening with Snooki and Joey at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:30pm - Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne with special guest Mike Zito at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Thursday, August 1 @ 6:00pm - Billy Walton Band at The Point, 998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Thursday, August 1 @ 7:00pm - Garrison Keillor Tonight at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - Tyler Henry – The Hollywood Medium at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - The New York Bee Gees at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - Confessions of a Showgirl at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - 70s VS 80s at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Friday, August 2 @ 7:00pm - Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes at Somers Point Beach, Morrow Beach, 800 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Friday, August 2 @ 7:00pm - The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by BCCT at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, August 2 @ 7:30pm - Walter Parks And The Unlawful Assembly at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, August 2 @ 7:30pm - Girls Night: The Musical at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, August 2 @ 8:00pm - Jersey Shore’s Top Comic at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, August 2 @ 8:00pm - Brick City Comedy Revue at Newark Local Beer, 538 Broad Street, Newark
Friday, August 2 @ 8:00pm - Confessions of a Showgirl at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, August 3 @ 2:00pm - The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by BCCT at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, August 3 @ 2:00pm - Confessions of a Showgirl at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, August 3 @ 7:00pm - The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by BCCT at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, August 3 @ 7:30pm - Taylor Shines – The Laser Spectacular at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, August 3 @ 7:30pm - Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, August 4 @ 2:00pm - The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by BCCT at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
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