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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 29 to August 5, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from July 29 to August 5, 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.
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.
music
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist is renowned for ushering American roots into the contemporary era. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Westrick Music Academy Announces New Leadership for Princeton Boychoir: Tyler Weakland and François Suhr Appointed as Co-Music Directors 
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Westrick Music Academy (WMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Weakland and François Suhr as the new Co-Music Directors of the Princeton Boychoir (PBC), effective immediately. This innovative leadership model aims to enhance the educational experience and growth opportunities for all members of the boychoir.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 29 to August 5, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 29 to August 5, 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.
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.
Rosie's Cafe Concerts presents Mike Montrey Band at Belmar Arts Center 
(BELMAR, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Rosie’s Café Concerts will present the Mike Montrey Band in its first appearance at Rosie’s Café for the release of “Love, Time & Mortality". Singer-songwriter Juliana Frangella will opens the night with a special acoustic performance.
dance
Roxey Ballet's Journey Back to the 80s comes to Monmouth University on March 1st 
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet brings "Journey Back to the Eighties" to Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00pm. This is a pop/rock music and dance extravaganza featuring top hits from the 80s like: features songs including Flashdance, Jenny Jenny, Tainted Love, Walk Like an Egyptian, Billy Jean, Like A Prayer, Footloose, and many more!
art
Ocean County Library Waretown Branch to Feature Ray Haworth's "Beaches, Boats and Blossoms" 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- View nature's serenity and majesty as captured by local artist Ray Haworth. The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch is pleased to present his exhibit, "Beaches, Boats and Blossoms," in the Meeting Room throughout the months of August and September.
New Jersey Artists Sought for Somerset County's Parks and Open Space Art Project 
(SOMERSET, NJ) -- In celebration of Somerset County's Open Air, Open Space Project, the County is seeking New Jersey based Plein Air artists to capture the beauty of the public parks system.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey: July 29 to August 5, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 29 to August 5, 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.
Wharton Performing Arts School Announces New Courses for the 2024-25 Season 
(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) is pleased to announce it will offer an array of new classes this season for students of all ages and all abilities. In addition to musical theater, drama, and group instrumental classes, as well as private lessons for instruments and voice, PAS welcomes the community to explore the following new additions to its curriculum.
Bergen County Celebrates Colombian Independence Day 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the County of Bergen in partnership with the Bergen County Latino American Advisory Board, hosted its Annual Colombian Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony in the Public Meeting Room of One Bergen County Plaza.
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