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Daily Edition 08-07-24

NJ Stage Daily Update

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

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theatre


This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place August 6-13, 2024
 

Here are previews of plays taking place from August 6-13, 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.

 



Luna Stage Announces 2024-25 Season
 

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage has announced their 2024-25 Season. It kicks off with Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz in in November and includes A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel Hunter and the ripple the wave that carried me home by Christina Anderson.

 



Lyceum Studio presents World Premiere of "Wanishi: A Tale of Burlington Island" on Friday
 

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Lyceum Studio at Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents the World Premiere of Wanishi: A Tale of Burlington Island on Friday, August 9, 2024 with performances at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. This is a play by Brie Knight, directed by Melody Marshall, and produced by Christine Petrini and Barbara Fisher. It is performed by Summer Play Campers.

 


music


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 6-13, 2024
 

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 6-13, 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.



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Outpost in the Burbs presents On a Winter's Night featuring Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky and Patty Larkin
 

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents On a Winter's Night featuring Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, and Patty Larkin on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

 



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sam Morrow Band
 

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sam Morrow Band on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:30pm. Five albums into an acclaimed career, Sam Morrow has carved out a sound that exists somewhere outside of genre and geography.

 



NJPAC presents Morrissey
 

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Off the back of his four sold out residency shows in Las Vegas, Morrissey announces fourteen brand new North American shows for the fall and includes a performance at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00pm.

 



PNC Bank Arts Center presents Goose
 

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Connecticut rock band Goose comes to the PNC Banks Arts Center in Holmdel on Sunday, September 1, 2024 as part of a US tour spanning the country with dates throughout the fall. All this comes after an extensive spring tour, Goose's first with their new drummer, Cotter Ellis; Ellis made his debut with the band in four stunning, sold out nights in April at the legendary Capitol Theatre in Portchester, NY. Showtime is 7:30pm.

 



Westrick Music Academy Awarded Historic Grants from New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Mercer County Community Fund
 

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Westrick Music Academy (WMA) is thrilled to announce that it has received two significant grants: a historic $99,870 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) and a $9,100 grant from the I. Trumbull Wood Estate Fund of the Mercer County Community Fund. These grants represent a remarkable milestone for WMA, supporting its mission as it works to provide opportunities for local youth to grow through the pursuit of musical excellence in a supportive, collaborative, and joyous environment.




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Rock Out with the Rave On! Duo Outdoors at the Bay Head Express Reading Center
 

(BAY HEAD, NJ) -- Ready for a late summer blast from the past? The Ocean County Library's Bay Head Express will host the Rave On! Duo in a unique outdoor setting at Bay Head Borough Hall on Friday, September 6, 2024. Showtime is 6:00pm.

 


comedy


The Vogel presents comedian Josh Wolf
 

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. Josh has become one of the most sought-after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick-witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining stand-up comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted comedians in the entertainment business.

 


community


Events This Week in New Jersey: August 6-13, 2024
 

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 6-13, 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.

 



United Passaic Organization Celebrates 60 Years with Inaugural "Fall Swing 2024" Golf Outing
 

(PASSAIC, NJ) -- United Passaic Organization (UPO) is thrilled to announce its 1st Annual Golf Outing, "Fall Swing 2024," set to take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the prestigious Preakness Valley Golf Course in Wayne, NJ. This exciting event marks a significant milestone as UPO celebrates 60 years of service as part of the Community Action Partnership, dedicated to transforming lives, impacting communities, and connecting resources throughout Passaic and surrounding areas.

 


kids


Macheis Wind to have Free Family Concert at Bex Cafe on August 17th
 

(CALIFON, NJ) -- Join award-winning musician, Macheis Wind, the "Children's Musical Hero" for a Fun Family Concert, in partnership with Chef Becky Geisel, on the lawn at Bex Cafe. Gather on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm for a family concert at Bex, a free community building event.

 


FEATURED EVENTS

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Erth’s

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: community

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Sherlock

Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre

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George

George Street Playhouse presents "Small"

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre

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Blackberry

Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music

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Sun

Sun Ra Arkestra

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: music

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EVENT PREVIEWS

Lucrecia

Lucrecia Pays Homage to Former Bergen County Resident and Reigning Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz

"Life is a carnival! It's much more beautiful to live it singing." If you're unfamiliar with my life's mantra, perhaps you’d recognize it if I were instead to say "la vida es un carnaval, es más bello vivir cantando." Now put a salsa beat under it and add the iconic voice of the Queen herself, Celia Cruz. Sound familiar? One would hope.



Jersey

Jersey Arts Podcast: Dancing through the Air: 'Noli Timere' Marks World Premiere at McCarter Theatre

"Noli Timere" is Latin for "be not afraid," and the name of the world premiere presentation from Director and Choreographer, Rebecca Lazier and Sculptor, Janet Echelman. The collaboration features eight multidisciplinary performers dancing up to 25 feet in the air within a voluminous, custom-designed Echelman net sculpture.



bergenPAC

bergenPAC hosts Ukraine Odesa National Ballet US Tour 2025: Don Quixote

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Step into over 200 years of history with the legendary Ukraine Odesa National Ballet as they bring the timeless classic Don Quixote to life at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Founded in the early 19th century, the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre stands as one of Ukraine's oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions, preserving a legacy of excellence and inspiration. Showtime is 7:00pm.



MPAC

MPAC presents Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. With over two billion streams, pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Are Your Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Starring Traci Marie, paying tribute to Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is a fast paced, energetic, captivating show, that features a live band tribute to the most successful tour in music history.