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theatre
First Avenue Playhouse presents "True West" by Sam Shepard 
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents True West by Sam Shepard across three weekends (August 17-18, August 23-25, and August 30-31). Brothers Austin and Lee seem like opposites. Austin is a hardworking scriptwriter and Lee is a homeless Thief. When a Hollywood producer picks Lee's idea for a 'true-to-life' western over Austin's script, the brothers turn on each other. A writing session gets ugly in this dark comedy.
"Romeo and Juliet" Comes to Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown in September 
(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Exclamation Theater, Inc. presents William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet across two weekends in September at Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown. Shakespeare's classic play tells the story of two teenagers, Romeo and Juliet, who fall in love despite the hatred between their feuding families. They choose to marry secretly, but due to the family rivalry and circumstances beyond their control, they and others perish tragically.
Cape May Stage's Reading Series presents "The One Good Thing Or 'Are Ya Patrick Swayze'?" on Monday 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage's Reading Series presents The One Good Thing Or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze"? by Joe Bravaco on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. The event is free to attend (donations are accepted) and takes place at 7:00pm.
Centenary Stage Company to Hold Auditions for "The Weir" by Conor McPherson 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage company, a professional not for profit theater company located on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, will be holding an open call (AEA & Non-union welcome) for their upcoming production of The Weir by Conor McPherson. This production will be produced under an AEA SPT 4 contract, and both AEA members and non-union actors will be seen. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, August 27th from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
music
bergenPAC presents The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold Tour 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold Tour on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:30pm. The Beach Boys and their music have been an indelible part of American history for more than six decades.
Lost in Society releases "The Distribution of Comfort" EP 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In 2024, Lost In Society celebrates 20 years of musical collaboration between band members Zach Moyle and Nick Ruroede. Teaming up once more with California's Wiretap Records, LIS remains dedicated to producing fresh tracks. Their latest offering is the new The Distribution of Comfort EP, out now on Wiretap Records.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Devil Loved Again" by Ryan Gregg 
Some of the greatest magic humans are capable of is the ability to turn anger into empathy, singer-songwriter-keyboardist Ryan Gregg said.
film
bergenPAC presents An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of "Beverly Hills Cop" 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of Beverly Hills Cop on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:00pm. Celebrating the 40th year anniversary of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, here's your chance to hang out with Detective William "Billy" Rosewood, played by Judge Reinhold who co-starred in all four installments with Eddie Murphy including the latest 2024 Netflix release.
First Look Review - "Good One" 
New Zealand filmmaker Roger Donaldson was a founding member of the Aussie/Kiwi New Wave of the '70s before succumbing to the lure of Hollywood in the '80s, as did so many from that movement. That acclaimed wave of films tackled such subjects as gender, colonialism and inter-personal relationships, often by contrasting "civilized" people against the rugged backdrop of untameable terrain. Though it's set in the US, the spirit of that antipodean movement lives on in Good One, the writing/directing debut of India Donaldson, daughter of Roger.
dance
West Windsor Arts presents Dancing in the Dark with Shira Hofmekler 
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents Dancing in the Dark with NYC transplant and WWAC Teaching Artist Shira Hofmekler on Friday, September 6, 2024. She is bringing the beautiful practice of pressure free dance to our community with this event, which runs from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Admission is $5.
community
Face the Unknown with Collectus Obscurium at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Science and technology are enabling investigators of paranormal activity to clarify its presence and implications for humankind as never before. Join Collectus Obscurium for "A Glimpse Beyond: An Afternoon of Paranormal Discussion" at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Middlesex County Recognizes Local Eagle Scout for Service Project Promoting REPLENISH 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- On Friday, August 9, 2024, Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny and REPLENISH Director Jennifer Apostol presented East Brunswick Resident and Eagle Scout Cole Philipczak with a formal resolution recognizing his Eagle Scout Service Project for REPLENISH.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From August 4-10, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 4-10, 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 (Bergen, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Ocean, and Sussex).
Jersey City Theater Center Awarded Grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On July 30, 2024, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts awarded more than $30 million in grants to support approximately 900 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state. The grants were approved at the Council's 58th Annual Meeting in Trenton. Jersey City Theater Center received two grants totaling $124,440, with $25,000 earmarked for projects serving artists. This is the first time Jersey City Theater Center has received funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Nonprofit Awards 40 Paterson and Passaic Students With New Bikes For Academic Excellence 
(PATERSON/PASSAIC, NJ) -- The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic (BGCPP) recently received 40 bikes and helmets from the Citi Bike Build. Bikes and helmets were given to four Club Kids at each of BGCPP’s 10 locations as a reward for perfect attendance and most improved grades during the school year.
Newark Alliance Unveils "Festivals United" Inaugural Event Programming 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Alliance has unveiled the "Festivals United" coalition, comprising some of the city's premier annual events in the Arts and Education District and the Newark City Parks Foundation – Afro Beat Fest, Halsey Fest, Lincoln Park Music Festival, Newark Arts Festival, Newark Pride, and Newark Winter Village. This initiative, made possible by a $1.5 million grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) awarded in December 2023, marks a significant milestone in bringing together Newark's vibrant cultural offerings under one unified banner.
books
ROCKIN' THE KREMLIN - The true story of Universal Music Russia's first CEO and his quest to bring Western popular music to post-Soviet Russia 
ROCKIN' THE KREMLIN: My Incredible True Story of Gangsters, Oligarchs, and Pop Stars in Putin's Russia (Rowman & Littlefield; released July 2, 2024) follows David Junk as he becomes the first CEO of Universal Music Russia and builds impactful cultural bridges with music—but also how that would all shatter with the rise of Vladimir Putin and invasions of Ukraine.
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