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Daily Edition 08-23-24

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


Manhattan Theatre Club presents World Premiere of "Vladimir" by Erika Sheffer
 

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes). Vladimir runs from September 24 to November 10, 2024 at New York City Center Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

 



Art House Productions Presents "Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph
 

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions in collaboration with Half-Light Productions, is thrilled to announce the upcoming presentation of Rajiv Joseph's compelling play, "Gruesome Playground Injuries," directed by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens. In a time when empathy and understanding are more crucial than ever, this play seeks to foster connection and dialogue. Performances run weekends from October 18 to November 10, 2024.

 


music


Adelphi Orchestra to Kick Off 71st Season in October with "Heroic Echoes"
 

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra, Bergen County's premier professional orchestra, is delighted to announce the opening of its 71st concert season with "Heroic Echoes." Under the esteemed baton of Maestro Kyunghun Kim, this concert will celebrate some of the most inspiring works in the classical repertoire with a performance in New York City on October 5th and Fair Lawn, NJ on October 10th.

 



Jane's Addiction, Love and Rockets to Play Shows in Atlantic City and NYC
 

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- After kicking off their incredible 2024 tour on August 9th, rock and roll legends Jane's Addiction and Love and Rockets performed to a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles on August 13th. The two bring their tour to the local area with shows in Atlantic City (Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena) on Saturday, September 7th and New York City (The Rooftop at Pier 17) on September 10th and 11th.



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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/22/24
 

"I'm doing great, I have a gig in like an hour-and-a-half," said the always busy Joe Bonamassa as he discussed his first ever appearance at The Hollywood Bowl, the future of Blues music, his Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation and more.

 



Princeton Symphony Orchestra to Open Season in September
 

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On September 14-15, 2024, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) opens its 2024-25 Season celebrating Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov's 60th Birthday. Violinist Aubree Oliverson makes her debut with the PSO as soloist in performances of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35. Also on the program are Gemma Peacocke's Manta, performed with members of the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey, and Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98.

 



Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Stoned Soul Picnic - a tribute to Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Laura Nyro
 

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the City of Burlington, Mayor Barry Conaway, and Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts' co-artistic directors, Barbara Fisher and Patty Howard will welcome Stoned Soul Picnic and lead singer, Diane Garisto playing a tribute to Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Laura Nyro. Showtime is 7:00pm.

 



New Jersey Festival Orchestra Announces Enticing New Concerts for 2024-25 Season
 

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) has revealed more concerts for 2024-2025. Under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, the new season promises soaring symphonies, breathtaking solo performances, and some milestone celebrations. The program cleverly balances perennial favorites and familiar giants of the classical music repertoire with some more diverse fare sure to enthrall.

 


comedy


NJPAC presents Comedian Jamie Lissow
 

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian Jamie Lissow will bring his candid humor about politics, pop culture, and current events to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:00pm. In addition to his stand-up comedy, Lissow has appeared in the Netflix Original Series Real Rob and co-hosts the podcast Afraid to Ask with Dr. Erika, where they discuss topics related to health, dating, sex, and divorce.




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film


First Look Review - "Skincare"
 

The rapid rise of AI has focused much attention on the practice of creating "deepfake" nudes by digitally adding someone's (predominantly a woman's) face to the body of a porn star or nude model. One of the first cases to bring the threat of deepfakes to light came in 2014 when celebrity skincare specialist Dawn DaLuise was accused of plotting to kill professional rival Gabriel Suarez, who had opened a skincare clinic in the same commercial block as her own. DaLuise claimed that Suarez had attempted to destroy her life and business by flooding the internet with fake images of her face grafted onto pornographic pictures. DaLuise asked a former NFL player to murder Suarez, but was acquitted after spending 10 months in jail when no evidence was uncovered of anyone actually putting her plot in motion.

 


art


Monmouth County Park System hosts "In Stillness" Group Exhibit
 

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System is hosting In Stillness, a group exhibit showcasing the works of artists Jane Manco, Kristin Künc and Konstantin Zingerman Held in the "Gallery" at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, the exhibit runs September 13 through November 15, 2024.

 


poetry


Hoboken Historical Museum presents "This is Just to Say: Honoring William Carlos Williams"
 

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Hoboken Historical Museum presents "This is Just to Say: Honoring William Carlos Williams" on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00pm. This live public event will feature four notable poets celebrating legendary poet William Carlos Williams who made his home in Rutherford, NJ and wrote the 20th Century epic Paterson. The poets Joel Lewis, Catherine Doty, Frank Rubino, and Claudia Serea all reside in New Jersey and have been profoundly influenced by Williams. The event will be hosted by Hoboken Historical Museum’s Poet in Residence Danny Shot.

 


community


AirFest 2024 takes place in Cape May August 29th to September 1st
 

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- This year AirFest features all NEW AIRCRAFT, as well as a new format. AirFest will run Thursday, August 29 through Sundy, September 1, 2024 at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum and includes an F-16 flyover on Friday. As always, AirFest will feature amazing entertainment including live music by Animal House and Devlin, Ted Schwartz’s WWII radio show, food trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, and free caricatures and face painting.

 



County College of Morris Vice President Vivyen Ray Honored by ROI-NJ
 

(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- County College of Morris (CCM) proudly announces that Vivyen Ray, SHRM-SCP, vice president of Human Resources and Labor Relations, has been named to ROI-NJ's Influencers: People of Color 2024 list. ROI-NJ, a highly respected business publication in the state, released the 2024 list to showcase and celebrate the depth of talent among workforce leaders of color in the Garden State.

 


kids


State Theatre New Jersey presents Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
 

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Blippi: Join the Band Tour! on Saturday, September 28, 2024 with performances at 2:00pm & 6:00pm. Blippi will be joined onstage at STNJ by Meekah along with their singing and dancing buddies and LIVE musicians. They’ll explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, with fan-favorite Blippi hits.

 


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.