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Daily Edition 08-26-24

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


The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "9 To 5 The Musical"
 

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents 9 To 5 The Musical weekends throughout September 2024. Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, it features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

 



Classic Radio Road Show Live presents Two Detective Radio Plays in September
 

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Classic Radio Road Show Live presents Two detective radio plays: Adventures of the Thin Man, All American Menace and Richard Diamond, Lonely Hearts September 14-15, 2024.

 



Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns in September
 

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC returns September 9–29, 2024 at The Chain Theatre in midtown. Over 60 workshop presentations will premiere during the 3-week festival including new musicals, dance, solo shows, sketch comedy, drag/burlesque, and plays.

 


music


WP Presents Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers
 

(WAYNE, NJ) -- WP Presents Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. For over four decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. Showtime is 8:00pm.



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Blues at Berlin with Debra Devi, Danielia Cotton, and The Outcrops
 

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Catch three exciting, critically acclaimed blues/rock artists at Berlin Under A in New York City on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. The lineup includes Debra Devi, Danielia Cotton, and The Outcrops.

 



bergenPAC presents Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert
 

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- After three sell out tours in Ireland and the United Kingdom, join Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) for Fairytale of New York - a festive journey through the heart of Ireland with the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert - direct from Dublin and London's West End. The event takes place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:00pm.

 



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Rolling Away" by Jake Thistle
 

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Rolling Away" from Asbury Park singer-songwriter Jake Thistle's new "Live From The Transparent Clinch Gallery" album.

 


film


Lighthouse International Film Society to Screen "My Old Ass" on Thursday
 

(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- To create buzz prior to its national release on September 13th, Lighthouse International Film Society will screen My Old Ass at LBI's Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:00pm. Admission is free but advance registration is required.

 



The Levoy Theatre presents Cut: International Short Film Festival
 

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Cut: International Short Film Festival on September 20-21, 2024. It is a festival of short films for quick minds.




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Stockton University to Host Screening of Documentary on Holocaust Denial in Lithuania
 

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Stockton University Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center will present a screening of the award-winning documentary "J'Accuse! A Cry from the Killing Pits of Lithuania" that details a new form of Holocaust denial in Lithuania. The screening takes place on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room at Stockton Atlantic City (3711 Atlantic Ave). The event begins at 5:00pm. Admission is free.

 


art


Art by Carol Bicknell on Display in September at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch
 

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present mixed media art by Carol Bicknell in the McConnell Gallery, Wednesday, September 4 through Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The Manchester resident remarked that nature is usually her source of inspiration for paintings.

 



"New Beginnings" Art Exhibition to Have Opening Reception on September 12th
 

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Zufall Health, a nonprofit community health center headquartered in Dover with a facility in West Orange, will hold an Opening reception for "New Beginnings" on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. "New Beginnings" is an art exhibition exploring themes of renewal, hope, and the beauty of starting anew.

 


community


Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From August 18-24, 2024
 

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 18-24, 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 (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Monmouth).

 



Land of Make Believe Brings Worldwide Attention to Hope Township
 

(HOPE TWP, NJ) -- Seventy years ago Land of Make Believe opened its gates as a family amusement park in tiny Hope Township, New Jersey. In fact, when Land of Make Believe opened up in 1954 Route 80 was still nothing more than a dream for northwestern New Jersey.

 



RVCC Planetarium Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Show Focusing on Six Mayan Temples
 

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will present "Mayan Archeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe," Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.

 



The Oranges' Got Talent - A Community Fundraising Event for Luna Stage
 

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage is presenting a special night of local talent - Oranges' Got Talent! on Sunday, September 29th with performances at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Those wishing to apply for a spot can do so until Sunday, September 1, 2024.

 


books


2024 Morristown Festival of Books to Take Place October 18-19
 

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 18th, and Saturday, October 19th, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes.

 


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.