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Top 15 Most Read Stories
At New Jersey Stage
From October 13-19, 2024

originally published: 10/20/2024

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from October 13-19, 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, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, and Somerset).

Make sure your events are part of our weekly columns by sending press releases to us at info@newjerseystage.com. Event previews are always one of the most popular areas of the website. Event previews get noticed when we first publish them and then get noticed again when they are brought back to the main area of the site the week the event takes place - sometimes even several months later.  We also run weekly columns promoting events, music, and theatre shows taking place for the week. These columns include our featured event previews and event listings along with all of our event previews of the week. Your events can stand out for as low as $10! Many times, they are among the most read stories of the week. There is no cost for us to run your press releases!

1) PHOTOS from "Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at The Growing Stage - (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is kicking off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

2) Events This Week in New Jersey from October 15-22, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 15-22, 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.

3) RVCC Theatre to Launch Family Matinee Series with Interactive Bubble Show on October 20th - (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will launch its 2024-2025 Family Matinee series with Jeff Boyer’s interactive show, Big Bubble Bonanza, Sunday, October 20, 2024. Showtime is at 2:00pm.




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4) Burton Cummings of 'The Guess Who' 60th Anniversary Hits Tour Comes to Ocean Casino Resort on March 14th - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents legendary Canadian musician Burton Cummings, of The Guess Who on his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour at Ovation Hall on Friday, March 14, 2025. Showtime is 9:00pm.

5) Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'Goldfish in a Thimble' - Hoboken legend James Mastro (The Bongos, Health & Happiness Show) has several shows coming up in support of his solo debut album, “Dawn of a New Error,” released earlier this year on Rachael Sage’s MPress Records. He’ll play solo opening for The Jayhawks on Oct. 26 at The Newton Theatre in Newton and for Marshall Crenshaw on Nov. 23 at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. With his backing band, The Gold Stars, James also will play Nov. 9 at Concerts in the Studio in West Freehold.

6) Hugh Jackman's "From New York, With Love" Shows to Take Place at Radio City Music Hall - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Hugh Jackman, the Academy Award® nominated and Tony, GRAMMY and Golden Globe winning performer, announced an exciting series of 24 performances at Radio City Music Hall. These special shows will kick off the weekend of January 24, 2025, and will continue through select weekends in April, May, June, July, August, September with the final shows on October 3-4, 2025.

7) Dover Little Theatre presents Magician John Stessel - (DOVER, NJ) -- Magician John Stessel returns to Dover Little Theatre on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, November 16, 2024 with performances at 8:00pm each night. Stessel is a celebrity magician who has developed a unique blend of mind-blowing magic, cardistry, and social media.

8) Old Library Theatre presents the Tony Award Winning Musical "Nine" - (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present the musical Nine, over two weekends, October 18-19 and October 24-27, 2024. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8 1/2, this dazzling production of Nine – with a cast of 19 brilliant performers, and a 10-piece orchestra – tells the story of celebrated film director Guido Contini as he navigates a personal and professional crisis while balancing the many women in his life.

9) This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 15-22, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 15-22, 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.

10) 2024 Teaneck International Film Festival Preview - (TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival, with its theme, Activism: Making Change, is back!  A project of The Puffin Foundation Ltd., the 19th annual festival will be held November 7-14, 2024, featuring over 25 films, panel discussions, and parties, with filmmakers, actors, elected officials and industry guests attending.




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11) 20th Annual Dodge Poetry Festival takes place October 17-19 in Newark - (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the 20th Annual Dodge Poetry Festival taking place from Thursday, October 17– Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.

12) Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents Winter Wonderland - (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents Winter Wonderland with three performances at the Bell Theater December 14-15, 2024. Take a magical walk through a winter wonderland of holiday classics including selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer, staged by Jessica Totoro.

13) Roxey Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Villa Victoria Theater - (EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved holiday tradition, Tchaikovsky's, "The Nutcracker", a favorite for residents and visitors alike. Six performances will take place from November 30 through December 14, 2024 at Villa Victoria Theater in Ewing.

14) This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 15-22, 2024 - Here are previews of plays taking place from October 15-22, 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.

15) THE BERNIE presents A Night with Joe Piscopo on October 24th - (BERNARDSVILLE, NJ) -- Live! Joe Piscopo and his band will perform at THE BERNIE, a supper club at Red Horse by David Burke in Bernardsville on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Tickets include a world-class, three-course dinner and the show: $175++ premium table in main dining area; $125++ bar room table in the bar area. Doors are at 6:30pm.



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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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Stories

Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Union County Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: community

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Visiting

Visiting Writers: Akhil Sharma – Visiting Writer

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: community

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The

The Drew Forum presents: Al Franken

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: community

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Giancarlo

Giancarlo Esposito

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - North Avenue Academic Building
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: community

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EVENT PREVIEWS

Dan

Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.



Monmouth

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on March 9th

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.



Exploring

Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Cape May Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May's Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer hosts three 1.5-hour interactive online seminars via Zoom this March that delve into American literature of the Victorian age. "The Concord Gang" on Monday, March 10, 2025 highlights Emerson, Thoreau and Alcott. "The Amherst Gang" on Monday, March 17, 2025 features Emily Dickinson and Helen Hunt Jackson. "The Fear Gang" on Monday, March 24, 2025 delves into Hawthorne, Poe and Melville.



Zuzu

Zuzu African Acrobats to Perform Shows at RVCC Theatre

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present the crazy contortions and gravity-defying stunts of the Zuzu African Acrobats on Friday, February 21, 2025.



Steampunk

Steampunk Alchemy Fest presents the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Steampunk is coming to New Hope and taking over Dharma Bums Bar with the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret presented by Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The event features Music by A Halo Called Fred; Burlesque by Holly Ween, Esmerelda May, and Jaeda; Sideshow by Lady Gypsy Professional Monstrosity; and Comedy by John Minus.