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theatre
Centenary Stage Company presents "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Family Friendly, Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical will run in the Sitnik Theatre from November 29 through December 15, 2024, with many performance times and dates available, including some weekday matinees. This is a musical stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.
Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Fall in love all over again with the timeless story of Alice in Wonderland Jr., presented by the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy from November 22-24, 2024 at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel. Experience the adventure, imagination and pure fun along with these unforgettable characters, based on the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll and the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland.
Third Annual Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards Accepting Applications 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- The third edition of the Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating excellence in high school musical theatre, will take place Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center. The awards ceremony showcases the exceptional talent of young performers across Central Jersey.
music
Renaissance Quartet Brings Bold Innovation and Classical Mastery to McCarter Theatre on Thursday 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Prepare to be captivated by the Renaissance Quartet, featuring violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, violist Jameel Martin, and cellist Daniel Hass. Graduates of the Juilliard School and mentored by the legendary Itzhak Perlman, the Quartet brings a unique blend of classical mastery and innovative flair to McCarter Theatre on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Known for reimagining chamber music traditions, this New York based ensemble combines technical excellence with a bold, forward-thinking approach that appeals to a diverse audience.
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box: 50th Anniversary Genesis — Selling England by the Pound 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box – 50th Anniversary Genesis—Selling England by the Pound on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. 50 years ago, Genesis released an album that changed rock history.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Two Shows with Steve Forbert 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents two nights of Steve Forbert on December 27-28, 2024. Forbert is a true American treasure, a fact underscored by his 21st album, Daylight Savings Time, released earlier this year.
Grunin Center presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited "Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party" has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. See for yourself when the show comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Newton Theatre presents The Rascals 'Good Lovin' Valentines Show 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Rascals 'Good Lovin' Valentines Show on Friday, February 14, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
film
New Release Review - "Bird" 
There's a moment late on in Andrea Arnold's Bird in which a fox walks into a pub from off the street and briefly looks at the camera. Clearly computer-generated, the creature bears such a resemblance to the fox from Lars von Trier's Antichrist that we half expect it to open its mouth and utter the words "Chaos reigns!"
dance
DanceWorks at RVCC to Feature Student and Faculty Performances December 4-5 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Arts & Design department will present DanceWorks, an evening of student and faculty dance, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 4-5, 2024. The event will be held in the Edward Nash Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. Performances take place at 7:00pm each night.
art
ACC Gallery presents "Mystical Nostalgia" by Yeajin Hong' 
(TENAFLY, NJ) -- The ACC Gallery is hosting Yeajin Hong's Invitational Exhibition "Mystical Nostalgia" from November 11 to November 25, 2024. Hong, who lives in a coastal town in Connecticut, writes novels and prose that capture the experiences she had living among the nature, architecture, and people unique to New England.
community
Carteret holiday celebrations take place throughout December 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- With Hanukkah coinciding with Christmas and New Year's this year, Carteret is pulling out all the stops with three Borough-sponsored holiday events, plus several additional ticketed entertainment events at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.
Six Flags Great Adventure presents Holiday in the Park 
(JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure's enchanting winter festival, Holiday in the Park, will return for its tenth season and bring the magic of the holidays to life. The event will run weekends and select days from November 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025 and transform the park into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring themed areas, festive entertainment and delightful seasonal treats. Access to Holiday in the Park is included with active season passes and single-day tickets.
books
McCarter Theatre Center presents An Evening with Neko Case 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, McCarter Theatre Center presents An Evening with Neko Case in the Berlind Theatre. This is an author event presented in association with Labyrinth Books and Princeton Public Library. The event begins at 7:30pm.
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