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theatre
Gateway Playhouse Announces 2025 Mainstage Season 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse recently announced its 2025 Mainstage Season, which will include: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner; Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical South Pacific; Party of 1 (Acts): A Weekend of One Acts; and the Grimm's fairy tale-inspired musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim.
American Theater Group's Monday Night Play Reading Series presents "Moses in Berlin" by Erik Kahn on December 2nd 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present the premiere reading of Erik Kahn's new play Moses in Berlin as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on December 2, 2024 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ. Joseph Discher will direct the reading. The reading is scheduled for 7:00pm.
music
The Moody Blues' John Lodge LIVE! at BergenPAC 
Fans of The Moody Blues inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Friday, November 15, 2024 evening know that the peak hour for listening to great music will be 8 p.m. sharp when the 1967 album, Days of Future Passed, will be performed live along with other Moody Blues classics by original band member, John Lodge.
April May Webb Wins the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced April May Webb as the winner of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The "SASSY Awards" took place Sunday, November 24, 2024.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/25/24 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Katye Kellye and The Interruption; Solo For Dolo; Backyard Superheroes; Danello, The Sad Surfer; and Loveseat Pete. Plus a look back at "America Is For Everyone" by Hal Guitarist.
comedy
The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club #59 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club #59 on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. The lineup includes Drew Fraser, Chris Monty, Isabel Hagen, and Adam Muller.
art
Newark Arts and Tanya Weddemire Gallery presents Collective Narratives 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Arts and Tanya Weddemire Gallery presents Collective Narratives from December 17 through February 4, 2025 at Newark Artspace. This exhibition showcases works from six artists: Moses Salihou, Gregory Saint Amand, O'Neil Scott, Candice Tavares, Tommy Mitchell, and Guy Stanley Philoche.
Arts Council to host Artist Interview & Book Signing with Patrick McDonnell on Saturday 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will host an Artist Interview with Patrick McDonnell on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 3:00pm-4:00pm. McDonnell - a Princeton resident - is the creator of the worldwide syndicated comic strip, MUTTS, a New York Times best-selling and Caldecott Honor winning children's book author, painter, and award-winning playwright. His original works are on view at the Arts Council through December 7.
150+ Unique Works, 70 Artists, One Unmissable Exhibition at Dupree Gallery 
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Fine artist and gallery owner James E. Dupree has announced Dupree Gallery Lambertville's upcoming exhibition Freedom of Expression, on view from December 7, 2024 to January 24, 2025. This is an open call exhibition, featuring over 150 eclectic works of art by 70 artists from around the country.
community
State Theatre New Jersey presents Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm. Featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and talented musicians and singers, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland takes audiences on a spectacular journey into a world of music, cirque, and wonder.
Bally's Atlantic City Hosts Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on December 6th 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Join Bally's Atlantic City on Friday, December 6 at The Yard from 4:30pm – 6:00pm for the third annual holiday tree lighting ceremony as we officially welcome the 2024 holiday season! Special hosts Joe Kelly and Jahna Michal from the Cat Country 107.3 morning show will lead the celebration, featuring the lighting of a stunning 40-foot Christmas tree at The Yard. This festive event promises to be a joyous occasion for the entire family.
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