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Daily Edition 11-27-24

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 Ma'ayanot H.S. Drama Society & Black Box Studios presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
 

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from December 19-22, 2024 at the Ma'ayanot Performing Arts Center. The musical has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

 



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 26 to December 3, 2024
 

Here are previews of plays taking place from November 26 to December 3, 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.

 


music


New Jersey Symphony to present a series of holiday events across the Garden State
 

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony is your place to celebrate the holiday season, with many great events throughout the Garden State. Experience the magic of Christmas Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert, performed in Morristown, Red Bank, Newark and New Brunswick. Some concerts are almost sold out, but great seats remain at the two NJPAC in Newark concerts at 3:00pm & 7:30pm on December 7, 2024. At all concerts you'll be greeted by the Yuletide Carolers, singing holiday classics in the lobby (free for ticketholders).

 



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 26 to December 3, 2024
 

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 26 to December 3, 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.



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The Princeton Folk Music Society announces its 60th Anniversary Concert Season
 

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025 and is hosting a year-long special program of concert events to honor the occasion.

 



Broadway Stars Will Shine in Philharmonic of Southern NJ Holiday Pops
 

(VOORHEES, NJ) -- The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey will be joined by John Pinto, Jr. and Jaron Barney from Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" in its annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees. The orchestra will play under the baton of PSNJ Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein. Showtime is 3:00pm.

 


film


19th annual Teaneck International Film Festival Wrapup
 

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The 19th annual Teaneck International Film Festival, with its forever theme of Activism: Making Change, was the biggest and best ever according to Executive Director Jeremy Lentz who emphasized that "this year, it was even more important to present films and talkbacks that would highlight critical issues and inspire interest and involvement in the preservation of human rights and democracy." Audiences obviously agreed: ticket sales were high, with several venues filled to capacity, and talkbacks included spirited question and answer periods.

 


dance


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Awarded $40,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts
 

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announced a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.

 


art


State of the Arts Wins 35th Emmy Award For Story On Artist Layqa Nuna Yawar's Mural At Newark Liberty International Airport's New Terminal A
 

State of the Arts, one of the longest-running arts programs in the nation, has won its 35th Emmy Award for the segment "Layqa", which follows Newark-based Indigenous Ecuadorian artist Layqa Nuna Yawar as he creates a colossal mural for Newark Liberty International Airport's newly redesigned Terminal A. The segment's producer, Sam Vladimirsky, won a New York Emmy Award in the "Arts/Entertainment - Short Form Content" category. The award ceremony took place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the New York Marriot Marquis in Manhattan.




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Zimmerli Art Museum has named Jeremiah William McCarthy as Chief Curator
 

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Zimmerli Art Museum has named Jeremiah William McCarthy as Chief Curator. In this new role, effective January 6, 2025, McCarthy will serve on the Museum's senior leadership team and participate in shaping its mission and vision. He will oversee the Museum's curatorial department and assume responsibility for the Museum's scholarly and artistic program while managing the development of the Museum's permanent collection and exhibitions.

 



The Art House Gallery presents The 7th Annual Affordable Art Show
 

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions will present the 7th Annual Affordable Art Show, curated by Andrea McKenna, from Friday, December 6, 2024, to Saturday, January 18, 2025. Featuring over 400 works of art by 138 local artists, all priced at $500 or less, the Affordable Art Show highlights an incredible variety of unique, gift-ready pieces. This year's collection includes paintings, photography, small sculptures, handmade gifts, jewelry, and more—perfect for holiday shopping or adding to your personal collection.

 


community


The City of Rahway Presents 'Shop Rahway, Support Local Weekend' November 29-30
 

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The City of Rahway invites residents and visitors to support the community during the Shop Rahway, Support Local Weekend event on November 29-30, 2024. This exciting weekend is packed with family-friendly activities, special retail deals, festive pop-up markets, and plenty of local cheer to kick off the holiday season. The event offers the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts, enjoy seasonal treats, and experience the warmth of local businesses.

 



Brookdale Hosts Inaugural First-Generation Celebration Honoring Resilience and Achievements
 

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Community College recently held its first First-Generation Student Celebration, recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of its 2,400 first-gen students whose parents did not attend a four-year college. Led by Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Yesenia Madas, a proud first-generation graduate herself, the event provided a platform to celebrate these students and inspire future success.

 



Bally's Atlantic City Donates Canned Goods to Community Food Bank of New Jersey and Partners with Salvation Army to Provide Thanksgiving Meals
 

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Bally's C.R.E.W. Team will team up with the Salvation Army to serve a special Thanksgiving meal to local residents in need at the Salvation Army on Texas Avenue in Atlantic City. The event, taking place from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, offers an opportunity to give back to the community and support those facing challenges this holiday season. This collaborative effort highlights Bally's commitment to making a positive impact in Atlantic City by helping those who need it most.

 



Events This Week in New Jersey from November 26 to December 3, 2024
 

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 26 to December 3, 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.

 



The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will present​​​​​​​ Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art): The Nazi Assault on the Avant Garde
 

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will present Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art): The Nazi Assault on the Avant Garde on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River. This lecture is free and open to the public.

 


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.