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theatre
Bordentown Regional High School presents hilarious musical "Curtains" 
(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The musical comedy murder mystery Curtains: School Edition, with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, and a witty, charming book by Rupert Holmes, will be presented February 21-22, 2025 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center by the award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School.
Mystic Pizza is a Delicious Slice of Theater at Paper Mill Playhouse 
A new musical, Mystic Pizza, is giving theater goers very enjoyable entertainment at the Paper Mill Playhouse. At the performance I attended, people were singing along to some familiar tunes, smiling and applauding enthusiastically. Mystic Pizza is based on the classic 1988 movie of the same name starring Julia Roberts. This production adapts from that movie with a book written by Sandy Rustin. If you are a fan of the movie, you will see some changes, but the basic story remains intact.
Gateway Playhouse to Showcase All of The Bard's Plays in "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare..." 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will showcase all of William Shakespeare's 37 plays – in just 95 minutes – in the hilarious "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged/Revised/Again)" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, who originally created the show for the Edinburgh Theater Fest in 1987. Since then, it has toured the world over, delighting audiences, whether connoisseurs of The Bard or perhaps barely remember one play from high school. This delightful show comes to the Gateway for one weekend only, March 7-9, 2025.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place February 11-17, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from February 11-17, 2025 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.
Kelsey Theatre to Host Staged Reading, with Orchestra, of New Musical by Lou DiPietro 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Kelsey Theatre, on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), will host a one-night only staged reading—complete with a nine-piece orchestra—of the inspiring new musical "It's Never Too Late," presented by Theater to Go on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30pm.
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 11-17, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from February 11-17, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
film
New Release Review - "September 5" 
For a long time I mistakenly believed that when American news anchors in old footage promised the audience "film at 11," they were letting the viewers know a late movie was due to be broadcast. At some point in my teens I realised that of course it meant that the footage related to a news story had yet to be developed, but that it would be ready for screening by the next bulletin. Today we've become accustomed to seeing major events break on social media rather than on our TV screens, with cellphone footage of said incidents available within seconds while the mainstream media scrambles for permission to air such images; the idea of having to wait a couple of hours to see pictures of any newsworthy event is now unthinkable.
2025 United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival Video Q+A with Memory Film Director Jeni Thornley ,Tasmania-1976.jpg)
Here is the 2025 United States Super 8 Film +DV Festival Video Q+A with Memory Film Director Jeni Thornley, as well as New Jersey Stage entertainment writer Anran Li and Festival Director Al Nigrin.
dance
Bell Theater presents One Sweet Dream: Abbey Road and Beyond 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater, located in the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel is pleased to present the full-length premiere of One Sweet Dream, a contemporary ballet set to the Beatles’ legendary album Abbey Road. The performance is a co-production between professional dance company Ballet Rȇve and the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy. Performances will take place Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm.
art
Montclair Art Museum Celebrates 25 Years of Acquisitions with A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025) 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) is proud to announce A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025), an exhibition showcasing some of the museum's significant acquisitions over the past quarter-century. The exhibit opened on February 8th and runs through July 6, 2025. The exhibition reflects MAM's mission to represent the rich diversity of American culture, both past and present.
Rahway Invests in the Future: Historic Preservation Funding Secured for The Gallery Space 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Rahway City Council has passed a resolution authorizing an application for funding through the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust, to support the preservation of The Gallery Space. This resolution allows Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe to execute an agreement with the State to secure a grant of $35,250. These funds will be used to develop a comprehensive preservation plan for the building, marking a significant step toward securing placement on the New Jersey Historic Register.
community
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Grants $2 Million to NJ Artists 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2025 on February 11th, where $2 million was awarded to 216 New Jersey artists through the Council's Individual Artist Fellowship program - the highest number of artists awarded in one year in the program's history.
Events This Week in New Jersey from February 11-17, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 11-17, 2025 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.
Timbuctoo: NJ's Free Black Community Before the Civil War 
(MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ) -- On Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm, Historian Guy Weston will be presenting Timbuctoo: NJ's Free Black Community Before the Civil War at the South Brunswick Senior Center. Timbuctoo was settled in 1826 by formerly enslaved and free Black people with the assistance of Quakers. Most Timbuctoo residents owned their land, and the community established their own school and an AME Zion Church.
Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Expo Brings: "Til Death Do Us Part" Night Alt-Market on Saturday 
(BENSALEM, PA) -- Love is in the air… but so is the scent of darkness. On Saturday, February 15, 2025 the New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market and Darkside Art & Oddities Expo present "Til Death Do Us Part," a Valentine’s Day-themed night market that blends romance with the macabre. The event takes place at Broken Goblet Brewing in Bensalem, PA.
New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists Renames top journalism award for Michael Aron, dean of Trenton press corps 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists has renamed its Reporter of the Year Award to honor longtime NJ PBS and NJN reporter Michael Aron.
books
One Family's Post-Enslavement Legacy: Lee Hawkins's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Institutionalized inhumanity carries repercussions across generations. So we learn in journalist and podcaster Lee Hawkins's powerful I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free. Learn how Lee's discoveries shaped his views of his forebears and America during his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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