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theatre
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Footloose" 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its latest musical, Footloose. This sold-out show will run eight performances March 28-April 6, 2025. This explosive musical, based on the beloved '80s film, is set to take your breath away with its infectious energy and a story that will have you cheering for freedom!
PHOTOS from "The Drowsy Chaperone" at Middletown Arts Center 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents the musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, over two weekends, February 28 – March 9, 2025. An accomplished, live orchestra will accompany The MAC Players, led by Director Kate Cordaro, Musical Director Eric Sayre and Choreographer Samantha Amaral. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.
NJ Rep presents "Comfort" by Neil LaBute 
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) continues its 28th season with Neil LaBute's Comfort, directed by Evan Bergman. The production runs from April 17 to May 11, 2025, with opening on April 19, 2025, at NJ Rep's intimate theater in Long Branch. The new play follows the complicated, love-hate relationship between a mother and son as they barrel towards the unknown, battling over ownership of a treasured manuscript.
Gateway Playhouse to hold auditions for "South Pacific" 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will hold auditions for its first musical of 2025, South Pacific, by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Artistic Director Phil Pallitto welcomes all to try out, as he looks to fill the musical with an exciting diverse cast. Auditions will take place March 29 and April 2, at the Gateway.
music
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Dave Mason 
(COLLINGSWOOD NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Dave Mason on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Dave Mason returns to touring with 'Let It Flow', which isn't just the name of a song, but is his philosophy in life.
The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. Kashmir is the nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show and is the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene.
Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Loss and Renewal" 
(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony is thrilled to welcome back Canadian American dramatic soprano Othalie Graham on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in a concert program entitled "Loss and Renewal." Maestro Charles Prince will lead the ensemble in the Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss and Symphony No. 5 by Jean Sibelius. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Xian Zhang to conduct Beethoven's Ninth Symphony 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony's Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct four performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Three of the performances will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark from April 3-5 and a fourth takes place at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on April 6, 2025.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Yacht Rock Gold Experience 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Yacht Rock Gold Experience on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Yacht Rock Gold Experience is joined by Yacht Rock Royalty, Elliot Lurie, Lead singer of Looking Glass, singing his #1 hit, "Brandy," and other classics. Tickets range from $25-$49.
comedy
NJPAC adds Second Show for Comedian Josh Johnson 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- In response to overwhelming demand, an additional show has been scheduled for Josh Johnson. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter and entertainment as one of the most sought-after comedians of the year, Josh Johnson, graces the stage for The Flowers Tour at NJPAC on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Performances will take place at 7:00pm and a newly added show at 9:45pm.
film
First Look Review - "The Quiet Ones" 
You can tell a lot about a nation by its heist movies. British capers usually expect us to root for the criminals and possess an anti-authoritarian streak, with cheeky chappy working class heroes striking back at the establishment. American heist thrillers tend to be more moralistic, usually ultimately siding with law and order and portraying the criminals as trigger-happy sociopaths. France's heist movies usually focus on the mechanics of the heist itself, highlighting the ingenuity and professionalism of the men involved.
art
Greg Brickey & Katie Niewodowski: Chaos & Order 
Two stargazers examine the deep code of the universe (and the city) as it forms, coalesces, and falls apart around them.
"Historic Morven: A Window into America's Past" is Reopened 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden announced the reopening of its permanent history exhibition, Historic Morven: A Window into America's Past, with research updates in three of the museum's galleries.
books
How Women's Liberation Transformed America: Virtual Author Talk with Clara Bingham 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join in on a free, virtual conversation with award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham about her new book, The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973 on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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