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Articles By Ilana Rapp

Seeing Alanis Morissette in Concert - A Night to Remember



I've been wanting to see Alanis Morissette in concert for YEARS. Having been a fan of her music since the beginning, every time she stopped in New Jersey, I had a conflict. Except one time, where I actually had tickets but there was a huge thunderstorm so the event was cancelled.

published on 07/03/2024


From Maplewood to Broadway: An Exclusive Interview with Actor Mark Jacoby of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical



We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the immensely talented actor, Mark Jacoby, who is currently captivating audiences on Broadway in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Broadhurst Theatre, this musical extravaganza has been the talk of the town since its debut, and Marc's performance is a significant highlight. The show is closing June 30, 2024, so be sure to secure your tickets here!

published on 04/10/2024


An interview with Comedian Josh Johnson



Comedian Josh Johnson premiered his stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, last year on Peacock. Johnson will be supporting the special on tour, with stops on January 5 and 6, 2024 at Bananas Comedy Club (located in the Renaissance Hotel, 801 Rutherford Ave, Rutherford NJ).

published on 01/04/2024


Interview with Perry Montauredes



​​​​​​​Perry Montauredes has done it again – and this time he’s educating us about saving our planet. Perry is a Grammy Nominated vocalist / producer, with decades of experience as a professional singer and teacher.

published on 04/05/2020


REVIEW: The Tap Pack at MPAC



Who knew, that back in my childhood days when my parents signed me up for tap dance lessons with Henry LeTang and Phil Black, that I would have a lifelong obsession with tap? So when I heard that Australia’s The Tap Pack was coming to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ, I knew I had to secure a seat – and only because they are tap dancers. I’ve never heard of them previous to seeing their sizzle reel on YouTube.

published on 02/24/2020




 



American Girl Live: An Interview With Laila E. Drew and Shelby Miguel



Please note: Due to the potential of a major winter storm on Saturday, both performances of American Girl Live at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown have been postponed and rescheduled for President’s Day, Monday, February 18 at 2 pm and 5:30 pm. All tickets will be honored on that date. If you cannot attend the new date, please contact the box office at 973-539-8008.

published on 01/18/2019


Whitney Houston Exhibit Opens at The GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center



Interviews with Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Bob Santelli, Founding Executive Director of the Grammy Museum

published on 10/17/2018


80's Tribute Band Almost Journey Rocks iPlay America



I never in a million years would have thought about iPlay America in Freehold as being an event venue. To me, it's a place to ride bumper cars, have kids' birthday parties and play video games. Never been there.

published on 08/15/2018


An Interview With Linda Ronstadt



Linda Ronstadt is a Grammy Award winning household name. She started singing at coffeehouses and small venues around the age of 14, and after a brief stint at college, she decided to move to Los Angeles.

published on 08/01/2018