(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The 2013-2014
Visiting Writers Series continues with a reading by award-winning author
Anna Journey on Thursday, November 14 at 4:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall
Auditorium on Monmouth University's campus. Anna Journey is the author
of the poetry collections Vulgar Remedies (Louisiana State University
Press, 2013) and If Birds Gather Your Hair for Nesting (University of
Georgia Press, 2009), which was selected by Thomas Lux for the National
Poetry Series.
Journey holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing and
Literature from the University of Houston, as well as a B.F.A. in Art
Education and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, both from Virginia
Commonwealth University. Having spent the first seven years of her life
in South Asiafive in Dhaka, Bangladesh and two in New Delhi, Indiashe
came to the United States, in the late 1980s, and settled in Fairfax,
Virginia. At eighteen, she moved to Richmond, Virginia, where she
resided for eight years, studying ceramics as an undergraduate student
and poetry as a graduate student, at VCU. Before moving to California,
she studied for three and a half years in Houston, Texas, while
completing her doctoral studies.
Laurel Maury of The Los Angeles
Times describes Journey's first book of poems, If Birds Gather Your Hair
for Nesting, as "a deeply American debut that deals with the author's
Southern childhood and adolescence as a pretty, redheaded girl from the
bayouit's lush with Romanticism." However, Maury goes on to say Journey
doesn't fall into the trap of quaintness." In a voice uniquely her own
Publishers Weekly notes, "Journey's special topicsextended family,
animals, insomnia, folklore, rendered in animated contemporary
dictionmake her verse no dead ringer for anyone else's."
Her poems
have appeared in American Poetry Review, The Best American Poetry,
FIELD, The Kenyon Review, The Southern Review, and elsewhere. Her
creative nonfiction appears or is forthcoming in At Length, Better, The
Southern Review, and elsewhere. She's received fellowships in poetry
from Yaddo and the National Endowment for the Arts. She currently lives
in Venice, California, with her husband, poet David St. John, and
teaches creative writing in Pacific University's low residency M.F.A.
program.
Monmouth University's
Center for the Arts Visiting Writers Series brings the most celebrated
poets and authors from around the world (Andrei Codrescu, Colm Tibn,
Adam Zagajewski,) and our own back yard (Long Branch's own US Poet
Laureate, Robert Pinsky) to the beautiful auditorium of the University's
centerpiece, historic Wilson Hall. With our Visiting Writers Series, we
hope the audience will experience a renewed sense of their relationship
to poetry and fiction, to language, and to be moved emotionally by that
writer's representation of what it means to be a human being, whether
that experience is one of joy, celebration, longing, or sorrow.
(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- In a season featuring
several re-imagined classics, the Department of Theatre & Dance at
Rowan University next presents the World Premiere of choreographer Paule
Turner's original piece, The Swan. Performances are November 21, 22
& 23 at 8 pm and November 24 at 2 pm in Pfleeger Concert Hall on the
university's Glassboro campus.
Conceived, directed and
choreographed by Turner, this production explores the iconic dance image
of the swan. The performers are members of Dance Extensions, Rowan's
contemporary dance company, and the piece is set to an innovative score
rooted in the classical realm, yet honoring the contemporary. Turner,
taking inspiration from the infamous ballet Swan Lake, aims to reveals
the audacious nature of the beast that has to protect such delicate
beauty.
"Our swan is a little truer to the nature of a real swan," Turner says. "She is elegant but fierce."
While
it features full-on dancing with visually, musically and rhythmically
diverse elements, the work encompasses a number of deeper ideas and
references. These range from examining varied representations of the
swan in ballet and other stories to age-old questions about living in or
between opposing worlds.
"There is no message, but we raise
questions because I don't have the answers," Turner notes, "Such as How
do we deal with differences in our societies?' and 'Can two different
worlds exist?'"
Turner has been a visible and active member of the
Philadelphia dance community and was named one of the "Top 25 to Watch"
by Dance Magazine in 2000. He has made a career creating "dance dramas"
that are at once entertaining, meaningful, compelling and humorous
while confronting social and political issues. He has received grants
and fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and The Pew
Charitable Trusts and has toured internationally with his own ensemble,
c o u r t. He is an Assistant Professor at Rowan where he serves as
Advisor and Artistic Director of Dance Extensions.
Pfleeger
Concert Hall is located in Wilson Hall on the campus of Rowan
University, Route 322 in Glassboro, NJ. Tickets are $15, general
admission; and $10 for seniors/non-Rowan students/alumni. Rowan students
and staff are admitted free with valid ID. For tickets and information,
visit rowan.tix.com or call the box office at (856) 256-4545.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Equity professional
East Lynne Theater Company is receiving $14,580.00 from the Cooperative
Marketing Grant sponsored by the New Jersey Department of State:
Division of Travel and Tourism. The award was given based on the scores
of an independent evaluation and funding review committee that studied
ELTC's application and marketing plan. This is the seventh year in a row
that ELTC has received this prestigious grant, and it will be used
solely for advertising.
Aside from placing ads and
articles in magazines and newspapers outside of South Jersey, ELTC
actively pursues performance possibilities beyond state boarders.
Funding for these productions comes from the organizations sponsoring
ELTC's touring shows and specific grants received by ELTC for touring
only, yet the town of Cape May benefits because ELTC clearly states that
its home is Cape May. Sometimes, complete ELTC playbills, including
advertising pages, are distributed to these audiences.
In
2013, so far, almost 4,000 people attended 39 ELTC performances in
Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, and
Pennsylvania, and seven counties in New Jersey: Bergen, Essex,
Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, and Somerset. Shows included a
staged reading of "Why Marry?" at The Players Club in NYC, "Emma
Goldman: My Life" at Metropolitan Playhouse in NYC and Ohio State
University, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" at Ocean Professional Theatre
Company in Barnegat, NJ, and "Paul Robeson Through His Words and Music"
at the Newark PAC.
ELTC also attracts visitors to Cape May
off-season with its Playwriting Get-Away and Murder Mystery Weekends in
February and March held at The Henry Sawyer Inn. On March 14 and 15,
"Holmes and Carter Mysteries," ELTCs popular vintage-radio style
production, with live sound effects and commercials, returns to Cape May
before it goes on the road.
East Lynne Theater Company has been performing throughout the United
States since 1980, but for those who wish to see the company in its
beautiful performance venue, The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes
Street, Cape May, "Christmas with Harte and O. Henry" can be seen on
Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 8, 12, 13 and 14 at 8:00p.m., with Saturday
matinees on Nov. 30 and Dec. 14 at 2:00p.m. For reservations and
information about ELTC's mainstage season, touring shows, and
educational outreach, call 609-884-5898 or go to www.eastlynnetheater.org .
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) The Saint and ElmThree
Productions is pleased to present The Pimps of Joytime at The Saint in
Asbury Park on Sunday, November 24th at 8:00 pm (7:00pm doors). Tickets
are available through Ticketweb via TheSaintnj.com , ElmThree.com and
at the door the day of the show. Tickets are $15.
In 2005,
Brian J. began to assemble a group of righteously soulful vocalists and
musicians to assist in bringing to life the musical concept that would
become The Pimps of Joytime. The band's diverse sound and spirited
attitude is strongly influenced by the Brooklyn DJ culture and live
music scene from which they emerge. Recent collaborations with legendary
artists Cyril and Art Neville of the Neville Brothers and Roy Ayers
have helped vitalize the band's connection to its roots.
Over the
course of the past five years, The Pimps have evolved into a road tested
and audience approved groove machine. They have excited crowds at over
100 club dates and festivals in 2012 alone, and are on target to exceed
that volume in 2013. The exponential growth of the band's fan base can
be partially attributed to an artful blend of musical styles, including
elements of afro-beat, salsa, rock & roll and electronica. Brian J's
classic songwriting and the band's undeniable swagger on stage
consistently energize dance parties wherever they appear.
The
Pimps of Joytime are poised to bring their audacious sound to savvy
audiences around the planet. Their forthcoming third studio album coming
this fall will be a new chapter in the book of the Funk and a testament
to the fact that real music is alive and kicking!
The Saint is a nightclub located at 601 Main St., Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- State Theatre has
added two performances to the 2014 line-up. The added performances are
moe. on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7:30pm and Zappa Plays Zappa on
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 8pm.
moe.
Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7:30pm
One
of the most recognized and respected names in the jam band scene today,
moe.'s songs include "Haze," "New York City," "Spine of a Dog," and
"Plane Crash." With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under
its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and
vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and
vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for
performance art.
Tickets: $30-35
Zappa Plays Zappa
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 8pm
Come
hear Frank Zappa's music played by someone who knew him best: his own
son. Frank Zappa's music lives on with every set Zappa Plays Zappa
performs. Zappa Plays Zappa, led by the legend's son Dweezil, will
perform his iconic album Roxy And Elsewhere in its entirety plus other
fan favorites.
Tickets: $35-55
For tickets or more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org
. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New
Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am to 6pm;
Wednesday 11am to 7pm; Saturday, 1pm to 5pm; and at least three hours
prior to curtain on performance dates, unless otherwise specified. For
information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 517.
Some additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.
State
Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and
entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people's lives, contribute
to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting
the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime
appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State
Theatre's programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New
Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency
of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous
corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Heldrich is the official
hotel of the State Theatre. Magic 98.3 is the official radio station of
the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the
State Theatre. United is the official airline of the State Theatre.
(Morristown, NJ) The Morris Museum is
pleased to announce that the third annual All-Star Bickford Jazz Benefit
Concert will be held on Wednesday, November 13 at 8:00pm.
This
engaging evening of jazz features world renown performers including Dan
Levinson and Joe Midiri on Reeds, trumpeter Bria Skonberg , trombonist
Jim Fryer, pianist Mark Shane, bassist Brian Nalepka, vibraphonist
Paul Midiri, and vocalist Molly Ryan.
Proceeds from the benefit
provide support for future programming at the Morris Museum's Bickford
Theatre. One of New Jersey's premier professional theatres, The
Bickford produces and presents year-round entertainment including a Main
Stage Series, Children's Theatre, a Jazz series, Comedy, Classical
Music and many other special concerts and performances.
Tickets
Tickets are $20 per person in advance; and $25 per person at the door. To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 973.971.3706.
About The Bickford Theatre
Artistic
Director Eric Hafen celebrates his thirteenth anniversary this season.
The theatre is a Senior Member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, a
not-for-profit organization of 30 professional theatres throughout the
state, and works in conjunction with Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). From its
beginnings in 1994 to the present, tens of thousands of theater-goers
from across the tri-state area have enjoyed the Bickford Theatre's many
entertaining and diversified offerings in theatre, music and dance.
The
Bickford Theatre is conveniently located within the Morris Museum and
offers free parking and full accessibility. Box Office hours for phone
sales are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-up hours are
Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About the Morris Museum
Celebrating
100 years, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts
and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber
exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also
offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford
Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously
serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a
Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on
the Arts' Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum
in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in
2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Morris Museum is a
Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military
personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The
Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia
Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In
addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second
and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the museum is $10 for
adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is
always free for Museum members and is free to the public every second
and third Thursday of the month between 4:00 and 8:00pm. For more
information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org .
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Dreamcatcher Repertory
Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in
Summit, is presenting a new adaptation of Jan Slepian's book How To Be
Old: A Beginner's Guide on November 22 through 24.
Adapted
for the stage by Dreamcatcher Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand, this is
the second of the author's works on aging with humor and grace. Her
first, Astonishment, was presented in 2011 as a collaboration between
Dreamcatcher and The Theatre Project. Slepian has had a long and
celebrated career as the author of books for children and young adults.
Most recently her work includes these essays, which were written for
her retirement community's newsletter. It is these columns, previously
collected into a book, that are receiving their debut as a theatrical
presentation.
This play takes us through a step-by-step lesson on
how to navigate the sometimes tricky journey through an enlightened old
age. How To Be Old: A Beginner's Guide includes lighthearted ruminations
on the difficulty of such ordinary routines as getting in and out of
cars, mastering technology, and finding matching socks. Also explored
are the heartbreak of losing a spouse and the pleasure of remembering
street games and penny candy, among many other topics.
The cast
features Dreamcatcher Resident Acting Company member Noreen Farley
(Clinton), Daaimah Talley (Plainfield), and Terri Sturtevant
(Hillsborough), accomplished actors who have appeared on many stages
throughout the state. The play has been adapted and directed by Laura
Ekstrand (Livingston).
Jan Slepian is the author of 28 children's
books and novels for young-adult readers. Her picture book THE HUNGRY
THING is now a classic; her young-adult novel THE ALFRED SUMMER was
honored by a National Book Award nomination and inclusion on the School
Library Journal's list of 100 books that shaped the century. She
married noted mathematician David Slepian, has lived in Paris, Hawaii
and New Jersey, and has three children and four grandchildren.
How
To Be Old will run at Dreamcatcher on Friday, November 22 at 7 pm and
on Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24 at 2 pm. Performances are at
The Oakes Center, located at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit. Parking is
available in the lot behind the theatre on Ashwood Avenue and at the
Summit Recreation Center on Morris Avenue. The facility is wheelchair
accessible. Assistive Listening devices for the hearing impaired and
advance large print scripts are available by prior arrangement. To
purchase tickets or for information on any of Dreamcatcher Repertory
Theatre's programs, please visit www.dreamcatcherrep.org or contact Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre at The Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901, 908-514-9654.
About Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre:
Dreamcatcher
was founded in 1994, and is a non-profit professional ensemble of
actors who build community with the audience by sharing life-affirming
stories in an intimate environment. We seek to expose theatregoers to
ideas and lives like and unlike their own, to awaken their imaginations
and create empathy for others. The company focuses on deepening the
experience of our patrons by supplementing the performances with
personal contact through receptions, talkbacks, and interactive
programs.
Dreamcatcher's core company of professional local actors
performs contemporary work that entertains and challenges, and has at
its heart a belief in the essential goodness of people. The company's
activities include mainstage productions, improvisational comedy and
cabarets, new play readings and a variety of educational and senior
outreach programs.
Dreamcatcher's
programs are funded by the New Jersey State council on the
Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for
the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Dramatist Guild Fund, The
Summit Area Public Foundation, the Manley-Winser Foundation, and many
other corporations, foundations and individuals. Dreamcatcher Repertory
Theatre is a senior member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.
(Newton, NJ) -- Grammy award-winner Kathy Mattea will perform at the Newton Theatre on Sunday, March 30th, 2014.
APPALACHIAN:
of a wild and beautiful mountain land, a genre of distinctly American
music, and for many, the deep roots of family. For Kathy Mattea, it also
represents an essential piece of her musical education and heritage.
Calling
Me Home is Kathy's new release on Sugar Hill Records, co-produced with
multi-Grammy-winner Gary Paczosa. It's a collection of songs that
celebrates the Appalachian culture of her native West Virginia, and
expands the vocabulary of acoustic roots music that has always served as
her artistic center.
Kathy has gathered songs and stories of
bravery, pride and grief that further define and describe the life and
times of her home place. 2008's Grammy nominated COAL was her first step
to discovering this vast and rich genre of music that producer Marty
Stuart allowed was "in her blood," taking her back to the lore of family
stories and to her place and her people.
Kathy's concerts present
her new and most recent material alongside her Top 20 radio hits, from
the signature ballad Where've You Been? to the bluesy 455 Rocket to the
iconic Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses. Long known as an impeccable
songcatcher, her 17 albums are woven through with bluegrass, gospel, and
Celtic influences, and have garnered multiple CMA, ACM, and Grammy
Awards.
Increasingly in demand as a public speaker, Kathy
regularly presents keynotes and educational programs at colleges and
civic venues across the country, both as a stand-alone and in
conjunction with concert appearances. Her long history of activism has
led Kathy to bring public attention to several current environmental
issues, including climate change and some mining practices in her native
Appalachia.
Tickets for Kathy Mattea are $44.00 for Premium
seating, $39.00 for the Orchestra and $34.00 for the Balcony. Tickets
for this performance will go on sale on Friday, November 8th at 11:00
am. Purchase tickets by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.
The
historic Newton Theatre, located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, NJ,
was founded in 1924. Revitalized and fully renovated, Sussex County's
premier entertainment venue reopened in 2011 as a 605 seat capacity live
performing arts center. With it's rich history and diverse programming
The Newton Theatre is essential to the buoyancy of New Jersey's Skylands
region. More information about The Newton Theatre may be found by
calling 973-383-3700 or by visiting its website at www.TheNewtonTheatre.com .
(Cape May, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents one of the greatest Christmas classics of all time -- with a twist!
After
a life of greed and selfishness, Jacob Marley is condemned for all of
eternity. But there's a catch! If Marley can redeem the soul of his old
partner, the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge, he can save himself as well.
Accompanied by a spirit guide of sorts, Marley embarks on his quest in a
Christmas adventure that is equal parts funny and terrifying. An
irreverent and deeply moving retelling of Charles Dickens' classic story
with warmth and infectious zest, Tom Mula's Jacob Marley's Christmas
Carol is a tale sure to delight for generations to come!
This
enchanting production stars Jonathan Brody, who was seen last summer at
Cape May Stage in Time Stands Still. He has appeared on Broadway in
Monty Python's Spamalot and in the original companies of Titanic, Me and
My Girl, and Sally Marr and her escorts. He has also been seen on
National Tours, in regional theatres and on television shows like
Boardwalk Empire and Guiding Light.
A talented production team
joins Brody in bringing this heart-warming tale to life, including
Directing Resident Ben Ferber as Director; Lisa Shames as Stage Manager;
Managing Director Jon Wojciechowski as Scenic Designer; and Cyrus
Newitt as Lighting Designer.
Performance Information
Jacob
Marley's Christmas Carol will run from Friday, November 29 to Sunday,
December 29 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse located in downtown Cape
May on the corner of Lafayette and Bank Streets. Performances are at 7
p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 seniors (62+) and $15 students.
There is no half-price preview performance for this production; the
official opening night will be Friday, November 29. A special half-price
senior matinee will take place on Sunday, December 8 and there will be a
special "pay-what-you-can" matinee at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 14.
For more information and reservations, please call the box office at
(609) 770-8311 or visit the theatre's website at www.capemaystage.org .
Jacob
Marley's Christmas Carol is presented through the gracious support of
The Ebbitt Room and The Blue Pig Tavern. This season's sponsors include
410 Bank Street, Frescos, Cape May Winery, CapeSCape, Corner Cottage
Apartments, Exit Zero, Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille at The Montreal Inn,
The Washington Inn and Lucky Bones.
(Morristown, NJ) New York City's hot
next-generation dance company, Ballets with a Twist, presents a dance
experience that will have you asking for a second round. The Morris
Museum is pleased to announce that Cocktail Hour Ballets with a Twist
will be held in the Bickford Theatre on Saturday, November 23 at 8:00pm
and Sunday, November 24 at 3:00pm.
Cocktail Hour is a sassy
suite of dances conceived and choreographed by celebrated dance-maker
Marilyn Klaus. The show serves up classical ballet with an irreverent
pop sensibility, launching the Martini, Gimlet, Manhattan, and more off
the menu and onto the stage. Original scores by Grammy-nominated
composer Stephen Gaboury and exquisite costume design by Catherine Zehr
complete the picture.
Selected by the Star Ledger as one of the
"seven best things to do in New Jersey over the weekend," critics and
audience members agree: Cocktail Hour is an artistically seductive
must-see! The Huffington Post raves that Klaus is "blasting the
boundaries between high art and entertainment," and that her style is a
distinctive mix of "Hollywood glitz and New York polish," while The New
York Times praises her as "witty and fantastic." You've never seen
cocktails like these!
Ticket Information
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for the general public. To purchase tickets, please call 973.971.3706.
About Ballets with a Twist
Choreographer
Marilyn Klaus formed Ballets with a Twist in 1996. In its inaugural
year, the company appeared at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts'
Clark Studio Theater, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and other venues.
Premieres included Seven-Minute Musical, in which an aging beauty
reports from the frontlines of memory, and a short musical film, Temple
of Swing, in which a glamorous "she" and her charismatic mentor meet in a
world of fast cars, packed nightclubs, and mysterious fortune tellers.
November, 2009 saw the premiere of Cocktail Hour, Klaus' signature
evening-length collection of ballet vignettes, at Manhattan Movement and
Arts Center. For more information, visit http://www.balletswithatwist.com/.
About the Morris Museum
Celebrating
100 years, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts
and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber
exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also
offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford
Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings.
Continuously
serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a
Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on
the Arts' Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum
in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in
2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Morris Museum
is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military
personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The
Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia
Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In
addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second
and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the museum is $10 for
adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is
always free for Museum members and is free to the public every second
and third Thursday of the month between 4:00 and 8:00pm. For more
information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org .
(TENAFLY, NJ) -- Pushcart Players, New
Jersey's renowned touring theatres for young audiences presents "Peter
and the Wolf" on Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 pm at Kaplen JCC on the
Palisades in Tenafly, NJ.
"Peter and the Wolf" is an enchanting
production of a classic tale, set to the resplendent music of Russian
composer Sergei Prokofiev. Each character in the story is represented
musically in this story of a spirited young boy who confronts the
dangers of the forest with courage, creativity and leadership. With a
professional cast (Actors' Equity Association) who employs various forms
of puppetry, singing and choreography, "Peter and the Wolf" is a
universal theatrical celebration that has toured nationally and
internationally.
Pushcart Players is in its 40th anniversary
season of presenting productions filled with fun, facts, magic and
wonder. The company has traveled over 2 million miles to serve more than
8 million children and their families nationally and abroad. All
performances come with innovative scenery, complete lighting and state
of the art sound systems, making it adaptable to any location.
"The
themes of 'Peter and the Wolf' are what make it a timeless, beloved
classic," said Ruth Fost, co-founder of Pushcart and the writer /
director of the production. "Friendship and caring. Arrogance and
prejudice. Youth and maturity. Conflict resolution and beauty in the
natural order of life. All worthy of celebration!"
Kaplen
JCC on the Palisades is located at 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ
07670. Advance tickets are only $12 with $17 admission at the door if
available. For reservations visit the JCC website at www.jccotp.org
or call 201.408.1493. For further information on this or any of
Pushcart's programs and services, contact Pushcart Players at
973.857.1115 or visit the website at www.pushcartplayers.org . LIKE us on Facebook to get up to date information on activities and events and follow us Twitter @PushcartPlayers.
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- State Theatre
presents ZZ Top on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 8pm. ZZ Top will be
performing their hits like "Gimme All Your Lovin," "Sharp Dressed Man,"
"Legs," and "La Grange" as well as songs from their newest album La
Futura. Tickets range from $45-125.
Texas natives and Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ TopBilly F. Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank
Beardhave been together as a band for over 40 years. With strong roots
in blues, ZZ Top released ZZ Top's First Album and Rio Grande Mud. Their
third album, 1973's Tres Hombres, catapulted them to national attention
with the hit "La Grange," still one of the band's signature pieces
today. By their next album, Eliminator, and its worldwide smash
follow-up, Afterburner, they had harnessed the potential of synthesizers
to their patented grungy blues groove, giving their material a more
contemporary edge while retaining their patented Texas style.
For tickets or more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org
. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New
Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am to 6pm;
Wednesday 11am to 7pm; Saturday, 1pm to 5pm; and at least three hours
prior to curtain on performance dates, unless otherwise specified. For
information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 517.
Some additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.
State
Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and
entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people's lives, contribute
to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting
the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime
appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State
Theatre's programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New
Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency
of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous
corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Heldrich is the official
hotel of the State Theatre. Magic 98.3 is the official radio station of
the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the
State Theatre. United is the official airline of the State Theatre.
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) The Saint and ElmThree
Productions is pleased to present Eric Lindell at The Saint in Asbury
Park on Thursday, November 21st at 8:00 pm (7:00pm doors). Tickets are
available through Ticketweb via TheSaintnj.com , ElmThree.com and at the
door the day of the show. Tickets are $20. Supporting Lindell will be
Cris Jacobs formally of the band, The Bridge.
Eric Lindell
first hit the national music scene with his 2006 Alligator Records debut
Change In The Weather, critics and fans alike celebrated the arrival of
a roots rocker with dozens of unforgettable original songs. With his
musical roots planted in Northern California, Lindell's music blossomed
in New Orleans. His combination of sweet, blue-eyed soul with
foot-stomping R&B, swamp pop, funk and blues won him critical and
popular acclaim across the country, with reviews and features in Relix,
OffBeat, The Chicago Sun-Times, Harp, Guitar Player, Down Beat, The New
Yorker, The New York Press and many other national and regional
publications. Singer and Musician magazine put Eric on the cover and
many newspaper entertainment sections did the same. The New Orleans
Times-Picayune said, "Eric Lindell has arrived. He channels Van Morrison
with his irresistible soul...not a moment is wasted." The Chicago
Sun-Times followed, saying "Soulful original songs fuse R&B, swamp
pop and funk into a potent, party-time mix."
Eric Lindell's
latest 2013 release, "Sunday Morning" is making waves on radio stations
all over the US and features the legend blues guitarist Anson
Funderburgh.
Joining Eric Lindell on his "Bringing Heat to the
East Coast Tour" is Cris Jacobs. After 10 years fronting the Baltimore
band The Bridge, Cris Jacobs is continuing to show his depth and range
as a gifted songwriter and performer. With his deeply expressive
vocals, passionate and gritty guitar playing, and poignant songwriting,
Cris creates an instantly engaging sound that ranges from intensely
rockin' to sublimely sweet to hauntingly psychedelic. Cris' prolific
songbook provides the fertile ground for his improvisational
fearlessness, creating a truly dynamic live experience.
The Saint is a nightclub located at 601 Main St., Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
(Morristown, NJ) The Morris Museum is
pleased to announce that the opening reception for the exhibition When
Sandy Hit: The Storm that Forever Changed New Jersey will be held on
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00pm.
A screening of From Splinters
& Sand: Rebuilding Our Memories, Rebuilding the Jersey Shore will be
shown in the Bickford Theatre during the evening. This documentary, by
longtime reporter Brian Donohue, explores the emotional attachment
residents have to the Jersey Shore. In conversations with boardwalk
business owners and homeowners, the filmmaker looks for clues as to how
the shore might be rebuilt after the storm. Splinters & Sand is an
extended mini-documentary length episode of the Ledger Live video
webcast.
The program is being organized by Inside New Jersey, a
Star Ledger publication, in celebration of the magazine's fifth
anniversary. The exhibition is sponsored by Bank of America.
"This
exhibit showcases the strength and resilience of our communities," said
Bob Doherty, New Jersey president, Bank of America. "As the state
rebuilds and recovers, When Sandy Hit provides inspiration and hope to
those affected."
Also during the evening, a media presentation of
the winning photographs of the Star Ledger's amateur Super Storm Sandy
photography contest will be on view at the Museum. Copies of the
exhibition catalogue, When Sandy Hit, will be available for sale in the
Museum Shop. In addition, food and refreshments will be provided.
About the Exhibition
When
Sandy Hit: The Storm That Forever Changed New Jersey presents the work
of Star-Ledger photographers who fought through floods, power outages,
and their own personal losses to portray New Jersey during and after
Super Storm Sandy. Including more than twenty-five incredible
photographs, this exhibition document the survival, resilience and
rebuilding of New Jersey. When Sandy Hit: The Storm That Forever Changed
New Jersey is on view at the Morris Museum through January 20, 2014.
The exhibition is sponsored by Bank of America.
About the Exhibition Catalogue
In
conjunction with the exhibition, a 208 page catalogue entitled When
Sandy Hit: The Storm That Forever Changed New Jersey is being published
by Pediment Publishing. The book is available for sale in the Morris
Museum's shop for $42.75.
About the Morris Museum
Celebrating
100 years, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts
and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber
exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also
offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford
Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings.
Continuously
serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a
Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on
the Arts' Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum
in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in
2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Morris Museum is a
Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military
personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The
Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia
Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In
addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second
and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the museum is $10 for
adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is
always free for Museum members and is free to the public every second
and third Thursday of the month between 4:00 and 8:00pm. For more
information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org .
Photo:
Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger. The sun rises behind the Jet Star roller
coaster as it sits in the ocean at the end of the badly damaged Casino
Pier. Seaside Heights 5/13/13.
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- State Theatre
presents the national tour of an all new musical production inspired by
the 2011 Tony-nominated Best Musical Revival, Godspell, for two
performances Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 2pm and 7pm. A free
Pre-Performance Insights lecture is available for each performance, one
hour prior to show time at the United Methodist Church, located at 323
George Street. Tickets range from $35-75.
Originally conceived
and directed by John-Michael Tebelak, this production is directed by
David Hogan. The cast includes Jake Stern as Jesus, Graham Parkhurst as
John the Baptist/Judas. The Godspell ensemble includes Lisa Michelle
Cornelius, Michael Hogeveen, Stacey Kay, Ivan Lo, Alessia Lupiano,
Rebecca McCauley, Janelle Murray, Michael De Rose, and David Cotton as
the understudy.
Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most
enduring shows of all time in a brand new and up-to-date, intimate,
one-of-a-kind production from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy
Award-winning composer of Wicked and Pippin. With the Tony-nominated
score filled with the popular hits "Day By Day," "Light of the World,"
and "Turn Back, O Man," it is sure to raise spirits high. A timeless
tale of friendship, loyalty, and love, Godspell has touched the hearts
of countless theatergoers all over the worldjoin in the celebration as a
spectacular ensemble of bright young stars stirs souls and lifts the
audience right out of their seats.
For tickets or more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org
. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New
Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am to 6pm;
Wednesday 11am to 7pm; Saturday, 1pm to5pm; and at least three hours
prior to curtain on performance dates, unless otherwise specified. For
information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 517.
Some additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.
State
Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and
entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people's lives, contribute
to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting
the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime
appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State
Theatre's programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New
Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency
of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous
corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Heldrich is the official
hotel of the State Theatre. Magic 98.3 is the official radio station of
the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the
State Theatre. United is the official airline of the State Theatre.
(Newton, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents
A John Denver Christmas! on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00 pm. Ted Vigil
returns to the Newton Theatre to charm us once again with his passionate
tribute to John Denver.
A John Denver Christmas! will
celebrate the holidays with the beloved songs of the Rocky Mountain
troubadour. Cherished songs such as Rocky Mountain High, Annie's Song,
Sunshine on My Shoulder and all of Denver's hits will be featured during
the show, as well as some of the holiday season's best loved songs.
Ted's uncanny physical and vocal resemblance to Denver will leave the
audience inspired once again by the musical legacy of John Denver!
Ted
Vigil has always had a love of music and the stage. The Seattle native
began singing for audiences at an early age. He started in the church
folk band at age eight, and continued singing in musical productions in
high school. In 2006 Ted won the national title for "Talent Quest" in
Laughlin Nevada. After his win he created his John Denver Tribute show. A
highlight of his career, in 2010 Ted performed with John Denver's Lead
guitarist "Steve Weisberg".
In a very short time Ted developed
this tribute into a national act. He performs all over the country
including the John Denver Festival and The CMA Fan Fair Festival in
Nashville, among many other venues. His gift for the music and his
polished and energetic performing style have earned him many dedicated
fans. The most heard comments after his shows are, "I can't believe how
much he looks and sounds like John Denver!"
Like Denver, Ted
shares his passion for bringing people together with his music, drawing
in audiences of all ages. His love for people, family, and communities
working together for great causes, continue to be his main inspiration.
Tickets
for A John Denver Christmas! are $37.00 for Premium seating, $32.00 for
the Orchestra and $27.00 for the Balcony. Tickets for this performance
will go on sale on Friday, July 19th at 11:00 am. Purchase tickets by
visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.
The
historic Newton Theatre, located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, NJ,
was founded in 1924. Revitalized and fully renovated, Sussex County's
premier entertainment venue reopened in 2011 as a 605 seat capacity live
performing arts center. With it's rich history and diverse programming
The Newton Theatre is essential to the buoyancy of New Jersey's Skylands
region. More information about The Newton Theatre may be found by
calling 973-383-3700 or by visiting its website at www.TheNewtonTheatre.com .
(New Jersey) -- Rose Morrisroe, Educator in
New Jersey and the founder of Soldiers Against Child Abuse, a national
non-profit organization dedicated to raising child abuse awareness
nationwide, is pleased to announce the sale of "No Secrets Between Us."
This 336-word book teaches children in Kindergarten to fourth grade
about recognizing and protecting themselves against sexual abuse.
Currently, "Erin's Law" requires educators and the like to teach grades
K-7th on awareness.
Soldiers Against Child Abuse supports
Erin's Law with the sale of "No Secrets Between
Us."http://www.amazon.com/No-Secrets-Between-Rose-Morrisroe-ebook/dp/B00FUOF268/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382048824&sr=8-1&keywords=no+secrets+between+us
This
book is written for children to be purchased parents, educators,
counselors, social workers, health practitioners, administrators, and
child advocates. It takes a gentle approach at raising child sexual
abuse awareness, which is supported by several educational theories. The
book is illustrated with beautiful pictures that children will identify
with.
Michael Reagan (President Reagan's son) has endorsed
Morrisroe as just the right author for a children's book on this
subject. The endorsement is as follows: "Rose Morrisroe: one of the top
educational instructors for the state of New Jersey and founder for one
of the leading non profits on child abuse prevention - Soldiers Against
Child Abuse. She encompasses vision, awareness, passion and
accomplishment to the world she touches.... She saves the world around
her and embraces the hurt with healing, guidance and compassion."
~Michael Reagan
"This book is very personal to me, as I have
experienced child sexual abuse starting at the age of 4," says
Morrisroe. Our mission at Soldiers Against Child Abuse is to protect
America's children by speaking for those who are in danger, helping the
abused find their voice, educating the public about the importance of
intervening in child abuse situations and how to get involved in a
proactive manner," says Morrisroe. "Our greatest weapon in the battle
against child abuse is knowledge."
Michael Reagan was the first person to purchase the book online at: http://www.amazon.com/No-Secrets-Between-Rose-Morrisroe-ebook/dp/B00FUOF268/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382048824&sr=8-1&keywords=no+secrets+between+us
.
About Soldiers Against Child Abuse (SACA)
Soldiers
Against Child Abuse currently chair seminars at school districts and
town hall meetings, which encourage parents and students of all grades
to freely speak out about abuse. Founder Rosey Morrisroe, a first grade
teacher, is the first to create an age/grade appropriate curriculum for
child physical and sexual abuse education, reaching grades K-5.
SACA website, http://www.soldiersagainstchildabuse.org/
has tens of thousands of followers. SACA provides the public with
continuous news and media coverage of child abuse cases, informative
resources, links and tips to intervention and prevention, guidance to
government agencies, and information on shelters and safe havens.
SACA
holds a rally in New York every April (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
featuring educational resources, personal testimonies from survivors,
and entertainment to attract audiences.
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- George Street
Playhouse and Artistic Director David Saint have announced final casting
for the world premiere production of Clever Little Lies by Tony
Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro. Joining the award-winning stage
and screen actress Marlo Thomas are: Greg Mullavey (TV's "I-Carly" and
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman); Jim Stanek (Freud's Last Session
off-Broadway, The Story of My Life, Lestat on Broadway) and Kate
Wetherhead (Broadway's Legally Blonde, web series Submissions Only).
George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint will helm the
production, which begins performances Tuesday, November 19 and continues
through Sunday, December 22. Opening night is set for Friday, November
22.
A mother always knows when something's up. Bill Jr. is
distracted, under pressure and off his game. Will a surprising evening
with his parents send him further off-kilter? Secrets are exposed and
clever little lies are crafted when a confidence shared between father
and son escalates into an unexpected revelation that could change everything.
Individual
tickets for Clever Little Lies, beginning at $38, are on sale, as are
subscription and flexible admission packages. Contact the George Street
Playhouse Box Office at 732-246-7717 or visit the Playhouse website, www.GSPonline.org
, to purchase tickets, or receive show information and parking and
dining recommendations. George Street Playhouse is located at 9
Livingston Avenue in the heart of New Brunswick's vibrant downtown
scene, steps away from public transportation, parking and dining of
every cuisine and budget.
Marlo Thomas has appeared on Broadway in
The Shadow Box, Social Security, Thieves and last season's, Relatively
Speaking, written by Woody Allen, Ethan Coen and Elaine May.
Off-Broadway: The Vagina Monologues, The Guys and The Exonerated (which
she also performed in Chicago and Boston). National Tour: Six Degrees of
Separation. Regional theatre: Paper Doll, Pittsburgh Public Theater;
Woman in Mind, Berkshire Theatre Festival; Who's Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?, Hartford Stage; The Effect Of Gamma Rays, Cleveland Playhouse.
London West End: Barefoot in the Park. Ms. Thomas has appeared in more
than a dozen distinguished television movies, including Nobody's Child,
for which she won the Emmy for Best Dramatic Actress. Numerous TV guest
appearances including Ugly Betty, Friends and Law & Order. Films
include: Playing Mona Lisa, The Real Blonde, Dust and Stardust, In the
Spirit, Thieves, Jenny and LOL., co-starring Miley Cyrus and Demi
Moore. Ms. Thomas created the Free to BeYou and Me TV specials, books
and records, as well as the bestselling books, The Right Words at the
Right Time, Volumes 1 and 2, and Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the
Story of Funny. She starred in and produced the groundbreaking That
Girl, television's first comedy series about a single, independent
woman. She has been honored with four Emmys, nine Emmy nominations, the
Peabody, the Golden Globe and the Grammy, and has been inducted into the
Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Ms. Thomas has performed at George Street
Playhouse in Elaine May's Roger Is Dead and Arthur Laurents' New Year's
Eve.
Greg Mullavey is well-known to TV viewers for his roles on
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, in which he played Louise Lasser's husband,
and on the Nickelodian series iCarly. Other television credits include
The Secret Life of the American Teenager, The Bold and the Beautiful,
ER, JAG and many others. He was also seen on Broadway in Rumors and
Romantic Comedy.
Jim Stanek Broadway: Story of My Life, Lestat,
Little Women, The Rivals, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum, Indiscretions. Off-Broadway: I Love You, You're Perfect Now
Change, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Slut,
Saturday Night and others. Regional credits include appearances at the
Guthrie, Signature Theatre, North Shore Music Theater, The Kennedy
Center, McCarter, Williamstown Theatre Festival and many others.
Kate
Wetherhead is the co-creator, writer, director and star of Submissions
Only, an online sitcom currently gearing up for its third season ( www.submissionsonly.com
). Broadway credits: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and
Legally Blonde. Off-Broadway credits include The Other Josh Cohen
(2013 Drama Desk Nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical),
Ordinary Days, Sarah, Plain and Tall and Tatjana in Color. Regionally,
Kate has performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House,
Dallas Theater Center, John W. Engeman Theater, Skylight Opera Theater
and Saint Michael's Playhouse. Coming up: The Other Josh Cohen at Paper
Mill Playhouse (February 2014).
Kate is currently writing a
children's book series for The Penguin Group with collaborator Andrew
Keenan-Bolger. She is thrilled to be making her George Street Playhouse
debut.
Joe DiPietro won the 2012 Drama Desk Award and was
nominated for a Tony Award for Best Book for the recent Broadway hit
Nice Work If You Can Get It. He won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best
Score for Memphis, which was also awarded the 2010 Tony Award, Drama
Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. His other
shows include All Shook Up; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (the
longest-running musical revue in off-Broadway history); The Toxic
Avenger and The Thing About Men (both winners of the Outer Critics
Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical). His plays include the
much-produced Over the River and Through the Woods, The Art of Murder
(Edgar Award winner for Best Mystery Play), Creating Claire and The Last
Romance. His work has been produced thousands of times across the
country and around the world. Two previous works have had their
premeires at George Street Playhouse: The Toxic Avenger and Creating
Claire.
This is David Saint's sixteenth season as Artistic
Director of George Street Playhouse. In that time he has directed
thirty-one mainstage productions, most recently, Good People, Twelve
Angry Men , The Nutcracker and I , God of Carnage, Fox on the Fairway,
Creating Claire, and Sylvia. His time here has been marked by
collaborations with such artists as Keith Carradine, Tyne Daly, Rachel
Dratch, Sandy Duncan, Boyd Gaines, A.R. Gurney, Uta Hagen, Jack Klugman,
Dan Lauria, Kathleen Marshall, Anne Meara, David Hyde Pierce, Chita
Rivera, Paul Rudd, Stephen Sondheim, Marlo Thomas, Eli Wallach and many
others including a remarkable partnership with Arthur Laurents. In
addition many new award- winning works have begun their life here during
his tenure, such as The Toxic Avenger, Proof, The Spitfire Grill and It
Shoulda Been You. He most recently directed the National Tour of West
Side Story and has also directed on Broadway, off-Broadway and
regionally at Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, Primary
Stages, McCarter, Williamstown, Seattle Rep, Pasadena Playhouse,
Pittsburgh Public, Long Wharf and many others on premieres by writers
such as Aaron Sorkin, Wendy Wasserstein, Peter Parnell, Jonathan Marc
Sherman, Joe Di Pietro and Jonathan Larson. He is the recipient of the
Alan Schneider Award, Helen Hayes Award, L.A. Drama Critics Award,
several Drama Logue Awards and is the President of The Laurents/Hatcher
Foundation.
Under the
leadership of Artistic Director David Saint since 1998, George Street
Playhouse is a nationally recognized theatre, presenting an acclaimed
mainstage season while providing an artistic home for established and
emerging theatre artists. Founded in 1974, the Playhouse has been
represented by numerous productions both on and off-Broadway. Recent
productions include The Toxic Avenger (Outer Critics Circle Award for
Best New Musical), Anne Meara's Down the Garden Paths, the Outer Critics
Circle, Drama Desk and Drama League nominated production of The
Spitfire Grill and the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning play Proof
by David Auburn, which was developed at GSP during the 1999 Next Stage
Series of new plays. In addition to its mainstage season, GSP's
Touring Theatre features four issue-oriented productions and tours to
more than 250 schools in the tri-state area, and are seen by more than
60,000 students annually. George Street Playhouse programming is made
possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the
Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for
the Arts, and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.
(Newton, NJ) -- Bobby Collins is returning
to the Newton Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2014. With more than
200 stand-up performances around the country each year, Collins is a
show-business institution who has made millions laugh and is always the
funniest guy in the room.
A native of New York, he was
literally born into comedy when his father named him for his favorite
comedian, Bob Hope. In the 1980s, Bobby left a lucrative position as
vice president of Calvin Klein to pursue his dream and ended up working
alongside such comedy legends as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. While
other comics have left stand-up behind, Bobby has kept going, preferring
the intimacy and energy he finds in live clubs, theaters and casinos.
The
audience at a Bobby Collins show is half the fun. Many of Bobby's
enthusiastic fans have been following him for years and know by heart
some of his classic bits ("...on the inside!"). But Bobby keeps it fresh
with new observations based on everyday life and his travels around the
country.
Over the years, he has hosted VH-1's "Stand Up
Spotlight"; toured with Cher, Julio Iglesias, Dolly Parton and Tony
Bennett, among others; and released six comedy CDs, "On the Inside,"
"Out of Bounds," "You're Not Coming With Us," "Mr. New York," "I Wanna
Go Home" and most recently "I'm on the Boat."
Tickets for Bobby
Collins are $49.00 for Premium seating, $39.00 for the Orchestra and
$29.00 for the Balcony. Tickets for this performance will go on sale on
Friday, October 18th at 11:00 am. Purchase tickets by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.
The
historic Newton Theatre, located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, NJ,
was founded in 1924. Revitalized and fully renovated, Sussex County's
premier entertainment venue reopened in 2011 as a 605 seat capacity live
performing arts center. With it's rich history and diverse programming
The Newton Theatre is essential to the buoyancy of New Jersey's Skylands
region. More information about The Newton Theatre may be found by
calling 973-383-3700 or by visiting its website at www.TheNewtonTheatre.com .
(Cape May, NJ) -- Caution: This is not for
the faint of heart. Cape May Stage continues with Danger: Stay Away!, a
series of staged readings meant for only the most intrepid of
theatregoers. A number of brave souls have already attended the first
few readings are you brave enough to join their ranks?
What
happens when a man with two lovers must choose only one? What's it like
to battle addiction in its many forms? How do you handle it when your
greatest secret threatens to be exposed? Where do you draw the line
between emotional intimacy and pure carnal desire?
If these
provocative issues intrigue you, then Danger: Stay Away! is meant for
you. These staged readings are designed to stimulate, provoke,
challenge, and most of all, make you walk away from the theater with a
broader understanding of the human condition and the contemporary world
in which we live. We dare you to come.
The schedule for Danger: Stay Away! is as follows:
November 4
Cock by Mike Bartlett
A
man must choose between his longtime boyfriend and his new girlfriend
he ends up torn between the two who are more than willing to fight to
keep him theirs.
November 18
The Motherf**ker with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis
A
former drug dealer finds the inadvertently misplaced hat of his
girlfriend's lover, threatening his relationship, his parole and his
sobriety in an intoxicatingly vulgar look at recovery from addiction.
November 19
The Bus by James Lanz
The
secret meeting place of two young boys is threatened in an explosive
conflict with the potential to tear a town apart in this touching,
suspenseful tale.
November 20
The Eros Trilogy by Nicky Silver
Three
short stories connecting four characters: a comically elegant lady
deals with real-life grit; her volatile, drug-addicted son creates some
real-life grit; and a vitriolic epistolary.
Performance Information
All
performances take play at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse located at
the corner of Lafayette and Bank Streets in downtown Cape May. All
performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are pay-what-you-can you decide
how much theatre is worth to you. For more information, please call the
box office at (609) 770-8311 or visit www.capemaystage.org .
Some plays contain mature content and are not appropriate for all audiences.
(Union, NJ) -- Gene & Shelley Enlow
Recital Hall (Enlow Hall) at Kean University 2013-2014 season features a
one-night-only concert by Anoushka Shankar on Sunday, November 17 at
3pm.
Three-time Grammy nominated sitar player-composer Anoushka
Shankar is one of the leading figures in World Music today. Anoushka
was the first Indian musician to perform at the Grammys in 2006, soon
after becoming the youngest-ever and the first woman nominated in the
World Music category, for her album "Live at Carnegie Hall" in 2002.
Anoushka
studied exclusively with her father, the legendary Ravi Shankar since
the age of 9 and has made guest appearances on recordings by diverse
artists, among them Herbie Hancock, Joshua Bell and Lenny Kravitz.
Now, in 2013, Anoushka releases "Traces of You", having enlisted the
help of multi-award-winning musician Nitin Sawhney to produce her music.
The music exists in an undefinable space between genres, always with
the Indian music Anoushka loves so dearly at its roots. "Traces of You"
features Anoushka's half-sister Norah Jones as the sole vocalist on
several songs and showcases Anoushka's ever increasing versatility and
lyricism on the sitar.
Tickets to Anoushka Shankar in Enlow Hall
are $35 - $45 and can be purchased by calling Kean Stage Box Office at
908.737.SHOW (7469), online at http://EnlowHall.kean.edu or in person at Kean University's Wilkins Theater Box Office (1000 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ).
Situated
on Kean University's East Campus (215 North Avenue in Hillside, NJ),
Enlow Hall is renowned for its superb acoustics and elegant design.
With just 300 spectacular seats, Enlow Hall has been praised by noted
performers and patrons for its intimate ambiance and close proximity
between musicians and audience members. Free onsite parking is available
at every concert.
For complete Enlow Hall 2013-14 Season information, please visit enlowhall.kean.edu .
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions, the
award-winning community theatre organization, will present the hit
Broadway musical, White Christmas, for two weekends at the Count Basie
Theatre in Red Bank beginning November 15.
Based on the classic
Bing Crosby movie, White Christmas boasts a score chock full of the
best melodies of Irving Berlin, American's most beloved composer
including "Blue Skies," "I Love a Piano," "How Deep is the Ocean" and
of course -- "Happy Holidays", "Snow", "I've Got My Love to Keep Me
Warm" and "White Christmas".
The well-known story involves World
War II veterans Bob and Phil, a successful song-and-dance team, who
follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters enroute to their Christmas
show in Vermont, where they encounter their former commanding officer
who is now doing a bad job of running an inn. Or course, the boys save
the inn and win the girls.
The Phoenix revival features a cast of
40 area performers lead by Jennifer Grasso of Highlands and Mike Morch
of Wall. Also featured in the cast of Laura Gelford and Ian
Brown-Gorrell of Manhattan, Paul Caliendo of Point Pleasant, Sarah
Coleman of Holmdel and Nico;e Picinic of Manahawkin.
"This is
perfect show to put the whole family into a holiday mood," notes
director Anthony Greco. "The sets and costumes are lavish, and the
production numbers featuring some very accomplished dancers just keep
coming one after another. It would take a true Scrooge not to leave the
theatre full of Christmas spirit."
Performances are scheduled for
Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees at the Count Basie
Theatre in Red Bank from November 15th through the 24th. Tickets, priced
at $20 to $32 can be purchased at the Count Basie box office, ordered
by phone at 732-842-9000 or ordered online at www.countbasietheatre.org .
Phoenix,
a Red Bank-based non-profit community theatre organization, has
produced more than 100 revivals of hit Broadway musicals over the past
two decades. More information is available at phoenixredbank.com .
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In the cold and
unforgiving winter of 1995, a faculty member at what was then Monmouth
College greeted a roomful of adventurous attendees, and invited them to
share in the first baby-step moments of an ambitious experiment; an
endeavor that would deliver quality professional theater, to a Jersey
Shore community that was accustomed to a diet of earnestly rendered but
amateur stagings of tried-and-true chestnuts.
A little more
than ten years from that evening, Robert M. Rechnitz stood before a
capacity opening night crowd, inside a state of the art auditorium named
for his wife Joan and himself, and welcomed one and all to the
realization of a dream a gleaming new performing arts center in Red
Bank, NJ called Two River Theater.
Now entering its third
decade of "developing and producing great American theater," Two River
Theater Company has presented exciting re-imaginings of classic plays,
debuted world premiere musicals and dramas, collaborated with top-shelf
artists (Alec Baldwin, Sam Buntrock, Michael Cumpsty, Joel Grey, Maureen
McGovern, Suzan Lori Parks, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Teller) and emerged
as an important player on the regional stage landscape, in a place that
has served as everything from a venue for high-profile concerts and
fundraisers, to an oasis of light and community in the darkest days and
nights following Superstorm Sandy.
Before he was the founding
father of TRTC; before he and Joan became noted among New Jersey's
leading philanthropists and tireless advocates for environmental, arts,
health and educational causes even before he was a professor of
English, with a specialty in American literature Bob Rechnitz was a
natural storyteller; an engaging speaker who's captivated classrooms and
playhouses with his avuncular style and illuminating observations on
the power of words, the fascinating people he's known, and a life in the
theater. On the evening of Tuesday, November 19, The Stephen Crane
House in Asbury Park welcomes Dr. Rechnitz for a conversation that
touches upon two significant anniversaries the 20th season of Two River
Theater Company, and the 142nd birthday of Stephen Crane.
Presented
in the house's intimate 30-seat Lecture Room space, the 7:30 p.m.
presentation "An Evening with Robert Rechnitz" is the latest in a new
series of "Sketches From Life" events, designed to spotlight a range of
voices and perspectives in poetry, prose and performance. The series is
programmed by Tom Chesek, director at the Crane House and arts
correspondent for the Asbury Park Press/ Gannett Newspapers.
For
the event on November 19, the retired academic who wrote and taught
extensively on the topic of Crane's masterpiece "The Red Badge of
Courage" will share some of his thoughts and writings on the seminal
author who was born November 1, 1871 and who resided in the house at
508 Fourth Avenue between 1883 and 1892. He'll also engage in a Q&A
session with the audience, and share the sort of anecdotes,
recollections and perspectives that make this a conversation not to be
missed.
Admission to "An Evening with Robert Rechnitz" is by a
suggested donation of $10 and/or non-perishable food items, with all
collections going to a locally based community food drive. Seating is
extremely limited, with attendees encouraged to reserve in advance via
The Stephen Crane House Facebook page, through cranehousereservations@gmail.com , or by calling (732)361-0189. Doors open at 7 p.m., and complimentary refreshments will be served prior to the presentation.
The
young aspiring writer Stephen Crane regarded his first attempts at
fiction as "sketches from life"and it's in the spirit of his
journalist's eye, his poet's passion, and his rebellious sense of social
justice that we offer this series of theater and spoken word events,
inside the actual 19th century cottage where the author of "The Red
Badge of Courage" and other American classics first set his
storyteller's pen to paper. Contact The Stephen Crane House on Facebook,
or at (732)361-0189 for directions or additional information, and check
the Facebook page or the official website (thestephencranehouse.org)
for updates on additional events.
Originally
constructed in 1878 under the name of Arbutus Cottage, The Stephen
Crane House has been rechristened here in the 21st century in honor of
the American novelist, journalist and short story author Stephen Crane
(1871-1900), who resided in the Fourth Avenue home at the beginning of
his career as a writer. Having been rescued from the brink of
demolition, the historic house is in the process of being renovated as a
museum dedicated to the life and times of the man who wrote "The Red
Badge of Courage" and other literary classics. Frequently in use as a
host venue for theater, film, music and spoken word events, as well as a
meeting place for arts groups and other nonprofit organizations, The
Stephen Crane House is committed to serving the greater Asbury Park
community as a resource for the support and celebration of our city's
rich cultural life and heritage.
(Morristown, NJ) This November, incredible
LEGO sculptures created by Nathan Sawaya are returning to the Morris
Museum for a new exhibition. The Morris Museum is pleased to announce
the opening of The Brick Art of Nathan Sawaya, which will be on view
from November 14, 2013 through March 9, 2014. While Sawaya's art is on
display, a special area will be set up where visitors can create their
own sculptures out of the iconic toy. Several special programs are
planned, including a series of building workshops featuring LEGO
building blocks.
Featuring more than thirty sculptures never
before seen at the Morris Museum, The Brick Art of Nathan Sawaya is one
of the most popular art exhibits currently touring the globe. Sawaya has
taken the small-scale toy and transformed it into an art medium all its
own, resulting in awe-inspiring and thought provoking sculptures. The
collection on display at The Morris Museum includes Sawaya's early work
in mixed media with X-Ray, a human figured created from recycled bricks
featuring a transparent heart. Also on display will be an exquisite
example of a 3D sculpture that integrates 2D imagery in a sculpture
titled Puddle. Sawaya's most iconic work of a man ripping his chest
open, Yellow, will be making an encore appearance and continues to be a
fan favorite.
About Nathan Sawaya
Nathan Sawaya
is a New York-based artist who creates whimsical and awe inspiring works
of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the
world, LEGO bricks. Sawaya's ability to transform this common building
block into something meaningful, his devotion to spatial perfection and
the way he conceptualizes action, enables him to elevate what almost
every child has played with into the status of contemporary art.
"The
museum exhibition is accessible because it engages the child in all of
us while simultaneously illuminating sophisticated and complex concepts.
Everyone can relate to the medium since it is a toy that many children
have at home. My goal with every exhibition is to elevate this simple
plaything to a place it has never been before."
Born and raised in
the Pacific Northwest, Sawaya moved to New York City to attend college
at New York University. Following his undergraduate work, he went to NYU
law school and became an attorney. It was then that he rediscovered his
childhood passion for LEGO, not as a toy, but rather as a medium.
Today,
Sawaya has more than 4 million colored bricks in his New York and Los
Angeles art studios. His work takes shape primarily as three-dimensional
sculptures and oversized portraits. For more information on Nathan
Sawaya and The Brick Art of Nathan Sawaya, visit www.brickartist.com .
Special Programs
From
November 14, 2013 to March 9, 2014, the Morris Museum is offering
special programs for visitors. For more information, please email programs@morrismuseum.org or call 973.371.3706.
Building Workshop: Balloon Powered Brick Car
Saturday, November 23, 10:00am and 11:30am
Members $6, Non-members $8
Explore
the Model Railroad to learn more about power sources, and then make
your own balloon powered brick car with LEGO building blocks.
Registration is required and space is limited. A materials list will be
provided with registration. Appropriate for ages 6 and up.
Building Workshop: Brick Bridge
Saturday, December 7, 10:00am and 11:30am
Members $6, Non-members $8
Learn
to build a brick bridge with LEGO building blocks. Will it be stable
enough to support weight? Registration is required and space is
limited. Materials provided by the Morris Museum. Appropriate for ages 6
and up.
About the Morris Museum
Celebrating 100
years, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts and
cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber
exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also
offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford
Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings.
Continuously
serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a
Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on
the Arts' Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum
in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in
2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Morris Museum is a
Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military
personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The
Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia
Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In
addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second
and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the museum is $10 for
adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is
always free for Museum members and is free to the public every second
and third Thursday of the month between 4:00 and 8:00pm. For more
information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org .
