Performing Arts
By Dylan Runco -
May 8, 2012
The Great White Way is alive and well down the Shore.
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By Karyn D. Collins -
May 7, 2012
An artistic director in his second year on the job hopes to restore the Surflight Theater on Long Beach Island to prominence.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
March 13, 2012
Living rooms are (quietly) becoming the venue of choice for intimate concert appearances by brand-name recording artists.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
February 13, 2012
The artistic director of Princeton's McCarter Theatre Center believes audiences are ready to be surprised by its line-up of performances.
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By Dervela O'Brien -
February 13, 2012
Jersey native Joe DiPietro's new show Nice Work If You Can Get It comes to Broadway.
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By Karyn D. Collins -
January 16, 2012
The Union-based Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
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By Winnie Bonelli -
January 16, 2012
Our Q&A with Queen Latifah covers her latest film, the Garden State's influence on her inspirational books, and the possibility of releasing a new album.
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By Melinda Newman -
December 12, 2011
Jonas Brother Nick heads back to Broadway in How to Succeed.
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By Karyn D. Collins -
December 12, 2011
Nai-Ni Chen and her company, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, prepare to perform their annual Chinese New Year celebration.
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By Ashley J. Cerasaro -
November 14, 2011
Jon Tenney, Princeton-born star of TV’s The Closer, has a knack for turning small roles into big breaks.
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By Eric Levin -
October 10, 2011
The Shanghai Quartet take a hands-on approach to being artists-in-residence at Montclair State University.
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By Ashley J. Cerasaro -
October 10, 2011
Camden native Tasha Smith prepares for a lead role in a new series based on a popular Tyler Perry movie franchise.
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By Robert Strauss -
July 11, 2011
Jerseyans Billy Van Zandt (brother of Steve) and Jane Milmore write and perform classic farce and old-fashioned shtick that have made them a stage and sitcom success story.
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By Karyn D. Collins -
June 13, 2011
Often times with the New Jersey Youth Theatre, the audience simply forgets their watching a group of kids.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
June 13, 2011
Barbara Sinatra recounts her 22-year marriage to the Chairman of the Board in her new memoir Lady Blue Eyes: My Life With Frank Sinatra.
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By Drew Anne Scarantino -
May 9, 2011
The Jersey coast offers more than just sun and sand. Use our guide and you’ll be ready to take in top-notch theater—
from Broadway productions to children’s shows and outdoor classics.
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By Natalia Knochowski -
May 9, 2011
The Choir of the Pope’s Diocese of Rome will perform at the Patriots Theater in Trenton, and the Community Theatre in Morristown this summer.
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By Robert Strauss -
May 9, 2011
Roy Steinberg, an established Hollywood director and producer of soap operas, leaves LA for the stage in Cape May.
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By Ashley J. Cerasaro -
April 11, 2011
The Medieval Times theme show in Lyndhurst provides a fun-filled backdrop for couples looking for a romantic renaissance.
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By Drew Anne Scarantino -
February 15, 2011
You don't have to go into New York City to find premium arts and entertainment, New Jersey has plenty to offer—and most of it without the stiff NYC price tag.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
January 17, 2011
Bettye LaVette might be the the greatest R&B singer you've never heard of. The West Orange resident talks about the ups and downs of the music world.
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By Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco -
December 13, 2010
Plainfield native Tony Ponturo commissioned and co-produced Lombardi, Broadway's smash hit six-character play based on a biography of football legend Vince Lombardi.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
December 13, 2010
Randy James, president of Dance New Jersey, makes an effort to raise dance awareness and appreciation.
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By Karyn D. Collins -
October 11, 2010
The American Repertory Ballet, which is recovering nicely from tight budget problems last year, is set for its annual production of The Nutcracker.
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By Melinda Newman -
September 13, 2010
Danny DeVito is always happy to reminisce about New Jersey—where family and a nice bowl of pasta await.
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By Winnie Bonelli -
September 13, 2010
We sit down for a Q&A with Jesse Eisenberg, the 27-year-old East Brunswick-reared actor who plays Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher's new film The Social Network.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
September 13, 2010
The Youth Dance Festival of New Jersey, which will be held at Russ Berrie Center at Ramapo College in Mahwah, attracts 200 promising dancers from all over the globe.
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By Mallory Gelert -
August 16, 2010
Leonard Bornstein volunteers with Arts Unbound in Maplewood.
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By Leslie Garisto Pfaff -
August 16, 2010
For starry-eyed high school students, today’s ambitious musical productions mean longer hours, harder work—and a license to spit.
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By Mallory Gelert -
August 16, 2010
A classical pianist who was raised in South Orange prepares to release a new album—Russian Music for Cello and Piano.
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By Tammy La Gorce -
August 16, 2010
The Paper Mill Playhouse is optimistic about the success of the line-up of plays for its 72nd season.
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By Robert Strauss -
July 12, 2010
Residents await the construction of a community theater in the heart of Camden.
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By Ashley J. Cerasaro -
May 17, 2010
Growing up with music.
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By Karyn D. Collins -
January 12, 2010
The 52-year-old New Jersey Ballet, based in Livingston, casts its eyes towards the future.
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By Linda Fowler -
December 14, 2009
George Street Playhouse artistic director David Saint's innovative vision has helped the venue become one of the most popular in the state.
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By MaryLynn Schiavi -
June 22, 2009
Jersey born Jon Rua is enjoying “the Heights” on Broadway.
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By Melinda Newman -
December 8, 2008