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ROCK THE BELLS Returns to NJPAC This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
ROCK THE BELLS, the pioneering Hip-Hop platform founded by LL COOL J, has officially announced the lineup for its 2025 festival. In partnership with the Black Promoters Collective, the festival will make its New Jersey debut at Newark's Prudential Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Centenary Stage Company to Offer Early Bird Special
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Centenary Stage Company has revealed its 2025-26 Professional Theatre Series, marking its 40th anniversary season of producing and presenting professional music, dance, and theatre. Learn more about how to purchase tickets!
HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES Will Come to NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced that New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone in Concert in March 2026.
GENX TAKEOVER: THE COMEDY TOUR Hits NJPAC This August
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The GenX Takeover Comedy Tour comes to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 8 PM, delivering side-splitting laughs and pure '80s and '90s nostalgia.
Gateway Playhouse To Showcase A Weekend Full Of One Acts
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will host “Party of One (Acts)” from July 11 to 13. The one-act plays are a series of vignettes taken from Tracy Wells' “A Trip to the Moon,” with each story set during the Summer of '69, specifically around the moon landing. 
PLAYSTATION | THE CONCERT Comes to NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
U.S. tour dates have been announced for PlayStation | The Concert, a live music event that brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life, live on stage. Learn more here!
Katherine Brucchieri Named to Mayo Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Katherine (“Kat”) Brucchieri, a resident of Harding, New Jersey, has been named to Mayo Performing Arts Center’s Board of Trustees.
American Theater Group Hosts Juneteenth Celebration at New Union Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
American Theater Group will present Juneteenth: A Celebration of Liberation at the DMK Stage at the Union Arts Center, located at 1980 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ.
Review: Arthur Miller’s THE PRICE at Two River Theater is Drama at its Best
by Marina Kennedy - June 16, 2025
Two River Theater (TRT) is presenting a play that metro area theatergoers will not want to miss. 'The Price,' a drama by Arthur Miller, is a compelling family story, excellently performed on the Red Bank stage.
Interview: Ann Grippo of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - June 16, 2025
Not only did I have the honor of directing the final production of Nutley Little Theatre’s 90th Season, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl, but I also had the opportunity to interview actress Ann Grippo who portrays Ann/Peter Pan.
East Lynne To Host Fundraiser THERE'S NO BIZ LIKE SHOWBIZ
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company will host a night of elegance, entertainment and generosity at its annual fundraising gala, held this year at La Mer Beachfront Resort's The Pier House, owned by longtime Cape May residents the Andy family, on Sept. 20. 
Premiere Stages At Kean University Reveals 2025 Premiere Play Festival Finalists
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Premiere Stages has selected its four finalists for the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. Now in its 20th year, the Festival is an annual competition for unproduced scripts that offers developmental opportunities to playwrights with strong affiliations to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Classic American Tales to Present WILL ROGERS TONIGHT!
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
On Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m., Classic American Tales (CAT) will present Will Rogers Tonight! at the End of the Road Theater, located at 3845 Bayshore Road in North Cape May. The one-man show stars local favorite Phil Pizzi as the legendary American humorist Will Rogers, under the direction of CAT founder and artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth.
Tickets Now on Sale for George Street Playhouse 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Tickets for George Street Playhouse's 2025-2026 season are now. George Street’s season will begin in October 2025 with Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro’s (Memphis) play, An Old Fashioned Family Murder. Learn more!
BUT I'M A SHOE, Featuring Broadway Actors, Screens in New Jersey This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
But I’m a Shoe, a new short film by award-winning filmmaker Chen Drachman, featuring Hamilton’s Alexander Ferguson and Suffs’ Housso Semon, is set to screen on 28 June at the Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City.
Video: First Look at THE PRICE at Two River Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Two River Theater has released the official trailer for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE. The video includes: Kevin Isola (Two River’s The Scarlet Letter, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) as Victor Franz, and more.
THE LIBRARIAN LIFE OF MARGARET HILL to be Presented by LoMotion Live
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
LoMotion Live will present a developmental reading of a new work-in-progress audio drama, The Librarian Life of Margaret Hill: An Audio Drama in Six Episodes. Learn more!
Harris Milgrim and Becca Suskauer to Star in HOW MY GRANDPARENTS FELL IN LOVE at NJ Rep
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of How My Grandparents Fell in Love, a heartwarming and timely new musical by playwright Cary Gitter and composer Neil Berg. Learn more!
Summer Improv Classes Come to Vivid Stage
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Vivid Stage is enrolling its Summer session of improv classes for adults. This session includes both the favorite Joy of Improv beginners' class and the new Scene & Scroll class for intermediate and advanced students. 
The Theater Project Celebrates Broadway with Alumni Cabaret, BROADWAY JUKEBOX
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
The Theater Project will shine a spotlight on Broadway’s greatest hits this summer with Broadway Jukebox, a high-energy musical cabaret featuring alumni from the company’s youth program. Performances will take place at Jardine Academy on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m., with all tickets priced at $18.
Middletown Arts Center Will Host The MAC Music Café
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
The Middletown Arts Center will present the MAC Music Café, a monthly showcase of the area's talented musicians. June's singer-songwriter lineup features Michael Askin, Jerry Smith, Debbie Gangemi and Tom Flynn.
RIDE THE CYCLONE Comes to North Star Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
​​​​​​​North Star Theater Company will present Ride the Cyclone, the darkly comedic and heartfelt cult musical that asks: What would you do if you had one more chance at life?
Two River Theater Reveals Full June Lineup Celebrating Pride and Juneteenth
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Two River Theater has announced a vibrant and inclusive lineup of events for June, celebrating both Pride Month and Juneteenth. Throughout the month, the theater will offer a series of free and ticketed programs designed to foster community, highlight diverse voices, and create space for reflection and celebration.
Gramercy Brass Band Camp to Perform Live At Montclair State University
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
The Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York has announced its 21st annual Brass Band Camp, which will be presented from July 28 to August 2 at the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ.
NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity Season Closes With a Conversation on Strengthening Food Security in New Jersey
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
NJPAC will host the final Standing in Solidarity event of the season this month. Nourishing Communities: Confronting Food Insecurity Together will cover the challenges of affording and obtaining healthy food options. 

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