Photos: DODGE POETRY FESTIVAL to Take Over Newark with Free Events
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
The Dodge Poetry Festival will present acclaimed poets, emerging voices, spoken-word artists and performers across three days in downtown Newark. The event will feature readings, conversations, performances and family programming with free admission.
Exclusive: Lorna Courtney Is Embracing Her Wild Side in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Wilson - Sep 16, 2026
There is something especially exciting about watching a performer step into a role at exactly the right moment in her life. For Lorna Courtney, that role is Janet in Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, a woman who begins the evening buttoned-up and certain of who she is, only to have her entire world cracked wide open.
GALANTIS Releases Synthpop Remake of Feist's '1234'
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
GALANTIS released a new version of Feist's 1234, featuring a driving synthpop treatment of the Canadian singer-songwriter's breakout hit. The track appears on The Devil's Tax Return: Vol 1, an upcoming EP of reimagined covers.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Nominations For The 2025 Rising Star Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced nominations for the 30th annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Since their inception in 1996, the Rising Star Awards have ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey.
Anjimile Shares 'Black Hole' Ahead of New Album This Friday
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023
This Friday, Anjimile Chithambo, better known as Anjimile, releases his new album, The King. His debut release for 4AD and first full-length since 2020’s breakthrough Giver Taker, the record includes recently released singles: powerful title track “The King,” the gently emotive “Father,” protest song “Animal,” and a new single out now, “Black Hole.”
Video: Anjimile Shares 'Animal' Video & Announces US Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
Like the rest of The King, every sound heard on “Animal” comes from two instruments: an acoustic guitar and Anjimile’s own voice. Throughout, Anjimile’s feelings of rage and frustration are tinged with sardonicism, and the song is accompanied by an equally potent video directed by Robby Operman.