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Date of Death: April 26, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: Red Bank, NJ, USA

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Student Blog: Beginnings of a High School Acting Major
by Student Blogger: Maxwell DeVivo - Feb 17, 2025

Meet Maxwell 'Max' DeVivo, one of our new student bloggers! In this blog, he shares what theatrical projects he's currently working on, how he got into acting, singing & performing, as well as his experiences in joining a performing arts high school as an acting freshman major. Read the article to learn more!

Jason Isbell Releases Title Track From Forthcoming Album 'Foxes In The Snow'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

Jason Isbell has released “Foxes in the Snow,” the title track from his upcoming solo acoustic record. The new album was recorded in New York City at the famed Electric Lady Studios in October, 2024. Listen to the track now.

Students From Morristown Beard And Morris County School Of Technology Named Region 4 Poetry Out Loud Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025

Meera Iyer from Morristown Beard School in Morristown, and Bianca Diez, from Morris County School of Technology in Denville were named the Region 4 Finalists at the 2025 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Region 4 competition, part of the National Poetry Out Loud recitation program.

Vadim Gluzman Performs Brahms' Violin Concerto With New Jersey Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

New Jersey Symphony has announced Lina González-Granados will conduct alongside Vadim Gluzman as he performs Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77.

Vadim Gluzman to Perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto with New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

New Jersey Symphony revealed Lina González-Granados will conduct alongside Vadim Gluzman as he performs Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Brings Tap and Fiddle to the Stage for March Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will welcome dancer Leo Manzari and violinist Jennifer Orchard for their March concert series, Red Hot Jazz: Tap & Fiddle Fever. Led by Bandleader Byron Stripling, the concerts will run March 13-16 at the Southern Theatre.

Jeff Goldblum Releasing New Jazz Album Feat. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025

It's an Emerald City reunion. The dynamic Jeff Goldblum, who stars as The Wizard in the two-part adaptation of Wicked, has set the release of a new album, featuring musical selections performed by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and others. Check out the first single now!

ASSISTED LIVING: THE MUSICAL Returns to Naples
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The ten-year hiatus on Assisted Living: The Musical in this region will be over this April in three performances at The Norris Center. Learn more about the production here!

New Jersey Symphony To Present THE FIREBIRD With Xian Zhang Featuring Nimbus Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of The Firebird with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting and featuring performances from Nimbus Dance.

Greensky Bluegrass North American Headline Tour Underway
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

Greensky Bluegrass’ highly anticipated Winter headline tour across North America is underway now. Upcoming dates include stops at New York City’s Brooklyn Paramount, two nights at Chicago’s Salt Shed, and more.

Jazz Singer Deborah Silver To Perform One Night Only At Analog In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Deborah Silver is now gearing up for the May 2025 release of her new album Basie Rocks! on Green Hill Records, with the Count Basie Orchestra. The one night only performance will take place on Thursday, February 20th at Analog at the Hutton in Nashville, TN.

Review: Linda Eder Has Star (and Lung!) Power at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Jan 19, 2025

With a quartet led by Billy Stritch, dynamic Linda Eder is in her comfort zone at 54 Below. She returns to the venue on 2/24 and 3/15. If skill, musical chops, and charm were measured in fluid ounces, this star has it in gallons.

David Gray’s New Studio Album 'Dear Life' Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

GRAMMY® nominated British singer-songwriter David Gray unveils his thirteenth studio album Dear Life. The release of the project comes ahead of his 2025 “Past & Present” World Tour, which is set to kick off next week. Listen to the album now!

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Comes to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Experience the world's premier big band, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with  Wynton Marsalis. Learn more about the upcomig performance here and find out how to attend!

New Jersey Symphony Hosts Evening with Brahms and Chopin
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of Brahms and Chopin with Christoph König conducting. Learn more about the upcoming performance lineup here!

David Gray Unveils New Single 'Fighting Talk'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

GRAMMY® nominated British singer-songwriter David Gray has released his brand new single “Fighting Talk.' The track serves as the fourth single off David’s highly anticipated thirteenth album Dear Life. Listen to the song now.

Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY to be Presented in Collaboration with New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

New Jersey Symphony with Warner Bros. Discovery will present Bugs Bunny at the Symphony with George Daugherty conducting. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

Brandon Tomasello with the City Rhythm Orchestra To Celebrate New Album At White Horse Pike
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

On Saturday January 25, 2025 at 8 p.m., Brandon Tomasello with the City Rhythm Orchestra will celebrate the launch of their new album, The Lost Sinatra – Basie, with a concert at Scottish Rite Auditorium.

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