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BWW Q&A: Alyse Arpino & Patrick Campbell of INTO THE WOODS at CM Performing Arts Center
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2023


The CM Performing Arts Center's Main Stage production of INTO THE WOODS is sure to enchant its audiences from September 16-30. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, INTO THE WOODS is an enchanting, brilliant musical that ventures beyond “happily ever after!” What begins as a lively fantasy ends in lessons of responsibility, consequences for our actions, and what we teach our children.

New Brunswick HEART Festival Returns This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023


State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 12, from 3pm-6pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.

Dance/NYC Releases Dance Industry Census Featurette Highlighting Diversity And Contributions Of The NYC Dance Community
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2022


The dance service organization, Dance/NYC, released a featurette highlighting the diversity and contributions of the New York City dance industry to the local creative economy. The video was produced to encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to complete the Dance Industry Census, which will close on December 15, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.

Inaugural John Coltrane Jazz Festival Comes To Harlem This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022


On Saturday, September 24, 2022, 1:00pm – 7:00 pm at Marcus Garvey Park | Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre, in Harlem, iconic saxophone players Bill Saxton, Alvin Flythe, Todd Herbert, Sweet Lee Odom, Patience Higgins, TK Blue and John S. Mannan join three rhythm sections to play the music of John Coltrane from the Miles Davis/Monk Era thru the Impulse Record years of Trane's performances.

New Jersey Cultural Institutions Partner to Present the 3rd Annual NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2022


State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 13, from 3pm-6pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.

SPEAKEASY to Return to Bond 45 in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021


Speakeasy - Times Square, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of burlesque, cirque, illusionists, and musical theater with a decadent cocktail, dining, and nightclub experience, will return by popular demand after a sold-out summer engagement.

Broadway's Omar Edwards & Sonic Soul Force Join the Costume Party at Minton's Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2021


Legendary Tap dancer, Broadway's Omar Edwards is on Tap for HARLEM HALLOWEEN/ A Costume Party, Tuesday, September 26 at the historic Minton's Playhouse, 206 W1 118 St., New York NY 10026.

Omar Edwards Will Bring HARLEM ON TAP: The Music, The Song, The Dance to Cecil's Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2021


Accompanied by his band, Sonic Soul Force, Edwards, and company take the audience on a musical journey through a pool of sounds from jazz to reggae and back again.

NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL Celebrates the Arts and History of New Brunswick and Middlesex County 
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2021


State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 4pm-7pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Welcomes Cast Members Of SPEAKEASY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2021


On Monday, July 19, some uber-talented people stormed the Birdland stage for another installment of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party. 

SPEAKEASY - TIMES SQUARE at Bond 45 Extends Through the Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021


Speakeasy - Times Square, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of burlesque, cirque, illusionists, and musical theater with a decadent cocktail, dining, and nightclub experience, will extend performances throughout the summer due to popular demand.

Photo Flash: First Look at SPEAKEASY- TIMES SQUARE at Bond 45
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021


Speakeasy - Times Square, an all-inclusive, immersive supper club experience that combines lavish performances with a deliciously decadent cocktail, dinner, and nightclub experience, is now in performances at Times Square’s legendary eatery, Bond 45 in the Hotel Edison.

SPEAKEASY - TIMES SQUARE to Open at Bond45
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021


Holly-Anne Devlin has announced the premiere of Speakeasy - Times Square, an all-in-one immersive supper club experience that combines lavish performances with a deliciously decadent drink, dinner, and nightclub experience. Speakeasy sets up summer residency at Times Square’s legendary eatery Bond45 in the Hotel Ediso

Crossroads Performance Of FLY Featured At Inaugural Virtual New Brunswick HEART Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2020


Crossroads Theatre Company's contribution to the first New Brunswick HEART Festival is a tap presentation from the play FLY performed by Omar Edwards that will close out the festival.

New Brunswick HEART Festival Celebrates the Arts and History of New Brunswick and Middlesex County
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2020


vState Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, and Above Art Studios present the inaugural New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 3pm-7pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Co-Founder of CPRLive, Sharon Gordon.

Denzel Washington Honored by CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY in New Brunswick
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 3, 2019


Crossroads Theatre Company has had a marvelous start to their 2019/2020 Season. After a successful staging of 'Paul Robeson' in September, the Company recently had an event that will be treasured by supporters, friends and patrons for a very long time. 'A Night With Crossroads-Honoring Denzel Washington' was held on October 19.

Australia's Top Celebration Of Tap Shuffles Into Melbourne This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2019


a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The 8th annual Australian Tap Dance Festival will shuffle into Melbourne this Spring, 28 September - 5 October, featuring a world class line-up of spectacular tappers on show at Australia's premiere celebration of Tap.

Omar Edward Presents HARLEM NIGHTS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2018


Join Harlem 's Underground Rhythm King , Broadway's Omar Edwards, at Mist on Nov. 15thfor 'HARLEM NIGHTS' a Kool and Jazzy Odyssey through the music, song , and dance of Harlem.

Omar Edward Presents HARLEM NIGHTS, 11/15
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2018


Join Harlem 's Underground Rhythm King , Broadway's Omar Edwards, at Mist on Nov. 15thfor 'HARLEM NIGHTS' a Kool and Jazzy Odyssey through the music, song , and dance of Harlem.

Harlem's Underground Rhythm King, Tap Dancer Omar Edwards Comes to MIST Harlem
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2018


Harlem 's Underground Rhythm King , Broadway's Omar Edwards, will be bringing his new show HARLEM NIGHTS: The Music, The Song, The Dance back to MIST, Harlem's premier entertainment destination, today, October 18, 2018. Accompanied by his band, The K 360 Club, Edwards and company take the audience on a musical journey through a pool of sounds from jazz to reggae and back again. Edwards's tap shoes, combined with the seamless instrumentation of musicians, Jarred Barnes on keyboards, Wahkiba Julion on Drums and Shaine Wilson on Bass, provide a unique experience for an audience , in having the cadence and rhythm of Omar's feet , not voice expertly lead the band.

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