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What did we publish yesterday?

THEATRE - Stony Hill Players presents "Unnecessary Farce"; Hudson Theatre Works' PlayWorks Festival of New Play Readings Takes Part During Stages Festival; Black Box Performing Arts Center Presents NJ Premiere of Paul Schrader's "The Cleopatra Club"; Center Players of Freehold Presents World Premiere of "A Tomato Can’t Grow in the Bronx"

MUSIC - The latest column by Danny Coleman; Conductor Rossen Milanov To Lead Symphony in C on March 12th

FILM - Trenton Film Society presents Oscar-Nominated Short Films; 2022 Garden State Film Festival to Screen Over 200 Films March 23-27 in-person and March 28 - April 3 online

DANCE - Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents "The Awakening"; Italy Whitehead Named State Champion at the 2022 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud State Finals; In Full Color: Empowering Women of Color hosts and OpenRoad Poetry Celebrates 2nd Anniversary on Sunday; livestream available

COMMUNITY - Art House Productions Announces Snow Ball Gala Entertainment & Festivities

KIDS - Kids Help Solve the Mystery When "Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective" Comes to the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer

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Center Players of Freehold presents the world premiere of Gary Morgenstein’s A Tomato Can’t Grow in the Bronx, a multi-generational comedy/drama set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s. Directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita, the production runs from April 1-10, 2022.

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What did we publish over the weekend?

THEATRE - Center Players of Freehold presents "The Bishop's Wife" radio play; Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Troupe presents "A Christmas Carol" in Historic Smithville; Two River Theater announces the Howard Aronson Metro Scholars Program

MUSIC - Mayo Performing Arts Center - MPAC presents Sara Evans: Blue Christmas Tour on December 10th; photos and a recap of The Temptations and Four Tops at State Theatre New Jersey; Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's never-released "The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts" is finally available; The Smithereens to perform at opening of new Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center; recap and photos of Gladys Knight at State Theatre; the Makin Waves Song of the Week was by The Successful Failures; The Hollies (Official) to celebrate 60th anniversary with tour that includes stops in Morristown and NYC

DANCE - Christmas must be on the way - the Nutcrackers are back; Ocean County Library to host performance by Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre; Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents "The Nutcracker Rocks"

ART - Inside and Outside - Yongshin Cho’s Solo Art Exhibition; Climate Artists and Scientists from Mongolia Attempt to Communicate What Others Have Not

COMMUNITY - Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage for week of November 14-20; Vineland to hold a Chanukak Menorah Lighting on November 28 and hosts an Olde Fashioned Christmas on the Ave December 3-5 Main Street Vineland; Carteret Business Partnership Raises $1.75M in Donations For the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center

BOOKS - Ocean County Library to welcome A.S. King to "Dive Into YA" author series on December 9th

RADIO - Links to the Radio Jersey... All Jersey All the Time! shows for the past week

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What did we publish yesterday?

THEATRE - Playhouse 22 presents "Harvey"; Center Players of Freehold presents Neil Simon's "California Suite"; Skyline Theatre Company presents "Little Women, the Broadway Musical"; Black Box Performing Arts Center presents "1+1" by Eric Bogosian; Theater League Of Clifton holds successful production of "My Big Gay Italian Wedding"

MUSIC - Metuchen Arts Council and New Jersey Jazz Society (NJJS) October Education Program: A look at six influential baritone saxophonists; Outpost in the Burbs presents the Bill Frisell and Tony Scherr Duo; The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts presents Sentimental Journey Big Band on October 17th; Talasiamusic releases "Rejoice"; The View From Here release video for "ever//onward"

FILM - Garden State Film Festival accepting entries, deadline November 12th; "Swim to Steven" plays the New Jersey Film Festival on October 8th

ART - Arts Council of Princeton holds Ceramic Scavenger Hunt on Saturday; Douglass Residential College and Mason Gross School of the Arts partner to welcome Kameelah Janan Rasheed as resident artist

FOOD - The 2021 Grand Harvest Wine Festival takes place October 9-10 in Morristown

COMMUNITY - TV Explorer and Adventurer Joshua Gates discusses spooky tales at Mayo Performing Arts Center - MPAC on October 16th

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What did we publish over the weekend?

THEATRE - Deadline for applications to Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop is WEDNESDAY; Exit 82 Theatre Company presents "Julia Caesar: A Play for Unprecedented Times" this week

MUSIC - the Makin Waves Song of the Week is by Taylor Tote Music; Center Players of Freehold and Freehold Township Heritage Society presents "An Afternoon of Song" on September 18th; NJ slowcore duo Joyer releases "Worst Thing" video; Light Opera of New Jersey presents "Light Night 2021"

FILM - New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2021 Virtual and Live screenings have begun - "Into Schrodinger's Box" to screen on Friday; "Monmouth County, 9/11, and Its Aftermath" film now available online Monmouth County Government

ART - Princeton Makes Artist Cooperative holds grand opening on Saturday

COMMUNITY - Top 10 most read stories at New Jersey Stage for week of September 5-11; Monmouth County Commissioners host 20th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation announces 45 grants awarded through its 2021-22 ArtsCONNECT Touring Program; Monmouth County Park System to hold Wind & Sea Festival on Saturday; Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District announces ACTIVATE THE COAST series of events; Arts Ed NJ debuts video: Beyond the Boundaries: Arts Education through a Pandemic"; coLAB Arts seeks artists for Nine-Month residencies in Somerset County, applications due September 30

RADIO - Radio Jersey... All Jersey All the Time! shows for week ending 9/11/21

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Opening tonight! Prelude to a Kiss — presented by Center Players of Freehold — is a charming story about a whirlwind courtship and storybook wedding, during which an elderly man congratulates the bride with a kiss and miraculously switches souls with her. Can the newlyweds’ marriage endure the greatest test of all?

When: July 16–24, Friday and Saturday, July 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th at 7:30pm and Sunday, July 18th at 6:30pm
Where: Kirk Tibbett Stage at Lake Topanemus Park in Freehold
Tickets: Specially priced at $10 and are available online at www.centerplayers.org

What did we publish over the weekend?

THEATRE - Centenary Stage Company season subscription and flex pass packages for 2021-22 season now on sale; An unflinching reimagining of "12 Angry Men" coming to Newark's Theater in the Park; Center Players of Freehold presents "Prelude to a Kiss"; Centenary Stage Company extends deadline for Young Performers Workshop to July 9th; Two River Theater kicks off new Plaza Players series; "Dear Edwina Jr." presented at The Summit Playhouse

MUSIC - A look at "The Fine Print" by Amanda Rose Riley; Debra Devi to perform at Transparent Clinch Gallery on July 11; Five Songs That Define Your Life: Bob Malone; The Ocean City Music Pier presents Paula Cole on August 10th; FRND CRCL releases "Complications"; Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Seasick" by Turnpike Gates; Sherman Irby and Marcus Printup bring their small groups to Morris Museum; a look at 2021 Monmouth County Fair music lineup

FILM - 2021 FilmOneFest to take place on July 17 in Atlantic Highlands

COMMUNITY - Inside 2021-22 season for PEAK Performances @ Montclair State University; New Jersey doubles funding commitment to innovative effort to save local news and information Free Press Action

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What did we publish yesterday?

THEATRE - Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwright Series returns for 29th season; Dreamcatcher Rep to release web series "Together Apart" beginning April 6; Luna Stage receives $20,000 grant in support of covid-safe reopening, in-person theatre/filmmaking camp; Center Players of Freehold presents "Meet The Oakleys" online April 10th

MUSIC - An interview with Dennis Tufano, original lead singer of The Buckinghams; Count Basie Center for the Arts announces an outdoor concert series in Eatontown this summer

ART - Raritan Valley Community College to showcase Part I of Virtual Art Exhibition of Student Work

COMMUNITY - Mayo Performing Arts Center - MPAC presents free virtual Earth Day National Geographic Live lecture by Andy Mann on April 22; Middlesex County NJ Government Board of County Commissioners issue a statement regarding the passing of Deputy Directory Kenneth Armwood; South Orange Performing Arts Center presents a virtual conversation with Chris Wallace on May 4th

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Thanks to Freehold's Center Players for streaming a live performance of "Charlotte's Web" for our third graders!
Center Players of Freehold

What did we publish yesterday?

THEATRE - Kean University Theatre Conservatory presents "The Misadventures of Romeo and Juliet"; South Camden Theatre Company to stream "Pipeline" by Dominque Morisseau in April; "Turning" opens at Centenary Stage Company

MUSIC - South Orange Performing Arts Center hosts Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Jazz in virtual concert TONIGHT

FILM - Center Players of Freehold presents an evening of short films online March 12

ART - Art House Productions, along with Hudson County Community College and Seton Hall University present Art+Feminism lecture on March 24

COMMUNITY - Rutgers University—Newark celebrates Women's History Month honoring women in healthcare; New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Justin Willman Magic for Humans online March 13

BOOKS - The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts presents Temple Grandin, Ph.D on March 13

Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

VOTED ONE OF THE BEST COMMUNITY THEATERS by the Asbury Park Press! The official page of Fr

11/01/2023

Reminder!
Audition Notice for Original Holiday Musical
Thurs. Nov. 2nd at 7:30pm
Be a part of our holiday show about a multi-generational family preparing for both Hanukkah and Christmas. Performances run Dec. 8-10th. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

10/31/2023

Mark your calendars! Coming soon!
Meet the Oakleys Living-history Play Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 18th 2pm and 6pm

Journey back in time and learn all about Freehold's historic Oakley Farms and the interesting people who lived there. This fundraising event will benefit both Center Players and Oakley Farms and will include a light buffet. More details here in this article from New Jersey Stage https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=center-players-to-present-meet-the-oakleys-historical-play102023
Tickets are very limited and available here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

10/26/2023

Audition Notice for Original Holiday Musical
Thurs. Nov. 2nd at 7:30pm

Be a part of our holiday show about a multi-generational family preparing for both Hanukkah and Christmas. Performances run Dec. 8-10th. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

10/25/2023

Steel Magnolias Continues this weekend!
Best availability Sat. night -- Sunday is sold out!

Don't delay -- get your tix now for our latest hit! Seating is limited and you don't want to miss this touching and very funny play and our outstanding cast! Tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395
photo by: M. Lamhut

10/24/2023

Audition Notice!
New Original Play "Dancing Mad"
First audition date: Sat. Oct. 28th 10am-1pm

Auditions start Saturday for this new "dramedy" which will run Fe. 2-18th. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

10/23/2023

Meet the Oakleys Living-History Play!
Sat. Nov. 18th at 2pm & 6pm

Read all about our upcoming original play about Freehold's historic farm and the people who lived there in this article from Broadwayworld.com. https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/MEET-THE-OAKLEYS-Comes-to-Freehold-Next-Month-20231019

10/21/2023

Don't miss Steel Magnolias!
Weekends through Nov. 5th

Opening weekend audiences loved this heartfelt, funny show and you will too! No plans tonight? Some seats remain for the 8pm show -- tomorrow and next Sunday are already sold out! Get your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395/event/1340777
photo by M. Lamhut

10/17/2023

Steel Magnolias Runs Through Nov 5th!

"It was phenomenal....pure perfection"
"I was captivated from the moment the lights came up until the final slow fade."
Those are just a few of the audience raves from last weekend's successful opening! Tickets are limited; don't miss your chance to see this funny, touching production: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395
photo by: M. Lamhut

10/12/2023

Steel Magnolias Opens Friday!
Read all about it in this The Asbury Park Press article that includes the production in its Weekend Highlights: https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/events/2023/10/12/kevin-smith-smodcastle-film-festival-atlantic-highlands-chasing-chasing-amy/71117934007/
photo by: M. Lamhut

10/11/2023

Steel Magnolias Oct. 13-Nov. 5th
Meet the Directors!
Today we introduce our stellar directing team -- Sharon Coyle and Mark Papa -- who are directing their first Center Players production. Get your tix here for what promises to be a wonderful show: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

10/09/2023

Steel Magnolias Opens Friday!
Meet the Cast: Rachel Hamilton

Today we feature the talented and versatile Rachel, who has regularly appeared on our stage and other local theaters. Don't miss her next memorable performance, beginning Friday and running through Nov. 5th. Tix here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

10/06/2023

Steel Magnolias Oct. 13-Nov. 5th!
Meet the Cast!

Today we introduce another new talented performer to Center Playhouse -- Samantha Ambler, who portrays M'Lynn. Tickets are selling fast for this highly-anticipated production so be sure to get yours now for best selection. https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

10/04/2023

Steel Magnolias
Oct. 13 - Nov. 5th
Meet the Cast! Today the spotlight is on another new wonderful addition to the Center Players family, Julia Angeliadis! Don't delay -- tickets are limited and selling fast. Get yours here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

10/02/2023

Steel Magnolias
Meet the Cast!

Today we feature the talented Jenn Hyman Zimmerman, who is also new to the Center Playhouse stage. Be sure to get your tickets now for what promises to be a wonderful production. Seats are very limited! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

09/30/2023

Best of luck to all our nominated artists this Sunday at the annual NJACT Perry Awards ceremony at the historic Strand Theater in Lakewood! Your talent, hard work and dedication allow us to bring quality theater to the community. We'll be rooting for all of you!

09/27/2023

Steel Magnolias "Meet the Cast!"
Today we feature the wonderful Christa Collier, who is new to the Center Playhouse stage. Catch her and the rest of the great cast; shows run weekends, Oct. 13-Nov. 5th. Don't miss out -- get your tickets now for best availability. https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

09/24/2023

Steel Magnolias "Meet the Cast!"
Oct. 13-Nov. 5th
We're pleased to introduce our terrific cast over the next few weeks. We begin with the fantastic Andrea Bell Wolf who returns to the Center Playhouse stage. Seating is limited; get your tix here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

Center Players to Open Season with "Steel Magnolias"

09/21/2023

Thanks New Jersey Stage for helping spread the word about our upcoming production, running Oct 13-Nov 5th! Seating is limited; get tix here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

Center Players to Open Season with "Steel Magnolias" (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players will begin its 2023-24 season with a Signature Series production of the enduringly popular Steel Magnolias. The comedic drama will run weekends from October 13 to November 5, 2023 at Center Playhouse at 35 South Street in downtown Freehold.

09/01/2023

We're pleased to announce our outstanding cast for our next Signature Series production, running Oct. 13 - Nov. 5th! Watch for more details over the coming weeks! This promises to be a very popular show, so get your tickets now for best availability: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

08/25/2023

Final weekend!
A Black and White Cookie
Fri & Sat and Sun.

We've had sold-out shows the last two weekends -- get your tickets now for this new, timely dramatic comedy about two seemingly opposite men finding friendship and support as they join together for a common goal. Best availability Sat. night. Tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395
(photo credit: J. Posada)

08/18/2023

Thanks Jeff Caplan for this promo video🎭❤️

A Black and White Cookie An original dramedy, set in 2022 NYC, this play portrays an unlikely friendship between two senior men, an African American newsstand owner, Harold Wilson an...

08/18/2023

A Black and White Cookie Continues this weekend!
Enjoy this short promo video (courtesy of Jeff Caplan), then get your tickets to this timely dramatic comedy by Gary Morgenstein: https://youtu.be/63l34kx2DrI
Very limited availability! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

A Black and White Cookie An original dramedy, set in 2022 NYC, this play portrays an unlikely friendship between two senior men, an African American newsstand owner, Harold Wilson an...

08/14/2023

Audition Reminder!
Tonight -- Mon. Aug. 14th 7-9pm

Come audition for our next Signature Series production running Oct. 13- Nov 5th. No appointments. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

PHOTOS from "A Black and White Cookie" at Center Players

08/12/2023

Thank you John Pasada for the terrific photos and article on New Jersey Stage.

PHOTOS from "A Black and White Cookie" at Center Players (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players is concluding its successful 2022-23 season with a Signature Series production of A Black and White Cookie, an insightful new play by playwright/novelist Gary Morgenstein. The comedic drama will run August 11-27, 2023 at Center Playhouse at 35 South Street in downtow...

08/12/2023

A truly wonderful opening night!! Tickets selling out!
We are blessed with a great cast and crew , and of course a delightful script!

'Black And White Cookie' By Center Players Opens Friday In Freehold

08/11/2023

It’s Opening Night!
Break legs to the cast and crew of “ A Black and White Cookie!” And thanks Freehold Patch for this article.
https://patch.com/new-jersey/freehold/black-white-cookie-opens-friday-freeholds-center-playhouse?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&user_email=dcc2b7d3c0aa0530cb3dd9ab6119942fc1fe32f882723abf45bdc18d745e499a

Tix here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395/event/1326256

'Black And White Cookie' By Center Players Opens Friday In Freehold Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Aug. 27 by the Freehold Center Players.

08/03/2023

Opening Friday, Aug. 11th! Runs through Aug. 27th

"A Black and White Cookie" recently had its West Coast premiere in Los Angeles and we wanted to share part of a terrific review from Discover Hollywood.
Get tickets for our production here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

“A Black and White Cookie is a delightful, thought-provoking play. This endearing comedy by playwright Gary Morgenstein is sweet and satisfying, like its delicious deli treat namesake, with the crowd-pleasing crunch of a beloved Neil Simon classic. Surprisingly, A Black and White Cookie is also modern, grounded and challenging, raising urgent questions about antisemitism, class, and prejudice, while never losing its essential sweetness and generosity of spirit. It’s the charming, meaningful, life-affirming buddy comedy you don't want to miss.”

07/30/2023

We're pleased to announce our 2023 NJACT Perry Award nominations. Congratulations to all our talented nominees!

07/26/2023

A Black and White Cookie
Aug. 11-27th
Meet the Cast!

Today we feature a newcomer to the Center Playhouse stage, Jacynth Apora! Come see her and the rest of the talented cast in this exciting new play by Gary Morgenstein. Get your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

07/25/2023

Audition Notice!
Steel Magnolias
Mon. August. 14th 7-9pm

We're pleased to announce auditions for our next Signature Series production in October which will be directed by Sharon Coyle and Mark Papa. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

07/24/2023

A Black and White Cookie
Aug. 11-27th
Meet the Cast!

Today we feature Vince Fay, who has appeared many times on the Center Playhouse stage. Get your tickets now for this funny and thought-provoking new play. https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

07/22/2023

A Black and White Cookie
Aug. 11-27th
Meet the Cast!
Today we feature Dale Genesis who is new to the Center Playhouse stage. Come see her in this terrific play by Gary Morgenstein about the power of friendship in today's world. Tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

07/19/2023

A Black and White Cookie!
Aug. 11-27th
Today we feature the terrific Jack Kusher who returns to Center Playhouse in another great role. Come see him and the rest of the talented cast in this timely comedic drama: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

07/17/2023

A Black and White Cookie
Aug. 11-27th
Meet the Cast!

Tickets are selling fast for this dramatic comedy by Gary Morgenstein about an unlikely yet powerful friendship which shows there’s more that unites us than divides us. https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE Comes to Center Players Next Month

07/15/2023

Thanks BroadwayWorld for helping spread the word about "A Black and White Cookie" which opens Aug. 11th and runs through the 27th!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/BLACK-AND-WHITE-COOKIE-Comes-to-Center-Players-Next-Month-20230714
Tickets are limited and selling fast! Get yours here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395

BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE Comes to Center Players Next Month Center Players will conclude its successful 2022-23 season with a Signature Series production of A Black and White Cookie, an insightful new play by playwright/novelist Gary Morgenstein.

07/05/2023

Opening August 11th!
A Black and White Cookie

Tickets are on sale now for our next Signature Series production running from Aug. 11-27th. This new work portrays an unlikely friendship between two senior men, who believe in fighting for what is ethically right, even in our post-COVID, sometimes cynical society. This is another piece from playwright Gary Morgenstein, who wrote our very successful "A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx."

Order early for best seat selection. https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerplayers/395
(Newsstand photo background by Rachel Barrett)

06/19/2023

Tonight at 7:30pm!

Join us for a special reading of this provocative story of a middle aged waitress and restaurant cook which explores intimacy and vulnerability in humanity's most sensitive moments. Contains adult themes. Free admission, but donations gratefully accepted.

06/05/2023

Book in Hand Play Reading!
Mon. June 19th @7:30pm
Center Playhouse, 35 South St, Freehold

Join us for a staged reading of this intense, two-person play which explores intimacy, loneliness and relationships in a story about a middle-aged cook and waitress. Contains adult themes. Free admission, but donations requested.

05/31/2023

This Saturday, June 3rd
1-5pm

Ever consider exploring Voiceover work for commercials, audio books or video games? There’s still space available at our hands-on workshop hosted by NYC industry pro Bryant Falk. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/special-event-voiceover-workshop/

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