New Plays New Jersey Reading Series, Jazz Concerts & More Coming Up at the Morris Museum

The Morris Museum continues its 2016 slate of lectures, performances and events in March with the "New Plays New Jersey Reading Series." Other programs include a tribute concert to cornet legend Bix Beiderbecke; an astronomy lecture; our popular Tea and Treasures lecture series; and a jazz concert featuring Joe Midiri and Paul Midiri,.

Further program and ticket information is available by calling 973.971.3706 or online at morrismuseum.org.

New Plays New Jersey Reading Series
March 1 - March 6
Part of the NJTA Stages Festival

This week-long series presents stage readings of new plays by New Jersey playwrights. The event is presented by the Morris Museum, in association with Writers Theatre of New Jersey and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.

Tickets: $10 (suggested).

Last Flight of the Mercenary
Tuesday, March 1, 7:00PM
By Karen JP Howes
Sponsored by: Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum

Green Whales
Wednesday, March 2, 7:00PM
By Lia Romeo
Sponsored by: Dreamcatcher Rep

John and Teddy in the Mountains
Thursday, March 3, 7:00PM
By Ben Clawson
Sponsored by: Luna Stage

The Forever Question
Friday, March 4, 7:00PM
By James Christy
Sponsored by: Passage Theatre Company

Home Court
Sunday, March 6, 6:00PM
By Maryanne Woods
Sponsored by: Writers Theatre of NJ

Jazz Showcase
The Big Bix Birthday Bash
Monday, March 7, 8:00PM

Join us for a tribute concert to cornet legend Bix Beiderbecke featuring Dan Levinson (reeds), Mike Davis (cornet), Andy Schumm (cornet), Dalton Ridenhour (piano), Rob Adkins (bass) and Steve "Spoons" Torrico (drums).

Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door.

Morris Museum Astronomical Society Meeting
Thursday, March 10, 7:00 - 9:00PM

Joseph Sardina, owner of nightskiesnetwork.com, will present images of the night sky from home-built observatories from across the globe.

Free to the public.

Tea and Treasures Lecture Series
Tea and Theatre
Wednesday, March 16, 2:00PM

Join Eric Hafen, the Bickford Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, for a look at popular theatre superstitions and mysteries.

This program continues Tea and Treasures, a monthly series that features engaging lectures, great conversation, and light refreshments.

Tickets: $10 per person.

Jazz Showcase
The Midiri Brothers' Spring Fling
Monday, March 21, 8:00PM

Joe Midiri and Paul Midiri lead for the first time on the Bickford Stage, with Dan Tobias (trumpet), Pat Mercuri (guitar), Jack Hegyi (bass), and Jim Lawlor (drums).

Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

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