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Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with 'The Match' From RUTKA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

The critically acclaimed RUTKA, a powerful new musical adapted from Rutka's Notebook, has released “The Match,” performed by the show's songwriters Joceyln Mackenzie and Jeremy Lloyd-Styles. “The Match” is available today from Rialto Records on all streaming platforms. Check out video of the show's composers performing the song in the recording studio below.

Cast Set For World Premiere of RUTKA At Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Full casting has been announced for RUTKA, a powerful new indie-rock musical adapted from Rutka's Notebook. The production will have its World Premiere at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park this fall.

Paula Cole, Aloe Blacc and More Join Frank Sinatra-Peggy Lee Celebration at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024

Join us for a one-night only tribute show honoring the legendary Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee. Led by musical director Christian McBride, this star-studded celebration will feature a lineup of talented artists. Get all the details and save the date for this unforgettable event.

NJPAC Announces Winter Jazz 2024 Line-up Including Max Roach Centennial Celebrations
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces 2024 Winter Jazz performances including Max Roach Centennial Celebrations, All-Star Musical Exploration of Peggy Lee-Frank Sinatra, and more.

NJPAC Announces New Classical Shows For 2023/24 Featuring Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2023

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Smart Family Foundation; David S. Stone, Esq., Stone & Magnanini has announced the 2023/24 Classical Performances.

Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky to Perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present Broadway Icon Chita Rivera! See Chita like never before on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM with special guest host and SiriusXM Broadway deejay Seth Rudetsky.

Chita Rivera Comes To Newark With Special Guest Host Seth Rudetsky
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Broadway Icon Chita Rivera! See Chita like never before on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM with special guest host the “Mayor of Broadway” (NYT) and SiriusXM Broadway deejay Seth Rudetsky.

Audra McDonald Will Perform at NJPAC in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes AUDRA MCDONALD to Newark, N.J, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 7:30 PM.

Jessica Vosk and Santino Fontana to Star in BROADWAY THEN AND NOW at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present BROADWAY THEN AND NOW with Tony Award-winning musical director Ted Sperling and vocalists Santino Fontana and Jessica Vosk in a program that celebrates favorite selections of music on Saturday, June 4th for two performances at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm.

NJPAC and NJ PBSAnnounce A Cast Full Of Broadway Stars For The Return Of American Songbook
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) and NJ PBS have announced a star-studded line-up for the return of the award-winning American Songbook at NJPAC series.  

Wharton Institute For The Arts Celebrates Life-Changing Music Programs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020

On Friday, March 6, the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will celebrate its successful, life-changing music education programs with a special gala event entitled 'West Side Story in Paterson' at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park. Jennifer and David S. Stone serve as Honorary Chairs of the event which features performances by students from the Paterson Music Project, the New Jersey Youth Symphony, and the Performing Arts School.

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Celebrates Music Education Programs With 'West Side Story in Paterson' Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020

On Friday, March 6, the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will celebrate its successful, life-changing music education programs with a special gala event entitled 'West Side Story in Paterson' at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park. Jennifer and David S. Stone serve as Honorary Chairs of the event which features performances by students from the Paterson Music Project, the New Jersey Youth Symphony, and the Performing Arts School.

NJPAC Announces 2019-2020 Classical Series and American Song Series
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2019

Renowned maestros and superstar vocalists will deliver unforgettable performances spanning the classical music canon and the Great American Songbook during New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 2019-2020 Classical Series and American Song Series.

Tessa Thompson & Lily James Lead Neon's Upcoming Feminist Western LITTLE WOODS
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018

NEON has acquired North American rights to Nia DaCosta's debut film Little Woods which premiered in April at Tribeca Film Festival. Written and directed by DaCosta, the resulting film is a reimagining of the traditional western film as told from the female perspective.

NJPAC Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018

New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the country's most diverse arts presenter, announced a sensational opening lineup for the 2018-2019 season, an adventurous range of more than 150 attractions - Bollywood to ballet, hip-hop to K-pop - for every kind of audience.

Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess To Announce The 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2018

Jane Krakowski (She Loves Me, Nine, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt') and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt') will announce the nominations for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:00am at Feinstein's/54 Below (254 W. 54th Street), it was announced today by Charles Wright, Drama Desk President and Gretchen Shugart, President of Arts and Culture of AudienceView.

Save the Date! 2018 Drama Desk Awards Reserve The Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017

The 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards will be presented on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall.

Find Your Seats! Tickets on Sale Today for 2017 Drama Desk Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017

Tickets went on sale this morning, April 4th, for the 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards, and can be purchased at www.DramaDeskAwards.com. This year's awards, hosted by Michael Urie, will be held at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street) on Sunday, June 4th.

Laura Benanti and Javier Muñoz to Announce 2017 Drama Desk Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2017

Laura Benanti (She Loves Me, Gypsy) and Javier Muñoz (Hamilton, In the Heights) will announce the nominations for the 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Feinstein's/54 Below (254 W. 54th Street), it was announced today by Charles Wright, Drama Desk President and Gretchen Shugart, CEO of TheaterMania.com.

Michael Urie to Return as Host of 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards at Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2016

The 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street), it was announced today by Charles Wright, Drama Desk President and Gretchen Shugart, CEO of TheaterMania.com and Managing Executive Producer of the Drama Desk Awards. TheaterMania will present the awards ceremony for the sixth consecutive year.