Saturday, May 19, 2012
Summer-long festival combines music and activities.
Brooklyn's known for being hip. Artists and performers are drawn to it. And fans are drawn to them. This summer, as in years past, it happens again with the Celebrate Brooklyn summer-long festival, now in its 34 year. Located in the Prospect Park bandshell, the events, opportunities and shows offer a diverse slate of entertinament. Among the attractions: The "Music and "Movies" series, which pairs iconic films (projected onto the festivals huge outdoor screen) with live music performances. A 35th anniversary screening of "Saturday Night Fever" (Tony Manero costumes welcome!) will get an opening from Bee Gees tribute band Tragedy on (July 14). And The Muppet Movie (1979) will by paired with Muppet music by the Losers Lounge on July 28. “The…
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Scenes from 'Bad Parents' shot at Walter T. Bergen School.
“Bad Parents,” a new movie by Ridgewood filmmaker Caytha Jentis about overzealous sports parents, will be announced at the Marche Du Film that starts Wednesday. Some of scenes in the film were shot at the Walter T. Bergen School in Bloomingdale and feature local extras. The Cannes Film Market/Marche Du Film is the largest of the film markets where international distributors purchase movie rights. The ensemble comedy stars Madison’s Janeane Garofalo, Christopher Titus, Michael Boatman, Cheri Oteri and Kristen Johnston. It also features comedian Ben Bailey, of Chatham, Reiko Aylesworth, Bill Sage, Rebecca Budig and Ridgewood’s Rosie McCooe, Debbie Philips, Lauren Sudol and a cameo by "The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Jacqueline …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Some popular shows are finishing their runs while new productions are getting ready to open
One week a bunch of new shows are opening, and before you know it, they're all getting ready to finish their runs. This weekend marks your last chance to see "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Chester Theatre Group, "Southern Comforts" by the Women's Theatre Co. and "The Crucible" at Brundage Park Playhouse. The curtain will also soon be coming down on Dover Little Theatre's "Company" and Chatham Community Players' "Cabaret." But new shows are on their way. "Assassins" opens at the Barn Theatre this weekend and The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will open its new season next week with "Henry IV Part I." There are also plenty of concerts, comedy shows and family presentations to see. Read on to find out all about them. ON STAGE SCOOP: …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mr. Spork, ATR, Najeli Soul, and the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey are among the groups playing the four-day carnival.
The Rotary Family Festival Committee has announced the entertainment lineup for the four-day carnival, to be held a May 31 through June 3 at the New York Jets training facility off Park Avenue in Florham Park. Funk, rock and classical music acts are on the schedule. Performers and times are subject to change. Read more about the acts after the chart. About the Performers Mr. Spork and ATR are comprised of Madison High School students Colin Gooby, Ben Hansen, Justin Kemp, Brian Rigby and Doug Witte. These talented musicians perform classic rock and new favorites with their own unique style and amazing sound. DJ Chuck Russo: on-air DJ formerly with WDHA, Chuck is a seasoned professional and a crowd pleaser at every event. Houserockers: The …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Event celebrates its 30th season.
When is a balloon festival not (just) a balloon festival? That’s a tough question, especially when a huge yearly event is billed as such (I mean, it's called the Festival of Ballooning, after all) and there certainly are plenty of hot-air balloons to be displayed. Still, the Quick Chek Festival of Ballooning—in its 30th year, running from July 27 through 29 at Solberg Airport in Readington—is also part amusement park, with a healthy number of rides, an arts-and-crafts emporium, a yoga and Zumba demonstration, and lots and lots of food. Of the 30 years, Quick Chek has been a major sponsor for 20. And for the first time, Patch is partnering with the festival to get you in at a great price. Between May 13 and 20, use this link to buy tickets …
Rec Department and Playwrights Theatre seek residents ages 14 to 21 for a summer production of "Once Upon a Mattress," with opportunities for residents of all ages to get involved.
The Madison Department of Recreation, in partnership with Playwrights Theatre announces auditions for the Summer Recreation musical Once Upon a Mattress, by Mary Rodgers and Marshall Barer. Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 23, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the offices of Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, Madison Civic Center, 28 Walnut Street, Madison 07940. This project requires quite a large cast and all who try out will be included. Madison residents between 14 and 21 are welcome to audition for this community event. The play will be performed at Madison High School Thursday, July 26, through Saturday, July 28. Thursday and Friday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and a Saturday matinee is at 2 p…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Area theater lovers can see two shows by the legendary composer in the coming weeks
The works of Stephen Sondheim are among the most challenging in theater, but the great composer obviously isn't intimidating area theater groups. Dover Little Theater is currently staging "Company," Sondheim's groundbreaking 1970 classic about a single man in three relationships. The show is known as one of the first that deals with realistic adult themes, and features such songs as "Being Alive." Meanwhile, The Barn Theatre will present "Assassins," with a run opening May 18. The 1990 musical is about the men and women who either assassinated, or tried to assassinate, presidents of the United States. And even if you don't like Sondheim, there's bound to be something for everyone on a stage near you, from "Cabaret," to "Southern Comforts" …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Let us know in this week's Readers' Choice poll!
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Monday, May 7
Where do you go when you want to get out, but not go too far? This week's Readers' Choice features places to go for a day without traveling outside Morris County (or Hopatcong, the lone Sussex County community served by Patch). We'd like to know—what's your favorite staycation spot? Where do you go for some time "away" without actually going very far away? Here's the list of local destinations we assembled, so pick one and let us know it's your favorite in the poll below. And if we somehow missed your favorite, let us know in the comments—we'll get it added ASAP. To get your favorite staycation destination some extra credit, click through to its Patch directory listing, and leave a reader review or rating. Voting in the poll below is open …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Sharlys Leszczuk and drummers The Three Little Pigs tied for first, with comedian Rene Ostrow taking third, according to Dodger Online.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
It's a busy time of the year for theater, concerts and comedy shows
It's one of the busiest times of the theater season with new productions of "Cabaret," "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," and "Southern Comforts" joining shows that are already in process, such as "Do! I Do!" "Clue" and "Over the River and Through the Woods." But even if you're not in the mood for a play or musical, there's other stuff happening on area stages, particularly for fans of classic rock. Tribute bands playing the music of Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Carlos Santana are all coming to the area, as are jazz and pop performers, including Debby ("You Light Up My Life") Boone. There are also comedy acts, dance performances and children's shows headed our way. And some audition opportunities too. Read your trusty On Stage Scoop every …
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