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The Road Company's Groundhog Day the Musical Brings Heart, Humor, and Hope to New Jersey

Groundhog Day explores self-improvement, free will, and the search for a meaningful life. Trapped in repeating the same day, Phil Connors is forced to...

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'Christmas Carolmania' Ends Their World Premiere Tour at the Count Basie Center this Christmas

Today we are talking about a new musical concert experience celebrating the holiday spirit like never before! This holiday season, Koolist...

Gina Marie Rodriguez

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Another Year Has Come and Gone – Evaluating 2025

Wasn’t it January just yesterday? Where on earth has the time gone? While I’m unable to address the seemingly inconsistent nature of the space-time...

Gina Marie Rodriguez

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Soulful Musical Retelling of the Christmas Story 'Black Nativity' Returns to Count Basie Center for 10th Anniversary

The Christmas musical “Black Nativity” is a beloved holiday tradition in many communities, with productions staged across the United States and toured...

Carolyn M. Brown

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Spreading Joy (For All to Hear) with Surflight's Production of 'Elf, the Musical'

“It’s just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture.” While that may be a quote from the movie, "Elf", it’s also the truth...

Gina Marie Rodriguez

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The Hard Work of Play at the Montclair Art Museum

As far as childhoods go, artist Tom Nussbaum had an ideal one, brimming with elements to grow an artist. His British mother, a nursery school teacher...

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McCarter Celebrates Annual Holiday Tradition: Presenting 'A Christmas Carol'

'Tis the season to keep Christmas in our heart and try to keep it all the year! "A Christmas Carol" has been a staple of McCarter since 1980...

Gina Marie Rodriguez

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Naughty, Bawdy, and Bright: Panto at the Ritz

Trying something a little different during the holidays can add a spark of excitement and create new memories without abandoning the traditions you...

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Family Fun Orbits the UCPAC with Winter Special 'Galaxies of Joy: The Planets in Concert'

‘Tis the season where families are in search of outings that the whole brood can enjoy, and the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) is...

Gina Marie Rodriguez