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SUMMARY:New Jersey Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Film Festival – Fall 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: September 5 – October 10\, 2025Location: Rutgers University & Online | 71 Hamilton Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ \n\n\n\nGet ready for a cinematic experience like no other at the 44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival\, returning this fall with a dynamic hybrid format. From September 5 through October 10\, this highly anticipated event will showcase a diverse lineup of groundbreaking independent films\, available both virtually on demand and in-person at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. \n\n\n\nEach film will stream online for 24 hours on its scheduled date\, starting at 12:00 AM EST\, giving film lovers the flexibility to watch from anywhere. If you’re local or looking for a night out\, select screenings will also take place live at Voorhees Hall #105 on the Rutgers campus\, offering an engaging community atmosphere and exclusive discussions. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Ticket Information: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission (per program): $15\n\n\n\nFestival All Access Pass: $120\n\n\n\nIn-Person Student Ticket (per program): $10\n\n\n\nFilmmaking Workshops: FREE (advance registration required)\n\n\n\n\n🎬 Special Events:This season\, the festival proudly features three free filmmaking workshops\, designed for aspiring creatives and open to the public. Space is limited\, so early registration is recommended. \n\n\n\nAnd don’t miss a special multimedia concert by the critically acclaimed Cold Weather Company on Friday\, October 10 at 7PM—a unique blend of music and visual storytelling that will close the festival on a high note. \n\n\n\n📍 In-Person Screenings\, Workshops\, and Live Events Location:Voorhees Hall #105Rutgers University71 Hamilton Street\, New Brunswick\, NJPrograms begin at 1PM\, 5PM\, or 7PM\, depending on the screening schedule. \n\n\n\n🎥 Whether you’re a film buff\, a student of cinema\, or simply looking to experience some of the best independent films of the season\, the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2025 is your ticket to bold storytelling and unforgettable moments. \n\n\n\n📧 To register for free workshops\, email: njmac12@gmail.com
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/new-jersey-film-festival/
LOCATION:Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center\, 4170 Academic Building - 15 Seminary Place\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901-8525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film & TV,Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Murder on the Links
DESCRIPTION:Take a swing at cracking the case! When Agatha Christie’s famed detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to a country chateau in France\, he discovers a body on the golf course with a knife in its back – a hole in one indeed! New clues dredge up old intrigue in Murder on the Links\, stylishly reimagined by Tony Award® winning director Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). \nSeason subscriptions on sale NOW! Single tickets on sale NOW!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/murder-on-the-links/
LOCATION:Two River Theater\, 21 Bridge Avenue\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Romeo and Juliet – A Timeless Shakespeare Tragedy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet returns to the stage\, offering one of the most enduring love stories ever written. Set in a world torn apart by civil strife\, this masterpiece reflects on themes of love\, loss\, and the devastating cost of division. Two young souls discover a profound connection that dares to defy the hatred surrounding them\, shining a light of hope in a society plagued by violence. \n\n\n\nThis production brings audiences an unforgettable balance of passion and tragedy—contrasting joy with sorrow\, youth with age\, and brutality with beauty. Intimate yet sweeping in scope\, Romeo and Juliet remains a cautionary tale that continues to resonate just as powerfully today as when it was first performed. \n\n\n\nCast and Creative Team\n\n\n\n\nBenvolio – Christopher Atchison\n\n\n\nLady Montague / Nurse – Celeste Ciulla*\n\n\n\nGregory / Paris – Dino Curia*\n\n\n\nChorus / Prince – Edward Furs*\n\n\n\nMontague / Friar John / Signior Valentio – Robert S. Gregory*\n\n\n\nRomeo – Isaac Hickox-Young*\n\n\n\nBalthasar / Rosaline / Servant – Nicole Lawrie\n\n\n\nCapulet – Anthony Marble*\n\n\n\nMercutio / Watch – Quentin McCuiston*\n\n\n\nServant – Mikki Monfalcone\n\n\n\nAbram / Peter – Ryan N. Murray\n\n\n\nTybalt / Watch – Triever Sherwood\n\n\n\nFriar Laurence – Raphael Nash Thompson*\n\n\n\nLady Capulet – Aurea Tomseki*\n\n\n\nSampson / Apothecary / Watch – Godswill Utionkpan\n\n\n\nJuliet – Billie Wyatt*\n\n\n\n\nDirected by Bonnie J. Monte\, Artistic Director Emerita. \n\n\n\nThis staging captures both the raw intensity and poetic beauty of Shakespeare’s vision\, promising audiences in New Jersey a moving night of theatre that lingers long after the final curtain.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/romeo-and-juliet/
LOCATION:F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre\, 36 Madison Avenue\, Madison\, New Jersey\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Bull Durham
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Magic: Paper Mill Playhouse Unleashes “Bull Durham” Musical for 2025-2026 Season Opener! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduction Name: Bull Durham\, a new musical. \n\n\n\nPaper Mill Playhouse: It is the “Official State Theater of New Jersey\,” a recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award\, and a highly acclaimed non-profit professional theater known for launching new musicals and significant revivals before they head to Broadway. This is a key point for the SEO and “uniqueness” factor. \n\n\n\nPerformance Dates: The show runs from Thursday\, October 2 to Sunday\, November 2\, 2025\, with a press opening on Sunday\, October 12. \n\n\n\nPlot Synopsis: The musical\, based on the classic 1988 film\, is a love story set against the backdrop of minor league baseball. It follows veteran catcher “Crash” Davis\, tasked with mentoring hotshot rookie pitcher “Nuke” LaLoosh\, while the team’s witty and alluring muse\, Annie Savoy\, finds herself at the center of a steamy love triangle. \n\n\n\nCreative Team: \n\n\n\nDirector: Marc Bruni (The Great Gatsby). \n\n\n\nChoreographer: Joshua Bergasse (Smash). \n\n\n\nBook: Ron Shelton (the original screenwriter/director of the film). \n\n\n\nMusic and Lyrics: Susan Werner. \n\n\n\nCasting: \n\n\n\nCarmen Cusack (Tony nominee for Bright Star) as Annie Savoy. \n\n\n\nNik Walker (Hamilton\, Spamalot) as Crash Davis. \n\n\n\nWill Savarese (from the Frozen national tour) as Nuke LaLoosh. \n\n\n\nOther key cast members: Joel Ashur\, Ashlyn Maddox\, James Moye\, Andrew Poston\, and Nick Wyman. \n\n\n\nWith this detailed information\, I can now write a compelling directory listing that is unique\, great for SEO\, and written in the requested tone\, without mentioning any sources. I will highlight the “Broadway-bound” nature of the production and the star power of the cast and creative team to attract a wide audience.### Paper Mill Playhouse Announces World-Class Cast for Bull Durham Musical \n\n\n\nMillburn\, NJ – Get ready for a home run this fall! The legendary Paper Mill Playhouse\, New Jersey’s official State Theater\, is kicking off its 2025-2026 season with the highly anticipated new musical\, Bull Durham. This production promises a fresh take on the beloved classic\, blending America’s favorite pastime with a captivating love story. \n\n\n\nThe show\, which is a key stop on its journey to Broadway\, has secured a stellar cast and an acclaimed creative team. Leading the lineup is two-time Tony Award nominee Carmen Cusack as the fiery and philosophical “baseball muse” Annie Savoy\, a role she brings to life with her powerful stage presence. Joining her is Broadway favorite Nik Walker\, taking on the role of the jaded but charming veteran catcher\, Crash Davis. Together\, they anchor the stage in a compelling romance that unfolds as Crash mentors a talented-but-dimwitted rookie pitcher\, Nuke LaLoosh\, played by the dynamic Will Savarese. \n\n\n\nThe production is helmed by the brilliant creative team of director Marc Bruni\, renowned for his work on the hit musical The Great Gatsby\, and choreographer Joshua Bergasse. The musical’s book is adapted by the film’s original\, Academy Award-nominated writer and director\, Ron Shelton\, with music and lyrics by the brilliant songwriter Susan Werner. This powerhouse collaboration guarantees a show that is both true to its roots and bursting with innovative theatricality. \n\n\n\nBull Durham offers a pitch-perfect blend of comedy\, romance\, and heart\, making it a must-see event for theater lovers and baseball fans alike. Don’t miss your chance to witness this major new musical as it makes its triumphant New Jersey premiere. \n\n\n\nPerformance Dates: \n\n\n\n\nFirst Performance: Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\n\n\n\nOfficial Opening: Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\n\n\n\nFinal Performance: Sunday\, November 2\, 2025\n\n\n\n\nExperience the magic of a world-class production right here in New Jersey. Secure your seats to see the show that everyone will be talking about this fall.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/bull-durham/
LOCATION:Paper Mill Playhouse\, 22 Brookside Drive \, NJ\, Millburn\, New Jersey\, 07041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Mousetrap Live at Levoy Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Step into the chilling suspense of a classic whodunit with Agatha Christie’s legendary thriller\, The Mousetrap\, live on stage at the Levoy Theatre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔍 October 3 – The Mousetrap Live at Levoy Theatre – Millville\, NJ \n\n\n\nOn Friday\, October 3\, 2025\, prepare for an unforgettable evening of mystery\, intrigue\, and masterful storytelling as the world’s longest-running play makes its way to Millville. \n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of a remote English manor during a fierce snowstorm\, The Mousetrap plunges guests—and the audience—into a deadly game of secrets and suspicion. A group of strangers trapped in Monkswell Manor find themselves at the center of a murder investigation. With no way to escape\, the tension rises as each character’s past unravels and the body count rises. \n\n\n\nWho is the killer? Everyone’s a suspect. No one is safe. And nothing is quite what it seems. \n\n\n\nFeaturing a cast of unforgettable characters and a jaw-dropping final twist that audiences are famously asked not to reveal\, this Agatha Christie masterpiece is a must-see for any fan of classic theatre or suspenseful storytelling. \n\n\n\n📍 Venue: Levoy Theatre\, 126-130 N High Street\, Millville\, NJ🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM🎟 Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nIndividual: $28 / $25\n\n\n\nMembers: $25 / $22\n\n\n\nGroups: $25 / $22(Prices include applicable fees. On sale now through October 3 at 9:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\n🎭 Perfect for fans of: murder mysteries\, Agatha Christie\, live theatre\, suspense \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to experience this record-breaking murder mystery in one of New Jersey’s most beautiful historic venues.Add it to your calendar\, grab your detective hat\, and prepare for a theatrical night of twists\, turns\, and classic Christie suspense. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the Merch Stand On Broadway in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/the-mousetrap-live-at-levoy-theatre/
LOCATION:The Levoy Theatre\, 130 N High Street\, Millville\, NJ\, 08332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Festival of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Moon – UCPAC Rahway \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable celebration of art\, music\, and imagination at the Festival of the Moon\, a 17-day event taking place from October 4 through October 20\, 2025 at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Main Stage in Rahway\, NJ. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the festival is Luke Jerram’s breathtaking 23-foot sculpture of the Moon\, suspended high above the stage to create a mesmerizing atmosphere unlike anything else in New Jersey. \n\n\n\nAs part of this one-of-a-kind event\, the New Jersey Symphony will perform a special evening of orchestral works inspired by our celestial companion. Conducted by Symphony Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel\, the program features a mix of timeless masterpieces and beloved popular selections. Audiences can expect stirring performances of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune\,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst\,” Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade\,” and music from film favorites such as Moonstruck and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. \n\n\n\nFestival Dates: October 4–20\, 2025Location: Union County Performing Arts Center\, Main Stage\, Rahway\, NJ \n\n\n\nThe Festival of the Moon blends large-scale art and live music into an extraordinary cultural experience\, making it a must-see event for families\, art lovers\, and anyone looking to explore New Jersey’s vibrant performing arts scene.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/festival-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)\, 1601 Irving St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Pink Martini All-Stars with Special Guest Storm Large
DESCRIPTION:Pink Martini All-Stars with Special Guest Storm Large \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent: Pink Martini All-Stars with Special Guest Storm LargeDate & Time: Sunday\, October 5\, 2025\, at 7:30 PMLocation: McCarter Theatre \n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening as McCarter Theatre welcomes Pink Martini All-Stars with the dynamic Storm Large. This all-new performance features Thomas Lauderdale’s internationally acclaimed “little orchestra\,” blending timeless fan favorites with exciting new compositions. Known for their eclectic sound that spans genres and languages\, Pink Martini delivers a musical journey that delights audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to see one of New Jersey’s most celebrated live music events\, combining sophisticated arrangements\, vibrant vocals\, and global flair for a show that promises both elegance and energy. \n\n\n\nFor tickets and more information\, head to Explore New Jersey’s music directory to discover local concerts\, live performances\, and upcoming shows across the state.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/pink-martini-all-stars-with-special-guest-storm-large/
LOCATION:McCarter Theatre\, 91 University Place\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Marianas Trench – The Force of Nature Tour
DESCRIPTION:Marianas Trench – The Force of Nature Tour – Canadian pop-rock sensation Marianas Trench is bringing their highly anticipated Force of Nature Tour to Montclair this October. Known for their theatrical performances and genre-blending music\, the band will showcase tracks from their latest album\, Haven\, alongside fan favorites like “Stutter\,” “Fallout\,” and “Desperate Measures.” The tour promises an immersive experience with dramatic visuals\, including snow and storm effects\, that complement their dynamic sound. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Date: Monday\, October 5\, 2025📍 Venue: The Wellmont Theatre\, Montclair\, NJ⏰ Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM🎟️ Presale: Now through Thursday\, May 8 at 10:00 PM (Use code: FORCE)🎫 Public On-Sale: Friday\, May 9 at 10:00 AMBillboard Canada+7Wikipedia+7Live Nation+7 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 About the Show\n\n\n\nJoining them on this leg of the tour is Cassadee Pope\, former lead singer of Hey Monday and winner of Season 3 of The Voice. Pope’s set will feature a mix of her solo work and Hey Monday hits\, delivering a blend of pop-punk and country-rock energy. Pollstar News+2Good Parts Press+2NoFlash Photography+2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Ticket Information\n\n\n\n\nPresale: Now through Thursday\, May 8 at 10:00 PM (Use code: FORCE)\n\n\n\nPublic On-Sale: Friday\, May 9 at 10:00 AM\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets: Available through The Wellmont Theatre’s official website or by calling 973-783-9500\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📍 Venue Details\n\n\n\n\nAddress: The Wellmont Theatre\, 5 Seymour Street\, Montclair\, NJ 07042\n\n\n\nParking: On-site parking is available; however\, it’s recommended to arrive early to secure a spot.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: The venue is fully accessible to guests with disabilities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔥 Why You Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis concert offers fans a chance to experience Marianas Trench’s evolution as artists\, blending new material with classic hits in a high-energy\, visually captivating performance. The addition of Cassadee Pope ensures a diverse and dynamic lineup\, making this event a standout in the 2025 concert calendar. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of pop-rock excellence.NoFlash Photography+1Pollstar News+1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the latest updates on the concert and other events at The Wellmont Theatre\, follow them on social media or visit their official website.m on social media or visit their official website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a historic night in rock music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the Merch Stand in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/marianas-trench-the-force-of-nature-tour/
LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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