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SUMMARY:Crumbs from the Table of Joy
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Theatre Company Brings Lynn Nottage’s “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” Back to the Stage in New Brunswick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe celebrated Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick is once again lighting up the stage\, this time with a heartfelt revival of Lynn Nottage’s “Crumbs from the Table of Joy.” This deeply moving family drama\, penned by one of America’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, continues its run through November 23\, offering audiences a powerful and poetic exploration of race\, identity\, loss\, and hope in postwar America. \n\n\n\nSet in the 1950s\, “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” follows the Crump family as they navigate a rapidly changing world following the death of their matriarch. When the family relocates from Florida to Brooklyn\, patriarch Godfrey Crump seeks solace and direction through religion — while his teenage daughters\, Ernestine and Ermina\, struggle to find their place amid the shifting tides of culture and self-discovery. The arrival of their free-spirited Aunt Lily adds both humor and chaos\, pushing the family to confront the tension between faith and freedom\, tradition and transformation. \n\n\n\nLynn Nottage\, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner\, is known for crafting stories that give voice to the overlooked and the resilient. “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” captures her signature blend of emotional depth and lyrical storytelling\, weaving together themes of migration\, gender\, and social awakening through the lens of a family searching for meaning in the midst of turmoil. \n\n\n\nCrossroads Theatre Company\, based in the heart of New Brunswick’s vibrant arts district\, is the perfect stage for this revival. Founded in 1978\, Crossroads has built a national reputation for championing African American voices and staging works that challenge\, uplift\, and inspire. Their production of “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” continues that legacy — blending meticulous direction\, standout performances\, and immersive staging to bring Nottage’s world to life with authenticity and heart. \n\n\n\nAudiences can expect an experience that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. The play’s exploration of belonging\, resilience\, and the search for joy resonates powerfully today\, inviting theatergoers to reflect on how far we’ve come — and how far we still have to go. The production’s design captures the era’s emotional and visual contrasts\, from the simplicity of a 1950s Brooklyn apartment to the vivid imaginings that unfold in Ernestine’s mind as she dreams of a better\, freer future. \n\n\n\nFor those looking to experience thought-provoking live theatre this fall\, Crossroads’ latest production offers a perfect opportunity. The company’s intimate venue creates a uniquely personal connection between audience and performance\, allowing every moment — from whispered conversations to emotional crescendos — to feel immediate and real. \n\n\n\nTickets for “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” are now available\, with performances continuing through November 23 at Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick. Whether you’re a longtime theater lover or simply looking for a meaningful evening out\, this revival delivers storytelling that is both soul-stirring and beautifully human. \n\n\n\nTo explore more live performances and theatre events happening across New Jersey\, visit Explore New Jersey’s theatre section. The state’s rich performing arts scene continues to thrive — and productions like this one remind us why New Jersey remains one of the most dynamic places for live theatre on the East Coast.
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LOCATION:New Brunswick Performing Arts Center\, 11 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Stephen Day
DESCRIPTION:“When you hear something that makes you feel alive\, that reminds you just how precious and beautiful this world can be\, there’s nothing else quite like it\,” says Stephen Day. “It’s like striking gold.”\nDay should know. Gold Mine\, the Georgia native’s latest full-length album\, is a dazzling\, genre-blending triumph\, one that proudly wears its heart on its sleeve as it tips its cap to everything from Frank Sinatra and Glen Campbell to John Mayer and Stevie Wonder. Written and recorded in Day’s adopted hometown of Nashville\, the collection pairs vintage melodic sensibilities with a modern sonic palette to forge a warm\, lush sound that’s equal parts neo-soul and classic country. Hot on the album’s heels\, Day is back with an upcoming three-track companion EP that picks up where the original record left off.\nThe son of a pastor and a nurse practitioner\, Day first discovered the power of music in church\, where he was surrounded by singers and instruments every Sunday morning. At 18\, he moved to Nashville\, and the next year\, he released his breakout debut EP\, Undergrad Romance and the Moses in Me. Since then\, Day has amassed more than 140 million streams\, landed a record deal with Riser House\, earned a sync placement in the Will Ferrell comedy Strays\, and toured with the likes of Stephen Sanchez\, Teddy Swims\, Allen Stone\, Lawrence\, and Ben Rector.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/stephen-day/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Par\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colt Ford
DESCRIPTION:Trailblazers veer off the beaten path and break every rule along the way. \nColt Ford consistently blazes his own trail. By doing so\, the Georgia singer\, songwriter\, rapper\, musician\, performer\, and co-founder and co-owner of Average Joes Entertainment keeps up pace as country’s preeminent independent maverick. \nBy 2019\, Colt built a series of staggering successes as he rose to mainstream notoriety. He notched five consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart with Declaration of Independence bowing at #1 in 2012. Two years later\, Thanks for Listening ascended to the Top 10 of the Top 200\, with the album reaching #1 on Billboard Rap & Independent charts. Meanwhile\, he lobbed six songs onto the Hot Country Songs Chart with “Back” [feat. Jake Owen] going Top 40. Among many accolades\, Ford received a nomination in the category of “Vocal Event of the Year” at the Academy of Country Music Awards for “Cold Beer” with Jamey Johnson. \nSelling over 3 million albums\, attracting millions of followers on social media and hitting 1 billion-plus streams\, the country rap pioneer’s dynamic discography spans collaborations with everyone from Toby Keith\, Brad Paisley\, Keith Urban\, and Jermaine Dupri to members of No Doubt\, Lit\, and Lady Antebellum. Additionally\, he co-wrote Jason Aldean’s #1 hit “Dirt Road Anthem” and Brantley Gilbert’s #1 hit “Country Must Be Country Wide” as a behind-the-scenes force in the studio. Moreover\, Ford’s solo tradition of genre-blurring continued on Love Hope Faith in 2017 by way of cuts such as “Reload” [feat. Taylor Ray Holbrook]. \nFord’s latest project\, Must Be The Country\, which emerged amidst his courageous battle against eye cancer\, showcases his deep vocal range and impeccable delivery. Following a rigorous surgery to eliminate the tumor\, Ford’s resilience shone through as he confronted another obstacle: a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis\, an autoimmune disorder impacting facial muscles and neural connections. Undeterred by his personal health challenges\, Ford has remained an inspiration\, continuing to play over 120 shows per year and crafting new projects that are slated for release later this year. His unwavering human spirit permeates his music\, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his artistry.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/colt-ford/
LOCATION:The Newton Theatre\, 234 Spring St\, \, NJ\, Newton\, NJ\, 07860\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keb’ Mo’
DESCRIPTION:With five GRAMMYs\, 14 Blues Foundation Awards\, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt\, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today.
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LOCATION:New Jersey
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