http://www.jerseyarts.com en-us 2008-2018 One-on-one conversations with the liveliest and most intriguing personalities in New Jersey's arts scene. Discover Jersey Arts The Jersey Arts Podcast presents in-depth, one-on-one conversations with the liveliest and most intriguing personalities in New Jersey's arts scene. From the casts of hit shows to critically aclaimed film producers, from world renouned poets to classically trained musicans, from groundbreaking dance visionaires to cutting edge fine artists, our podcast connects you to what's happening in your local arts community. The Jersey Arts Podcast presents in-depth, one-on-one conversations with the liveliest and most intriguing personalities in New Jersey's arts scene. From the casts of hit shows to critically aclaimed film producers, from world renouned poets to classically trained musicans, from groundbreaking dance visionaires to cutting edge fine artists, our podcast connects you to what's happening in your local arts community. ArtPride New Jersey Foundation media@jerseyarts.com Discover Jersey Arts Video games, music, and pizza form the cultural undercurrent of "Band on the Run," a new play by Chris Saglimbene featured in this year’s Stages Festival. A playwright, actor, vlogger, gamer, artist, and all-around talented guy, Saglimbene has cerebral palsy but, as he says, “it doesn’t have him.” Actors from Premiere Stages at Kean University join Saglimbene in a staged reading on March 23 at the Schonhorn Arts Center at Matheny Medical and Education Center in Peapack. Producer Susan Wallner talks to Saglimbene and Heather Williams, performing arts coordinator of the Arts Access Program at Matheny. Video games, music, and pizza form the cultural undercurrent of "Band on the Run," a new play by Chris Saglimbene featured in this year’s Stages Festival. A playwright, actor, vlogger, gamer, artist, and all-around talented guy, Saglimbene has cerebral palsy but, as he says, “it doesn’t have him.” Actors from Premiere Stages at Kean University join Saglimbene in a staged reading on March 23 at the Schonhorn Arts Center at Matheny Medical and Education Center in Peapack. Producer Susan Wallner talks to Saglimbene and Heather Williams, performing arts coordinator of the Arts Access Program at Matheny. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/MathenyBOTR.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2019 11:00 EST 16:28 matheny, arts access, theatre, theater, art, nj, new jersey, cerebral palsy, artist, playwright, stages festival, actor, vlogger, video games, music, pizza, premiere stages, kean university, Discover Jersey Arts The Alan Parsons Live Project plays Bergen Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 22. Rock icon Alan Parsons took a moment during his non-stop touring schedule to chat with us about getting his start working with The Beatles and Pink Floyd at Abbey Road Studios, the analog approach he took in producing his new album "The Secret," and finally winning a Grammy Award a few weeks ago after being nominated 13 times over four decades. The first one was for his engineering work on Pink Floyd’s classic album "Dark Side of the Moon." The Alan Parsons Live Project plays Bergen Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 22. Rock icon Alan Parsons took a moment during his non-stop touring schedule to chat with us about getting his start working with The Beatles and Pink Floyd at Abbey Road Studios, the analog approach he took in producing his new album "The Secret," and finally winning a Grammy Award a few weeks ago after being nominated 13 times over four decades. The first one was for his engineering work on Pink Floyd’s classic album "Dark Side of the Moon." http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/AlanParsons.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:00 EST 15:35 the secret, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Abbey Road Studios, alan parsons, bergen performing arts center, bergenpac, grammy award, dark side of the moon, music, art, nj, new jersey Discover Jersey Arts Composer John Morton has created interactive installations using sound in Central Park, Governors Island and now the Morris Museum, where two of his pieces can be “played” through February 24. “Fever Songs” uses audio gathered from different religious traditions, and "The Voyage Out” is a collaboration with figurative artist Jacqueline Shatz. Producer Susan Wallner talks to both of the artists about the latter work -- a ship with three keys that initiate both movement and sound -- which was inspired by Charles Darwin’s journey of exploration aboard the HMS Beagle. Morton and Shatz also discuss the tradition of music boxes and automata, both of which can be seen in the Morris Museum’s world-renowned Guinness Collection of Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata. Composer John Morton has created interactive installations using sound in Central Park, Governors Island and now the Morris Museum, where two of his pieces can be “played” through February 24. “Fever Songs” uses audio gathered from different religious traditions, and "The Voyage Out” is a collaboration with figurative artist Jacqueline Shatz. Producer Susan Wallner talks to both of the artists about the latter work -- a ship with three keys that initiate both movement and sound -- which was inspired by Charles Darwin’s journey of exploration aboard the HMS Beagle. Morton and Shatz also discuss the tradition of music boxes and automata, both of which can be seen in the Morris Museum’s world-renowned Guinness Collection of Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/VoyageOut.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:00 EST 14:57 John Morton, Jacqueline Shatz, Morris Museum, Morristown, New Jersey, NJ, art, visual, automata, music boxes, charles darwin, hms beagle, museum, ship, voyage, installation, sound garden Discover Jersey Arts At the age of 75, singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys continues to rock. The Brooklyn native got his start in New York City’s club scene in the mid-60s, and had a breakout hit in the 70s with the single “Wild in the Streets." He met his best friend Lou Reed while studying art history at Syracuse University, and he recorded with The Velvet Underground’s co-founder John Cale before striking out on his own. In 1977, the year his album "Ghost Writer" was released, Rolling Stone pronounced him Best New Artist. In the decades since, Jeffreys has recorded 12 more albums, including last year’s "14 Steps To Harlem." We spoke recently over the phone to talk about protest music, his upcoming show at SOPAC and the song that started it all. At the age of 75, singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys continues to rock. The Brooklyn native got his start in New York City’s club scene in the mid-60s, and had a breakout hit in the 70s with the single “Wild in the Streets." He met his best friend Lou Reed while studying art history at Syracuse University, and he recorded with The Velvet Underground’s co-founder John Cale before striking out on his own. In 1977, the year his album "Ghost Writer" was released, Rolling Stone pronounced him Best New Artist. In the decades since, Jeffreys has recorded 12 more albums, including last year’s "14 Steps To Harlem." We spoke recently over the phone to talk about protest music, his upcoming show at SOPAC and the song that started it all. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/GarlandJeffreys.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:00 EST 11:03 garland jeffreys, new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, music, south orange, south orange performing arts center, loft, sopac, rock, new york city, nyc, syracuse university, Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, john cale, 14 steps to harlem, brooklyn, singer, songwriter, art history, rolling stone Discover Jersey Arts Drummer, leader, and composer Terri Lyne Carrington made history as the first woman to win a Grammy for Best Instrumental Jazz for her album Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue. Now, she brings her interpretation of Duke Ellington’s Money Jungle to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC on November 11, 2018, as part of a program called “Jazz Vinyl Revisited.” Producer Susan Wallner talks to Carrington about her connections to the jazz greats Clark Terry and Max Roach; her newest project, the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice; and why she thinks drummers make natural leaders. Drummer, leader, and composer Terri Lyne Carrington made history as the first woman to win a Grammy for Best Instrumental Jazz for her album Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue. Now, she brings her interpretation of Duke Ellington’s Money Jungle to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC on November 11, 2018, as part of a program called “Jazz Vinyl Revisited.” Producer Susan Wallner talks to Carrington about her connections to the jazz greats Clark Terry and Max Roach; her newest project, the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice; and why she thinks drummers make natural leaders. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/TerriLyne.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:00 EST 14:42 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, moody jazz festival, jazz, festival, njpac, new jersey performing arts center, newark, terri lynne carrington, drummer, leader, composer, music, berklee, institute of jazz and gender justice, jazz vinyl, money jungle, duke ellington Discover Jersey Arts Tonight, Tuesday, October 30, at Douglass Library at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, a mother and her daughter – one an artist, the other a scientist – will have a public conversation about where, why and how their fields intersect. Judith Brodsky is the artist, and the conversation is part of a reception for her new solo exhibit called "The 20 Most Important Scientific Questions of the 21st Century." The scientist is Frances Brodsky, Director of Biosciences at University College London. The conversation will be moderated by curator Ferris Olin, who has worked with Judith Brodsky on various projects for decades, including founding the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities at Rutgers University, which is presenting this exhibit. In this podcast, we speak with them about art, activism, and how women invented Postmodernism. "The 20 Most Important Scientific Questions of the 21st Century"c runs through December 14th at Douglass Library. For more info, visit the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities’ website: cwah.rutgers.edu Tonight, Tuesday, October 30, at Douglass Library at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, a mother and her daughter – one an artist, the other a scientist – will have a public conversation about where, why and how their fields intersect. Judith Brodsky is the artist, and the conversation is part of a reception for her new solo exhibit called "The 20 Most Important Scientific Questions of the 21st Century." The scientist is Frances Brodsky, Director of Biosciences at University College London. The conversation will be moderated by curator Ferris Olin, who has worked with Judith Brodsky on various projects for decades, including founding the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities at Rutgers University, which is presenting this exhibit. In this podcast, we speak with them about art, activism, and how women invented Postmodernism. "The 20 Most Important Scientific Questions of the 21st Century"c runs through December 14th at Douglass Library. For more info, visit the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities’ website: cwah.rutgers.edu http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/JBrodsky.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:00 EST 23:04 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, judith brodsky, frances brodsky, art, exhibit, sceince, curator, ferris olin, rutgers, douglass library, new brunswick, center for women in the arts and humanities, cwah, university college london Discover Jersey Arts The Dodge Poetry Festival is the largest poetry event in North America. Paterson-based poet Maria Mazziotti Gillan will be reading on Thursday and Friday of the four-day festival taking place October 18-21 in Newark. Maria is the force behind the Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, and the author of more than 20 books of and about poetry. Her poems are about her life, including her strong memories of childhood in Paterson's Italian immigrant community. She likes to talk about the “cave,” that place of memories and feelings inside us all that the best poetry takes us back to. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Maria Mazziotti Gillan at her home in Hawthorne, a suburb of Paterson. SThe Dodge Poetry Festival is the largest poetry event in North America. Paterson-based poet Maria Mazziotti Gillan will be reading on Thursday and Friday of the four-day festival taking place October 18-21 in Newark. Maria is the force behind the Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, and the author of more than 20 books of and about poetry. Her poems are about her life, including her strong memories of childhood in Paterson's Italian immigrant community. She likes to talk about the “cave,” that place of memories and feelings inside us all that the best poetry takes us back to. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Maria Mazziotti Gillan at her home in Hawthorne, a suburb of Paterson. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/MMG.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:00 EST 15:01 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, paterson, newark, maria mazziotti gillan, Dodge Poetry Festival, poetry, poems, festival, dodge, october, poetry Center, Passaic County Community College, Hawthorne Discover Jersey Arts Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical 'Bright Star' has come to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. The comedian and the songwriter created the show after collaborating on a Grammy-winning bluegrass album called 'Love Has Come For You.' 'Bright Star' is set in the American South in the 1920s and '40s, and it’s on a similar musical wavelength. We recently spoke with Surflight’s Artistic Director Steve Steiner, actor Adrianne Hick and director Elizabeth Lucas about bringing 'Bright Star' to Long Beach Island. Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical 'Bright Star' has come to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. The comedian and the songwriter created the show after collaborating on a Grammy-winning bluegrass album called 'Love Has Come For You.' 'Bright Star' is set in the American South in the 1920s and '40s, and it’s on a similar musical wavelength. We recently spoke with Surflight’s Artistic Director Steve Steiner, actor Adrianne Hick and director Elizabeth Lucas about bringing 'Bright Star' to Long Beach Island. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/BrightStar.mp3 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:00 EST 10:22 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, theater, theatre, bright star, Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, LBI, shore, beach, steve steiner, adrianne hick, elizabeth lucas Discover Jersey Arts Wendy Wasserstein’s best known play, 'The Heidi Chronicles,' won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play in 1989. Many of the themes of this feminist classic were already evident in 'Uncommon Women and Others,' a play written by Wasserstein a decade earlier. 'Uncommon Women' is on stage at the Princeton Summer Theater through July 22nd. For this podcast, producer Susan Wallner spoke to the Dean of the College at Princeton University and author of a book about Wendy Wasserstein, Jill Dolan. Dolan points out that the hopes and fears of young women about to make critical life choices after college continue to resonate today. Wendy Wasserstein’s best known play, 'The Heidi Chronicles,' won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play in 1989. Many of the themes of this feminist classic were already evident in 'Uncommon Women and Others,' a play written by Wasserstein a decade earlier. 'Uncommon Women' is on stage at the Princeton Summer Theater through July 22nd. For this podcast, producer Susan Wallner spoke to the Dean of the College at Princeton University and author of a book about Wendy Wasserstein, Jill Dolan. Dolan points out that the hopes and fears of young women about to make critical life choices after college continue to resonate today. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Uncommon.mp3 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:00 EST 15:40 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, theater, theatre, princeton, summer, princeton summer theater, wendy wasserstein, the heidi chronicles, uncommon women and others, Jill Dolan Discover Jersey Arts Looking for a way to celebrate the beginning of the summer season? Starting tomorrow, all 48 blocks of Atlantic City will be buzzing with hands-on art projects, live performances, unique dining experiences and a lot more. We recently spoke with Joyce Hagen, Executive Director of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, to learn more about A.C.’s arts scene, and to find out what the 48 Blocks Atlantic City arts celebration is all about. For a handy guide to all of the locations and events, check out 48blocksAC.com. Looking for a way to celebrate the beginning of the summer season? Starting tomorrow, all 48 blocks of Atlantic City will be buzzing with hands-on art projects, live performances, unique dining experiences and a lot more. We recently spoke with Joyce Hagen, Executive Director of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, to learn more about A.C.’s arts scene, and to find out what the 48 Blocks Atlantic City arts celebration is all about. For a handy guide to all of the locations and events, check out 48blocksAC.com. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/48Blocks.mp3 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:00 EST 10:59 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, festival, atlantic city, a.c., 48 blocks, dance, music, painting, vendor, celebration, atlantic city arts foundation, joyce hagen, performance, dining Discover Jersey Arts 'Caged' is a play based on the experiences of incarcerated men in New Jersey. It’s written by the New Jersey Prison Cooperative, a group of men who met in a drama class in prison taught by Chris Hedges, an author and Princeton University professor. Hedges had heard a story about a man being jailed that had affected him, and he offered it to the class as a starting point. From that beginning, the men created “Caged,” a transformative play based on their own, similar experiences of incarceration. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Boris Franklin, the only one of the playwrights out of prison yet. Franklin is now a full-time student majoring in psychology, and an actor in the premiere production of “Caged” at Passage Theatre, May 3-20, 2018. “Caged” is a play based on the experiences of incarcerated men in New Jersey. It’s written by the New Jersey Prison Cooperative, a group of men who met in a drama class in prison taught by Chris Hedges, an author and Princeton University professor. Hedges had heard a story about a man being jailed that had affected him, and he offered it to the class as a starting point. From that beginning, the men created “Caged,” a transformative play based on their own, similar experiences of incarceration. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Boris Franklin, the only one of the playwrights out of prison yet. Franklin is now a full-time student majoring in psychology, and an actor in the premiere production of “Caged” at Passage Theatre, May 3-20, 2018. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Caged.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2018 11:00 EST 13:40 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, theatre, theater, New Jersey Prison Cooperative, prison, jail, caged, Chris Hedges, Princeton University, Boris Franklin, actor, acting, playwright, incarceration, Jerrell L. Henderson, passage theatre, justice system Discover Jersey Arts The new musical 'The Sting,' now entering its last weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse, was pretty much totally sold out before it even opened. A musical adaptation of the classic, Oscar-winning film of the same name starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, this new version stars Harry Connick, Jr., J. Harrison Ghee and Kate Shindle – to name a few. Theater-goers know Ghee from his inimitable performance as the drag queen hero Lola of the Tony Award-winning "Kinky Boots," and they know Shindle from Broadway productions of "Jekyll and Hyde," "Cabaret," "Wonderland" and the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical "Fun Home." We spoke with both of them earlier this week as they were preparing for their final performances of this smash-hit run at Paper Mill. The new musical "The Sting," now entering its last weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse, was pretty much totally sold out before it even opened. A musical adaptation of the classic, Oscar-winning film of the same name starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, this new version stars Harry Connick, Jr., J. Harrison Ghee and Kate Shindle – to name a few. Theater-goers know Ghee from his inimitable performance as the drag queen hero Lola of the Tony Award-winning "Kinky Boots," and they know Shindle from Broadway productions of "Jekyll and Hyde," "Cabaret," "Wonderland" and the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical "Fun Home." We spoke with both of them earlier this week as they were preparing for their final performances of this smash-hit run at Paper Mill. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/StingPMP.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:00 EST 20:36 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, music, theatre, theater, paper mill playhouse, millburn, sting, harry connick, J. Harrison Ghee, Kate Shindle, tony awards, musical, broadway, national tour, Jekyll and Hyde, Cabaret, Wonderland, fun home, kinky boots Discover Jersey Arts Even if you don't know anything about opera, you've heard “Ride of the Valkyries" – it’s been bouncing around pop culture for generations, appearing in everything from Bugs Bunny cartoons to "Apocalypse Now." This Sunday, March 18, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Trilogy: An Opera Company will present Richard Wagner’s "The Valkyrie" – the second of four works that form Richard Wagner's musical drama "Ring Cycle"  – which features the famous “Ride of the Valkyries” segment at the beginning of Act Three. We recently spoke with Trilogy’s Artistic Director Kevin Maynor about this opera and the meaning behind it. Maynor will also be performing the role of Hunding on Sunday – something he’s done many times in opera houses around the world throughout his remarkable career as an opera singer. Even if you don't know anything about opera, you've heard “Ride of the Valkyries" – it’s been bouncing around pop culture for generations, appearing in everything from Bugs Bunny cartoons to "Apocalypse Now." This Sunday, March 18, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Trilogy: An Opera Company will present Richard Wagner’s "The Valkyrie" – the second of four works that form Richard Wagner's musical drama "Ring Cycle"  – which features the famous “Ride of the Valkyries” segment at the beginning of Act Three. We recently spoke with Trilogy’s Artistic Director Kevin Maynor about this opera and the meaning behind it. Maynor will also be performing the role of Hunding on Sunday – something he’s done many times in opera houses around the world throughout his remarkable career as an opera singer. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Trilogy.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:00 EST 18:51 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, music, theatre, theater, opera, njpac, newark, new jersey peforming arts center, performing arts, trilogy, ride of the valkyries, richard wagner, Kevin Maynor, opera company, Ring Cycle, valkyrie Discover Jersey Arts The next show at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, opening March 3, is the popular musical “Ragtime.” Set in the early 20th century, it features African Americans, Jewish immigrants, upper-class suburbanites, as well as historical luminaries such as Harry Houdini, Henry Ford and Emma Goldman. Luis Salgado is the director of this new production, returning to Axelrod PAC after his popular 2017 production of “In the Heights.” Salgado was an original cast member and assistant choreographer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” on Broadway. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Salgado about his journey from performer to director, his mission as an artist and about being back at the Axelrod PAC. “Ragtime” runs March 3-25 at Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ. The next show at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, opening March 3, is the popular musical “Ragtime.” Set in the early 20th century, it features African Americans, Jewish immigrants, upper-class suburbanites, as well as historical luminaries such as Harry Houdini, Henry Ford and Emma Goldman. Luis Salgado is the director of this new production, returning to Axelrod PAC after his popular 2017 production of “In the Heights.” Salgado was an original cast member and assistant choreographer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” on Broadway. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Salgado about his journey from performer to director, his mission as an artist and about being back at the Axelrod PAC. “Ragtime” runs March 3-25 at Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Ragtime.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:00 EST 14:14 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, music, theatre, theater, axelrod performing arts center, axelrod, axelrod pac, ragtime, Luis Salgado, deal park, musical, play, in the heights, broadway Discover Jersey Arts Caleb Hudson is the newest member of the Canadian Brass, the popular quintet that revolutionized the place of brass in classical music. A former principal trumpet of Collingswood’s Symphony in C, Hudson returns as a featured artist on their “Italian Festival” concert on January 27 at the Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts. He spoke to producer Susan Wallner about how he first came to play the trumpet, what it's like to be part of the Canadian Brass and the two solos he’ll be performing with the Symphony in C. Caleb Hudson is the newest member of the Canadian Brass, the popular quintet that revolutionized the place of brass in classical music. A former principal trumpet of Collingswood’s Symphony in C, Hudson returns as a featured artist on their “Italian Festival” concert on January 27 at the Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts. He spoke to producer Susan Wallner about how he first came to play the trumpet, what it's like to be part of the Canadian Brass and the two solos he’ll be performing with the Symphony in C. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/CalebHudson.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:00 EST 13:24 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, music, symphony in c, caleb hudson, camden, canadian brass, italian festival, symphony, orchestra, classical music, Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts Discover Jersey Arts This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. Though often referred to as The Forgotten War, most of us know that it was one of the largest and most brutal wars in history. But there is one short chapter that is still unknown to many — during the Christmas of 1914, peace broke out. Allied and German soldiers on the front lines reached out to each other from their trenches, initially through Christmas caroling, and met in the No Man’s Land between them to exchange holiday greetings, trade food, play soccer, swap prisoners and hold burial ceremonies for their dead. Then, the truce ended, and the war continued. One of the most unlikely moments in modern history, and left out of most textbooks, the Christmas Truce of 1914 really did happen. This Sunday at Kean University, the story will come to life on stage in “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.” Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with writer and director Peter Rothstein and Kean Stage Manager Steve Cochran about “All Is Calm,” and the amazing history behind it. This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. Though often referred to as The Forgotten War, most of us know that it was one of the largest and most brutal wars in history. But there is one short chapter that is still unknown to many — during the Christmas of 1914, peace broke out. Allied and German soldiers on the front lines reached out to each other from their trenches, initially through Christmas caroling, and met in the No Man’s Land between them to exchange holiday greetings, trade food, play soccer, swap prisoners and hold burial ceremonies for their dead. Then, the truce ended, and the war continued. One of the most unlikely moments in modern history, and left out of most textbooks, the Christmas Truce of 1914 really did happen. This Sunday at Kean University, the story will come to life on stage in “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.” Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with writer and director Peter Rothstein and Kean Stage Manager Steve Cochran about “All Is Calm,” and the amazing history behind it. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/AllIsCalm.mp3 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00 EST 15:58 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, all is calm, kean university, hillside, kean stage, world war I, WWI, christmas, holiday, 1914, music, theatre, theater, steve cochran, peter rothstein Discover Jersey Arts The elegant old Hahne and Co. Department Store in Newark, shuttered for 30 years, is now home to a new experiment in the arts. Along with the first Whole Foods in the city, apartments and a new restaurant, it’s home to Express Newark - an “arts incubator” conceived by Rutgers University-Newark in collaboration with community arts leaders. Popular programs include the weekly open studio at the Newark Print Shop, the free facilities at Shine Portrait Studio and the changing exhibitions at the Paul Robeson Gallery. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to the co-directors of Express Newark, Anne Schaper Englot and Victor Davson. They call it a “third space” - where public scholarship and community engagement are opening up an exciting new chapter in Newark’s cultural history. The elegant old Hahne and Co. Department Store in Newark, shuttered for 30 years, is now home to a new experiment in the arts. Along with the first Whole Foods in the city, apartments and a new restaurant, it’s home to Express Newark - an “arts incubator” conceived by Rutgers University-Newark in collaboration with community arts leaders. Popular programs include the weekly open studio at the Newark Print Shop, the free facilities at Shine Portrait Studio and the changing exhibitions at the Paul Robeson Gallery. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to the co-directors of Express Newark, Anne Schaper Englot and Victor Davson. They call it a “third space” - where public scholarship and community engagement are opening up an exciting new chapter in Newark’s cultural history. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ExNew.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:00 EST 15:51 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, Express Newark, visual, newark, paul robeson gallery, Newark Print Shop, Anne Schaper Englot, Victor Davson Discover Jersey Arts We recently spoke with Tony Award-winning director John Rando about the new musical comedy “The Honeymooners” – based on the classic television series – which recently had its world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse. The common ancestor of many, if not most, television sit-coms, “The Honeymooners” told the stories of married, working-class Brooklynites Ralph and Alice Kramden, their best friends Ed and Trixie Norton and people from the neighborhood around their apartment building. The influence of “The Honeymooners” can’t really be overstated, and can be seen in shows like “The Flintstones,” “All In The Family,” “The Simpsons,” “Roseanne" and “The Big Bang Theory” – and, just last year, CBS announced that it was rebooting “The Honeymooners” series for a new generation. Seven years in the making, “The Honeymooners” musical is kicking off Paper Mill's new season and generating a lot of buzz. We recently spoke with Tony Award-winning director John Rando about the new musical comedy “The Honeymooners” – based on the classic television series – which recently had its world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse. The common ancestor of many, if not most, television sit-coms, “The Honeymooners” told the stories of married, working-class Brooklynites Ralph and Alice Kramden, their best friends Ed and Trixie Norton and people from the neighborhood around their apartment building. The influence of “The Honeymooners” can’t really be overstated, and can be seen in shows like “The Flintstones,” “All In The Family,” “The Simpsons,” “Roseanne" and “The Big Bang Theory” – and, just last year, CBS announced that it was rebooting “The Honeymooners” series for a new generation. Seven years in the making, “The Honeymooners” musical is kicking off Paper Mill's new season and generating a lot of buzz. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Honeymooners.mp3 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:00 EST 15:17 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, paper mill playhouse, theater, theatre, honeymooners, John Rando, Millburn, musical theatre, musical theater, musical, actor, actress, director, paper mill, plays, the honeymooners Discover Jersey Arts ArtYard began in Frenchtown, NJ with a “hatch.” From a huge egg, people emerged in chicken costumes to the music of a jazz saxophonist, leading a parade from ArtYard’s future headquarters in an old egg hatchery to its current space at 62A Trenton Road. It’s the kind of unexpected, collaborative event that ArtYard has become known for, and that you can expect more of in the future. Producer Susan Wallner visited ArtYard Founder and Executive Director Jill Kearney at the new, expansive center for the contemporary arts, which opened in 2016. A major exhibition, "(in)animate" opens September 30 and will be up through December 31, 2017. Curated by ArtYard’s Artistic Director, Elsa Mora, "(in)animate" features both local and national artists. ArtYard began in Frenchtown, NJ with a “hatch.” From a huge egg, people emerged in chicken costumes to the music of a jazz saxophonist, leading a parade from ArtYard’s future headquarters in an old egg hatchery to its current space at 62A Trenton Road. It’s the kind of unexpected, collaborative event that ArtYard has become known for, and that you can expect more of in the future. Producer Susan Wallner visited ArtYard Founder and Executive Director Jill Kearney at the new, expansive center for the contemporary arts, which opened in 2016. A major exhibition, "(in)animate" opens September 30 and will be up through December 31, 2017. Curated by ArtYard’s Artistic Director, Elsa Mora, "(in)animate" features both local and national artists. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ArtYard.mp3 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:00 EST 14:08 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, frenchtown, artyard, Jill Kearney, elsa mora, inanimate, exhibit, exhibition Discover Jersey Arts This Friday, the fifth annual New Jersey Uke Fest – that’s Uke as in Ukulele – begins at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. This weekend of concerts and workshops ends on Sunday with a big outdoor “Uke Jam” on the Morristown Green in Morristown, New Jersey. Chris Benincasa recently spoke with one of the festival’s organizers, Fil Wisneski, about what happens when hundreds of ukulele players congregate, and the distinct musical styles of featured artists Kimo Hussey, Rachel Manke and Danielle Ate The Sandwich. This Friday, the fifth annual New Jersey Uke Fest – that’s Uke as in Ukulele – begins at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. This weekend of concerts and workshops ends on Sunday with a big outdoor “Uke Jam” on the Morristown Green in Morristown, New Jersey. Chris Benincasa recently spoke with one of the festival’s organizers, Fil Wisneski, about what happens when hundreds of ukulele players congregate, and the distinct musical styles of featured artists Kimo Hussey, Rachel Manke and Danielle Ate The Sandwich. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/UkeFest17.mp3 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:00 EST 15:49 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, uke, ukulele, Kimo Hussey, Rachel Manke, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, the folk project, folk project, whippany, festival, music, fest, music fest, music festival, fil wisneski, morristown green, morristown Discover Jersey Arts When the days are longest, the world can magically transform. In a new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the fairies Moth, Cobweb, Mustardseed, Peaseblossom, Puck, Oberon and Titania transform items most of us casually throw away. Old keys, straws, plastic membership and transit cards, wine corks and CDs, all combine in costumes and sets that evoke a magical world. Director and designer Bonnie Monte - a self-proclaimed collector and recycler - describes her vision of Midsummer to producer Susan Wallner. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey performs A Midsummer Night’s Dream at their outdoor stage at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morris Township through July 30th. When the days are longest, the world can magically transform. In a new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the fairies Moth, Cobweb, Mustardseed, Peaseblossom, Puck, Oberon and Titania transform items most of us casually throw away. Old keys, straws, plastic membership and transit cards, wine corks and CDs, all combine in costumes and sets that evoke a magical world. Director and designer Bonnie Monte - a self-proclaimed collector and recycler - describes her vision of Midsummer to producer Susan Wallner. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey performs A Midsummer Night’s Dream at their outdoor stage at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morris Township through July 30th. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/STNJMid.mp3 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:00 EST 12:32 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, midsummer night's dream, midsummer, outdoor, stage, theater, theatre, shakespeare, shakespeare theatre of new jersey, shakespeare theatre of nj, morris township, college of st. elizabeth Discover Jersey Arts It’s a musical about a woman on her own in the Old American West – disguised as a man named Jo. "The Ballad of Little Jo" opened Friday, June 9th at Two River Theater in Red Bank, and runs through June 25th. Based on the 1993 film of the same name, the show is directed by Maggie Greenwald, who based her story on the real life experiences of a woman named Josephine Monaghan. In the story, Josephine becomes Jo to survive in a time and place in which women are openly preyed upon, and lynch mobs are a cold fact of life. Shunned by her East Coast family when she refuses to deny that she has given birth to an illegitimate child, Josephine heads for the edge of civilization – the Wild West – in late 1800s Idaho to re-invent herself, make her way in the world, and be re-united with the son she had to leave behind. We recently spoke to the musical’s co-writer and lyricist Sarah Schlesinger about creating this production with composer Mike Reid in 2000 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, and collaborating with Two River Theater's Artistic Director John Dias to bring it to a 2017 audience. It’s a musical about a woman on her own in the Old American West – disguised as a man named Jo. "The Ballad of Little Jo" opened Friday, June 9th at Two River Theater in Red Bank, and runs through June 25th. Based on the 1993 film of the same name, the show is directed by Maggie Greenwald, who based her story on the real life experiences of a woman named Josephine Monaghan. In the story, Josephine becomes Jo to survive in a time and place in which women are openly preyed upon, and lynch mobs are a cold fact of life. Shunned by her East Coast family when she refuses to deny that she has given birth to an illegitimate child, Josephine heads for the edge of civilization – the Wild West – in late 1800s Idaho to re-invent herself, make her way in the world, and be re-united with the son she had to leave behind. We recently spoke to the musical’s co-writer and lyricist Sarah Schlesinger about creating this production with composer Mike Reid in 2000 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, and collaborating with Two River Theater's Artistic Director John Dias to bring it to a 2017 audience. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/LittleJo.mp3 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:00 EST 16:26 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, two river theater, red bank, ballad of little jo, Maggie Greenwald, John Dias, mike reid, wild west, Sarah Schlesinger, josephine monaghan, musical, theater, theatre, music, lyrics Discover Jersey Arts Joan Osborne is a multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy Award nominee. She shot to fame with her 1995 album "Relish," featuring the hits songs “One of Us” and “St. Teresa.” Since then, she’s appeared with the Grateful Dead and Mavis Staples, fronted her own bands, and is now embarked on a Songbook Series featuring the work of writers she admires - starting with Bob Dylan. Her tour includes a performance at SOPAC on May 19. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Joan Osborne about Bob Dylan, fame, and the power of a great song. Joan Osborne is a multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy Award nominee. She shot to fame with her 1995 album Relish, featuring the hits songs “One of Us” and “St. Teresa.” Since then, she’s appeared with the Grateful Dead and Mavis Staples, fronted her own bands, and is now embarked on a Songbook Series featuring the work of writers she admires - starting with Bob Dylan. Her tour includes a performance at SOPAC on May 19. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Joan Osborne about Bob Dylan, fame, and the power of a great song. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Joan.mp3 Wed, 17 May 2017 11:00 EST 15:32 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, joan osborne, bob dylan, south orange performing arts center, south orange, sopac, music Discover Jersey Arts We recently visited the rehearsal studios of American Repertory Ballet, where Artistic Director Douglas Martin was doing a complete run-through of his new ballet. Based on Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel “Pride and Prejudice,” Martin’s full-length production will be performed at McCarter Theatre in Princeton and will feature live orchestral accompaniment by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. A complex love story set in the world of the landed gentry of the British Regency, “Pride and Prejudice” has been widely popular for centuries. There have been many adaptions on stage and in film, but no one has ever told the story through dance—until now. With the opening night of this highly anticipated world premiere approaching, Martin broke away from rehearsal to talk about his interpretation of the book, and taking creative risks. We recently visited the rehearsal studios of American Repertory Ballet, where Artistic Director Douglas Martin was doing a complete run-through of his new ballet. Based on Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel “Pride and Prejudice,” Martin’s full-length production will be performed at McCarter Theatre in Princeton and will feature live orchestral accompaniment by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. A complex love story set in the world of the landed gentry of the British Regency, “Pride and Prejudice” has been widely popular for centuries. There have been many adaptions on stage and in film, but no one has ever told the story through dance—until now. With the opening night of this highly anticipated world premiere approaching, Martin broke away from rehearsal to talk about his interpretation of the book, and taking creative risks. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ARBPnP.mp3 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:00 EST 11:04 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, American Repertory Ballet, douglas martin, mccarter theatre, ballet, princeton, dance, pride and prejudice, jane austen, world premiere, princeton symphony orchestra Discover Jersey Arts The New York Times has called Amy Beth Kirsten “wondrously eclectic.” The New Haven-based composer and librettist has a new work, “Quixote,” created with director Mark DeChiazza and the ensemble Howl. The performance theater piece is based on the classic novel by Cervantes. It was developed at Montclair State University through a new, long-term residency program as part of their Peak Performances series. Producer Susan Wallner stopped by for a rehearsal and spoke to collaborators Amy and Mark. The world premiere of “Quixote” is Thursday, March 23rd at Montclair State University’s Kasser Theater, continuing through March 26th. Tickets are only $20. The New York Times has called Amy Beth Kirsten “wondrously eclectic.” The New Haven-based composer and librettist has a new work, “Quixote,” created with director Mark DeChiazza and the ensemble Howl. The performance theater piece is based on the classic novel by Cervantes. It was developed at Montclair State University through a new, long-term residency program as part of their Peak Performances series. Producer Susan Wallner stopped by for a rehearsal and spoke to collaborators Amy and Mark. The world premiere of “Quixote” is Thursday, March 23rd at Montclair State University’s Kasser Theater, continuing through March 26th. Tickets are only $20. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Quix.mp3 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:00 EST 09:29 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, peak performances, montclair state university, kasser theater, Amy Beth Kirsten, quixote, mark dechiazza, howl, opera, music, theater, theatre, composer, librettist Discover Jersey Arts This year marks the tenth anniversary of Camden Repertory Theater, and to celebrate, founder Desi P. Shelton has brought one of her signature plays back to the stage – or, in this case, a house. For Sale! is the name of the play, and it’s a site-specific theatrical experience happening at 445 Mechanic Street in Camden, New Jersey. Christopher Benincasa met up with Shelton earlier this week to talk about the play, Camden Rep’s mission to represent the “urban female voice”, and ten years of creating innovative theater in Camden. For Sale! runs through February 26th. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Camden Repertory Theater, and to celebrate, founder Desi P. Shelton has brought one of her signature plays back to the stage – or, in this case, a house. For Sale! is the name of the play, and it’s a site-specific theatrical experience happening at 445 Mechanic Street in Camden, New Jersey. Christopher Benincasa met up with Shelton earlier this week to talk about the play, Camden Rep’s mission to represent the “urban female voice”, and ten years of creating innovative theater in Camden. For Sale! runs through February 26th. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ForSale.mp3 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:00 EST 11:16 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, black history month, camden, Desi P. Shelton, for sale, theatre, theater, camden repertory theater Discover Jersey Arts Hot music for a cold month - that's the idea behind Centenary Stage's January Thaw Music Fest in Hackettstown, NJ. Producer Susan Wallner talks with Eddie Allen, leader of 3hree for Louis, a six-piece ensemble playing the music of the great Louis Armstrong. "Louis had a way of putting his signature stamp on every tune he played. There’s no way to improve on what he did with his music," says Allen. "So, this three trumpet ensemble has taken some of the music Louis performed and rearranged them with “Louis-isms” throughout the music." 3hree for Louis performs Sunday, January 22. The January Thaw Music Fest begins this Saturday, January 14, with the Hoo Doo Loungers, called "the East Coast's New Orleans Party Band." The festival concludes on January 28 with Sweet Plaintain, a quartet fusing Western classical traditions with hip-hop, jazz, and Latin rhythms. Hot music for a cold month - that's the idea behind Centenary Stage's January Thaw Music Fest in Hackettstown, NJ. Producer Susan Wallner talks with Eddie Allen, leader of 3hree for Louis, a six-piece ensemble playing the music of the great Louis Armstrong. "Louis had a way of putting his signature stamp on every tune he played. There’s no way to improve on what he did with his music," says Allen. "So, this three trumpet ensemble has taken some of the music Louis performed and rearranged them with “Louis-isms” throughout the music." 3hree for Louis performs Sunday, January 22. The January Thaw Music Fest begins this Saturday, January 14, with the Hoo Doo Loungers, called "the East Coast's New Orleans Party Band." The festival concludes on January 28 with Sweet Plaintain, a quartet fusing Western classical traditions with hip-hop, jazz, and Latin rhythms. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/3hree.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:00 EST 10:46 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, louis armstrong, january thaw, music fest, Centenary Stage, Hackettstown, 3hree for Louis, Eddie Allen, music, festival, Sweet Plaintain, Hoo Doo Loungers Discover Jersey Arts Whitney Houston’s smash hit single "I Will Always Love You" was everywhere in the nineties. It was the musical centerpiece of the 1992 Oscar-nominated romantic thriller The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. In a way, the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack was as big as the movie. Now, a musical version of The Bodyguard has been created for the stage, and the songs are front and center. It recently opened at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey – not far from Whitney Houston’s hometown, Newark. Christopher Benincasa spoke with Paper Mill’s Producing Artistic Director Mark Hoebee about what it takes to pull off a musical based on a blockbuster and some of the most iconic pop songs of an era. The Bodyguard runs through January 1 at Paper Mill Playhouse. Whitney Houston’s smash hit single "I Will Always Love You" was everywhere in the nineties. It was the musical centerpiece of the 1992 Oscar-nominated romantic thriller The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. In a way, the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack was as big as the movie. Now, a musical version of The Bodyguard has been created for the stage, and the songs are front and center. It recently opened at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey – not far from Whitney Houston’s hometown, Newark. Christopher Benincasa spoke with Paper Mill’s Producing Artistic Director Mark Hoebee about what it takes to pull off a musical based on a blockbuster and some of the most iconic pop songs of an era. The Bodyguard runs through January 1 at Paper Mill Playhouse. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Bodyguard.mp3 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:00 EST 17:11 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, the bodyguard, paper mill playhouse, millburn, theatre, theater, musicals, musical theatre, musical theater, whitney houston, mark Hoebee Discover Jersey Arts "Hunger" is a new work based on old Irish songs and first-hand accounts of Ireland’s Great Famine of 1845-1852. It's an opera in the sense that it tells a big story through music. The composer, Donnacha Dennehy, and the lead singer, Iarla Ó Lionáird, join producer Susan Wallner to discuss singing in Irish and the connection between the dark times of the Great Famine and today’s world. The Princeton University Fund for Irish Studies presents excerpts from "Hunger" and a discussion with Donnacha and Iarla on Friday, November 18 at 4:30 pm at the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University. The event is free. "Hunger" is a new work based on old Irish songs and first-hand accounts of Ireland’s Great Famine of 1845-1852. It's an opera in the sense that it tells a big story through music. The composer, Donnacha Dennehy, and the lead singer, Iarla Ó Lionáird, join producer Susan Wallner to discuss singing in Irish and the connection between the dark times of the Great Famine and today’s world. The Princeton University Fund for Irish Studies presents excerpts from "Hunger" and a discussion with Donnacha and Iarla on Friday, November 18 at 4:30 pm at the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University. The event is free. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Hunger.mp3 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:00 EST 17:09 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, opera, lewis center, Donnacha Dennehy, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Princeton University Fund for Irish Studies, Princeton University, Lewis Center for the Arts Discover Jersey Arts In an election season as outlandish as this one, it’s probably healthy to take a breather from the news – or get some perspective by seeing what a group of visual artists have to say about it. At The Printmaking Center of New Jersey in Branchburg, a new exhibit titled Election 2016 is on view through October 29. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with artist Ken Schnall, who was the sole juror of Election 2016, in the Printmaking Center’s main gallery, surrounded by art that was equal parts political, editorial, and beautiful. In an election season as outlandish as this one, it’s probably healthy to take a breather from the news – or get some perspective by seeing what a group of visual artists have to say about it. At The Printmaking Center of New Jersey in Branchburg, a new exhibit titled Election 2016 is on view through October 29. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with artist Ken Schnall, who was the sole juror of Election 2016, in the Printmaking Center’s main gallery, surrounded by art that was equal parts political, editorial, and beautiful. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Election2016.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:00 EST 10:22 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, election 2016, election, visual arts, printmaking center, branchburg, printmaking Discover Jersey Arts On October 7th, The Growing Stage - The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey kicks off its 35th season with the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit "Peter and the Starcatcher." It tells the story of how a wayward orphan became Peter Pan – the famous, flying boy from Neverland who wouldn’t grow up. Cutthroat pirates, unlikely heroes, a treacherous jungle island, a giant crocodile, mermaids and a treasure chest full of mysterious starstuff make "Peter and the Starcatcher" a family-friendly adventure worthy of J. M. Barrie’s classic "Peter Pan," which premiered as a play in 1904, then appeared in the form of a novel in 1911. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with director Stephen L. Fredericks about bringing this beloved and critically acclaimed work of theatre to The Growing Stage. On October 7th, The Growing Stage - The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey kicks off its 35th season with the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit "Peter and the Starcatcher." It tells the story of how a wayward orphan became Peter Pan – the famous, flying boy from Neverland who wouldn’t grow up. Cutthroat pirates, unlikely heroes, a treacherous jungle island, a giant crocodile, mermaids and a treasure chest full of mysterious starstuff make "Peter and the Starcatcher" a family-friendly adventure worthy of J. M. Barrie’s classic "Peter Pan," which premiered as a play in 1904, then appeared in the form of a novel in 1911. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with director Stephen L. Fredericks about bringing this beloved and critically acclaimed work of theatre to The Growing Stage. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/PATSC.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:00 EST 13:18 new jersey, art, jersey arts, nj, peter and the starcatcher, peter pan, jm barrie, stephen l fredericks, growing stage Discover Jersey Arts Artist Dion Hitchings just opened a new solo exhibit at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, New Jersey. The show is called Dion Hitchings, Portraits on Recycled Consumer Boxes – and will be on view until September 18. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with Hitchings to talk about the exhibit, outsider art, and migrating from St. Louis to New York City to rural Milford, New Jersey. Artist Dion Hitchings just opened a new solo exhibit at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, New Jersey. The show is called Dion Hitchings, Portraits on Recycled Consumer Boxes – and will be on view until September 18. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with Hitchings to talk about the exhibit, outsider art, and migrating from St. Louis to New York City to rural Milford, New Jersey. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/DionMM.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:00 EST 08:59 new jersey, art, jersey arts, dion hitchings, monmouth museum, lincroft, nj, visual art Discover Jersey Arts This Friday, the XPoNential Music Festival kicks off a weekend of music on the Camden Waterfront - three days, three stages, and more than 30 performances. At the River Stage at Wiggins Park on Friday, New Jersey guitar legend Billy Hector will ring in the festival with his signature style, a combination of rock 'n' roll and Jersey Shore Blues. He’s played with artists like Bonnie Raitt and B.B. King, and made 14 albums - all while performing regularly on the small club circuit for more than 35 years. This podcast features an interview with Billy Hector, and two in-studio performances: "People of the World" and "Rita." This Friday, the XPoNential Music Festival kicks off a weekend of music on the Camden Waterfront - three days, three stages, and more than 30 performances. At the River Stage at Wiggins Park on Friday, New Jersey guitar legend Billy Hector will ring in the festival with his signature style, a combination of rock 'n' roll and Jersey Shore Blues. He’s played with artists like Bonnie Raitt and B.B. King, and made 14 albums - all while performing regularly on the small club circuit for more than 35 years. This podcast features an interview with Billy Hector, and two in-studio performances: "People of the World" and "Rita." http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/BillyHector.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:00 EST 19:57 new jersey, music, wxpn, xponential music festival, billy hector, camden, orange, jersey shore, wiggins park Discover Jersey Arts Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with artist Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. This Thursday, you can too – at the Art Salon at Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture. The Art Salon is an opportunity to enjoy fine food, wine, a relaxed atmosphere, and thought provoking conversation. Strong-Cuevas has three pieces in the 42 acre sculpture park - 'Two Face Telescope', 'Arch II', and 'Arch II, Set II' - large, aluminum, abstract work that brings to mind Modernism, but also the traditional visual art of Native Americans, the ancient Mayans, even Cave Art. That fusion of global visual language with Modern aesthetics shines through in all of her sculptures, which are, most often, boldly rendered meditations on the human face. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with artist Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. This Thursday, you can too – at the Art Salon at Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture. The Art Salon is an opportunity to enjoy fine food, wine, a relaxed atmosphere, and thought provoking conversation. Strong-Cuevas has three pieces in the 42 acre sculpture park - 'Two Face Telescope', 'Arch II', and 'Arch II, Set II' - large, aluminum, abstract work that brings to mind Modernism, but also the traditional visual art of Native Americans, the ancient Mayans, even Cave Art. That fusion of global visual language with Modern aesthetics shines through in all of her sculptures, which are, most often, boldly rendered meditations on the human face. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/GFSArtSalon.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:00 EST 8:23 new jersey, grounds for sculpture, artists, art salon, elizabeth strong-cuevas, rat's restaurant, sculpture, nj, new jersey state council on the arts, art, jersey arts Discover Jersey Arts Producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Saskia Schmidt, Director of Education at The Noyes Museum of Stockton University, as well as a couple of artists featured in this year’s New Jersey Arts Annual. The exhibit is on display at Atlantic City’s Noyes Arts Garage – a gallery and community space cleverly housed within a parking deck in the historic Duck Town neighborhood – and showcases a cross section of contemporary visual art currently being produced in the state. The 2016 New Jersey Arts Annual, sponsored by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, runs through July 8. For more information visit artsgarageac.com. Producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Saskia Schmidt, Director of Education at The Noyes Museum of Stockton University, as well as a couple of artists featured in this year’s New Jersey Arts Annual. The exhibit is on display at Atlantic City’s Noyes Arts Garage – a gallery and community space cleverly housed within a parking deck in the historic Duck Town neighborhood – and showcases a cross section of contemporary visual art currently being produced in the state. The 2016 New Jersey Arts Annual, sponsored by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, runs through July 8. For more information visit artsgarageac.com. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ACAA.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2016 11:00 EST 9:16 new jersey, art, atlantic city, arts garage, noyes museum, stockton university, arts annual, nj, Saskia Schmidt, new jersey state council on the arts Discover Jersey Arts "Sarah Kirkland Snider didn't start out to be a contemporary classical composer, although music was what she loved as long as she could remember. In this podcast, the Princeton composer tells producer Susan Wallner how she was drawn to composing, the role of popular music in her work, and what it's like to be premiering her newest piece, "Hiraeth," in her hometown. The half-hour piece is dedicated to her father, and is accompanied by a film shot on location in his North Carolina hometown. "Hiraeth" was co-commissioned by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, which will perform it on May 15, 2016. It's part of the PSO's year-long celebration of women composers. Sarah's song-cycle "Penelope" - called one of the top 5 genre-defying albums of 2010 by NPR - will be performed on May 17 by members of the PSO. Sarah Kirkland Snider didn't start out to be a contemporary classical composer, although music was what she loved as long as she could remember. In this podcast, the Princeton composer tells producer Susan Wallner how she was drawn to composing, the role of popular music in her work, and what it's like to be premiering her newest piece, "Hiraeth," in her hometown. The half-hour piece is dedicated to her father, and is accompanied by a film shot on location in his North Carolina hometown. "Hiraeth" was co-commissioned by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, which will perform it on May 15, 2016. It's part of the PSO's year-long celebration of women composers. Sarah's song-cycle "Penelope" - called one of the top 5 genre-defying albums of 2010 by NPR - will be performed on May 17 by members of the PSO. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/CSKS.mp3 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:00 EST 16:05 new jersey, princeton, princeton symphony orchestra, orchestra, sarah kirkland snider, pso, Hiraeth, art, music, symphony Discover Jersey Arts "Healing Voices OnStage: Caregivers Stories" is a theatrical project weaving together stories about the experience of being a caregiver – whether it’s taking care of a loved one who is seriously ill, working professionally with patients at a healthcare facility, or going through the transition of becoming the caretaker of a parent. Unlike most plays, this script is based on the writing of people who have lived these experiences. The New Jersey Theatre Alliance has partnered with Atlantic Health System to produce the event, working with Writers Theatre of New Jersey and Premiere Stages to gather the raw material – real stories about caregiving from real people, collected through an open submission process. On March 31st, at the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum in Morristown, professional actors will take the stage to tell those stories. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with John Wooten, Producing Artistic Director at Premiere Stages at Kean University, about this unique production. "Healing Voices OnStage: Caregivers Stories" is a theatrical project weaving together stories about the experience of being a caregiver – whether it’s taking care of a loved one who is seriously ill, working professionally with patients at a healthcare facility, or going through the transition of becoming the caretaker of a parent. Unlike most plays, this script is based on the writing of people who have lived these experiences. The New Jersey Theatre Alliance has partnered with Atlantic Health System to produce the event, working with Writers Theatre of New Jersey and Premiere Stages to gather the raw material – real stories about caregiving from real people, collected through an open submission process. On March 31st, at the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum in Morristown, professional actors will take the stage to tell those stories. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with John Wooten, Producing Artistic Director at Premiere Stages at Kean University, about this unique production. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/HVOS.mp3 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:00 EST 08:48 theatre, new jersey, plays, art, caregiver, healing, new jersey theatre alliance, njta, bickford theatre, premiere stages, kean university, morristown, morris museum, atlantic health system, writers theatre of new jersey, stages festival, stages Discover Jersey Arts Paul, Prince and Presley’s dad is the greatest tightrope walker of all time. But with a father's fame comes pressure on his sons, who must learn to walk the ropes of life. Mexico City playwright Bárbara Colio's "Ropes" is at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ through March 20, including a special performance on March 5 of the play in Spanish, its original language. Producer Susan Wallner talks to actor Gabriel Gutiérrez (Prince), who was born and raised in Mexico City. Paul, Prince and Presley’s dad is the greatest tightrope walker of all time. But with a father's fame comes pressure on his sons, who must learn to walk the ropes of life. Mexico City playwright Bárbara Colio's "Ropes" is at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ through March 20, including a special performance on March 5 of the play in Spanish, its original language. Producer Susan Wallner talks to actor Gabriel Gutiérrez (Prince), who was born and raised in Mexico City. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Ropes.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:00 EST 11:36 two river theater, theatre, new jersey, red bank, ropes, play, Gabriel Gutiérrez, Varín Ayala, Luis Moreno, art, Bárbara Colio Discover Jersey Arts February 8th marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is coming to help us all celebrate. The festivities begin on February 6th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. 2016 being the Year of the Monkey, it should be a good one. And if you’re hungry for really good Chinese food after the show, there will be a “Feast of the Monkey King” banquet across the street at the Robert Treat Crystal Ballroom. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Executive Director – and husband of dancer and choreographer Nai-Ni Chen – Andy Chiang. February 8th marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is coming to help us all celebrate. The festivities begin on February 6th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. 2016 being the Year of the Monkey, it should be a good one. And if you’re hungry for really good Chinese food after the show, there will be a “Feast of the Monkey King” banquet across the street at the Robert Treat Crystal Ballroom. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Executive Director – and husband of dancer and choreographer Nai-Ni Chen – Andy Chiang. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/nncd.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00 EST 12:09 chinese new year, nai-ni chen, dance, new jersey, year of the monkey, feast of the monkey king, andy chiang, art, njpac, new jersey performing arts center Discover Jersey Arts Cape May has been named one of America's best small towns for Christmas by Town and Leisure Magazine. Cape May Stage is yet another reason to visit the seaside resort at this time of year. Marlena Lustik talks to producer Susan Wallner about her new play "A Cape May Christmas," which brings together both the season and the history of the town in a production suited for all ages. It's on stage through January 2, 2016. Additionally, Producing Artistic Director Roy Steinberg joins the conversation to give a preview of Cape May Stage's 2016 season. Cape May has been named one of America's best small towns for Christmas by Town and Leisure Magazine. Cape May Stage is yet another reason to visit the seaside resort at this time of year. Marlena Lustik talks to producer Susan Wallner about her new play "A Cape May Christmas," which brings together both the season and the history of the town in a production suited for all ages. It's on stage through January 2, 2016. Additionally, Producing Artistic Director Roy Steinberg joins the conversation to give a preview of Cape May Stage's 2016 season. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/cmc15.mp3 Thu, 16 Dec 2015 10:00 EST 12:19 cape may, theatre, theater, jersey shore, new jersey, art, christmas, holiday, roy steinberg, marlena lustik Discover Jersey Arts Made to Capture is the title of a new photography exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton – it features forward-thinking photography from the last few decades, created in many different and surprising ways. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke about the history and the future of photography with Kristen Accola, who curated the show, which is on view through January 3rd, 2016. Made to Capture is the title of a new photography exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton – it features forward-thinking photography from the last few decades, created in many different and surprising ways. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke about the history and the future of photography with Kristen Accola, who curated the show, which is on view through January 3rd, 2016. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/mtc1119.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 8:00 EST 12:54 hunterdon art museum, photography, museum, made to capture, dreamscape Discover Jersey Arts In 1896, Albert Jarry shocked Paris with “Ubu Roi,” his absurdist play about a greedy, power-hungry king and his unpleasant wife. More than a hundred years later, “Ubu Roi” continues to startle and entertain. Director Carter Gill calls Rider University’s new production an “assault on the senses” - see for yourself this weekend (Oct. 29-Nov. 1) at the Bart Luedeke Center Theater on Rider’s campus in Lawrenceville. The actors are advanced theater students at Rider’s Westminster College of the Arts. Produced by Susan Wallner. In 1896, Albert Jarry shocked Paris with “Ubu Roi,” his absurdist play about a greedy, power-hungry king and his unpleasant wife. More than a hundred years later, “Ubu Roi” continues to startle and entertain. Director Carter Gill calls Rider University’s new production an “assault on the senses” - see for yourself this weekend (Oct. 29-Nov. 1) at the Bart Luedeke Center Theater on Rider’s campus in Lawrenceville. The actors are advanced theater students at Rider’s Westminster College of the Arts. Produced by Susan Wallner. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Ubu.mp3 Thu, 30 Oct 2015 8:00 EST 10:58 Ubu Roi, rider university, new jersey, nj, arts, art, theatre, Carter Gills Discover Jersey Arts Appel Farm Arts and Music Center presents its first Music and Wine Festival on Saturday, October 3. The focus is regional, with a variety of music, wine and artisans from South Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware. Fifteen of the area's preeminent wineries will be there, and for those choosing the overnight option, a special dessert wine tasting will be held around the campfire! Music acts include the Philadelphia trio "No Good Sister," South Jersey's swing cabaret band "Swing the Cat," Delaware singer/songwriter Nancy Micciulla, and "Steppin' Razor," a roots-rock-reggae band. Appel Farm's Tracy Powers talks to Susan Wallner about the evolution of the festival, and what to expect if you go. Appel Farm Arts and Music Center presents its first Music and Wine Festival on Saturday, October 3. The focus is regional, with a variety of music, wine and artisans from South Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware. Fifteen of the area's preeminent wineries will be there, and for those choosing the overnight option, a special dessert wine tasting will be held around the campfire! Music acts include the Philadelphia trio "No Good Sister," South Jersey's swing cabaret band "Swing the Cat," Delaware singer/songwriter Nancy Micciulla, and "Steppin' Razor," a roots-rock-reggae band. Appel Farm's Tracy Powers talks to Susan Wallner about the evolution of the festival, and what to expect if you go. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/AFMW.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:40 EST 12:07 Appel Farm Arts, Music and Wine, music festival, jersey arts, elmer, south jersey, fall festival Discover Jersey Arts This weekend, Pine Barons – the band, not the ecosystem in southern New Jersey – are playing the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront. It’s a three-day, three-stage event featuring 31 performers, including The Indigo Girls, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Pine Barons singer and guitarist Keith Abrams about making music, touring with the band and what artists he’s excited to see at the festival this weekend. This weekend, Pine Barons – the band, not the ecosystem in southern New Jersey – are playing the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront. It’s a three-day, three-stage event featuring 31 performers, including The Indigo Girls, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Pine Barons singer and guitarist Keith Abrams about making music, touring with the band and what artists he’s excited to see at the festival this weekend. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/PineBar.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:15 EST 13:51 Pine Barons, WXPN, XPoNential Music Festival, Camden Discover Jersey Arts The month of June means The Princeton Festival, with an eclectic range of performances ranging from a cappella jazz ensembles (West Side 5 and The Tribunes) to opera ("The Marriage of Figaro") to musical theater ("The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"). Producer Susan Wallner talks to artistic director Richard Tang Yuk about the growth of The Princeton Festival, now in its 11th season. The Festival opens June 6 with a weekend of performances as well as free workshops and lectures. The month of June means The Princeton Festival, with an eclectic range of performances ranging from a cappella jazz ensembles (West Side 5 and The Tribunes) to opera ("The Marriage of Figaro") to musical theater ("The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"). Producer Susan Wallner talks to artistic director Richard Tang Yuk about the growth of The Princeton Festival, now in its 11th season. The Festival opens June 6 with a weekend of performances as well as free workshops and lectures. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/PF15.mp3 Thu, 04 May 2015 11:15 EST 11:46 princeton, festival, west side 5, the tribunes, marriage of figaro, putnam county spelling bee, richard tang yuk, Falkner Evans, Striking-Matches, Fei Fei Dong Discover Jersey Arts The 2015 Montclair Film Festival starts tomorrow! It runs from May 1st to May 10th. Contributing producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the festival’s Executive Director Tom Hall about this year’s line-up. There was a lot to cover: the last Robin Williams film (Boulevard), big summer movies (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), independent films (Hello, My Name is Doris), a unique conversation series featuring lots of great actors and filmmakers, and something called a “live documentary” that involves a special performance from the legendary New Jersey rock band Yo La Tengo. The 2015 Montclair Film Festival starts tomorrow! It runs from May 1st to May 10th. Contributing producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the festival’s Executive Director Tom Hall about this year’s line-up. There was a lot to cover: the last Robin Williams film (Boulevard), big summer movies (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), independent films (Hello, My Name is Doris), a unique conversation series featuring lots of great actors and filmmakers, and something called a “live documentary” that involves a special performance from the legendary New Jersey rock band Yo La Tengo. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/MFF15.mp3 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:15 EST 18:13 new jersey, montclair film festival, montclair, film, festival, tom hall, robin williams, boulevard, me and karl and the dying girl, hello my name is doris, yo lang tengo, sally field Discover Jersey Arts The creative process itself is the focus of a sprawling contemporary art exhibition opening May 1 at WheatonArts. Mark Dion, Judy Pfaff, Donald Lipski and Paula Hayes are among the 11 art world stars who have been working for months with Wheaton and the Creative Glass Center of America to create new works inspired by South Jersey, the glass industry, and the history of Wheaton Arts itself. Emanation - Art plus Process is part of an ambitious year of programming that includes Glass Weekend, a biennial event bringing together artists, curators and galleries. Producer Susan Wallner finds out more from Kristin Qualls, director of exhibitions at Wheaton Arts. The creative process itself is the focus of a sprawling contemporary art exhibition opening May 1 at Wheaton Arts. Mark Dion, Judy Pfaff, Donald Lipski and Paula Hayes are among the 11 art world stars who have been working for months with Wheaton and the Creative Glass Center of America to create new works inspired by South Jersey, the glass industry, and the history of Wheaton Arts itself. Emanation - Art plus Process is part of an ambitious year of programming that includes Glass Weekend, a biennial event bringing together artists, curators and galleries. Producer Susan Wallner finds out more from Kristin Qualls, director of exhibitions at Wheaton Arts. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/EWA.mp3 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:15 EST 12:28 new jersey, wheaton arts, glass blowing, glass weekend, emanation, Mark Dion, Judy Pfaff, Donald Lipski, Paula Hayes, millville, folk arts, art, visual art Discover Jersey Arts The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the world premiere of And Then Came Tango on Friday, March 6th. Inspired by a true story, the play revolves around the case of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who established a bond to hatch an orphaned egg. Written by Emily Freeman, and featuring choreography by Jillian Petrie and original music by Paul Marbach, "And Then Came Tango" is a celebration of tolerance and the eternal instinct that guides one generation to care for the next. Producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the show’s director Stephen L. Fredericks about this world premiere. The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the world premiere of And Then Came Tango on Friday, March 6th. Inspired by a true story, the play revolves around the case of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who established a bond to hatch an orphaned egg. Written by Emily Freeman, and featuring choreography by Jillian Petrie and original music by Paul Marbach, "And Then Came Tango" is a celebration of tolerance and the eternal instinct that guides one generation to care for the next. Producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the show’s director Stephen L. Fredericks about this world premiere. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ATCT.mp3 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:15 EST 12:14 new jersey, growing stage, netcong, and then came tango, stephen fredericks, emily freeman, jillian petrie, paul marbach Discover Jersey Arts The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Winter Festival kicks off on January 9th and runs through the 25th. This year, the festival is celebrating the genius of Shakespeare by presenting music inspired by his greatest plays. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with NJSO Music Director Jacques Lacombe about creating the “Sounds of Shakespeare” program, which will feature Sarah Chang, one of the world’s leading violinists. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Winter Festival kicks off on January 9th and runs through the 25th. This year, the festival is celebrating the genius of Shakespeare by presenting music inspired by his greatest plays. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with NJSO Music Director Jacques Lacombe about creating the “Sounds of Shakespeare” program, which will feature Sarah Chang, one of the world’s leading violinists. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/NJSOWF.mp3 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:15 EST 11:45 new jersey symphony orchestra, orchestra, symphony, NJSO, Sarah Chang, Jacques Lacombe, Winter Festival, Shakespeare, Sounds of Shakespeare, new jersey Discover Jersey Arts A Jazzy Nutcracker is Lustig Dance Theatre's new take on the beloved classic, performed with a six-piece jazz band and guest appearances from high school marching bands. Choreographer Graham Lustig talks with producer Susan Wallner about growing up in London in the 1960s and how it inspired his production, with the Nutcracker re-imagined as the Boy Next Door. LDT performs December 6 at SOPAC and December 12 and 13 at Monroe Performing Arts Center. A Jazzy Nutcracker is Lustig Dance Theatre's new take on the beloved classic, performed with a six-piece jazz band and guest appearances from high school marching bands. Choreographer Graham Lustig talks with producer Susan Wallner about growing up in London in the 1960s and how it inspired his production, with the Nutcracker re-imagined as the Boy Next Door. LDT performs December 6 at SOPAC and December 12 and 13 at Monroe Performing Arts Center. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Jazzy.mp3 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:15 EST 10:31 lustig, dance, nutcracker, jazzy, SOPAC, south orange performing arts center, theatre, graham lustig, monroe pac Discover Jersey Arts Princeton University’s third French Theater Festival is well underway, and runs through October 11 at venues across the campus. All performances are in French – with English subtitles – and are free and open to the public. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Festival Director Florent Masse about bringing some of France’s most celebrated theater artists to New Jersey. Princeton University’s third French Theater Festival is well underway, and runs through October 11 at venues across the campus. All performances are in French – with English subtitles – and are free and open to the public. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Festival Director Florent Masse about bringing some of France’s most celebrated theater artists to New Jersey. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/PTON.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:15 EST 10:08 princeton, princeton university, new jersey, french theater, festival, seuls en scene, florent masse Discover Jersey Arts Dante Soriano is a fourth year student at the American Boychoir School. He once wanted to be an accountant, but now thinks maybe he'll switch to acting. Dante was cast as the lead character's best friend in the new film by Francois Girard, "Boychoir." It premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Dante and the American Boychoir School's Litton-Lodal Music Director, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, who also appears in the film. It was the second day of school, but no fear - the Boychoir School accepts new students throughout the year - as long as they love to sing. Dante Soriano is a fourth year student at the American Boychoir School. He once wanted to be an accountant, but now thinks maybe he'll switch to acting. Dante was cast as the lead character's best friend in the new film by Francois Girard, "Boychoir." It premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Dante and the American Boychoir School's Litton-Lodal Music Director, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, who also appears in the film. It was the second day of school, but no fear - the Boychoir School accepts new students throughout the year - as long as they love to sing. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/BCMov.mp3 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:15 EST 13:24 American Boychoir School, boychoir, Dustin Hoffman, Francois Girard, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Litton-Lodal, music, school, Dante Soriano Discover Jersey Arts Suzzy Roche is the youngest of the influential trio The Roches, alongside sisters Maggie and Terre. In addition, she has a solo career, is an author, and does the occasional bit of acting. On August 15, she'll be appearing at The Minstrel at the Folk Project in Morristown with her daughter, Lucy Wainwright Roche, singing songs off their recent album "Fairytale and Myth." Lucy's father is Loudon Wainwright III, and her half-siblings are Martha and Rufus Wainwright, all well-known singer/songwriters. Producer Susan Wallner caught up with Suzzy Roche by phone in between recording sessions to talk about going on the road with her daughter and more. Suzzy Roche is the youngest of the influential trio The Roches, alongside sisters Maggie and Terre. In addition, she has a solo career, is an author, and does the occasional bit of acting. On August 15, she'll be appearing at The Minstrel at the Folk Project in Morristown with her daughter, Lucy Wainwright Roche, singing songs off their recent album "Fairytale and Myth." Lucy's father is Loudon Wainwright III, and her half-siblings are Martha and Rufus Wainwright, all well-known singer/songwriters. Producer Susan Wallner caught up with Suzzy Roche by phone in between recording sessions to talk about going on the road with her daughter and more. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/roche.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:15 EST 12:06 suzzy roche, the roches, fairytale and myth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, The Minstrel, Folk Project, Morristown, park ridge, nj, new jersey, music, folk Discover Jersey Arts Ginger Coyle and her band will perform Sunday, July 27 on the JerseyArts.com Marina Stage at the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront. A professional musician since the age of 13, she knew she wanted to be a performer since the age of three. After many twists and turns through the music industry, in 2011 she decided to go totally independent and fan-fund her album "Homeward Bound." She’s currently at work on a new full-length record – the first single “The Big Picture” is out this week. Christopher Benincasa spoke with Ginger Coyle earlier this week about her life as a touring musician, recording artist, and mom. Ginger Coyle and her band will perform Sunday, July 27 on the JerseyArts.com Marina Stage at the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront. A professional musician since the age of 13, she knew she wanted to be a performer since the age of three. After many twists and turns through the music industry, in 2011 she decided to go totally independent and fan-fund her album "Homeward Bound." She’s currently at work on a new full-length record – the first single “The Big Picture” is out this week. Christopher Benincasa spoke with Ginger Coyle earlier this week about her life as a touring musician, recording artist, and mom. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/gcoyle.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:15 EST 21:58 ginger coyle, xponential music festival, wxpn, philadelphia, south jersey, camden, camden waterfront, wiggins park, jerseyarts.com marina stage Discover Jersey Arts This week marked the 350th birthday of the state of New Jersey. The website officialnj350.com is filled with fun things to do throughout the state to celebrate, as well as fascinating articles about New Jersey’s history and culture. One of those articles was written by critic and founder of the popular online magazine "TV Worth Watching" David Bianculli. He’s been a TV critic since 1975, and is a regular contributor to NPR’s "Fresh Air with Terry Gross." A resident of New Jersey, he’s also an associate professor of television and film history at Rowan University. Producer Christopher Benincasa met with Bianculli to talk about the birth of the film industry in the Garden State, and how New Jersey has persisted in media and the public imagination ever since. This week marked the 350th birthday of the state of New Jersey. The website officialnj350.com is filled with fun things to do throughout the state to celebrate, as well as fascinating articles about New Jersey’s history and culture. One of those articles was written by critic and founder of the popular online magazine "TV Worth Watching" David Bianculli. He’s been a TV critic since 1975, and is a regular contributor to NPR’s "Fresh Air with Terry Gross." A resident of New Jersey, he’s also an associate professor of television and film history at Rowan University. Producer Christopher Benincasa met with Bianculli to talk about the birth of the film industry in the Garden State, and how New Jersey has persisted in media and the public imagination ever since. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/DBP.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:15 EST 10:53 David Bianculli, Newark Museum, Black Film Festival, Films, New Jersey, TV Worth Watching, Garden State, Wrestler, Harold and Kumar, The Sopranos, Edison, Jersey Boys Discover Jersey Arts The new President and CEO of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra chats with producer Eric Schultz about upcoming concerts and some of the innovative ways the orchestra is reinventing itself for the 21st century. Highlights include the orchestra's appearance with Cirque de la Symphony on June 7 and 8, and a whole series of free summer concerts throughout the state. The new President and CEO of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra chats with producer Eric Schultz about upcoming concerts and some of the innovative ways the orchestra is reinventing itself for the 21st century. Highlights include the orchestra's appearance with Cirque de la Symphony on June 7 and 8, and a whole series of free summer concerts throughout the state. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/NJSO14.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:15 EST 14:55 new jersey symphony, orchestra, njso, james roe, Cirque de la Symphony, symphony, summer, music, free concerts, singalongs, OrchestraYou Discover Jersey Arts Guitar duo Michael Newman and Laura Oltman founded Raritan River Music Festival 25 years ago. Since then, every May brings an eclectic mix of classical music to Hunterdon County. This year, to mark the Festival's anniversary and the 300th anniversary of Hunterdon County, the Festival is presenting a series of concerts featuring music from 1714, 1814, 1914, and 2014. The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo will perform new 21st century compositions for the last concert on May 24. Chatham Baroque played the first concert in the historic Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ. Producer Susan Wallner was there, and brings you some music popular during the time of the colonies in this special podcast. Guitar duo Michael Newman and Laura Oltman founded Raritan River Music Festival 25 years ago. Since then, every May brings an eclectic mix of classical music to Hunterdon County. This year, to mark the Festival's anniversary and the 300th anniversary of Hunterdon County, the Festival is presenting a series of concerts featuring music from 1714, 1814, 1914, and 2014. The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo will perform new 21st century compositions for the last concert on May 24. Chatham Baroque played the first concert in the historic Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ. Producer Susan Wallner was there, and brings you some music popular during the time of the colonies in this special podcast. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/RRMF.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2014 13:15 EST 12:46 raritan river music, festival, hunterdon county, Michael Newman, Laura Oltman, stockton, Prallsville Mills, Chatham Baroque Discover Jersey Arts Thornton Wilder's play Our Town is 100 years old. As with any classic, every generation interprets it anew. The George Street Playhouse has involved the entire city of New Brunswick in its new production, running through May 25. Director of Education Jim Jack has spearheaded the effort, dubbed Hub City Our Town- A Celebration of the Arts and Community in New Brunswick. Dance, murals, a photo project, a film series, and a new interview-based play written by Jack, Our Town Now, bring Wilder's play and its universal concerns straight into the 21st century. Thornton Wilder's play Our Town is 100 years old. As with any classic, every generation interprets it anew. The George Street Playhouse has involved the entire city of New Brunswick in its new production, running through May 25. Director of Education Jim Jack has spearheaded the effort, dubbed Hub City Our Town- A Celebration of the Arts and Community in New Brunswick. Dance, murals, a photo project, a film series, and a new interview-based play written by Jack, "Our Town Now, bring Wilder's play and its universal concerns straight into the 21st century. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/OTN.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:15 EST 12:16 our town, george street playhouse, new brunswick, jim jack, hub city, thornton wilder Discover Jersey Arts Tonight, the Garden State Film Festival celebrates its 12th year by moving the party from Asbury Park to Atlantic City. For four days, film lovers can take in as many fresh, independent films as they can handle – and maybe balance it all out with panel discussions, Q and A sessions with filmmakers, an awards ceremony, and, of course, parties. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Diane Raver, Executive Director and Founder of the Garden State Film Festival, about what to expect this weekend. The festival runs through Sunday, April 6th. Tonight, the Garden State Film Festival celebrates its 12th year by moving the party from Asbury Park to Atlantic City. For four days, film lovers can take in as many fresh, independent films as they can handle – and maybe balance it all out with panel discussions, Q and A sessions with filmmakers, an awards ceremony, and, of course, parties. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Diane Raver, Executive Director and Founder of the Garden State Film Festival, about what to expect this weekend. The festival runs through Sunday, April 6th. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/GSFF14.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:15 EST 11:31 Garden State Film Festival, Atlantic City, Diane Raver, Bebe Neuwirth, Laura Dern, Scott Neustadter, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Paul Castro Jr, Diane Ladd, Ed Asner, Dara Brown, Ronnie Marmo, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Discover Jersey Arts The exhibit American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, created by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has arrived at the Newark Museum. Rockwell was one of the most famous and beloved American artists of the 20th Century. His illustrations of American life – from idyllic small town scenes to heartbreaking depictions of racism and violence – are nothing short of iconic. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with Ulysses Dietz, Chief Curator at the Newark Museum, to talk about the exhibit, and what Norman Rockwell means to us today. The exhibit American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, created by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has arrived at the Newark Museum. Rockwell was one of the most famous and beloved American artists of the 20th Century. His illustrations of American life – from idyllic small town scenes to heartbreaking depictions of racism and violence – are nothing short of iconic. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with Ulysses Dietz, Chief Curator at the Newark Museum, to talk about the exhibit, and what Norman Rockwell means to us today. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/PP214.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:15 EST 09:17 Norman Rockwell, Newark Museum, Newark, iconic Discover Jersey Arts To have a conversation about race, a theater might be a better setting than, say, Facebook. That’s the position of David White, co-creator with June Ballinger of "Profiles: A Play and Symposium" now at Passage Theatre in Trenton. "Profiles" takes up where "Trenton Lights," an interview-based play about the city produced in 2010, left off. With this new production, Passage turns its attention to “the elephant in the room” – race. Ballinger and White tell producer Susan Wallner why they chose to create the play using “real words,” and what they've learned since "Trenton Lights." "Profiles" is on stage through February 23 only, with community conversations after every performance. To have a conversation about race, a theater might be a better setting than, say, Facebook. That’s the position of David White, co-creator with June Ballinger of "Profiles: A Play and Symposium" now at Passage Theatre in Trenton. "Profiles" takes up where "Trenton Lights," an interview-based play about the city produced in 2010, left off. With this new production, Passage turns its attention to “the elephant in the room” – race. Ballinger and White tell producer Susan Wallner why they chose to create the play using “real words,” and what they've learned since "Trenton Lights." "Profiles" is on stage through February 23 only, with community conversations after every performance. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/PP214.mp3 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:15 EST 10:31 Passage Theatre, Trenton, David White, June Ballinger, Profiles, Play, Theatre, Symposium, Race Discover Jersey Arts Everyone knows, or has at least heard, this famous line: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” It’s from Shakespeare’s romantic comedy "As You Like It," which is running through February 16th at Two River Theater in Red Bank. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with director Michael Sexton to talk about his fresh, modern take on the play, and what it has to say to us in 2014 – more than four centuries after it was written. Everyone knows, or has at least heard, this famous line: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” It’s from Shakespeare’s romantic comedy "As You Like It," which is running through February 16th at Two River Theater in Red Bank. Christopher Benincasa recently sat down with director Michael Sexton to talk about his fresh, modern take on the play, and what it has to say to us in 2014 – more than four centuries after it was written. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/AYLI.mp3 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:15 EST 20:01 Shakespeare, as you like it, two river Theater, theatre, theater, red bank Discover Jersey Arts On January 15, the Cake Boss will unveil a new creation in honor of the 100th birthday of the Montclair Art Museum. The Wednesday evening event--free and open to the public--will also include music, dancing, and the unveiling--or “lighting”--of a new installation changing the exterior look of the museum. Director Lora Urbanelli talks with producer Susan Wallner about the year-long celebration, the museum’s evolution, and its importance in the community and beyond. On January 15, the Cake Boss will unveil a new creation in honor of the 100th birthday of the Montclair Art Museum. The Wednesday evening event--free and open to the public--will also include music, dancing, and the unveiling--or “lighting”--of a new installation changing the exterior look of the museum. Director Lora Urbanelli talks with producer Susan Wallner about the year-long celebration, the museum’s evolution, and its importance in the community and beyond. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/MAM100.mp3 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:15 EST 09:42 montclair art musueum, centennial, 100th birthday, lora urbanelli, cake boss Discover Jersey Arts This weekend, December 14-15, DanceVision brings its adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Snow Queen" to the Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The full-length ballet tells the tale of two children – Kai and Gerda – who are caught up in a magical tug of war between good and evil. We met up with DanceVision’s founder and artistic director Risa Kaplowitz at the Princeton Dance and Theater Studio to talk about what goes into transforming a classic story into a ballet. For tickets, go to The College of New Jersey’s online box office or call (609) 771-2775. This weekend, December 14-15, DanceVision brings its adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Snow Queen" to the Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The full-length ballet tells the tale of two children – Kai and Gerda – who are caught up in a magical tug of war between good and evil. We met up with DanceVision’s founder and artistic director Risa Kaplowitz at the Princeton Dance and Theater Studio to talk about what goes into transforming a classic story into a ballet. For tickets, go to The College of New Jersey’s online box office or call (609) 771-2775. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/SnowQueen.mp3 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:15 EST 10:36 holiday, snow queen, hans christian andersen, dance, ballet, princeton, ewing, risa kaplowitz, dancevision, princeton dance and theater, college of new jersey, winter Discover Jersey Arts Superstorm Sandy struck last year, and “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Surflight Theatre was postponed. This year, the show goes on. It opens November 30 for a four week run, making it the ideal holiday event at the shore. Director/choreographer Norb Joerder describes what makes the production so appealing, from the innocence of the familiar songs to the classic tap dancing numbers. Superstorm Sandy struck last year, and “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Surflight Theatre was postponed. This year, the show goes on. It opens November 30 for a four week run, making it the ideal holiday event at the shore. Director/choreographer Norb Joerder describes what makes the production so appealing, from the innocence of the familiar songs to the classic tap dancing numbers. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/WCatSLT.mp3 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:15 EST 08:32 holiday, irving berlin, Norb Joerder, surflight theatre, white christmas, Long beach island, beach haven Discover Jersey Arts This Saturday, November 2, The Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, opens its doors to the public for Full Circle 2013: Reflections – a multi-media fine arts showcase featuring original work by the Arts Access artists. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Arts Access program was designed to enable clients who, in many cases, are unable to walk, speak, or move without assistance, to transcend their disabilities and create art by working with professional artist facilitators. We spoke with Performing Arts Coordinator Burt Brooks about Full Circle, and what it means to Matheny’s clients. This Saturday, November 2, The Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, opens its doors to the public for Full Circle 2013: Reflections – a multi-media fine arts showcase featuring original work by the Arts Access artists. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Arts Access program was designed to enable clients who, in many cases, are unable to walk, speak, or move without assistance, to transcend their disabilities and create art by working with professional artist facilitators. We spoke with Performing Arts Coordinator Burt Brooks about Full Circle, and what it means to Matheny’s clients. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/FC13.mp3 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:15 EST 21:18 matheny, arts access, full circle, reflections, Peapack Discover Jersey Arts 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is one night only at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey on October 28. The evening of chilling and spooky tales by a company of actors is accompanied by theremin music, sound effects, and staging, making it a Halloween season favorite with audiences. This year, actor Ames Adamson gives the Jersey Arts Podcast a special preview with a full performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s very brief, very creepy classic, “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Producer Susan Wallner starts by asking director Brian Crowe to describe what makes the evening so special. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" is one night only at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey on October 28. The evening of chilling and spooky tales by a company of actors is accompanied by theremin music, sound effects, and staging, making it a Halloween season favorite with audiences. This year, actor Ames Adamson gives the Jersey Arts Podcast a special preview with a full performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s very brief, very creepy classic, “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Producer Susan Wallner starts by asking director Brian Crowe to describe what makes the evening so special. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/SWTWC.mp3 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:15 EST 22:23 Ames Adamson, Brian Crowe, edgar allan poe, Halloween, shakespeare theatre, Something Wicked This Way Comes Discover Jersey Arts This week, we take you to the press preview of Paper Mill Playhouse’s world-premiere production of “Honeymoon in Vegas” – a new musical based on the movie of the same title, which starred Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan. The cast of the musical – featuring Tony Danza, Rob McClure, and Brynn O’Malley – performed a few numbers for members of the press. It was the first public unveiling of any material from this production. “Honeymoon in Vegas” will play the Paper Mill Playhouse from September 26 through October 27. This week, we take you to the press preview of Paper Mill Playhouse’s world-premiere production of “Honeymoon in Vegas” – a new musical based on the movie of the same title, which starred Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan. The cast of the musical – featuring Tony Danza, Rob McClure, and Brynn O’Malley – performed a few numbers for members of the press. It was the first public unveiling of any material from this production. “Honeymoon in Vegas” will play the Paper Mill Playhouse from September 26 through October 27. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/HIVegas.mp3 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:15 EST 08:53 honeymoon in vegas, press event, tony danza, Rob McClure, Brynn O’Malley, Paper Mill Playhouse Discover Jersey Arts "Proof" is a father/daughter drama, a love story, and a mystery. Who wrote the groundbreaking mathematical proof discovered after an eccentric professor's death? Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, "Proof" opens the 2013/14 season at the McCarter Theatre in a new production directed by Emily Mann. Mann describes her fascination with the play, and reveals some hidden connections - for instance, she herself is the daughter of a professor at the University of Chicago, the same campus where "Proof" takes place. "Proof" opens in previews on September 6 and runs through October 6. "Proof" is a father/daughter drama, a love story, and a mystery. Who wrote the groundbreaking mathematical proof discovered after an eccentric professor's death? Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, "Proof" opens the 2013/14 season at the McCarter Theatre in a new production directed by Emily Mann. Mann describes her fascination with the play, and reveals some hidden connections - for instance, she herself is the daughter of a professor at the University of Chicago, the same campus where "Proof" takes place. "Proof" opens in previews on September 6 and runs through October 6. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Proof.mp3 Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:00 EST 14:49 emily mann, mccarter, Princeton, proof, theatre Discover Jersey Arts Producer Eric Schultz talks with Boardwalk Empire author, historian and attorney Nelson Johnson. The Hammonton, NJ native published his history of Atlantic City and crime boss Nucky Johnson in 2002. It became a New York Times Best Seller when HBO launched the hit television series based on Johnson's book. Producer Eric Schultz talks with Boardwalk Empire author, historian and attorney Nelson Johnson. The Hammonton, NJ native published his history of Atlantic City and crime boss Nucky Johnson in 2002. It became a New York Times Best Seller when HBO launched the hit television series based on Johnson's book. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/BWE.mp3 Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:00 EST 17:29 atlantic city, boardwalk empire, gangsters, nelson Johnson, nucky johnson Discover Jersey Arts Aaron and The Spell are the opening act at this year’s XPoNential Music Festival – kicking things off at Wiggins Park along the Camden Waterfront next Friday, July 26. There are lots of big bands playing this three-day summer festival – Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, The Lumineers, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, and many, many more. But it all starts with Aaron Brown and his band. Christopher Benincasa met up with him in his hometown, Philadelphia, to talk about his music, and to listen to some songs from his new album - Sing. Aaron and The Spell are the opening act at this year’s XPoNential Music Festival – kicking things off at Wiggins Park along the Camden Waterfront next Friday, July 26. There are lots of big bands playing this three-day summer festival – Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, The Lumineers, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, and many, many more. But it all starts with Aaron Brown and his band. Christopher Benincasa met up with him in his hometown, Philadelphia, to talk about his music, and to listen to some songs from his new album - Sing. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ATS.mp3 Thu, 18 July 2013 13:00 EST 16:16 aaron and the spell, xpn, festival, xopenential, camden, waterfront, wiggins, sing, music Discover Jersey Arts The New York Times calls Frank Ferrante the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material. In 1986-87, Ferrante starred in the off-Broadway hit, Groucho: A Life in Revue, written by Groucho's son, Arthur Marx. Ferrante’s own one-man show, An Evening with Groucho includes improvisation and audience interaction as he brings Groucho’s subversive, outrageous humor to life. Susan Wallner talks to Frank Ferrante about his early and on-going fascination with the legendary comedian. In July, An Evening with Groucho comes to the Algonquin Theatre in Manasquan and Centenary Stage in Hackettstown. The New York Times calls Frank Ferrante the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material. In 1986-87, Ferrante starred in the off-Broadway hit, Groucho: A Life in Revue, written by Groucho's son, Arthur Marx. Ferrante’s own one-man show, An Evening with Groucho includes improvisation and audience interaction as he brings Groucho’s subversive, outrageous humor to life. Susan Wallner talks to Frank Ferrante about his early and on-going fascination with the legendary comedian. In July, An Evening with Groucho comes to the Algonquin Theatre in Manasquan and Centenary Stage in Hackettstown. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Groucho.mp3 Thu, 27 June 2013 14:00 EST 12:39 groucho, frank ferrante, algonquin theatre, manasquan, centenary stage, hackettstown Discover Jersey Arts This weekend, June 7-9, 2013, is GlassWeekend at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville, NJ. The Creative Glass Center of America at WheatonArts is opening its doors to the public for a weekend full of exhibits, hands-on glassmaking, demonstrations by artists from around the world, and much more. Christopher Benincasa talks with Pamela Weichmann of WheatonArts about this international celebration of contemporary glass art. This weekend, June 7-9, 2013, is GlassWeekend at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville, NJ. The Creative Glass Center of America at WheatonArts is opening its doors to the public for a weekend full of exhibits, hands-on glassmaking, demonstrations by artists from around the world, and much more. Christopher Benincasa talks with Pamela Weichmann of WheatonArts about this international celebration of contemporary glass art. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/GW13.mp3 Thu, 6 June 2013 11:00 EST 08:40 glass, wheaton, arts, art alliance, artists, collectors, galleries, exhibitions, lectures, hands-on Discover Jersey Arts He first grabbed the world's attention as the lead vocalist for Men at Work, the Australian band that was a worldwide hit in the early 1980s. The band broke up quickly, and Colin Hay has been a solo act ever since. In fact, a new generation knows him more because of the Garden State soundtrack than from Men at Work! Hay talks to producer Susan Wallner about his love of music and his current world tour, playing music from three decades to a fan base that continues to grow. On June 1, he'll be at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival in Elmer, NJ. He first grabbed the world's attention as the lead vocalist for Men at Work, the Australian band that was a worldwide hit in the early 1980s. The band broke up quickly, and Colin Hay has been a solo act ever since. In fact, a new generation knows him more because of the Garden State soundtrack than from Men at Work! Hay talks to producer Susan Wallner about his love of music and his current world tour, playing music from three decades to a fan base that continues to grow. On June 1, he'll be at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival in Elmer, NJ. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/CHay.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00 EST 09:10 colin hay, men at work, appel farm, arts and music festival, festival, garden state, summer Discover Jersey Arts Venus In Fur - a play about a play that’s based on an 1870 classic erotic novel by Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch - opens this week at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. Christopher Benincasa met up with director Kip Fagan to talk about the play, and its complicated relationship with the cultural legacy of the novel. Venus In Fur - a play about a play that’s based on an 1870 classic erotic novel by Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch - opens this week at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. Christopher Benincasa met up with director Kip Fagan to talk about the play, and its complicated relationship with the cultural legacy of the novel. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/VenusInFur.mp3 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00 EST 10:46 award winning, george street, kip fagan, new brunswick, theater, theatre, Tony Award, Venus In Fur Discover Jersey Arts Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) “is in a class by herself,” says The New York Times. Her career spans from Broadway to Hollywood where she's currently in production with the second season of “Sullivan and Son,” a TBS sit-com, and starring in two movies out later this year. She also sings cabaret, and on May 11th, Christine Ebersole returns to NJPAC with her new show of standards and Broadway favorites. Susan Wallner talks to the Maplewood, NJ resident about her many creative projects and what keeps her so fresh. Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) “is in a class by herself,” says The New York Times. Her career spans from Broadway to Hollywood where she's currently in production with the second season of “Sullivan and Son,” a TBS sit-com, and starring in two movies out later this year. She also sings cabaret, and on May 11th, Christine Ebersole returns to NJPAC with her new show of standards and Broadway favorites. Susan Wallner talks to the Maplewood, NJ resident about her many creative projects and what keeps her so fresh. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/CEbersole.mp3 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00 EST 11:48 Christine Ebersole, broadway, grey gardens, tony award winner, tony award, NJPAC, hollywood, 42nd street Discover Jersey Arts Podcast producer Eric Schultz talks with American Repertory Ballet's artistic director Douglas Martin. Martin has choreographed a new, soon to be debuted version of Stravinsky's ballet "The Rite of Spring." A hundred years ago, the first performances of the ballet caused a riot in Paris! Martin has a special connection to the music and ballet. He danced in the Joffrey Ballet's famous 1987 recreation of Nijinsky's original choreography. ARB's "The Rite of Spring" will be performed March 23rd at Raritan Valley Community College and on April 5th at South Orange Performing Arts Center. Podcast producer Eric Schultz talks with American Repertory Ballet's artistic director Douglas Martin. Martin has choreographed a new, soon to be debuted version of Stravinsky's ballet "The Rite of Spring." A hundred years ago, the first performances of the ballet caused a riot in Paris! Martin has a special connection to the music and ballet. He danced in the Joffrey Ballet's famous 1987 recreation of Nijinsky's original choreography. ARB's "The Rite of Spring" will be performed March 23rd at Raritan Valley Community College and on April 5th at South Orange Performing Arts Center. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/ARB.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00 EST 12:53 american repertory ballet, ballet, rite of spring, stravinsky, douglas martin, sopac, rvcc Discover Jersey Arts For over three decades, the New Jersey Film Festival has been a film laboratory of sorts, presenting work by independent and experimental filmmakers from around the world – and keeping a spotlight on home-grown filmmakers from the Garden State with their Jersey Fresh program. Festival Director and Rutgers University Professor Albert G. Nigrin talks about the current season, which features the documentary Set For Life, a romantic comedy called Starting From Scratch, and more unusual selections like the animated shorts Retrocognition and Animation Hotline. For over three decades, the New Jersey Film Festival has been a film laboratory of sorts, presenting work by independent and experimental filmmakers from around the world – and keeping a spotlight on home-grown filmmakers from the Garden State with their Jersey Fresh program. Festival Director and Rutgers University Professor Albert G. Nigrin talks about the current season, which features the documentary Set For Life, a romantic comedy called Starting From Scratch, and more unusual selections like the animated shorts Retrocognition and Animation Hotline. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/njff13.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:00 EST 14:59 albert nigrin, festivals, film, jersey fresh, NJ film festival, rutgers Discover Jersey Arts August Wilson wrote a ten-play cycle set in a black Pittsburgh neighborhood, one for each decade of the 20th century. Last year, Two River Theater in Red Bank mounted an acclaimed production of "Jitney," the 1970s play, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and starring Chuck Cooper. The two are both back this season for "Two Trains Running," set in the 1960s. Tony Award-winning actor Chuck Cooper talks to Susan Wallner about working with Ruben, the musicality of August Wilson's plays, and about meeting the famed playwright before his death in 2005. "Two Trains Running" runs February 2nd to March 3rd at Two River Theater Company. August Wilson wrote a ten-play cycle set in a black Pittsburgh neighborhood, one for each decade of the 20th century. Last year, Two River Theater in Red Bank mounted an acclaimed production of "Jitney," the 1970s play, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and starring Chuck Cooper. The two are both back this season for "Two Trains Running," set in the 1960s. Tony Award-winning actor Chuck Cooper talks to Susan Wallner about working with Ruben, the musicality of August Wilson's plays, and about meeting the famed playwright before his death in 2005. "Two Trains Running" runs February 2nd to March 3rd at Two River Theater Company. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/twotrains.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00 EST 12:19 August Wilson, Two Trains Running, Pittsburgh, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Chuck Cooper, Black History Month Discover Jersey Arts Ai Weiwei disappeared for 81 days in April 2011 while trying to board a plane from Beijing to Hong Kong, and has not been able to leave China since. Yet his voice grows ever stronger around the world. He communicates through his art, through video, and, ever since his blog was shut down by Chinese censors, through Twitter. A new book by Princeton University Press collects some of his most evocative sayings. Susan Wallner talks to the editor of “Weiwei-isms,” Larry Warsh. He’s a longtime friend and collector of the artist. Ai Weiwei disappeared for 81 days in April 2011 while trying to board a plane from Beijing to Hong Kong, and has not been able to leave China since. Yet his voice grows ever stronger around the world. He communicates through his art, through video, and, ever since his blog was shut down by Chinese censors, through Twitter. A new book by Princeton University Press collects some of his most evocative sayings. Susan Wallner talks to the editor of “Weiwei-isms,” Larry Warsh. He’s a longtime friend and collector of the artist. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/warsh.mp3 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:00 EST 11:42 Ai Weiwei, beijing, hong kong, Chinese censors, Princeton University, Larry Warsh Discover Jersey Arts This holiday season, Andrew Megill, one of the leading choral conductors of his generation, will conduct the 100-voice Masterwork Chorus, with orchestra and soloists, in their signature interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. The Masterwork Chorus has been performing Messiah in New York and New Jersey since 1957, and this year marks their 250th full performance. On Saturday, December 22nd, Messiah will be performed by the Masterwork Chorus for the 249th time at the Dorothy Young Theater at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. On Sunday, December 23rd, they will give their 250th performance at Carnegie Hall. This holiday season, Andrew Megill, one of the leading choral conductors of his generation, will conduct the 100-voice Masterwork Chorus, with orchestra and soloists, in their signature interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. The Masterwork Chorus has been performing Messiah in New York and New Jersey since 1957, and this year marks their 250th full performance. On Saturday, December 22nd, Messiah will be performed by the Masterwork Chorus for the 249th time at the Dorothy Young Theater at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. On Sunday, December 23rd, they will give their 250th performance at Carnegie Hall. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/messiah.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:00 EST 23:38 masterwork chorus, handel's messiah, choral arts, orchestra and soloists, dorothy young theater, drew university, madison new jersey Discover Jersey Arts Two River Theater presents an original production for the holidays – A Wind in the Willows Christmas. This new musical follows the adventures of the story’s beloved characters – Mole, the Water Rat, Dr. Badger, and Mr. Toad – as they discover that home is where your friends are. We spoke with Grammy Award-winning composer – and ex-NFL player – Mike Reid about writing new music for a beloved children’s classic, as well as writing songs for artists like Kenny Chesney, Bonnie Raitt, Prince, and Willie Nelson. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/wind.mp3 Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:00 EST 16:10 a wind in the willows, christmas, two river theater, trtc, mike reid, composer, willie nelson, water rat, dr. badger, musical, new jersey Discover Jersey Arts In Princeton and New Brunswick, art by women from the Middle East is opening eyes and challenging stereotypes. Susan Wallner talks with Iranian Parastou Forouhar and Nigerian Fatimah Tuggar, two of the many artists involved. Both women grew up in political families and openly address political and social themes in their work. Exhibitions and events that are part of The Fertile Crescent: Gender, Art, and Society continue through January 2013. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/fertilecrescent.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:00 EST 11:40 fertile crescent, women artists, middle east, princeton, new brunswick, susan wallner, exhibitions, political families Discover Jersey Arts Poe, Times Two opens October 31st at Cape May Stage. Eric Schultz talks to actor Greg Oliver Bodine for the Jersey Arts Podcast. Bodine adapted two of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales of mystery and horror, The Black Cat and The Cask of Amontillado , for a double bill of short one-man plays. Poe, Times Two runs through November 16th. Bodine received a 2012 NYIT Award nomination for his chilling performance. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/poe.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:00 EST 10:12 emari digiorgio, geraldine r. dodge poetry pestival, newark, njpac, the college of NJ Discover Jersey Arts Emari DiGiorgio’s poems range from the political to the personal. She’s a featured poet at this year’s Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival in Newark (Oct. 11-14), and she teaches poetry at the Richard Stockton College of NJ. Christopher Benincasa talks to DiGiorgio about poetry and split-boarding the Tasman Glacier while on her recent honeymoon. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/dodgepodcast.mp3 Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:00 EST 12:01 emari digiorgio, geraldine r. dodge poetry pestival, newark, njpac, the college of NJ Discover Jersey Arts The McCarter Theatre has a hit on its hands with, of all things, a comic take on the melancholy Russian plays of Chekhov. "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" stars Sigourney Weaver, Kristine Nielsen, and David Hyde Pierce as siblings whose literary parents named them after Chekov characters. Masha (played by Sigourney Weaver) is a glamorous actress who descends upon her stay-at-home brother and sister with Spike, her new boy toy (played by Billy Magnussen). Susan Wallner talks with playwright Christopher Durang about comedy and Chekhov, and with actor David Hyde Pierce (Vanya) about being funny while playing it straight. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/vanya.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00 EST 13:16 vanya sonia masha spike, mccarter theatre, christopher durang, anton chekhov, david hyde pierce Discover Jersey Arts Seward Johnson is an artist known for his whimsy, and his popular appeal – and for founding Grounds for Sculpture 20 years ago. The park is now 72 acres of art in beautifully landscaped settings. With galleries, restaurants and performance areas, this Hamilton, New Jersey sculpture park has become one of America’s unique destinations. Susan Wallner talks to Seward Johnson about the beginnings of the park, his 3-dimensional renderings of Impressionist masterpieces, and one of his most renowned sculptures, “Double Take,” the sole piece of art remaining outside the World Trade Center after 9/11. Johnson describes a new piece he hopes to create for Grounds for Sculpture based on a photograph taken of this sculpture in the immediate aftermath of the attack. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/seward.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:00 EST 11:37 seward johnson, sculptures, grounds for sculpture, double take, susan wallner, 9/11 Discover Jersey Arts "Ocean City Pops concerts at the historic Ocean City Music Pier, built in 1929, are a much loved summer tradition at the the Jersey Shore. Producer Eric Schultz talks with the Pops veteran conductor William Scheible, now in his 26th season as Artistic Director. The orchestra performs 3 evenings a week all summer long, with music as varied as Mozart, Sinatra, Broadway tunes, and much more." http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/oceancity.mp3 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:00 EST 13:13 bill scheible, artistic director, ocean city pops, ocean city music pier, broadway love songs, mozart, summer Discover Jersey Arts The musician John Wesley Harding is also the novelist Wesley Stace. As host of the new NPR variety show "The Cabinet of Wonders," he calls on his friends from both worlds to perform. Rosanne Cash, Josh Ritter, and the Decemberists have all been on the show, as well as Audrey Niffenegger, author of "The Time Traveler's Wife," and Pulitzer Prize winning writer Paul Harding. Producer Susan Wallner talked to John Wesley Harding about his many interests, and the evolution of his new show in advance of a special on-the-road edition of "The Cabinet of Wonders" to be taped live at the Xponential Festival on July 22nd. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/cabinet.mp3 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:00 EST 14:56 john wesly harding, wesley stace, npr, cabinet of wonders, susan wallner Discover Jersey Arts Christopher Benincasa talks to Father Michael Doyle, of Camden's Sacred Heart Church, about the up-and-coming Waterfront South neighborhood - and the legacy of American Haiku poet, and Camden native, Nick Virgilio. Father Doyle and the church have been instrumental in helping to establish the South Camden Theatre Company - the first theatre to be built in Camden in 100 years - a thriving community garden and greenhouse, and the Nick Virgilio Haiku Society. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/fatherdoyle.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00 EST 16:30 saving camden, haiku, father michael doyle, poet nick virgilio Discover Jersey Arts The American Boy Choir, celebrating its 75th anniversary, has performed at the Oscars, with pop diva Beyoncé and with major orchestras around the world. Producer Eric Schultz recently visited the bucolic campus of the American Boy Choir School in Princeton, NJ to chat with President and CEO Dean Orton and Assistant Music Director Kerry Heimann about the choir's extraordinary history. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/abc.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00 EST 10:59 john guare, playwright, six degrees of separation Discover Jersey Arts Susan Wallner talks to one of the luminaries of the English speaking theater world, playwright John Guare. He’s won Tonys, Obies, and NY Drama Critics Circle Awards, as well as an Oscar nomination for the screenplay of Louis Malle’s “Atlantic City.” Guare’s newest play, “Are You There, McPhee?” has its world premiere at the McCarter Theatre in May. It’s his fourth play to be set on the island of Nantucket, a place Guare acknowledges as key to his own identity as a playwright and person. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/guare.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00 EST 15:06 john guare, playwright, six degrees of separation Discover Jersey Arts Christopher Benincasa speaks with Eran Egozy and Gary Marcus at The Music, Mind and Invention Workshop at The College of New Jersey. Egozy is co-founder of Harmonix Music Systems, and one of the creators of the phenomenally popular games Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Gary Marcus is Professor of Psychology and Director of the NYU Center for Language and Music, and he recently wrote the book Guitar Zero: The New Musician and The Science of Learning. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/egozy.mp3 Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:00 EST 11:22 guitar hero, rock band, eran egozy, gary marcus, guitar zero, the college of new jersey Discover Jersey Arts Chris interviews veteran television writer Winnie Holzman - creator of the series My So-called Life, and librettist for the hit Broadway musical Wicked. Holzman recently kicked off a series of talks at the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University. The series concludes with a Musical Theatre Symposium, "Making Broadway Musicals: Artists and Scholars in Conversation". http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/winnie.mp3 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00 EST 17:17 winnie holzman, my so-called life, Wicked, Broadway musicals, Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton Discover Jersey Arts Christopher Benincasa talks with curator Donna Gustafson about fifty years of Fluxus at Rutgers University. Fluxus was a radical and experimental art movement that started in the sixties and involved a group of Rutgers faculty members. The exhibit "art/around/beyond: Fluxus at Rutgers" is on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick through April 1. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/fluxus.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00 EST 11:57 fluxus, rutgers university, new brunswick, art/around/beyond, zimmerli art museum, donna gustafson Discover Jersey Arts Young playwright Danai Gurira first made waves with “Eclipsed,” her play about 5 young Liberian women during that country’s civil war. She is now writing a cycle of plays about Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean identity. Part one, “The Convert,” premieres at the McCarter Theatre January 13th to February 12th. It starts at the beginning, during the first black/white conflict in 1895, with the story of Jekesai (aka Ester), a young village girl who escapes a forced marriage by embracing Christianity. Susan Wallner talks to Gurira about the play and about her own experience as a “ZimAmerican.” http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/convert.mp3 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 14:00 EST 14:28 Danai Gurira, mccarter theatre, new jersey, eclipsed play, liberia, christianity, zimbabwe, jersey arts podcast Discover Jersey Arts Producer Eric Schultz visits comic artist, painter, illustrator and author Daves Devries at his Budd Lake, NJ home. In 1998, Devries asked the question, what would a child's drawing look like if it were painted realistically? A book, gallery exhibitions, lectures and a website that went viral in its first month with over 17 million hits followed." http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/devries.mp3 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00 EST 14:08 children's drawings, eric shultz, dave devries, gallery exhibitions, paintings, jersey arts, illustrator, budd lake, nj Discover Jersey Arts Inspired by a true story, an unemployed bartender living in a trailer park buys a painting at a thrift store for three dollars – and then comes to believe that it might be a long-lost Jackson Pollock worth millions. However, as she learns, words like “authenticity” can become slippery when the art world is forced to clash with the rest of the world. That’s the premise of Bakersfield Mist, which will have its Garden State premiere this week at the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. It runs from December 1 – January 22, 2012. Christopher Benincasa speaks with Executive Producer Gabor Barabas. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/bakersfield.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00 EST 7:11 painting, Jackson Pollock, Bakersfield Mist, New Jersey Repertory Company, chris benincasa, gabor barabas, discover jersey arts, jersey arts Discover Jersey Arts Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird was an instant classic that was made into a great movie. Mary Badham played the role of "Scout" when she was 10 years old, and it transformed her life. Susan Wallner talks to Badham about her special relationship with Gregory Peck ("Atticus") and the universal appeal of this Southern tale of race, justice, and childhood. The play To Kill A Mockingbird runs at the Shakespeare Festival of NJ through September 20th. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/scout.mp3 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:00 EST 13:46 scout, harper lee, atticus finch, to kill a mockinbird, shakespeare theatre of nj, mary badham, jersey arts Discover Jersey Arts The Atlantic City Ballet is performing Dracula just in time for Halloween. Producer Eric Schultz recently chatted with AC Ballet's founding director Phyllis Papa, who created the work five years ago. She says, "it's more of a dance experience than a ballet, scary, sexy and dramatic." http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/acdracula.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:00 EST 11:54 dracula, halloween, jersey arts podcast, atlantic city ballet, ballet, dance Discover Jersey Arts For years, Junot Díaz was known for his explosive collection of short stories, "Drown," set in New Jersey and the Dominican Republic. His readers loyally waited for his next book - a novel that took him 11 years to write. "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao," about a Dominican American nerd from Paterson, New Jersey, won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize. Susan Wallner talks to Díaz about what New Jersey means to him, as a writer and as a one-time resident of the state. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/junotdiaz.mp3 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:00 EST 8:33 junot diaz, short stories, drown, dominican republic, oscar wao, pulitzer prize, writer, new jersey, rowan Discover Jersey Arts “Newsies,” Disney’s beloved 1992 film classic, arrives on-stage at Paper Mill Playhouse this month, with a spiffed-up book by Harvey Fierstein and new songs by Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken. On the Jersey Arts Podcast, Christopher Benincasa talks to Menken about his recent work, the challenges of updating a classic film musical for the stage, and the creative team’s hopes for the future of this highly-anticipated new musical. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/newsiespodcast.mp3 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 14:00 EST 8:33 newsies, disney, alan menken, academy award, christopher benincasa, paper mill playhouse Discover Jersey Arts Conductor Jed Gaylin has transformed the Bay Atlantic Symphony during his fourteen years as Music Director. Eric Schultz talks to Gaylin about sold out concert halls, summers performances in Avalon and all the great music the Bay Atlantic Symphony will be performing this year, including a Motown pops concert in Atlantic City. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/gaylinpodcast.mp3 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00 EST 14:23 bay atlantic symphony, eric shultz, jed gaylin, conductor, avalon, motown pops, atlantic city, jersey arts, podcast Discover Jersey Arts NJPAC’s Sounds of the City is a summer tradition in Newark – a free Thursday night concert series attracting thousands of people held outside in Theater Square. It features the hottest new artists around, playing everything from jazz and pop to hip-hop and world music to the ever popular salsa night. This season ends on September 1st with a tribute to Michael Jackson. Susan Wallner talks to the producer, Verushka Wray-Spirito, about the phenomenon of Sounds of the City. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/socpodcast.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00 EST 15:01 sounds of the city, njpac, new jersey performing arts center, newark, jersey arts, sounds of summer Discover Jersey Arts The Smithereens have just released their first album of new material in twelve years - Smithereens 2011 - and now the band of New Jersey natives is back on tour and enjoying a warm welcome from critics and fans alike. They'll be performing at WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival in Camden on Friday, July 22. Christopher Benincasa spoke with Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken about the legacy - and future - of a homegrown rock band that's still going strong in its 31st year. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/smithereens.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:00 EST 15:47 the smithereens, xponential music festival, xpn, camden, music, new jersey natives, christopher benincasa Discover Jersey Arts Producer Eric Schultz chats with Richard Russell, General Director of Opera New Jersey, about the company’s 2011 summer season at McCarter Theatre in Princeton. Menotti’s The Consul, Rossini’s Barber of Seville and Pasatieri’s new opera The Family Room are all on the bill. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1106operanj.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:00 EST 11:23 josh ritter, singer-songwriter, appel farm arts and music festival, appel farm arts and music center, bright's passage, ani difranco, music, rock Discover Jersey Arts Josh Ritter’s career began to take shape in college when he decided that playing music was more important to him than neuroscience – and, after years of bouncing around the music scene, he’s emerged as one the most respected singer/songwriters of his generation. He’s playing the Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival with Ani Difranco on June 4th. Christopher Benincasa speaks with Josh Ritter about not being a neuroscientist, writing songs, greatness and weirdness, and his debut novel Bright’s Passage. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1105joshritter.mp3 Fri, 27 May 2011 14:00 EST 11:34 josh ritter, singer-songwriter, appel farm arts and music festival, appel farm arts and music center, bright's passage, ani difranco, music, rock Discover Jersey Arts The Two River Theater Company in Red Bank is hot. New artistic director John Dias has moved quickly to bring new artists and new plays to the stage. His 2011-2012 season was just announced, including everything from “Much Ado About Nothing” to the new academic sex comedy “Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England” (developed at Two River). Dias talks to Susan Wallner about his almost mystical passion for the theater, and why he thinks New Jersey is on the cutting edge. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1105tworiver.mp3 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:00 EST 11:37 new jersey, two river theater company, john dias, artistic director, much ado about nothing, theater, jersey theater Discover Jersey Arts Artist Joan Snyder has been widely celebrated for her vibrant expressionist prints and paintings and her leading role in feminist art. Producer Eric Schultz spoke with the 2007 recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius award,” as the Zimmerli Art Museum mounts the first major retrospective of her prints: “Dancing with the Dark: Joan Snyder Prints 1963-2010.” http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1104joansnyder.mp3 Tue, 26 April 2011 14:00 EST 10:40 new jersey, film, tromadance, troma, festival, asbury park, super-hero, mutant, character, toxic avenger, lloyd kaufman Discover Jersey Arts The TromaDance Film Festival is returning to Asbury Park – April 22nd and 23rd at the Showroom Theater. In this podcast, Christopher Benincasa talks with the man behind the festival, Lloyd Kaufman. Kaufman is perhaps best known for introducing us to The Toxic Avenger – a mutant super-hero character he created that has come to symbolize independent, do-it-yourself filmmaking – just the right mascot for a festival like TromaDance. http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1104tromadance.mp3 Wed, 06 April 2011 14:00 EST 09:45 new jersey, film, tromadance, troma, festival, asbury park, super-hero, mutant, character, toxic avenger, lloyd kaufman Discover Jersey Arts “Black is Beautiful” - Deborah Willis, artist, historian, and curator, explores the history of this idea, from early slave images to an iconic 1970s photo of model Suzanne Taylor. “Posing Beauty: African American Images from the 1890s to the Present,” will be at the Newark Museum through April 28th. Willis, a MacArthur “Genius,” has a new book out as well: “Michelle Obama: The First Lady in Photographs.” http://jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1103posingbeauty.mp3 Mon, 14 March 2011 14:00 EST 12:32 new jersey, arts, dance, carolyn dorfman, ccdc, carolyn dorfman dance company, motherhood, holocaust, emotion Discover Jersey Arts Producer Eric Schultz talks with renowned New Jersey-based choreographer Carolyn Dorfman. She founded her modern dance group, the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, 28 years ago. Dorfman discusses her latest work and collaborative approaches to creating dance. She also talks about growing up with parents who were Holocaust survivors. Her parents, she says, told her everything, and that has profoundly shaped her entire being and artistic life. She talks about how motherhood later transformed her understanding of the horrors she had so often heard about as a child. Carolyn Dorfman has choreographed dozens of high-energy and technically demanding works that use movement as metaphor, often with the ingenious use of props. One reviewer described dances as “intellectual and emotional journeys.” http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1102cdorfman.mp3 Thu, 24 February 2011 16:00 EST 14:02 new jersey, arts, dance, carolyn dorfman, ccdc, carolyn dorfman dance company, motherhood, holocaust, emotion Discover Jersey Arts Christopher Benincasa interviews curator Angela Sergonis about a new show at the Morris Museum -- O Write My Name: American Portraits - Harlem Heroes -- 50 photos of acclaimed African American artists -- from Lena Horne to Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston to Dizzy Gillespie. In the 1920s, Carl Van Vechten, critic, novelist, and chronicler of the Harlem Renaissance, began photographing black writers, musicians, and artists -- the result is the vivid portrait archive now on display at the museum. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1102morrismuseum.mp3 Wed, 2 February 2011 12:00 EST 11:12 new jersey, morris museum, african american, portraits, harlem, nj, arts Discover Jersey Arts Christopher Benincasa talks with Dr. Rafey Habib, Professor of English at Rutgers University, author of many books on literary criticism – and a poet. His book Shades of Islam: Poems for a New Century has just been published. One of his passions is cultivating mutual understanding between the Islamic world and Western cultures – which includes working with colleagues at Rutgers University to establish a cultural diversity of courses, including Islamic literature in English translation. In this podcast, Habib reads some of his poetry, as well as his own translation from a passage in the Qur’an. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1012rafeyhabib.mp3 Tue, 11 January 2011 12:00 EST 17:35 new jersey, poet, rutgers, rutgers university, islam, shades of islam, islamic, western culture, literary criticism, jersey arts, poetry “Black Nativity,” by the great poet Langston Hughes, premiered in 1961 on Broadway. Since then, the gospel-inspired musical play has become a holiday favorite. This year, see it December 30th at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, in a production directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis of the Dunbar Repertory Company. Willis describes the production to Susan Wallner, and reflects on why it has become such a beloved tradition. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1012blacknativity.mp3 Tue, 21 December 2010 12:00 EST Black Nativity | 12/21/10 “Black Nativity,” by the great poet Langston Hughes, premiered in 1961 on Broadway. Since then, the gospel-inspired musical play has become a holiday favorite. This year, see it December 30th at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, in a production directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis of the Dunbar Repertory Company. Willis describes the production to Susan Wallner, and reflects on why it has become such a beloved tradition. 12:10 Discover Jersey Arts new jersey, black nativity, nativity, count basie, count basie theatre, arts, theater, broadway [Title of Show] is about two guys writing a show – Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen – who really did write and star (as themselves) in the show, which ended up on Broadway with 3 Obies! It’s a show about four friends taking risks, creating art, killing Vampires (the dream-destroying kind, not the Dracula kind) — and how relationships change when life happens. Now, [Title of Show] is at the George Street Playhouse from 11/16-12/12/2010. Susan Wallner talks to director Matt Lenz and to actor Tyler Maynard (Hunter). http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1011titleofshow.mp3 Thu, 28 October 2010 11:00 EST [title of show] at George Street Playhouse | 11/15/10 [Title of Show] is about two guys writing a show – Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen – who really did write and star (as themselves) in the show, which ended up on Broadway with 3 Obies! It’s a show about four friends taking risks, creating art, killing Vampires (the dream-destroying kind, not the Dracula kind) — and how relationships change when life happens. Now, [Title of Show] is at the George Street Playhouse from 11/16-12/12/2010. Susan Wallner talks to director Matt Lenz and to actor Tyler Maynard (Hunter). 13:32 Discover Jersey Arts new jersey, george street playhouse, broadway, musical, comedy, vampires, title of show, [title of show], actors, playwriting Christopher Benincasa speaks with poet Amiri Baraka on his birthday. Which also happened to be the kick-off date of this year's Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival. Which just happened to be taking place in his hometown - Newark. At the age of 76, Baraka has a long history of activism and controversy coupled with a vast catalogue of artistic output, and many awards to show for it. Being the first poet to hit the stage at the biggest poetry event in the country, just several blocks from his home, was a pretty nice birthday present. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1010amiribaraka.mp3 Thu, 28 October 2010 11:00 EST Amiri Baraka at the Dodge Poetry Festival | 10/28/10 Christopher Benincasa speaks with poet Amiri Baraka on his birthday. Which also happened to be the kick-off date of this year's Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival. Which just happened to be taking place in his hometown - Newark. At the age of 76, Baraka has a long history of activism and controversy coupled with a vast catalogue of artistic output, and many awards to show for it. Being the first poet to hit the stage at the biggest poetry event in the country, just several blocks from his home, was a pretty nice birthday present. 17:30 Discover Jersey Arts new jersey, NJN, arts, poetry, poetry festival, festival, amiri baraka, poet, geraldine r dodge foundation Playwright Joe Paprzycki runs a theatre where his grandfather’s bar used to be in Camden, New Jersey. In his play Last Rites, he engineered some clever time-traveling by staging the production on the same location the story is set in -- his grandfather’s bar, circa 1967. The play harmonized with Paprzycki’s mission -- renewing a neighborhood in a struggling city. Next, he’s mounting a production of The Old Settler, a drama set in 1940s Harlem, opening October 22nd. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1010waterfront.mp3 Thu, 14 October 2010 01:30 EST Joe Paprzycki and the Waterfront South Theatre | 10/14/10 Playwright Joe Paprzycki runs a theatre where his grandfather’s bar used to be in Camden, New Jersey. In his play Last Rites, he engineered some clever time-traveling by staging the production on the same location the story is set in -- his grandfather’s bar, circa 1967. The play harmonized with Paprzycki’s mission -- renewing a neighborhood in a struggling city. Next, he’s mounting a production of The Old Settler, a drama set in 1940s Harlem, opening October 22nd. 11:24 Discover Jersey Arts new jersey, NJN, camden, waterfront south theatre, camden waterfront, the old settler, last rites, playwright, harlem In a special back to school edition, producer Susan Wallner talks to Bob Morrison, founder of Music for All, VH1’s Save the Music Foundation, and Quadrant Arts Education Research. He’s one of the nation’s foremost movers and shakers in the field of arts education, and he has the data to show why the arts are so important to students in the 21st century. Morrison also describes the “Glee” effect. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1009bobmorrison.mp3 Fri, 13 September 2010 02:30 EST Bob Morrison on Arts Education | 09/13/10 In a special back to school edition, producer Susan Wallner talks to Bob Morrison, founder of Music for All, VH1’s Save the Music Foundation, and Quadrant Arts Education Research. He’s one of the nation’s foremost movers and shakers in the field of arts education, and he has the data to show why the arts are so important to students in the 21st century. Morrison also describes the “Glee” effect. 17:54 Discover Jersey Arts new jersey, NJN, VH1, music for all, bob morrison, music for all, save the music, education, arts education, 21st century, interviews, stories, arts, nj MacArthur Genius Dave Isay started StoryCorps in 2003 – it’s an oral history project that has everyday people interview each other about their lives. NPR listeners often say they start crying every time they hear one of the stories drawn from these interviews. NJN is partnering with Storycorps to bring a MobileBooth to Trenton in September, giving New Jerseyans a chance to tell their stories. In anticipation, State of the Arts producer Susan Wallner talks with Dave Isay about the meaning and purpose of StoryCorps. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1008storycorps.mp3 Fri, 20 August 2010 02:00 EST Dave Isay, Founder, StoryCorps | 08/20/10 MacArthur Genius Dave Isay started StoryCorps in 2003 – it’s an oral history project that has everyday people interview each other about their lives. NPR listeners often say they start crying every time they hear one of the stories drawn from these interviews. NJN is partnering with Storycorps to bring a MobileBooth to Trenton in September, giving New Jerseyans a chance to tell their stories. In anticipation, State of the Arts producer Susan Wallner talks with Dave Isay about the meaning and purpose of StoryCorps. 16:03 Discover Jersey Arts new jersey, storycorps, dave isay, oral history, NPR, NJN, interviews, stories, arts, nj Artist Keith Haring, who died in 1990 at the age of 31, is famous for his iconic, graffiti-inspired art – starting in the subways of NYC, then taking the international art world by storm. In Keith Haring: A New Dimension, Grounds for Sculpture has presented a selection of Haring’s lesser-known sculptural work. State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa talks with curator Ellen Landis about the exhibit and the legacy of the one-man phenomenon that was Haring. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1008haring.mp3 Mon, 2 August 2010 05:00 EST Keith Haring at Grounds for Sculpture | 08/02/10 Artist Keith Haring, who died in 1990 at the age of 31, is famous for his iconic, graffiti-inspired art – starting in the subways of NYC, then taking the international art world by storm. In Keith Haring: A New Dimension, Grounds for Sculpture has presented a selection of Haring’s lesser-known sculptural work. State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa talks with curator Ellen Landis about the exhibit and the legacy of the one-man phenomenon that was Haring. 12:13 Discover Jersey Arts sculpture, keith haring, njn, grounds for sculpture, hamilton, nj, new jersey, arts, park Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins is performing at the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront this weekend. State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa chats with the Jersey shore native about sharks, couch surfing, touring in mini-vans, and, of course, making music. For more information about the festival, check out jerseyarts.com/festivals and xpn.org. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1007-nicoleatkins.mp3 Tue, 6 July 2010 04:00 EST Nicole Atkins and XPN | 07/06/10 Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins is performing at the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront this weekend. State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa chats with the Jersey shore native about sharks, couch surfing, touring in mini-vans, and, of course, making music. For more information about the festival, check out jerseyarts.com/festivals and xpn.org. 16:09 Discover Jersey Arts music, xpn, nicole atkins, nicole, atkins, xponential music festival, festival, music, summer, arts, radio, camden Fortune smiles as the Passage Play Lab returns with another collection of original one-act plays by Trenton area writers (June 25-27). This year, five writers cracked open fortune cookies in search of inspiration. Producer Susan Wallner spoke with playwright and associate artistic director David White about this popular annual production. White also discusses Passage Theatre’s increasing use of area talent, and its surprising increase in ticket sales. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1006passagetheatre.mp3 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:00 EST Passage Theatre's Play Lab | 06/15/10 Fortune smiles as the Passage Play Lab returns with another collection of original one-act plays by Trenton area writers (June 25-27). This year, five writers cracked open fortune cookies in search of inspiration. Producer Susan Wallner spoke with playwright and associate artistic director David White about this popular annual production. White also discusses Passage Theatre’s increasing use of area talent, and its surprising increase in ticket sales. 10:14 Discover Jersey Arts passage, theatre, playwrights,theater,art,arts The 2010 New Jersey International Film Festival’s 15th anniversary season takes place on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus June 4-20. Producer Eric Schultz spoke with the creators of three featured films: "The Hand of Fatima," Augusta Palmer’s documentary about her father, rock critic Robert Palmer; "Sneakers and Soul," a romantic feature set in NJ, and "Muskrat John: Urban Trapper," a documentary about a Meadow Lands hunter from the '30s. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1006njfilmfestival.mp3 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 04:00 EST New Jersey Film Festival | 06/02/10 The 2010 New Jersey International Film Festival’s 15th anniversary season takes place on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus June 4-20. Producer Eric Schultz spoke with the creators of three featured films: "The Hand of Fatima," Augusta Palmer’s documentary about her father, rock critic Robert Palmer; "Sneakers and Soul," a romantic feature set in NJ, and "Muskrat John: Urban Trapper," a documentary about a Meadow Lands hunter from the '30s. 10:14 Discover Jersey Arts princeton,theater,art,arts,classical,music,dj,radio Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, and the Wright Brothers are the characters in a new musical, "Take Flight," opening at the McCarter Theatre on April 30th. Producer Susan Wallner talks to the writers, a musical theatre dream team of Academy and Tony award winners, composer David Shire ("Saturday Night Fever"), lyricist Richard Maltby ("Ain’t Misbehavin'"), and librettist John Weidman ("Assassins"). http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1004-takeflight.mp3 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00 EST Take Flight at the McCarter Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, and the Wright Brothers are the characters in a new musical, "Take Flight," opening at the McCarter Theatre on April 30th. Producer Susan Wallner talks to the writers, a musical theatre dream team of Academy and Tony award winners, composer David Shire ("Saturday Night Fever"), lyricist Richard Maltby ("Ain’t Misbehavin'"), and librettist John Weidman ("Assassins"). 29:08 Discover Jersey Arts princeton,theater,art,arts,classical,music,dj,radio Volunteer DJ Marvin Rosen, host of two shows on Princeton's university station WPRB, joins interviewer Susan Wallner for a podcast about the reinvention of new, accessible music from classically inspired traditions. His show "Classical Discoveries" aims to show people "the beauty of contemporary music" and to "illustrate that music brings us close. The show runs on Wednesdays. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1004mrosen.mp3 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST Marvin Rosen from WPRB| 04/02/10 Volunteer DJ Marvin Rosen, host of two shows on Princeton's university station WPRB, joins interviewer Susan Wallner for a podcast about the reinvention of new, accessible music from classically inspired traditions. His show "Classical Discoveries" aims to show people "the beauty of contemporary music" and to "illustrate that music brings us close. The show runs on Wednesdays. 13:12 Discover Jersey Arts princeton,arts,classical,music,dj,radio New Jersey is holding its fifth annual Poetry Out Loud! recitation contest at Drumthwacket, the governor’s mansion in Princeton, on Thursday, March 18. The winner of the State Finals goes on to represent the Garden State at the national competition in Washington, DC. Producer Christopher Benincasa speaks with Poetry Out Loud! MC Alysia Souder about the impact this program is having on the lives of high school students – some of whom are discovering poetry for the first time because of it. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1003poetryoutloud.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:31:00 EST Poetry Out Loud! New Jersey is holding its fifth annual Poetry Out Loud! recitation contest at Drumthwacket, the governor’s mansion in Princeton, on Thursday, March 18. The winner of the State Finals goes on to represent the Garden State at the national competition in Washington, DC. Producer Christopher Benincasa speaks with Poetry Out Loud! MC Alysia Souder about the impact this program is having on the lives of high school students – some of whom are discovering poetry for the first time because of it. 12:26 Discover Jersey Arts poetry,out,loud,princeton,arts,educationdiscover,culture,arts Rossen Milanov has been appointed the new Music Director of the Princeton Symphony. Producer Eric Schultz chatted with him at a rehearsal before his debut. Milanov explains how he juggles a whirlwind career as Associate Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Music Director of the Symphony in C, Principal Conductor of the Bulgarian National Radio Orchestra, and as a guest conductor around the world. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1002milanov.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:31:00 EST Rossen Milanov - Princeton Symphony Rossen Milanov has been appointed the new Music Director of the Princeton Symphony. Producer Eric Schultz chatted with him at a rehearsal before his debut. Milanov explains how he juggles a whirlwind career as Associate Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Music Director of the Symphony in C, Principal Conductor of the Bulgarian National Radio Orchestra, and as a guest conductor around the world. 12:26 Discover Jersey Arts rossen,milanov,princeton,symphony,debut,music,discover,culture,arts Sia Nyorkor talks with writer/performer, Daniel Beaty, about his newest production, Through the Night, at Crossroads Theatre Company. The play takes us through the minds of six males as they deal with the different stereotypes of being black in America. Beaty shares his creative process and what brought him to this place. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/1001danielbeaty.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:31:00 EST Daniel Beaty - Through the Night Sia Nyorkor talks with writer/performer, Daniel Beaty, about his newest production, Through the Night, at Crossroads Theatre Company. The play takes us through the minds of six males as they deal with the different stereotypes of being black in America. Beaty shares his creative process and what brought him to this place. 16:33 Discover Jersey Arts daniel,beaty,theater,black,american,play,discover,culture,arts Susan Wallner talks with filmmaker John Waters (“Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray”) about his one-man paean to Christmas. Although some call him anti-Christmas, Waters himself says he loves the holiday, and describes his show as a self-help session for the neurotic during what can be a stressful time of year. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0911christmas.mp3 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST A John Waters Christmas Susan Wallner talks with filmmaker John Waters (“Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray”) about his one-man paean to Christmas. Although some call him anti-Christmas, Waters himself says he loves the holiday, and describes his show as a self-help session for the neurotic during what can be a stressful time of year. 10:38 Discover Jersey Arts John,Waters,Film,Comedy,Christmas,parody,discover,culture,arts Christopher Benincasa talks with author Louis P. Masur about his book “Runaway Dream: Born to Run and Bruce Springsteen’s American Vision." The book chronicles the creation of the now-classic 1975 album “Born To Run” – a record that Springsteen himself has called “my shot at the title." A 24 year old kid aimin’ at the greatest rock and roll record ever.” The rest is rock and roll history. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0911borntorun.mp3 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST Springsteen’s American Vision Christopher Benincasa talks with author Louis P. Masur about his book “Runaway Dream: Born to Run and Bruce Springsteen’s American Vision." The book chronicles the creation of the now-classic 1975 album “Born To Run” – a record that Springsteen himself has called “my shot at the title." A 24 year old kid aimin’ at the greatest rock and roll record ever.” The rest is rock and roll history. 23:08 Discover Jersey Arts Bruce,Springsteen,American,Vision,Born,Run,discover,culture,arts Producer Eric Schultz talks with organist Joanne K. Owen, the first performer in a new pipe organ series in Salem County New Jersey. Owen plays a Halloween concert of scary music at historic St. John’s Episcopal Church in Salem, NJ on October 23rd. The free concert starts at 6:00 PM right before Salem’s annual “Ghost Walking Tour of Historic Market Street.” http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0910tunesfromthecrypt.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:31:00 EST Tunes from the Crypt Producer Eric Schultz talks with organist Joanne K. Owen, the first performer in a new pipe organ series in Salem County New Jersey. Owen plays a Halloween concert of scary music at historic St. John’s Episcopal Church in Salem, NJ on October 23rd. The free concert starts at 6:00 PM right before Salem’s annual “Ghost Walking Tour of Historic Market Street.” 18:05 Discover Jersey Arts Joanne,Owen,Organ,Salem,Halloween,Ghost,discover,culture,arts Susan Wallner talks to playwright, director, and artistic director Emily Mann. Mann is celebrating her 20th anniversary season at the Tony Award-winning McCarter Theatre with a restaging of “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years”. Times have changed since its first production – as Mann says, “People came with different expectations in 1995 to this play about these two extraordinary black women.” http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0909emilymann.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:31:00 EST Emily Mann, Artistic Director Susan Wallner talks to playwright, director, and artistic director Emily Mann. Mann is celebrating her 20th anniversary season at the Tony Award-winning McCarter Theatre with a restaging of “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years”. Times have changed since its first production – as Mann says, “People came with different expectations in 1995 to this play about these two extraordinary black women.” 18:05 Discover Jersey Arts McCarter,Theater,Emily,Mann,Delany,discover,culture,arts In this podcast Christopher Benincasa interviews Jersey City Museum’s Rocio Aranda-Alvarado about the museum’s new show I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts. This exhibition, running through December, includes 4 x 6 inch images sent in by the public of people they know who live, work, or play in Jersey City. I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts is in honor of the 2010 National Census. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0908ilovejerseycity.mp3 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:31:00 EST I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts In this podcast Christopher Benincasa interviews Jersey City Museum’s Rocio Aranda-Alvarado about the museum’s new show I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts. This exhibition, running through December, includes 4 x 6 inch images sent in by the public of people they know who live, work, or play in Jersey City. I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts is in honor of the 2010 National Census. 9:13 Discover Jersey Arts Jersey,City,Museum,discover,culture,arts Tina Sloan is best known for her 26 years as Nurse Lillian on “Guiding Light.” CBS just cancelled the show, but, as producer Susan Wallner finds out, Tina already has a new gig: starring in a play based on her life as a soap star, mother, daughter, wife, former mountain climber and, as she puts it, “lady who lunches.” “Changing Shoes” is at Cape May Stage August 17, 2009. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0907-tinasloan.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:31:00 EST Tina Sloan at Cape May Stage Tina Sloan is best known for her 26 years as Nurse Lillian on “Guiding Light.” CBS just cancelled the show, but, as producer Susan Wallner finds out, Tina already has a new gig: starring in a play based on her life as a soap star, mother, daughter, wife, former mountain climber and, as she puts it, “lady who lunches.” “Changing Shoes” is at Cape May Stage August 17, 2009. 16:35 Discover Jersey Arts Sloan,Cape,jersey,discover,culture,arts John Hoomes travels throughout the world directing opera. He has staged more than 75 productions. Producer Eric Schultz chatted with the veteran director in Princeton after the dress rehearsal of his Opera New Jersey 2009 summer production of "Lucia di Lammermoor." Hoomes worked with an incredible young cast, including Metropolitan Opera star Lisette Oropesa. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0907johnhoomes.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:31:00 EST Opera Director John Hoomes John Hoomes travels throughout the world directing opera. He has staged more than 75 productions. Producer Eric Schultz chatted with the veteran director in Princeton after the dress rehearsal of his Opera New Jersey 2009 summer production of "Lucia di Lammermoor." Hoomes worked with an incredible young cast, including Metropolitan Opera star Lisette Oropesa. 14:40 Discover Jersey Arts Opera,jersey,discover,culture,arts The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s popular outdoor offering this summer is “The Tempest.” From June 24-August 2, Shakespeare’s magical play is being staged in a stone amphitheater based on the Dionysus Theater in Greece. As artistic director Bonnie Monte tells Susan Wallner, it’s a perfect play and a perfect setting for the whole family – and picnics are encouraged. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0907tempest.mp3 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:31:00 EST “The Tempest” Outdoors The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s popular outdoor offering this summer is “The Tempest.” From June 24-August 2, Shakespeare’s magical play is being staged in a stone amphitheater based on the Dionysus Theater in Greece. As artistic director Bonnie Monte tells Susan Wallner, it’s a perfect play and a perfect setting for the whole family – and picnics are encouraged. 10:57 Discover Jersey Arts Shakespeare,theatre,tempest,jersey,discover,culture,arts Christopher Benincasa talks with New Jersey International Film Festival curator Al Nigrin and four of the festival’s featured filmmakers – Paul Marcus (Sounds Good To Me), Beth Toni Kruvant (Heart of Stone), and Neil and Lee Selden (Final Gifts) – all from New Jersey. This summer’s festival runs from June 5th through the 21st. The full schedule can be found at njfilmfest.com. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0905njfilmfestival.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2009 12:31:00 EST New Jersey International Film Festival Christopher Benincasa talks with New Jersey International Film Festival curator Al Nigrin and four of the festival’s featured filmmakers – Paul Marcus (Sounds Good To Me), Beth Toni Kruvant (Heart of Stone), and Neil and Lee Selden (Final Gifts) – all from New Jersey. This summer’s festival runs from June 5th through the 21st. The full schedule can be found at njfilmfest.com. 22:00 Discover Jersey Arts Rutgers,film,festival,jersey,discover,culture,arts Christopher Benincasa talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon and poet/author Susan Wheeler about the inaugural Princeton Poetry Festival, which was presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts in April of 2009 at Princeton University. The festival featured world-renowned poets John Ashbery, Seamus Heaney, Galway Kinnell, Gerald Stern, and many others. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0905princetonpoetry.mp3 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:31:00 EST Paul Muldoon and Susan Wheeler Christopher Benincasa talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon and poet/author Susan Wheeler about the inaugural Princeton Poetry Festival, which was presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts in April of 2009 at Princeton University. The festival featured world-renowned poets John Ashbery, Seamus Heaney, Galway Kinnell, Gerald Stern, and many others. 36:41 Discover Jersey Arts princeton,poetry,pulitzer,festival,jersey,discover,culture,arts Susan Wallner talks to playwright Tarell McCraney. The 28 year old is playwright in residence at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and he’s opening a trilogy, “The Brother/Sister Plays,” at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton. The plays deal with kinship, love, heartache and coming-of-age. The first of “The Brother/Sister Plays” opens on April 24th and runs through June. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0904mccraney.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:31:00 EST Tarell Alvin McCraney Susan Wallner talks to Playwright Tarell McCrane. The 28 year old is playwright in residence at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and he’s opening a trilogy, “The Brother/Sister Plays,” at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton. The plays deal with poverty, jail, sex, and drugs – the same issues Tarell dealt with growing up in Miami. The first of “The Brother/Sister Plays” opens on Apl 24th and runs through June. 21:25 Discover Jersey Arts playwright,mccarter,theater,jersey,discover,culture,arts The New Jersey Ballet 50th anniversary features a season of works choreographed by some of the greatest names in dance. Producer Eric Schultz speaks with the company’s founding director, Carolyn Clarke, and Paul Hilliard McRae, New Jersey Ballet’s Assistant Artistic Director. There will be an NJ Ballet Gala Performance at NJPAC on April 18th. www.njballet.org http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0904njballet.mp3 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:31:00 EST New Jersey Ballet The New Jersey Ballet 50th anniversary features a season of works choreographed by some of the greatest names in dance. Producer Eric Schultz speaks with the company’s founding director, Carolyn Clarke, and Paul Hilliard McRae, New Jersey Ballet’s Assistant Artistic Director. There will be an NJ Ballet Gala Performance at NJPAC on April 18th. www.njballet.org 14:38 Discover Jersey Arts ballet,dance,anniversary,jersey,discover,culture,arts Over 76,000 schools, public libraries, and Head Start centers nationwide have received “Picturing America,”- high quality reproductions of significant artworks. The 40 images are related to American history and culture – ranging from an 1865 photograph of Abraham Lincoln to “American Landscape,” Charles Sheeler’s 1930 painting of a Ford Motor Company plant. Susan Wallner talks to the former National Endowment for the Humanities chair Bruce Cole about his hopes for “Picturing America.” http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0903brucecole.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:31:00 EST Bruce Cole on “Picturing America” Over 76,000 schools, public libraries, and Head Start centers nationwide have received “Picturing America,”- high quality reproductions of significant artworks. The 40 images are related to American history and culture – ranging from an 1865 photograph of Abraham Lincoln to “American Landscape,” Charles Sheeler’s 1930 painting of a Ford Motor Company plant. Susan Wallner talks to the former National Endowment for the Humanities chair Bruce Cole about his hopes for “Picturing America.” 13:50 Discover Jersey Arts Humanities,Bruce,Cole,america,picturing,jersey,discover,culture,arts Maria’s new book, “All That Lies Between Us,” has won the 2008 American Book Award. Maria grew up in Paterson, NJ, and her poems are filled with memories of growing up Italian American in a factory town. In addition to her 11 books of poems, she has co-edited four influential poetry anthologies. Susan Wallner talks to Maria about the challenges and rewards of writing poems rooted in her own life. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0902mariamazziottigillan.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:31:00 EST Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Poet Maria’s new book, “All That Lies Between Us,” has won the 2008 American Book Award. Maria grew up in Paterson, NJ, and her poems are filled with memories of growing up Italian American in a factory town. In addition to her 11 books of poems, she has co-edited four influential poetry anthologies. Susan Wallner talks to Maria about the challenges and rewards of writing poems rooted in her own life. 21:20 Discover Jersey Arts mazziotti,paterson,american,award,jersey,discover,culture,arts State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa meets up with actor Matthew Arkin at New Brunswick’s George Street Playhouse to talk about his role in the Obie Award-winning play Sight Unseen. He plays Jonathan Waxman, an art-world super-star wrestling with an unexpected identity crisis. The play runs through February 15th. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0902sightunseen.mp3 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:31:00 EST Matthew Arkin, Sight Unseen State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa meets up with actor Matthew Arkin at New Brunswick’s George Street Playhouse to talk about his role in the Obie Award-winning play Sight Unseen. He plays Jonathan Waxman, an art-world super-star wrestling with an unexpected identity crisis. The play runs through February 15th. 17:00 Discover Jersey Arts George,street,playhouse,arkin,jersey,discover,culture,arts Seven years ago, opera singer Scott Altman and his wife Lisa decided to settle in Princeton with their young kids, and start a brand new opera company. Today, Opera New Jersey is getting consistently rave reviews. In Feb 2009 they perform Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus featuring opera superstar Ruth Ann Swenson. Producer Eric Schultz chats with Opera New Jersey co-founder and artistic director Scott Altman. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/0812pearlstein.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:31:00 EST Scott Altman, Opera New Jersey Seven years ago, opera singer Scott Altman and his wife Lisa decided to settle in Princeton with their young kids, and start a brand new opera company. Today, Opera New Jersey is getting consistently rave reviews. In Feb 2009 they perform Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus featuring opera superstar Ruth Ann Swenson. Producer Eric Schultz chats with Opera New Jersey co-founder and artistic director Scott Altman. 12:31 Discover Jersey Arts Opera,Altman,jersey,discover,culture,arts Realist painter Philip Pearlstein’s current exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum has been designated an “American Masterpiece” by the National Endowment for the Arts. Pearlstein is known for his precise, larger-than-life nudes. “State of the Arts” producer Susan Wallner talks to the artist about his extraordinary career and to curator Patterson Sims who says that Pearlstein, now in his 80s, is making “the best paintings of his life.” http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0812pearlstein.mp3 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:20:00 EST Philip Pearlstein, Realist Painter Realist painter Philip Pearlstein’s current exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum has been designated an “American Masterpiece” by the National Endowment for the Arts. Pearlstein is known for his precise, larger-than-life nudes. “State of the Arts” producer Susan Wallner talks to the artist about his extraordinary career and to curator Patterson Sims who says that Pearlstein, now in his 80s, is making “the best paintings of his life.” 13:13 Discover Jersey Arts artist,Philip,Pearlstein,jersey,discover,culture,arts Michael Rees creates sculptures that are products of the intersection of art and technology. State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa meets up with the 2007 NJSCA Fellowship recipient at Matrix Art Collective in Guttenberg, New Jersey where he designs and fabricates his pieces. Rees currently teaches classes in sculpture and digital media at William Paterson University, and shows his work internationally. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0812rees.mp3 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:20:00 EST Michael Rees, Artist Michael Rees creates sculptures that are products of the intersection of art and technology. State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa meets up with the 2007 NJSCA Fellowship recipient at Matrix Art Collective in Guttenberg, New Jersey where he designs and fabricates his pieces. Rees currently teaches classes in sculpture and digital media at William Paterson University, and shows his work internationally. 12:49 Discover Jersey Arts artist,Michael,Rees,jersey,discover,culture,arts Simone Dinnerstein’s self-produced CD of Bach’s Goldberg Variations topped the classical music charts and propelled her into a career as a top international soloist. The Brooklyn native will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in a series of upcoming concerts with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Producer Eric Schultz meets Dinnerstein, who describes how the Goldberg Variations changed her life. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0811dinnerstein.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:20:00 EST Simone Dinnerstein, Pianist Simone Dinnerstein’s self-produced CD of Bach’s Goldberg Variations topped the classical music charts and propelled her into a career as a top international soloist. The Brooklyn native will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in a series of upcoming concerts with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Producer Eric Schultz meets Dinnerstein, who describes how the Goldberg Variations changed her life. 10:26 Discover Jersey Arts pianist, dinnerstein,jersey,discover,culture,arts At McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, two ancient Greek plays explore a bloody story tying family values to international politics. In “Iphigenia at Aulis” by Euripides, Iphigenia is sacrificed by her father for the cause of war; in “Agamemnon” by Aeschylus, his life is taken in turn. Susan Wallner talks to Princeton University director Tim Vasen about the production and its relevance to today’s headlines. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0811troybeforeafter.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:20:00 EST Director Tim Vasen on 'Troy: After and Before' At McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, two ancient Greek plays explore a bloody story tying family values to international politics. In “Iphigenia at Aulis” by Euripides, Iphigenia is sacrificed by her father for the cause of war; in “Agamemnon” by Aeschylus, his life is taken in turn. Susan Wallner talks to Princeton University director Tim Vasen about the production and its relevance to today’s headlines. 12:52 Discover Jersey Arts troy,play,mccarter,jersey,discover,culture,arts State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa follows poet Joe Weil around his home town of Elizabeth, NJ, stopping along the way to read work from his two recent collections - What Remains and Painting the Christmas Trees. Weil was described by The New York Times as personifying Elizabeth, NJ. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0811weil.mp3 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:32:00 EST Readings of Poet Joe Weil State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa follows poet Joe Weil around his home town of Elizabeth, NJ, stopping along the way to read work from his two recent collections - What Remains and Painting the Christmas Trees. Weil was described by The New York Times as personifying Elizabeth, NJ. 12:02 Discover Jersey Arts poet,reading,elizabeth,jersey,discover,culture,arts Celebrated realist painter Mel Leipzig, from Trenton, NJ, is as prolific at 73 as he has ever been. State of the Arts producer Eric Schultz chatted with Leipzig recently as he was working on his new show, a retrospective of paintings from 2006 through 2009, which opens at the Villanova University Art Gallery January 9, 2009. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/0810melleipzig.mp3 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:32:00 EST Interview with Mel Leipzig Celebrated realist painter Mel Leipzig, from Trenton, NJ, is as prolific at 73 as he has ever been. State of the Arts producer Eric Schultz chatted with Leipzig recently as he was working on his new show, a retrospective of paintings from 2006 through 2009, which opens at the Villanova University Art Gallery January 9, 2009. 13:32 Discover Jersey Arts interview,mel,leipzig,painter,trenton,jersey,discover,culture NJN producer Christopher Benincasa meets up with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa at a Trenton bookstore. Komunyakaa has a new book of poetry coming out this fall called Warhorses. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/podcast_komunyakaa.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:02:00 EST Interview with Poet Yosef Komunyakaa NJN producer Christopher Benincasa meets up with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa at a Trenton bookstore. Komunyakaa has a new book of poetry coming out this fall called Warhorses. 10:02 Discover Jersey Arts interview,pulitzer,poet,jersey,discover,culture,yosef,komunyakaa The New Jersey State Museum has reopened with an exhibit celebrating New Jersey folk life, Culture in Context: A Tapestry of Expression. One of the featured artists is Forked River basketmaker Mary May. Mary May is not only a master basketmaker but an historian of South Jersey baskets a hundred years ago, baskets were used for everything from picking berries to bringing fish to market. NJN Producer Susan Wallner finds out more about this traditional craft. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/podcast_basketmaker.mp3 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:23:00 EST South Jersey Basketmaker The New Jersey State Museum has reopened with an exhibit celebrating New Jersey folk life, Culture in Context: A Tapestry of Expression. One of the featured artists is Forked River basketmaker Mary May. Mary May is not only a master basketmaker but an historian of South Jersey baskets a hundred years ago, baskets were used for everything from picking berries to bringing fish to market. NJN Producer Susan Wallner finds out more about this traditional craft. 9:58 Discover Jersey Arts state,museum,exhibit,jersey,discover,culture,forked,river,mary may,basketmaker,culture,context Organ virtuoso Joan Lippincott recently performed J. S. Bachb's monumental "Art of the Fugue" at the Princeton Theological Seminary as part of the Westminster Choir College 2008 Bach Festival. Lippincott spoke with NJN producer Eric Schultz shortly after the concert and explained some of the intricacies of writing a fugue and why she thinks Bachb's "Art of the Fugue" is such a masterpiece. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/media/Podcast_ArtofFugue.mp3 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:22:54 EST Joan Lippincott Organ virtuoso Joan Lippincott recently performed J. S. Bachb's monumental "Art of the Fugue" at the Princeton Theological Seminary as part of the Westminster Choir College 2008 Bach Festival. Lippincott spoke with NJN producer Eric Schultz shortly after the concert and explained some of the intricacies of writing a fugue and why she thinks Bachb's "Art of the Fugue" is such a masterpiece. 10:12 Discover Jersey Arts joan,lippincott,bach,westminster,fugue,eric,schultz,princeton,njn,jersey,organ,discover Cecilias Last Tea Party is a new play at Trenton's Mill Hill Playhouse that the New York Times called "a modest but ravishing new piece of theater well served by the Passage Theater Company's production." State of the Arts producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the play's star Nitya Vidyasagar, who plays Cecilia, a young girl whose parents have disappeared in the midst of 1940s political upheaval on an unnamed island in the Pacific Rim. A production of State of the Arts. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/CeciliasLastTeaParty.mp3 Thu, 29 May 2008 14:22:55 EST Is it possible to make a photograph of New Jersey regardless of where you are in the world? This is the premise of an exhibit featuring over 1,000 images by more than 180 artists from 18 countries at The Pierro Gallery of South Orange through 5/25/08. State of the Arts producer Susan Wallner spoke to guest curator Laurel Ptak about where she got the idea for the show and why it's proven to be so popular. A production of State of the Arts. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/podcast_njeverywhere.mp Tue, 13 May 2008 14:22:56 EST NJ Everywhere? Is it possible to make a photograph of New Jersey regardless of where you are in the world? This is the premise of an exhibit featuring over 1,000 images by more than 180 artists from 18 countries at The Pierro Gallery of South Orange through 5/25/08. State of the Arts producer Susan Wallner spoke to guest curator Laurel Ptak about where she got the idea for the show and why it's proven to be so popular. A production of State of the Arts. 10:00 Discover Jersey Arts laurel,ptak,pierro,gallery,south,orange,njn,jersey,photo,photography State of the Arts' producer Amber Edwards talks with actress Marlo Thomas -- who's currently at the George Street Playhouse in a world premiere play by Elaine May titled"Roger is Dead"-- about her theater work and her groundbreaking 1960s TV series "That Girl," which altered the television landscape. "Roger is Dead" runs through May 11th at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. A production of State of the Arts. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/JerseyArtsPodcast_marlothomas.mp3 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:22:57 EST An Interview with Marlo Thomas State of the Arts producer Amber Edwards talks with actress Marlo Thomas -- who is currently at the George Street Playhouse in a world premiere play by Elaine May titled Roger is Dead-- about her theater work and her groundbreaking 1960s TV series That Girl, which altered the television landscape. Roger is Dead runs through May 11th at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. A production of State of the Arts. 10:00 Discover Jersey Arts marlo,thomas,njn,jersey,theater,george,street,playhouse,theatre This time on Jersey Arts, The Podcast, NJN producer Amber Edwards talks with Nell Irvin Painter, the eminent historian and author--recently retired from Princeton--who has gone back to school as an undergraduate at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts, in order to pursue a career as a professional artist. A production of State of the Arts. http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/JerseyArtsPodcast_NellIrvin.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:22:58 EST An Interview with Nell Irvin Painter This time on Jersey Arts, The Podcast, NJN producer Amber Edwards talks with Nell Irvin Painter, the eminent historian and author--recently retired from Princeton--who has gone back to school as an undergraduate at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts, in order to pursue a career as a professional artist. A production of State of the Arts. 9:22 Discover Jersey Arts nell,irvin,painter,njn,jersey,arts,historian,author,princeton,rutgers The first episode of Jersey Arts: The Podcast features an interview with world-class playwright Edward Albee! http://www.jerseyarts.com/podcasts/JerseyArtsPodcast_EdwardAlbee.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:22:59 EST An Interview with Edward Albee The first episode of Jersey Arts: The Podcast features an interview with world-class playwright Edward Albee! 12:26 Discover Jersey Arts edward albee, albee, mccarter, playwright, drama, theatre, theater, njn, jersey, arts