Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of October 24-30 – New Jersey Stage
Here’s a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week October 24-30, 2021. Each week, we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week’s Top 10 includes articles involving 5 counties in New Jersey (Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Union counties) with three show reviews – something we couldn’t do last year.
1) Robby Steinhardt’s Solo Album “Not in Kansas Anymore” Is Released – You know Robby Steinhardt as the legendary violinist, vocalist and frontman for the band KANSAS, recording 9 albums which reached gold, platinum and double platinum status, and is now making another mark on the world with his first and only solo album. Robby Steinhardt and Solar Studios have released Robby’s first and only solo recording, Not in Kansas Anymore.
2) “Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India” Is Released – The album, “Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India” features a diverse cast of Indian artists (Vishal Dadlani, Kiss Nuka, Benny Dayal, Dhruv Ghanekar, Karsh Kale, Nikhil D’Souza, Anoushka Shankar, Farhan Ahktar, Soulmate and many others) all bringing their own musical styles, as well as contemporary and classical Indian influences and techniques to the record. The album features Beatles’ songs written during their stay in Rishikesh, India including “Mother Nature’s Son,” “Revolution,” “Sexy Sadie,” “Dear Prudence,” “Child of Nature” among others. It also includes songs from their incredible catalogue which were colored by their earlier leanings to the magical sounds of India.
3) Film Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong Seeks NJ Kids Between 12-17 In Bayonne/Jersey City Area – Citrola Casting is seeking paid background actors for the feature film Armageddon Time directed by James Gray. Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong. They are looking for local New Jersey kids between the ages of 12-17 in the Bayonne/Jersey City area to be extras for many scenes between October-November 2021.
4) “Legendary!” Brian Wilson LIVE! at MPAC – South Street in Morristown, NJ is bustling with the strains of music emanating from passing cars, orchestrating a kaleidoscopic soundtrack to Fall on this crisp October 12, 2021 evening. The sidewalk welcomes outdoor diners as well as patrons who enjoy ice cream treats at the local creamery before heading steps down the street to MPAC — the Mayo Performing Arts Center — and a live performance by Brian Wilson and his band.
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5) REVIEW: “Songs for a New World” at Paper Mill Playhouse – Over 600 days have passed since Paper Mill Playhouse’s last opening night. Ironically, that opening was for a musical revue called “Unmasked.” Thrillingly, Paper Mill returns with a rousing new production of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World.”
6) “I’m in Heaven!” Kenny Loggins LIVE! at MPAC – After a year and a half of pandemic-related cancellations and postponements of concerts and more, the crowd inside MPAC in Morristown, NJ this October 8, 2021 evening is ready and waiting to experience a live performance by singer, songwriter, and musician Kenny Loggins.
7) P.K. Subban and Yasmin De Jesus Collaborate on “Stronger Together” Mural in Newark, NJ – (NEWARK, NJ) — On October 22, 2021, Newark Arts, Red Bull, and the City of Newark announced the completion of “Stronger Together,” a multi-facade mural project by Newark artist, Yasmin De Jesus, and defenseman for the New Jersey Devils and Red Bull Athlete, P.K. Subban. The murals wrap the front entrance of the Sharpe James Kenneth A. Gibson Recreation & Aquatic Center.
8) Nada Surf Releases “Cycle Through” EP – Nada Surf has released the Cycle Through EP digitally via Barsuk Records. The EP is a companion piece to their instant-classic 2020 album Never Not Together, and is finally getting a digital release after its initial vinyl run exclusively for Record Store Day — stream it HERE. The band will follow the release with a run of headline North American tour dates throughout the month of November with support from Pom Pom Squad, arriving at long last after their initial postponement in the spring of 2020.
9) Taste of Cape May Kitchen Tour On October 16 will inspire avid home chefs – (CAPE MAY, NJ) — See where family chefs perfect their homemade dishes inside six of Cape May’s magnificent homes during the Taste of Cape May Kitchen Tour Saturday, October 16 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. These elaborately designed kitchens will dazzle, amaze and inspire you. The tour also includes a delicious tasting at each location provided by KARA Catering and Cape Island Foods and a wine tasting with Cape May Winery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission is $30 and tickets may be purchased online at capemaymac.org or by calling 609-884-5404. Tickets are limited.
10) Play Theater To Hold Haunted Car Washes In Westfield Throughout October – (WESTFIELD, NJ) — Play Theater, a performing arts program for kids in Scotch Plains, NJ is partnering with Team Car Wash, located at 215 South Avenue East in Westfield (next to Bohemian Raspberry Yogurt) on late October weekends for a Haunted Car Wash that will provide entertainment for guests who can choose between a silly or spooky experience. Carloads will engage with creepy costumed characters on the line, listen to seasonal music and holiday-themed audio, and leave with a clean car and memories to last through Halloween.
As you can see by this list, event previews are always one of the most popular areas of the website. Event previews get noticed when we first publish them and then get noticed again when they are brought back to the main area of the site the week the event takes place. Make sure your events get previewed by sending press releases to us at info@newjerseystage.com – for even more promotion, check out our ad rates which start at just $50 for an entire month.