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Explore the Arts
A preview of the shows, exhibits and more coming to South Jersey this fall.

by Amy Kodrich and Lawrence Diehlman

PERFORMING ARTS & LIVE MUSIC

Perkins Center for the Arts

PerkinsArts.org | (856) 235-6488

Sept. 24

Handcrafted 2022

This event is back after a two-year hiatus! “Handcrafted” combines art, music and community. Come see some award-winning art while enjoying some local brews.

ADMISSION: $150. HOURS: 7-10 p.m.

 

Scottish Rite Auditorium

ScottishRiteAuditorium.com | (856) 858-1000

Oct. 29

Chris Botti: Live in Concert

ADMISSION: $59-96. SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.

Nov. 4

Joe Satriani: Earth Tour 2022

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani is bringing his instrumental stylings to the Scottish Rite Auditorium. This 2.5 hour show will feature new songs from his most recent album, The Elephants of Mars.

ADMISSION: $49-89. SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.

Nov. 17

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen

ADMISSION: $29.50-59.50. SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.

 

Broadway Theatre of Pitman

TheBroadwayTheatre.org | (856) 384-8381

Sept.  9-Oct.  2

Bright Star

Two decades after a young woman has her infant son taken from her, she runs into a young man named Billy. Is this the son she’s looked so long for?

ADMISSION: $35. SHOWTIMES: Vary

Sept.  24

Jack and the Beanstalk

ADMISSION: $10. SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Oct. 22

The Mystery of the Missing Pumpkin

The younger audiences will enjoy this mystery. The Grand Pumpkin goes missing before the town’s Halloween celebration. Will the townspeople find it in time?

ADMISSION: $10. SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Nov. 12

Snow White

ADMISSION: $10. SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Nov. 25-27

The Bronx Wanderers Return to Broadway

ADMISSION: $45. SHOWTIMES: Vary.

 

Moorestown Theater Company

MoorestownTheaterCompany.org | (856) 778-8357

Oct. 8

Music on Main Featuring Laura Cantrell

Come out to Moorestown Theater Company for an evening with country singer Laura Cantrell.

ADMISSION: $25. SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.

 

The Ritz Theater Company

RitzTheatreCo.org | (856) 288-3500

Sept. 16-Oct. 2

The Bisley Boy

You could be part of the audience at this world premiere. Explore the many different themes and enjoy a beautiful score as the play looks at Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.

ADMISSION: $27. SHOWTIMES: Vary.

Sept. 24

King Midas and the Golden Touch

ADMISSION: $10. SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Oct. 29

Winnie the Pooh

ADMISSION: $10. SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

 

Grand Theatre: Home of the Road Company

RoadCompany.com | (856) 728-2120

Sept. 8-18

Red

When an artist receives a large commission for two murals, he and his assistant Ken get to work. But Ken is ready to go against his boss in this story of ambition and vulnerability.

ADMISSION: $20-$30. SHOWTIMES: Vary.

Oct. 6-22

Spring Awakening

ADMISSION: $20-$30. SHOWTIMES: Vary.


Bridge Players Theatre Company

BridgePlayersTheatre.com | (856) 303-7620

Nov. 10-13

The Fantasticks

Bridge Players Theatre Company presents this musical allegory about a young couple whose fathers are feuding, and narrated by a mysterious character named El Gallo.

ADMISSION: TBD SHOWTIMES: Vary.

 

South Camden Theatre Company, Inc.

SouthCamdenTheatre.org | (856) 409-0365

Sept. 9-25

The Brothers Size

Ogun constantly worries about his brother, who’s fresh out of prison. When an old prison mate arrives with a gift, the brothers’ relationship is thrown out of balance.

ADMISSION: $5-20. SHOWTIMES: Vary.

Oct. 28-Nov. 13

Incorruptible: A Dark Comedy about the Dark Ages

ADMISSION: $5-20. SHOWTIMES: Vary.

 

Rowan College of Performing Arts

CPA.Rowan.edu |  856-256-4000

Sept. 24

Urban Bush Women: Legacy + Lineage + Liberation

In honor of Urban Bush Women’s vibrant 38-year history and counting, Legacy + Lineage + Liberation celebrates the power of women in an evening of classic works that transcend genres and amplify the voices of women of color.

ADMISSION: $10-20, Rowan students free. VENUE: Pfleeger Concert Hall.  SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.

Oct. 11, Nov. 22

Rowan University Small Jazz Ensembles

ADMISSION: FREE. VENUE: Boyd Recital Hall.  SHOWTIMES: 8 p.m.

Oct. 29

Rowan Dance Festival Gala Performance

ADMISSION: $15-20. VENUEPfleeger Concert Hall.  SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.

Nov. 3

Rowan University Jazz Ensemble

ADMISSION: $5-10, Rowan students free. VENUEPfleeger Concert Hall.  SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m.

 

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

Grounds for Sculpture
GroundsForSculpture.org | (609) 586-0616

Now through Dec. 31

That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family

ADMISSION: TBD. HOURS: Vary.

Now through Jan. 8, 2023

Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter

Come out to see the beautiful pottery works of ceramics master Roberto Lugo. The main attraction of this exhibition is Put Yourself in the Picture, which Lugo completed during his residency at Grounds for Sculpture.

ADMISSION: TBD. HOURS: Vary.

Nov. 25-April 2, 2023

Night Forms: Infinite Waves

You don’t want to miss this amazing outdoor art display that combines audio, visuals and an array of colors to create an immersive experience you’ll long remember.

ADMISSION: TBD. SHOWTIMES: Thurs.-Sun., sunset-11 p.m.

 

Markeim Arts Center

MarkeimArtsCenter.org | (856) 429-8585

Sept. 12

Watercolor Wonder: The Basics of Watercolor With Sharon Anne Smith

This introductory workshop led by Sharon Ann Smith will teach you many techniques so that you can create your own artwork to take home.

ADMISSION: $65-140. HOURS: 6-8 p.m.

 

Rowan University Art Gallery

https://sites.rowan.edu/artgallery/ | (856) 256-4521

Sept. 1-Oct. 29

To Whom It May Concern by Genevieve Gaignard

Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present To Whom It May Concern, a new solo exhibition featuring Genevieve Gaignard. To Whom It May Concern will feature Gaignard’s self-portraiture, collages and installation, Black White and Red All Over, that confronts nostalgic views of American culture. Through her exploration of race, femininity and class, Gaignard interrogates notions of skin privilege while challenging viewers to look more closely at racial realities.

ADMISSION: Free.  HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 10 am - 5 pm; Sat. 11 am - 5 pm

 

Wheaton Arts Center

WheatonArts.org | (856) 825-6800

Now Through Dec. 31 

People, Place, Process: 50 Years of Glassmaking at WheatonArts

ADMISSION: $7-12. HOURS: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Collecting & Connecting: Recent Acquisitions

Collecting & Connecting highlights various techniques, concepts and materials, including neon sculpture and processes using biological materials. These recent acquisitions help expand the museum’s current collection while providing an insight on future trends in glass art.

ADMISSION: $7-12. HOURS: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Oct. 1-2

Festival of Fine Craft

This event offers an experience for the entire family with over 100 juried artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their works. Visitors can also enjoy the beer and wine garden, live music and more.

ADMISSION: $7-12. HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.