The Arts Come Alive
A roundup of the live shows, unique exhibits and more arriving in South Jersey this fall.
PERFORMING ARTS
& LIVE MUSIC
Broadway Theatre of Pitman
TheBroadwayTheatre.org I (856) 384-8381
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TheBroadwayTheatre.org I (856) 384-8381
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SEPT. 8-OCT. 1
Big Fish
Big Fish is a heartfelt musical about fathers, sons and the stories that we use to define our identities.
ADMISSION: $40
SHOWTIME: Times vary.
Big Fish
Big Fish is a heartfelt musical about fathers, sons and the stories that we use to define our identities.
ADMISSION: $40
SHOWTIME: Times vary.
OCT. 7
Bohemian Queen
ADMISSION: $40
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
Bohemian Queen
ADMISSION: $40
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
OCT. 13
Cooking with the Calamari Sisters
Hilarity, failed dishes and food fights ensue during this live “broadcast” of a public access cable cooking show hosted by two Italian sisters, Delphine and Carmela Calamari.
ADMISSION: $45, includes custom kitchen apron.
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
Cooking with the Calamari Sisters
Hilarity, failed dishes and food fights ensue during this live “broadcast” of a public access cable cooking show hosted by two Italian sisters, Delphine and Carmela Calamari.
ADMISSION: $45, includes custom kitchen apron.
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
OCT. 27-NOV. 19
The Little Mermaid
ADMISSION: $40
SHOWTIME: Times vary.
The Little Mermaid
ADMISSION: $40
SHOWTIME: Times vary.
Haddonfield Plays & Players
HaddonfieldPlayers.com I (856) 429-8139
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HaddonfieldPlayers.com I (856) 429-8139
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SEPT. 29-OCT. 14
Something Rotten!
ADMISSION: $30
SHOWTIME: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.
Something Rotten!
ADMISSION: $30
SHOWTIME: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.
Grand Theatre: Home of the Road Company
RoadCompany.com I (856) 728-2120
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RoadCompany.com I (856) 728-2120
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OCT. 19-29
A Chorus Line
ADMISSION: $20-30
SHOWTIME: Times vary
A Chorus Line
ADMISSION: $20-30
SHOWTIME: Times vary
NOV. 16-DEC. 2
BIG: The Musical
Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid but after his carnival wish to become “big” is granted, he discovers that there’s more to being an adult than he bargained for.
ADMISSION: $20-30.
SHOWTIME: Times vary.
BIG: The Musical
Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid but after his carnival wish to become “big” is granted, he discovers that there’s more to being an adult than he bargained for.
ADMISSION: $20-30.
SHOWTIME: Times vary.
Moorestown Theater Company
MoorestownTheaterCompany.org I (856) 778-8357
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MoorestownTheaterCompany.org I (856) 778-8357
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SEPT. 9
Music On Main: Steve Wynn
ADMISSION: $25
SHOWTIME: 8 pm
Music On Main: Steve Wynn
ADMISSION: $25
SHOWTIME: 8 pm
SEPT. 30
Music On Main: Wreckless Eric
ADMISSION: $25
SHOWTIME: 8 pm
Music On Main: Wreckless Eric
ADMISSION: $25
SHOWTIME: 8 pm
Perkins Center for the Arts
PerkinsArts.org I (856) 253-6488
PerkinsArts.org I (856) 253-6488
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SEPT. & OCT.
Fiber Art by Cheryl Patton Wu and Abstract Collage by Bea Stenta
VENUE: Collingswood Main Gallery
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
SEPT. & OCT.
Fiber Art by Cheryl Patton Wu and Abstract Collage by Bea Stenta
VENUE: Collingswood Main Gallery
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
SEPT. & OCT.
Fall Annual Juried Exhibition
VENUE: Moorestown Gallery
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. by appointment; Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
VENUE: Moorestown Gallery
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. by appointment; Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Ritz Theater Company
RitzTheatreCo.org I (856) 288-3500
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RitzTheatreCo.org I (856) 288-3500
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SEPT. 8-24
Rock of Ages
ADMISSION: $27
SHOWTIME: Times vary
Rock of Ages
ADMISSION: $27
SHOWTIME: Times vary
OCT. 13-29
Black Bottom
Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music, while her trumpet player, Levee, dreams of making his own name in the business. More than music goes down in August Wilson’s riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hatred, and exploitation
ADMISSION: $27.
SHOWTIME: Times vary
Black Bottom
Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music, while her trumpet player, Levee, dreams of making his own name in the business. More than music goes down in August Wilson’s riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hatred, and exploitation
ADMISSION: $27.
SHOWTIME: Times vary
Rowan College of Performing Arts
CPA.Rowan.edu I (856) 256-4000
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CPA.Rowan.edu I (856) 256-4000
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SEPT. 22
Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project
Weaving art and science together through music, prose, and stunning visual imagery, this evocative performance and post-show discussion confronts a planet under siege and a future in peril—inspiring audiences to change course.
ADMISSION: $10-$30
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m
Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project
Weaving art and science together through music, prose, and stunning visual imagery, this evocative performance and post-show discussion confronts a planet under siege and a future in peril—inspiring audiences to change course.
ADMISSION: $10-$30
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m
SEPT. 26
Faculty Spotlight Series: Noa Even
Noa Even is a versatile saxophonist dedicated to the creation of new music through close collaboration with other artists, improvisation and most recently, composition.
ADMISSION: Free
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m
Faculty Spotlight Series: Noa Even
Noa Even is a versatile saxophonist dedicated to the creation of new music through close collaboration with other artists, improvisation and most recently, composition.
ADMISSION: Free
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m
OCT. 8
Atlantic Brass Band
ADMISSION: $5-10
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m
Atlantic Brass Band
ADMISSION: $5-10
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m
OCT. 15
Music From The Sole: I Didn’t Come to Stay
ADMISSION: $10 - $30
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m.
Music From The Sole: I Didn’t Come to Stay
ADMISSION: $10 - $30
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m.
NOV. 4
Concert Choir Fall Concert
ADMISSION: $5-10
SHOWTIME: 3 p.m.
Concert Choir Fall Concert
ADMISSION: $5-10
SHOWTIME: 3 p.m.
NOV. 8-11
Five Survivors Tell the World
This show is a documentary play that incorporates the actual words of five area Holocaust survivors who spent most of their lives sharing their testimony to audiences throughout the Philadelphia and south New Jersey region.
ADMISSION: $10-15
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
Five Survivors Tell the World
This show is a documentary play that incorporates the actual words of five area Holocaust survivors who spent most of their lives sharing their testimony to audiences throughout the Philadelphia and south New Jersey region.
ADMISSION: $10-15
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
NOV. 17-18
Fall Opera Excerpts
ADMISSION: $5-10
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m.
Fall Opera Excerpts
ADMISSION: $5-10
SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m.
Scottish Rite Auditorium
ScottishRiteAuditorium.com I (856) 858-1000
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ScottishRiteAuditorium.com I (856) 858-1000
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OCT. 7
Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt
ADMISSION: $59.50-$125
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt
ADMISSION: $59.50-$125
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
OCT. 12 & 13
Little Feat: The Albums Tour
Night one will consist of Sailin’ Shoes while night two will feature Dixie Chicken in their entirety, plus the hits.
ADMISSION: $59.50–$89.50
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
Little Feat: The Albums Tour
Night one will consist of Sailin’ Shoes while night two will feature Dixie Chicken in their entirety, plus the hits.
ADMISSION: $59.50–$89.50
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
OCT. 14
Tommy James & The Shondells
ADMISSION: $49.50–$89.50
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
Tommy James & The Shondells
ADMISSION: $49.50–$89.50
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
NOV. 3
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
A two-hour recreation of one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, MANIA brings to life the flamboyance of the ‘70s.
ADMISSION: $35-59
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
A two-hour recreation of one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, MANIA brings to life the flamboyance of the ‘70s.
ADMISSION: $35-59
SHOWTIME: 8 p.m.
South Camden Theatre Company, Inc.
SouthCamdenTheatre.org I (856) 409-0365
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SouthCamdenTheatre.org I (856) 409-0365
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NOW through OCT. 1
Alabama Story
Political foes, star-crossed lovers, and one feisty children’s author inhabit the same page in a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak, and hope.
ADMISSION: $20; $5 for Camden residents
SHOWTIME: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m
Alabama Story
Political foes, star-crossed lovers, and one feisty children’s author inhabit the same page in a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak, and hope.
ADMISSION: $20; $5 for Camden residents
SHOWTIME: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m
NOV. 3-19
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
ADMISSION: $20; $5 for Camden residents
SHOWTIME: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
ADMISSION: $20; $5 for Camden residents
SHOWTIME: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m
MUSEUMS
& GALLERIES
Grounds for Sculpture
GroundsForSculpture.org I (609) 586-0616
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NOW-DEC. 31
The Life and Work of the Johnson Family
This exhibition focuses on the Johnson family’s passions, their belief in the spirit of innovation and the power of community, and how the founder’s vision for The Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture shaped Grounds For Sculpture’s early years.
VENUE: Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
The Life and Work of the Johnson Family
This exhibition focuses on the Johnson family’s passions, their belief in the spirit of innovation and the power of community, and how the founder’s vision for The Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture shaped Grounds For Sculpture’s early years.
VENUE: Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
NOW through JAN. 7
Local Voices: Memories, Stories, and Portraits
VENUE: Domestic Arts Building
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Local Voices: Memories, Stories, and Portraits
VENUE: Domestic Arts Building
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
NOW through JAN. 7
Spiral Q: The Parade
This immersive installation highlights Spiral Q’s rich history of processions and approaches to individual and community expression, such as memorial tributes, wearable structures, large scale puppetry and more.
VENUE: Domestic Arts Building
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
This immersive installation highlights Spiral Q’s rich history of processions and approaches to individual and community expression, such as memorial tributes, wearable structures, large scale puppetry and more.
VENUE: Domestic Arts Building
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
NOW through FEB. 1
Bruce Beasley: The Emotional Language of Shape
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Bruce Beasley: The Emotional Language of Shape
ADMISSION: $12-25; Free for members and children 5 & younger
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Markeim Arts Center
MarkeimArtsCenter.org I (856) 429-8585
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MarkeimArtsCenter.org I (856) 429-8585
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SEPT. 10-NOV. 17
The Art of Joey Rihl & Jay Miller
ADMISSION: $5 for members; $8 for non-members
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Art of Joey Rihl & Jay Miller
ADMISSION: $5 for members; $8 for non-members
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rowan University Art Gallery
Sites.Rowan.edu/ArtGallery I (609) 256-4521
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SEPT. 5-OCT. 28
The Lightness of Bearing
This exhibit considers the resilience of women as keepers of the social order by blending the mythology of Caryatids with images of women from indigenous and ethnic cultures bearing the weight of ritualistic traditions.
VENUE: 301 High Street Gallery
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Lightness of Bearing
This exhibit considers the resilience of women as keepers of the social order by blending the mythology of Caryatids with images of women from indigenous and ethnic cultures bearing the weight of ritualistic traditions.
VENUE: 301 High Street Gallery
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
OCT. 5-DEC. 8
Origins of God
VENUE: Center for Art & Social Engagement
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Origins of God
VENUE: Center for Art & Social Engagement
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
NOV. 6-DEC. 20
Layers of Authenticity
VENUE: 301 High Street
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Layers of Authenticity
VENUE: 301 High Street
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wheaton Arts Center
WheatonArts.org I (856) 825-6800
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NOW through DEC. 31
People, Place, Process: 50 Years of Glassmaking at WheatonArts
VENUE: Museum of American Glass
ADMISSION: $7-12; free to children 5 & younger
HOURS: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
People, Place, Process: 50 Years of Glassmaking at WheatonArts
VENUE: Museum of American Glass
ADMISSION: $7-12; free to children 5 & younger
HOURS: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
NOW through DEC. 31
The Good, the Evil, and the Funny: Ritual & Mask Dance of Latin America
The exhibition provides a comparative perspective of ritual and celebratory use of masks and mask dances, as well as an interpretation of symbolism and designs that reflect specific cultural meanings, aesthetics and stories.
VENUE: Down Jersey Folklife Center
ADMISSION: $7-12; free to children 5 & younger
HOURS: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The exhibition provides a comparative perspective of ritual and celebratory use of masks and mask dances, as well as an interpretation of symbolism and designs that reflect specific cultural meanings, aesthetics and stories.
VENUE: Down Jersey Folklife Center
ADMISSION: $7-12; free to children 5 & younger
HOURS: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
NOW through DEC. 31
Amber Cowan: Alchemy of Adornment
Cowan uses centuries-old flameworking, hot sculpting and glassblowing techniques to transform pressed glass into exuberantly adorned diorama-like wall installations and free-standing sculptures.
VENUE: Museum of American Glass
ADMISSION: $7-12; free to children 5 & younger
HOURS: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cowan uses centuries-old flameworking, hot sculpting and glassblowing techniques to transform pressed glass into exuberantly adorned diorama-like wall installations and free-standing sculptures.
VENUE: Museum of American Glass
ADMISSION: $7-12; free to children 5 & younger
HOURS: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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