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Jersey Arts Podcast
ArtPride New Jersey
270 episodes
2 days ago
Today, we are highlighting the five-time Grammy Award-nominated band, Roomful of Blues. First formed in 1967, the group touts an impressive tenure approaching almost sixty years in the industry. While some new faces have come and gone in that tenure, the eight-piece blues band is still going strong- most recently welcoming their first female singer, D.D. Bastos, to the octet. Together, the group has released their latest album “Steppin’ Out” featuring the group’s signature blues, jump, swing ...
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Today, we are highlighting the five-time Grammy Award-nominated band, Roomful of Blues. First formed in 1967, the group touts an impressive tenure approaching almost sixty years in the industry. While some new faces have come and gone in that tenure, the eight-piece blues band is still going strong- most recently welcoming their first female singer, D.D. Bastos, to the octet. Together, the group has released their latest album “Steppin’ Out” featuring the group’s signature blues, jump, swing ...
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Performing Arts
Arts,
Visual Arts
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Jersey Arts Podcast
Roomful of Blues Welcomes First Female Vocalist in Over Fifty Years
Today, we are highlighting the five-time Grammy Award-nominated band, Roomful of Blues. First formed in 1967, the group touts an impressive tenure approaching almost sixty years in the industry. While some new faces have come and gone in that tenure, the eight-piece blues band is still going strong- most recently welcoming their first female singer, D.D. Bastos, to the octet. Together, the group has released their latest album “Steppin’ Out” featuring the group’s signature blues, jump, swing ...
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2 days ago
30 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
'Christmas Carolmania' Ends Their World Premiere Tour at the Count Basie Center this Christmas
Today we are talking about a new musical concert experience celebrating the holiday spirit like never before! This holiday season, Koolist Entertainment is proud to launch a world premiere tour from the creators of Koolulam – The Mass Global Singing Sensation that swept the hearts of millions to sing together worldwide. Producers Kathi and Alan Glist of Glist Entertainment are on the podcast today to explain what makes this show so unique and moving. Married for 53 years, the duo make ideal p...
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Spreading Joy (For All to Hear) with Surflight's Production of 'Elf, the Musical'
“It’s just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture.” While that may be a quote from the movie, "Elf", it’s also the truth. Gina is a huge fan of the movie and elf culture! While she's yet to see its musical counterpart, she was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Buddy himself, actor Dustin Ceithamer who is portraying the lead in the "Elf, the Musical" at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven this December. Directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan, the show...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
'Ben Schwartz and Friends' Tour Stops at NJPAC for First Ever Performance in New Jersey!
Today's episode is all about Ben Schwartz, improv, and his first ever performance in New Jersey. You may know him as Jean Ralphio in “Parks and Rec,” Yasper in “The After Party,” Josh Bath in “The Earliest Show,” (which is coming back soon!) Clyde in “House of Lies” or maybe as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. That barely grazes the surface. His portfolio is long and varied. With roots in improv, he is an alumnus of the Upright Citizens Brigade, and known for his quick wit and high energy. ...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Theater Meets Mixed Martial Arts for Hamilton's Okieriete Onaodowan in World Premiere Play
If you’re a fan of Hamilton, he needs no introduction. Okieriete Onaodowan – also known as Oak to friends and fans – originated the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the mega-hit musical. He also played Dean Miller on the TV show Station 19 and leads the new series Demascus–now streaming on Tubi–which the LA Times called a “must-watch”. Born and raised in New Jersey, Oak is back in the Garden State at Two River Theater in Red Bank working on a play called The Monsters–a world pr...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Shakespeare Theatre’s Frankenstein Reveals the Story Behind the Story
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Frankenweenie, Poor Things… the story of Frankenstein has been adapted many times over and continues to find new relevance with each interpretation. Playwright David Catlin’s version, called Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, does double duty by presenting a story within a story. The show depicts both the tale of Frankenstein as well as the famous spooky storytelling competition that inspired it–giving audiences a look into the making of Victor Frankenstein's creature...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Staying 'Jersey Fresh' with John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli is a guitarist and singer who has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” He’s been established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook and has even expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and the Beatles. In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, Pizzarelli has been a special g...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Movies and Mirth with Montclair Film
Let’s talk movies. Here's another episode where Gina geeks out about movies with people who do just that, for a living! This time with the folks behind Montclair Film. Joining me today are Tom Hall, Artistic Director of Montclair Film, and their new Executive Director, Tricia Haggerty Wenz. We’re talking about the Montclair Film Festival, running October 17-26th, and all things Montclair Film. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a movie lover, or just curious about film festivals - Montclair...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Legendary Arturo Sandoval Brings His Talent to Rutgers University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Today we're speaking with trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval. He is a 10-time Grammy Award winner, an Emmy Award recipient, and a six-time Billboard Award winner. He also holds a Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama, a Doctorate in Fine Arts from the prestigious Notre-Dame University, and was recently honored with a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 and most recently, in 2024 he was one of the honorees of the Kennedy Center. His career is a testament ...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Experience the Essence of Jazz with Grammy-Winner, Evan Sherman
Evan Sherman oozes the soothing essence of jazz, that quiet confidence that lulls you into a sense of calm. Today, we're talking to the Grammy-winning drummer about his career trajectory. Hailing from the great Garden State, Sherman has been a professional musician since his teenage years, having played alongside greats like Ron Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, John Lee, and Branford and Wynton Marsalis. In 2021, he released his debut quintet album, "Sidewalkin',' and he c...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Movie Magic in the Garden State: Jon Crowley Talks Filmmaking in NJ
Join host Gina Marie Rodriguez as she speaks with Mr. Jon Crowley, the recently appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission, under the purview of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Prior to joining the NJEDA, Crowley worked within the television industry for over two decades, producing and directing several well-known television series, including "Impractical Jokers," "House Hunters International," "Big Brother," "Trading Spouses," an...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
'Every Brilliant Thing' is the Perfect Show for East Lynne Theater Company's New Stage
Today’s episode takes us to London, England. Well, sort of. East Lynne Theater Company’s production of “Every Brilliant Thing” is currently rehearsing across the pond and I was able to steal a few moments with actor Rohan Tickell and director Deirdre McLaughlin. Joining us from East Lynne’s headquarters in Cape May is Executive Director Mark David Boberick. But what is “Every Brilliant Thing” about? Its synopsis reads - “A son creates a list of things worth living for – all in an attempt to ...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Celebrating 20 Seasons of Premiere Stages with Original Play 'The Mallard'
Today we are highlighting Premiere Stages' twentieth season as they introduce their most recent production, “The Mallard,” written by Vincent Delaney and directed by John Wooten. --Freya and Gillian are teachers who have offended their school board and lost their jobs. Davis and Reagan are yard sale fanatics in search of a priceless antique duck decoy, the Horace Crandall Mallard. What follows is a fierce, funny and escalating battle over a symbol that has wildly different meanings – intersec...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
'Rent' Moves into the Pioneer Productions Stage in Morristown
Today, we’re talking all things "Rent." Pioneer Productions Company of Morristown will be bringing the larger-than-life rock opera to a more intimate setting. With music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is quickly approaching its 30-year anniversary. The show first premiered on Broadway 29 years ago in 1996. Set in New York City’s East Village amid the AIDS crisis of the late 1980s and early 1990s, RENT tells the unforgettable story of a grou...
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7 months ago
31 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
John Gorka Visits the Lizzie Rose Music Room
Rolling Stone has called him "the leading singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement." New Jersey’s own John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who is most comfortable with a guitar in hand. You may hear him strum the guitar occasionally throughout the piece and not just during his live performances! That's right, this episode includes three live serenades, including "I'm From New Jersey" and "Oh Abraham." This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening! Subscr...
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7 months ago
33 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
'The Shark is Broken' Brings Hollywood Foibles to the Stage at George Street Playhouse
"Jaws." It was an iconic moment in cinema history. The three-time Academy Award-winning film is credited as the first true “summer blockbuster,” having toppled box office records to become the top-grossing film of 1975. And as we approach its 50th anniversary, George Street Playhouse is bringing the behind-the-scenes story of the film’s making to the stage. FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed…again. The lead actors—theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard...
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8 months ago
26 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Melissa Etheridge Prepares for Upcoming NJPAC Performance
Grammy Award-winning Melissa Etheridge has been a household name for the last thirty years, but most recently she has released a new album entitled “I’m Not Broken” and executive produced a docuseries of the same name. The album and the series were recorded live at the Topeka Correctional Facility in Kansas as an ode to the strength and perseverance of women. Etheridge isn’t the first singer-songwriter to perform at a prison but this album is in good company with the likes of B.B. King’s “Liv...
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9 months ago
14 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Bewitched by Botti: A Chat with the Grammy Winning Trumpeter
Jazz fans, rejoice! Grammy winning trumpeter, Chris Botti, will be gracing the stage of the Mayo Performing Arts Center this April. For nearly three decades now, Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world, boasting collaborations with stars like Sting, Paul Simon, Barbara Streisand, Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli and many more. His most recent album, produced by David Foster and entitled "Vol. 1," marks his debut album with Blue Note Records and fea...
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9 months ago
25 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Broadway's Back at the State Theatre: 'Dear Evan Hansen' Takes the Stage
The six-time Tony Award winning show “Dear Evan Hansen” is bringing its North American Tour to the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ. The show boasts music and lyrics by EGOT winners - that’s an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony - Benjamin Pasek and Justin Paul. “Dear Evan Hansen” offers a score that will have you whistling the tunes on your way out of the theater. The show tackles some sensitive topics in a way that audiences have been connecting with deeply since its Broadway premiere in 201...
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9 months ago
27 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Jonatha Brooke and Joyous Grief
Jonatha Brooke has a voice to soothe your soul, and the lyrics to nurture it. First introduced to audiences as a part of the duo, “The Story,” Brooke eventually turned to an illustrious solo career and has been gifting us with her own unique storytelling ever since. Jonatha has quite the discography to boast with 14 albums over the past three decades, most of which were produced under her own independent label - Bad Dog Records. She has co-written songs with Katy Perry and The Courtyard Houn...
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10 months ago
40 minutes

Jersey Arts Podcast
Today, we are highlighting the five-time Grammy Award-nominated band, Roomful of Blues. First formed in 1967, the group touts an impressive tenure approaching almost sixty years in the industry. While some new faces have come and gone in that tenure, the eight-piece blues band is still going strong- most recently welcoming their first female singer, D.D. Bastos, to the octet. Together, the group has released their latest album “Steppin’ Out” featuring the group’s signature blues, jump, swing ...