Now in its 34th season, Passage Theatre Company produces dynamic and thought-provoking new plays for the diverse community in the heart of Trenton.
Here is a look into its 2019-20 Season
"Dauphin Island"
Oct. 10 - 27
Written by Jeffry Chastang
Directed by Amina...
Princeton University Concerts' 2019-20 season
Princeton University Concerts (PUC)’s 2019-20 season, the series’ 126th incarnation, reaffirms PUC’s roots as one of the country’s oldest and boldest chamber music series. The newly announced offerings channel the exuberant scope of PUC’s125th anniversary celebration...
By Pam Hersh
Some called them Princeton’s odd couple.
But their mismatched personalities and backgrounds were a perfect match for Princeton, because the two of them spearheaded the establishment of The Spirit of Princeton Initiative, a 22-year-old community project producing patriotic...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical and mental health play important roles in helping a child growing through life.
CDC officials say physical activity is one of the ways a child’s health stays strong.
“Physical activity...
By: Ken Downey Jr. & Joanne Thornborough
As we begin to approach the most coveted night in television, the 2019 Emmy Awards, each week prior to the award show, I will be joined by my co-worker and fellow television buff,...
New Jersey filmmaker and director Tom Phillips presented his latest documentary film “Vietnam Aftermath,” as well as a trailer for his latest documentary series “Unclaimed Remains,” at the Monmouth Film Festival that was held at the Two River Theater...
By Pam Hersh
On a Tuesday afternoon several months ago, Princeton resident Ira Fuchs scheduled an emergency computer video conference after dinner with his three grown children to discuss a new development in the family dynamic. He reassured them the...
With only about a month until the Emmy Awards air on Fox, the television academy has once again provided too little time for audiences to watch everything being considered for awards. With favorites nominated like Sterling K. Brown, Rachel...
The Rockit Live Foundation honored 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Ricky Byrd at its annual gala at the Two River Theater in Red Bank on Aug. 22 for his work with young artists, music education and...
By Pam Hersh
I played matchmaker this past week by introducing two institutions - both the same age and both driven by their commitment to community. It is a match - not made in heaven - but in Princeton and...
When it comes to a preference of the book or on-screen adaptation, I have always chosen the page over the screen. From well-known page turners such as “Harry Potter,” “Game of Thrones” and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” to some...
The Avenel Performing Arts Center served as the host to a five-performance run of “Cocktail Hour: The Show” from New York City-based dance company, Ballets with a Twist, as part of the center’s inaugural season from Aug.1-4.
Marilyn Klaus, the...
Touring the world over the past two years, the musical genius that is Ed Sheeran somehow managed to fit starring in a feature film, as well as writing another album, into his busy schedule.
This past week, I finally got...
By Pam Hersh
While sitting through the magical and innovative Princeton Summer Theater (PST) production of Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," I kept smiling – with a tear of sadness lingering in the corner of my eye.
I laughed at the...
Up-and-coming director Amber McGinnis debuted her first feature film “International Falls” to close out the Indie Street Film Festival on the evening of July 28.
“International Falls,” starring Rachael Harris and Rob Huebel, is a fictional film about a woman...
“Gay Chorus Deep South,” a Tribeca film selection, opened the Indie Street Film Festival in Red Bank at the Two River Theater on the evening of July 24.
Directed by David Charles Rodrigues, the feature length documentary follows the San...
The Television Academy announced the 2019 Emmy Award nominees last week on Tuesday, July 16.
Series such as “Game of Thrones” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” led the categories, as expected, making up 52 of the total nominations.
“Game of Thrones”...
By Pam Hersh
While my grandkids last weekend were learning about Africa by watching "The Lion King," I was learning about Africa by listening to a more compelling story - starring accused witches, witch camps and shea butter.
The narrator of...
Haunted River Walk
Thu, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 26 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Thu, Oct 24 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Halloween Ghost Tour & Cemetery Visit
Fri, Oct 25 12:00 am
Halloween Ghost Tour & Cemetery Visit
Sat, Oct 26 12:00 am
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Sat, Oct 26 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm