André De Shields Talks Turning 72, Taking on Two Full-Time Jobs
Though already signed up to star in 'Mankind,' De Shields couldn't turn down the director gig for a new 'Ain't Misbehavin'' revival. He tells Observer, 'this has my name on it.'
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey, is one of the largest and most prestigious performing arts venues in the United States. Opened in 1997, NJPAC was established to revitalize downtown Newark and provide a world-class cultural hub for the region. The center features multiple performance spaces, including the 2,800-seat Prudential Hall, the 514-seat Victoria Theater, and the more intimate Chase Room and Horizon Theater. NJPAC hosts a diverse array of performances, ranging from classical music, jazz, and dance to theater, comedy, and family shows. It is also home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Beyond performances, NJPAC is deeply committed to arts education and community engagement, offering extensive programs that reach thousands of students and residents annually. With its rich programming and community focus, NJPAC has become a cornerstone of cultural life in New Jersey. Read more about Theater.
Mixing Big Band Jazz With James Brown Soul, No One Plays It Like Christian McBride
As a virtuoso soloist, bandleader, and a powerful advocate for jazz, bassist Christian McBride is big band jazz royalty.
Former Governor Kean, feted at 80th birthday party, on N.J. politics: “We’ve got to clean up our act”
NEWARK - In the midst of his 80th birthday soiree at the downtown Newark arts center he was instrumental in building, former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean, noted for his public service, served notice to the state's troubled political world.
