NJN - Jersey Arts the Podcast
This podcast goes on location with creative personalities and productions throughout the state of New Jersey. Jersey Arts: The Podcast is produced by State of the Arts, NJN Public Television's weekly arts magazine, and hosted by Discover Jersey Arts. Visit us at www.jerseyarts.com.
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Christine Ebersole, Actress/Singer and Maplewood Mom
Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) “is ...
Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) “is in a class by herself,” says The New York Times. Her career spans from Broadway to Hollywood where she's currently in production with the second season of “Sullivan & Son,” a TBS sit-com, and starring in two movies out later this year. She also sings cabaret, and on May 11th, Christine Ebersole returns to NJPAC with her new show of standards and Broadway favorites. Susan Wallner talks to the Maplewood, NJ resident about her many creative projects and what keeps her so fresh.
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American Repertory Ballet to perform Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" on the centennial of its premiere
Podcast producer Eric Schultz talks with American Repertory Ballet's artistic ...
Podcast producer Eric Schultz talks with American Repertory Ballet's artistic director Douglas Martin. Martin has choreographed a new, soon to be debuted version of Stravinsky's ballet "The Rite of Spring." A hundred years ago, the first performances of the ballet caused a riot in Paris! Martin has a special connection to the music and ballet. He danced in the Joffrey Ballet's famous 1987 recreation of Nijinsky's original choreography. ARB's "The Rite of Spring" will be performed March 23rd at Raritan Valley Community College and on April 5th at South Orange Performing Arts Center.
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New Jersey Film Festival 2013 - Continuing to spotlight home-grown filmmakers with "Jersey Fresh" program | 02/20/13
For over three decades, the New Jersey Film Festival has ...
For over three decades, the New Jersey Film Festival has been a film laboratory of sorts, presenting work by independent and experimental filmmakers from around the world – and keeping a spotlight on home-grown filmmakers from the Garden State with their Jersey Fresh program. Festival Director and Rutgers University Professor Albert G. Nigrin talks about the current season, which features the documentary Set For Life, a romantic comedy called Starting From Scratch, and more unusual selections like the animated shorts Retrocognition and Animation Hotline.
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Chuck Cooper Stars in "Two Trains Running" at Two River Theater
August Wilson wrote a ten-play cycle set in a black ...
August Wilson wrote a ten-play cycle set in a black Pittsburgh neighborhood, one for each decade of the 20th century. Last year, Two River Theater in Red Bank mounted an acclaimed production of "Jitney," the 1970s play, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and starring Chuck Cooper. The two are both back this season for "Two Trains Running," set in the 1960s. Tony Award-winning actor Chuck Cooper talks to Susan Wallner about working with Ruben, the musicality of August Wilson's plays, and about meeting the famed playwright before his death in 2005. "Two Trains Running" runs February 2nd to March 3rd at Two River Theater Company.
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“Weiwei-isms,” a new book of sayings from the Chinese artist and activist, edited by Larry Warsh | 01/14/13
Ai Weiwei disappeared for 81 days in April 2011 while ...
Ai Weiwei disappeared for 81 days in April 2011 while trying to board a plane from Beijing to Hong Kong, and has not been able to leave China since. Yet his voice grows ever stronger around the world. He communicates through his art, through video, and, ever since his blog was shut down by Chinese censors, through Twitter. A new book by Princeton University Press collects some of his most evocative sayings. Susan Wallner talks to the editor of “Weiwei-isms,” Larry Warsh. He’s a longtime friend and collector of the artist.
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The Masterwork Chorus Performs Handel's Messiah | 12/18/12
This holiday season, Andrew Megill, one of the leading choral ...
This holiday season, Andrew Megill, one of the leading choral conductors of his generation, will conduct the 100-voice Masterwork Chorus, with orchestra and soloists, in their signature interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. The Masterwork Chorus has been performing Messiah in New York and New Jersey since 1957, and this year marks their 250th full performance. On Saturday, December 22nd, Messiah will be performed by the Masterwork Chorus for the 249th time at the Dorothy Young Theater at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. On Sunday, December 23rd, they will give their 250th performance at Carnegie Hall.
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A Wind in the Willows Christmas | 12/05/12
Two River Theater presents an original production for the holidays ...
Two River Theater presents an original production for the holidays – A Wind in the Willows Christmas. This new musical follows the adventures of the story’s beloved characters – Mole, the Water Rat, Dr. Badger, and Mr. Toad – as they discover that home is where your friends are. We spoke with Grammy Award-winning composer – and ex-NFL player – Mike Reid about writing new music for a beloved children’s classic, as well as writing songs for artists like Kenny Chesney, Bonnie Raitt, Prince, and Willie Nelson.
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The Fertile Crescent: Women Artists from the Middle East | 11/16/12
In Princeton and New Brunswick, art by women from the ...
In Princeton and New Brunswick, art by women from the Middle East is opening eyes and challenging stereotypes. Susan Wallner talks with Iranian Parastou Forouhar and Nigerian Fatimah Tuggar, two of the many artists involved. Both women grew up in political families and openly address political and social themes in their work. Exhibitions and events that are part of The Fertile Crescent: Gender, Art, and Society continue through January 2013.
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Poe, Times Two at Cape May Stage | 10/26/12
Poe, Times Two opens October 31st at Cape May Stage. ...
Poe, Times Two opens October 31st at Cape May Stage. Eric Schultz talks to actor Greg Oliver Bodine for the Jersey Arts Podcast. Bodine adapted two of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales of mystery and horror, The Black Cat and The Cask of Amontillado , for a double bill of short one-man plays. Poe, Times Two runs through November 16th. Bodine received a 2012 NYIT Award nomination for his chilling performance.
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A Conversation with Poet Emari DiGiorgio | 10/05/12
Emari DiGiorgio’s poems range from the political to the personal. ...
Emari DiGiorgio’s poems range from the political to the personal. She’s a featured poet at this year’s Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival in Newark (Oct. 11-14), and she teaches poetry at the Richard Stockton College of NJ. Christopher Benincasa talks to DiGiorgio about poetry and split-boarding the Tasman Glacier while on her recent honeymoon.
