Set in the early years of aviation, 'Take Flight' wove the lives of the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh as they pursue their individual dreams of flight.
Take Flight with Montclair State University. The show, Take Flight, had the ability to weave each of the individual narratives with both fact and fiction created a world that captured the audience’s attention. Add on the incredible acting of the shows leads, a great ensemble and amazing lighting and set design, you have a show […]
Presented in the Alexander Kasser Theater with the Vincent Dance Theater, 'Motherland' recently played at Montclair State University. Although the performance was a bit unusual, it helped prove that Kasser offers something different for people of all tastes.
Motherland is quiet interesting. The basic premise of the show as to poke fun at sexual stereotypes and the maturing stages of both men and women. In the beginning of each segment of the show, a woman walked on to the stage with a wine bottle filled with fake blood, threw some onto the all […]
The Grand Slambovians and their openers Twangtown Paramours to perform at Outpost in the Burbs Friday, Nov. 1.
Slambovia and Twangtown offer something crazy. Want a little more crazy adventure after Halloween? The best place to be that night would be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair; in it will be performing Tennessee duo MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis who make up the Twangtown Paramours, and the Grand Slambovians of Sleepy […]
Kenny White and headliner Jimmy Webb delivered banter and piano tunes to a sold-out crowd at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair Friday night.
Jimmy Webb and Kenny White: Keys Plus Comedy Equals a Full House After a long week of work and other business necessities, what better way to wind down and de-stress than with good music and laughs? Many people found that kind of refuge at a sold-out show at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, in which […]
"Wouldn’t It Be Nice" if Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, teamed up with Jeff Beck of the Yard Birds for a powerful night of music? Well they did! And they made sure not to leave out Montclair on their list of cool joints to perform at.
Brian Wilson creates a powerful night of music with Jeff Beck. The unusual duo met in 2005 when Jeff Beck performed as tribute to Brian Wilson. Wilson had won the MusiCares Award that year. Wilson decided that he would one day need to work with the two time hall of famer. Brian Wilson took the […]
The John J. Cali School of Music annual "Kaleidoscope" concert didn’t just open eyes, but it opened minds, giving a broader and colorful view into music and the arts.
Kaleidoscope opened up so many perspectives. The annual Kaleidoscope concert, preformed last Friday and Saturday was a 90-minute non-stop extravaganza featuring music of all styles: choral, orchestral, band, jazz, vocal, chamber, musical theater and solo instrumental. Kaleidoscope is a celebration of the diverse programming and talented faculty and students of the Cali School. I was very […]
One of the first performances of the season is sure to make audiences soar.
Soar with the new musical, Take Flight. Set in the early years of aviation, Take Flight is a musical that blends fact and fiction and creates a story that intertwines the lives of the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh. Take Flight is a production from the Department of Theater and Dance of Montclair […]
Good vibrations have been sweeping the nation and finally made it to the east coast. Brian Wilson, former songwriter and member of the Beach Boys, is bringing his latest tour to the Wellmont in Montclair.
Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck Set to Amaze Wellmont Theater. Brian Wilson will be bringing music to the Wellmont Theater alongside Jeff Beck on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Wellmont Theater is located at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair, N.J., just off of Bloomfield Avenue. Tickets are still available, but only while they last! California native […]
The extravaganza celebration of music from all styles is back once again. The celebration of diverse programming and talented faculty and students courtesy of the Cali School will surely have everyone on their feet.
Kaleidoscope features talented faculty and students. The John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University will present its annual Kaleidoscope concert on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m., in the Alexander Kasser Theater on the campus of Montclair State University. Kaleidoscope is a 90-minute, non-stop extravaganza featuring music […]
Composer/singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb, with special guest Kenny White, will take part in a concert to benefit the Outpost on Friday, Oct. 18 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair.
Come “Sing High” at the Outpost Benefit. Jimmy Webb must be glad to know that a man of many talents, by the name of Kenny White, will be opening for him at this show. In addition to being a New York City-based singer-songwriter and studio session keyboardist, White also has a following in his artistic […]
