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Jersey Arts Podcast
The Jersey Arts Podcast presents in-depth, one-on-one conversations with the liveliest and most intriguing personalities in New Jersey’s arts scene. From the casts of hit shows to critically acclaimed film producers; from world-renowned poets to classically trained musicians; from groundbreaking dance visionaries to cutting-edge fine artists, our podcast connects you to what’s happening in your local arts community.
Episodes
Jersey Arts Podcast"Gotta Match!" Lights Up the Trenton City Museum
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion's curator, Karl Flesch, joins the Jersey Arts Podcast to review pieces from their current exhibition, Gotta Match! We…
Jersey Arts PodcastCabaret Team Brings "Mary Astor's Purple Diary" To Life
You might know classic Hollywood actor Mary Astor from The Maltese Falcon or Meet Me in St. Louis, but in 1936 her name was splashed across newspapers for a…
Jersey Arts PodcastKathryn Grody's Unexpected 3rd Act
It’s in the third act of a three-act story structure when everything comes to a head. The plot builds to its peak, the characters demonstrate development, and…
Jersey Arts PodcastReminiscing on "Rocky Horror" with Film's Star, Barry Bostwick
We are fast approaching Spooky Season, and with that comes the inimitable Rocky Horror Picture Show season. The cult classic has become synonymous with October…
Jersey Arts PodcastComedian Liz Glazer Returns to SOPAC with "Big Waitlist Energy"
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to make a change, today’s guest may give you renewed faith in second acts. Liz Glazer is a former tenured law…
Jersey Arts PodcastAxelrod Arts Honors the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with 'Come From Away'
Today Gina is speaking with Broadway stars Joy Hermalyn and Brian O’Brien who will be starring together in the upcoming production of Come From Away at Axelrod…
Jersey Arts PodcastRitz Theatre Company's Production of 'La Gringa' Broaches Life On the Periphery of a Culture
Today’s episode hits extra close to home for host Gina Marie Rodriguez. As a member of the Puerto Rican diaspora who often feels neither here nor there, she…
Jersey Arts PodcastJorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey
Today’s guest is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and one of the most influential guitarists of all-time. Jorma Kaukonen…
Jersey Arts PodcastPrinceton Summer Theater Tackles Sam Shepard's 'True West'
If you’re familiar with the notion of sibling rivalry, today’s episode may be the one for you. Today, Gina is speaking with the cast and director of Princeton…
Jersey Arts PodcastJovin Webb Debuts New Single in Advance of Sophomore Album
*There is currently no live performance in NJ attached to this episode.* In today's episode, Gina speaks with the talented blues artist, Jovin Webb. Perhaps…
Jersey Arts PodcastBring on the Bacon! The Princeton Festival Features The Bacon Brothers
Today, Gina is speaking with the Bacon Brothers. Yes, that is Hollywood A-lister Kevin Bacon and Emmy Award-winning composer, Michael Bacon. The siblings have…
Jersey Arts PodcastAssimilation, Immigration, and the Dance-Nation within West Side Story
“West Side Story” is making its way to the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn this May and we could not be more excited. If you’re unfamiliar with the classic…
Jersey Arts PodcastPearls of Wisdom with Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman
Today, we are speaking with the legendary violin virtuoso, Itzhak Perlman. Winner of four Emmy Awards, sixteen Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award…
Jersey Arts PodcastThe Gateway Playhouse Offers a Full Slate of Musicals and More
It is a big year for the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point as they near their 10th Anniversary Season, but as they brace for that landmark next summer, they…
Jersey Arts Podcast'Dog Man: The Musical' Unleashes the Pilkey-verse Onstage
From the mind of Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey, Dog Man is half dog, half policeman, and the beloved subject of 14 graphic novels, a major motion…
Jersey Arts Podcast'Queen of Kids' Music' Laurie Berkner is Back on Home Turf for McCarter Concert
Laurie Berkner has been dubbed “The Queen of Kids’ Music” by People Magazine, and it’s not hard to see why. Berkner’s songs have been streamed 1.7 billion…
Jersey Arts PodcastELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on…
Jersey Arts PodcastTheresa Rebeck, Marisa Smith, and NJ Rep's Theatrical Sandbox by the Jersey Shore
Theater aficionado’s will likely be familiar with the plays of Theresa Rebeck—the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time and creator of the hit…
Jersey Arts PodcastGeorge Lopez on Comedy, Culture, and Representation
Today we’re speaking with comedian George Lopez about the ins and outs of fame, the current sociopolitical climate, and how these things inform his life and…
Jersey Arts PodcastPioneer Productions Company Presents 'What the Constitution Means to Me'
If you’re an avid news viewer, you’ve probably heard discussions of the U.S. Constitution bandied about as of late. Is it being violated? Are we upholding it?…
Jersey Arts PodcastRoomful 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…
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…
Jersey Arts PodcastSpreading 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…
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…
Jersey Arts PodcastTheater 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…
Jersey Arts PodcastShakespeare 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…
Jersey Arts PodcastStaying '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.”…
Jersey Arts PodcastMovies 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…
Jersey Arts PodcastLegendary 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…
Jersey Arts PodcastExperience 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…
Jersey Arts PodcastMovie 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…
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…
Jersey Arts PodcastCelebrating 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…
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…
Jersey Arts PodcastJohn 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…
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…
Jersey Arts PodcastMelissa 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…
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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…
Jersey Arts PodcastBroadway'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…
Jersey Arts PodcastJonatha 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…
Jersey Arts PodcastGrab Your Crowns and Ring in St. Paddy's with Pinky Patel at NJPAC
Pinky Patel is the crown adorned TikTok comedian you’ve come to know and love for her no holds barred, quick and quippy style. She speaks directly to audiences…
Jersey Arts PodcastBaseball History Inspires Young Audiences in 'Catching the Moon'
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream is a musical based on the children’s book of the same title written by Crystal Hubbard. It tells…
Jersey Arts PodcastNew Jersey Symphony Puts the 'Tunes' in 'Looney Tunes'
35 years ago–well before orchestras performing film scores became popular–George Daugherty and his husband and producing partner David Wong developed Bugs…
Jersey Arts PodcastDancing through the Air: 'Noli Timere' Marks World Premiere at McCarter Theater
“Noli Timere” is Latin for “be not afraid,” and the name of the world premiere presentation from Director and Choreographer, Rebecca Lazier and Sculptor, Janet…
Jersey Arts PodcastFerrell Studios Premieres Their First Full Length Play: 'The Shape of Things'
Founded by Luke Ferrell in 2022, Ferrell Studios offers exceptional and affordable performing arts education and theatrical productions. They offer a variety…
Jersey Arts PodcastA Rockin' Christmas with Twelve Twenty-Four at the Levoy Theatre
Known for their electrifying renditions of classic holiday music, Twelve Twenty-Four combines the festive spirit with high-energy rock performances that will…
Jersey Arts PodcastGet to Know East Lynne Theater's Watson and Holmes
"How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?" A quote from the one and…
Jersey Arts PodcastOscar Nominee José Rivera Explores AI and Aging through Theater
Award-winning playwright José Rivera brings both his writing and directing talents to New Jersey Repertory Company’s production, Your Name Means Dream…
Jersey Arts PodcastAmerican Theater Group Celebrates Family and Heritage with 'My Italy Story'
"My Italy Story," written by Joseph Gallo, directed by Charlotte Cohn, and starring Michael Notardonato, is a nostalgic exploration of family, heritage and the…
Jersey Arts PodcastLet's 'FOCUS' on Jersey City
Art House Productions is collaborating with Kenia Rosete Dance to bring a new modern dance series to Jersey City. The show, titled “FOCUS,” will feature two to…
Jersey Arts PodcastNorm Lewis: Actor, Activist & Broadway Icon
Theater icon Norm Lewis is known for a lot of things: breaking barriers as Broadway's first African-American Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera; lending his…
Jersey Arts PodcastSurflight Sings in Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road
Even those who don’t know the name Hoagy Carmichael certainly know his songs. The composer behind “Heart and Soul,” “Georgia on my Mind,” “The Nearness of…
Jersey Arts PodcastRichie Furay Celebrates 80 Years with a Belated Birthday Bash at SOPAC
Jersey Arts talks to music icon - singer, songwriter, and guitarist Richie Furay, who boasts a 60 year musical career, having played with acclaimed groups such…
Jersey Arts PodcastHe's Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band): John Lodge Returns to New Jersey
“I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).” “Ride My See-Saw.” “Isn’t Life Strange?” These are just a few of the mega hit titles by The Moody Blues, and…
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Two River Theater's 'Pride on the Plaza' Welcomes All
This episode honors Pride Month, most specifically a particular celebration in Red Bank, NJ called “Pride on the Plaza” hosted by Two River Theater. Pride…
Jersey Arts PodcastThe Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Welcomes New Artistic Director
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is New Jersey's largest professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other classic…
Jersey Arts PodcastPeter Filichia: Theater Appraiser
You may know Peter Filichia from his 19 years as The Star Ledger’s theater critic or as a columnist for Masterworks Broadway, author of several books, Broadway…
Jersey Arts PodcastJazz's James Austin, Jr. Celebrates Stevie Wonder
If you’re a Stevie Wonder fan, you have to give jazz pianist and bandleader James Austin, Jr’s music a listen. His 2018 debut album, Songs in the Key of…
Jersey Arts PodcastAmerican Theater Group Presents the World Premiere of 'Canned Goods'
First time playwright Erik Kahn has managed to showcase the beauty of overcoming one’s circumstances. Set on August 31st of 1939, his play “Canned Goods”…
Jersey Arts PodcastNJ Youth Symphony Celebrates 45 Years of Music Education
Involvement in New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts in Union County, is not just about honing musical technique, it’s also about developing…