Thomas Neira

Jan 17, 2024 | njmonthly.com | Thomas Neira

Martin Miller has taken over as the executive director of the McCarter Theatre Center, an important cultural institution in Princeton. Photo: Matt StanleyMartin Miller’s first month as executive director of the McCarter Theatre Center went better than he could have possibly dreamed. A series of sold-out performanes of McCarter’s opening show of the 2023-2024 season, Bulrusher, culminated in a visit from Tony-winning Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who Martin says lauded the production.

Sep 29, 2023 | njmonthly.com | Thomas Neira

Major League Soccer is an incredibly competitive sports league, but a new development league is giving younger players a chance to get more time on the field and more opportunities to develop their skills—and that includes the New York Red Bulls II. It’s a new development team for the Red Bulls, who play home games at Montclair State University Soccer Park. This month, the Red Bulls II will finish their first season in the new league, called MLS Next Pro.

Aug 29, 2023 | njmonthly.com | Thomas Neira |Jacqueline Larcara |Andrew Farinaccio

Wildwood's End of Summer Block Party will take place in Fox Park on September 3. Photo: Courtesy of Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development AuthorityFriday Night Fireworks on the BeachSeptember 1: Kick off the long weekend with some pyrotechnics. Fireworks will light up the sky behind the famous Wildwoods sign. Rio Grande Avenue Beach; 10 pm. FREE.

Aug 19, 2023 | njmonthly.com | Thomas Neira

“Stay passionate, feed your creativity, and just keep working," advises artist and Kean University grad Ricardo Roig. Photo: Courtesy of the ROIG collectionIt was at Kean University where Ricardo Roig was first introduced to screen printing, an art technique that would eventually define his own personal art. Now, 17 years after graduating, he is returning to where the inspiration struck—as Kean’s newest artist in residence.

Jul 27, 2023 | njmonthly.com | Thomas Neira

The theater has recast traditionally white productions and roles with BIPOC actors. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Michael Jordan have taken notice.