Tag: Metuchen Forum Theater
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Extensive community outreach has begun on the Metuchen Forum Theater
METUCHEN – Extensive community outreach has begun as Webb Management LLC is in the process of putting together a feasibility study for the Forum Theater. “As part of this important initial step, Webb representatives will be interviewing a wide range of leaders, including those in the arts, civic, business and entertainment communities, over the next…
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Metuchen hires theater consultant services to conduct feasibility study for Forum Theater
METUCHEN – Borough officials want to make sure when movie theaters are allowed to reopen, a plan is in place for the Metuchen Forum Theater. The Borough Council approved a resolution at a meeting on Aug. 24 to award a contract to Webb Management Services, New York, as theater consultant services in a total amount…
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Metuchen acquires Forum Theater, takes step toward creation of arts district
METUCHEN – The Borough of Metuchen now owns the historic 1927 Forum Theater on Main Street. Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch made the announcement on July 2 through social media. “We are excited to announce that after nearly four months of numerous inspections and extensive negotiations, the borough closed on its purchase of the Forum Theater…
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Middlesex County invests $3.5 million to create Metuchen Arts District
METUCHEN — Some $3.5 million of endless opportunities lie ahead as Metuchen officials move forward with the creation of the Metuchen Arts District. Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios joined Metuchen Mayor Jonathan M. Busch on Oct. 6 during the Metuchen Country Fair to announce the county is allocating a $3.5 million grant from…
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Officials eye a Metuchen Arts District with the historic Forum Theater at the forefront
METUCHEN — Borough officials have made the first steps toward the creation of a Metuchen Arts District. “The Metuchen Arts District came out of an idea of making sure the Forum Theater is preserved and that we have a theater in this community for years to come,” Mayor Jonathan Busch said. He also reported that not…
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‘A Broadway Christmas’ coming to Metuchen Forum Theater
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The 1927 Metuchen Forum Theater will revive with Dream Theater Productions’ “A Broadway Christmas” this weekend at 314 Main St. Shows will be at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 11. Featuring a cast of New York professionals, the musical will include holiday favorites,…