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NJ Broadway Stage Manager Killed By Train NJ Broadway Stage Manager Killed By Train
NJ Broadway Stage Manager Killed By Train Thomas Gates, the stage manager of a Tony-nominated Broadway show and New Jersey resident, was struck and killed by a train this week. Gates, 51, was struck by Morris and Essex Line train 6324 on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:12 a.m. at the South Orange station, NJ Transit officials confirm. The South Orange resident had been working as the stage manager for "Illinoise," a Broadway show that had four Tony Award nominations this year. The show mourned his loss on its Instagram account, noting he was the "center of Illinoise on Broadway, beloved friend and collaborator. "We are devasted for hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center East Orange is taking center stage at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick, both natives of East Orange, are among the 46th Kennedy Center honorees for lifetime artistic achievement. The duo, along with Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Renee Fleming, will be feted at a ceremony later this year. Latifah said she was humbled to be honored by the Kennedy Center.  "When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’," Latifah said. "No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No, ac…

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by Sam Barron
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These Popular Holiday Movies Have New Jersey Ties These Popular Holiday Movies Have New Jersey Ties
These Popular Holiday Movies Have New Jersey Ties The majority of holiday films are set in Chicago and New York City, but that doesn’t mean New Jersey is not represented in holiday films. Many seasonal movies are set in, filmed, or have a New Jersey connection that you might not expect. Grab you popcorn and some festive films with a special New Jersey tie-in listed in chronological order. Did we miss one? Email jpikora@dailyvoice.com. Die Hard (1988) Die Hard (1988) Trailer Movieclips Classic Trailers This disputed holiday film doesn’t take place in the Garden State but the main character John McClane is supposed to be from New Je…

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by Jillian Pikora