West Orange School's Spring Musical Debuts Thursday: 'Mean Girls Jr.'

Liberty Middle School will perform its spring musical, "Mean Girls Jr.," on April 25, April 26 and April 27.

World’s First Movie Studio In West Orange: Black Maria Reopening Event

The re-opening of the Black Maria represents the first public access since the mid-1980s, when the building was used to exhibit films.

West Orange Is ‘Film Ready’ For Movie Producers, NJ Officials Declare

Need to shoot a movie, show or other production? West Orange should be one of the hotspots to check off on your list, officials say.

West Orange High School Artist Exhibit Launches At Local Arts Center

“Our students prepare for this show all year and for many, it is their first gallery experience.”

West Orange Theater Extends Play’s Run After Controversy In Montclair

Luna Stage is extending its run of “Rift or White Lies.” A performance at Montclair High School was abruptly ended earlier this month.

Essex County Actors Will Shine In ‘Little Women’ Musical

Based on the beloved book, the Pixie Dust Players production of the musical will kick off in West Orange on Feb. 8.

New Novel About Thomas Edison And Baseball Is Set In West Orange

Latest Addition to a Critically Acclaimed Series of Present Day Mysteries and Legal Thrillers Grounded in the History of Baseball 1900-1920

Movies Filmed In The Oranges Will Appear At 2024 Sundance Fest

It’s one of the most iconic film fests in the world. This year, it will include some scenes filmed in West Orange, East Orange and Orange.

West Orange Classic Film Festival Will Return For 2024

Expect to see a “slew of Oscar-honored dramatic films and hilarious comedy classics,” organizers of this West Orange festival say.

Reese Witherspoon Reads Book To Kids At West Orange Elementary School

The famous actor thrilled some lucky West Orange students with a reading of her children's book, “Busy Betty and the Circus Surprise.”

West Orange Teen Uses Poetry To Change The World, Releases Book

“Advocacy” and “art” go hand-in-hand for this ambitious West Orange teen.

West Orange Senior Earns Prize In County Art Contest

Nearly three dozen seniors captured prizes as part of the 2023 Essex County Senior Art Show, including a West Orange resident.

West Orange Jazz Fest Will Return For 2023: See Details

The annual West Orange Jazz Fest will return to the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center.

Where To See A $4 Movie In West Orange For National Cinema Day 2023

Movie theaters across New Jersey are offering discounted tickets, including one in West Orange.

Summer Movies In West Orange: Residents Can Pick This Year’s Films

The West Orange Recreation Department will be holding two outdoor movies nights in West Orange this summer. Here are the choices of films.

West Orange Street Fair Draws Thousands to Downtown West Orange

One of the biggest events of the year, the 2023 street fair attracted thousands of visitors to the streets of West Orange.

Music Education Guru In West Orange Gets Fond Retirement Send-Off

Nearly 200 family members, friends, educators, town officials, students and community members gathered to honor William Farley.

New ‘Walking Dead’ Spinoff Filmed In West Orange: Here’s Where

A ton of footage was shot for “The Walking Dead: Dead City” in New Jersey – including West Orange.

Centerstage to Open at West Orange High School this Friday

Play is Written By and Produced By Students

‘Right To Be Forgotten’: Play Will Run In West Orange

The show will run June 8 to June 10 at JCC MetroWest in West Orange.

West Orange Street Fair Returns For 2023: Vendors, Food, Entertainment

The popular West Orange Street Fair will return on June 3. Here’s what to expect at this year’s event, organizers say.

West Orange High School Alum Releases Debut Music Album

Joe Piserchio of the class of 2012: “Releasing an album has always been a dream of mine, and I finally had the opportunity to do it.”

Wall Collapses At West Orange Middle School's Stage; Play Moved To HS

Roosevelt Middle School’s production of “Legally Blonde Jr.” will take place at West Orange High School.

West Orange Schools Earn Spot On ‘Best Music Education’ List

The West Orange Public School District recently earned a spot on a 2023 list of “Best Communities for Music Education.”

West Orange Podcast Takes A ‘Journey Into Local History’

What do you get when you cross a five-generation town historian with a recent transplant to West Orange? The “Roads of Home” podcast.

West Orange Student Orchestra Plays Carnegie Hall Concert

“They brought the house down with their exciting performance … it was a very special day for our students.”

Carole Demas Visits West Orange High School, Inspires Young Actors

West Orange High School’s cast of “Grease” got a visit from the original “Sandy.”

Teen Angst, Art And Healing: West Orange Students’ Work On Display

“West Orange as a whole is an incredibly talented community as these young artists demonstrate.”

West Orange High School Actors To Present ‘Grease’ For Spring Musical

Tickets are now available for West Orange High School's spring musical production of "Grease."

West Orange Music Teachers Show Off Their Chops At Concert (VIDEOS)

Want to know why young West Orange musicians are reaching new heights? Check out their teachers in action.

Black History Month Exhibit At West Orange Arts Center For 2023

“The Diva Difference: Sisters With Voices...Unabashedly Bold… Unapologetically Black” can be viewed at the West Orange Arts Center.

West Orange High School Alum Basks In Sundance Film Fest Glory

Matt Stryker continues to make waves in the film industry. His latest victory: “When You Left Me On That Boulevard.”

West Orange Theater Group ‘Opens Doors’ For Artists With Free Space

Luna Stage is launching a new program that provides artists with cost-free access to its spaces, resources and staff.

West Orange Boys Step Team Dances Their Way To Victory (Video)

The award-winning West Orange High School Ab-Salute Boys Step Team kicked off their season with a video game-themed routine. Watch it here.

Music To Their Ears: West Orange Student Musicians Hit High Notes

Kudos are due to James Tibang, Ezra Simon, Paige Palent, Elena Hause and Chris Pierre, as well as Owen Butler and Andrew Strom.

West Orange Classic Film Festival Returns For 2023: ‘Fables And Myths’

In addition to films filled with “larger-than-life heroics, imaginative worlds and wonderous magic,” the festival includes guest speakers.

West Orange Marching Mountaineers End Season On High Note

The Marching Mountaineers represented their alma mater with “dignity, grace and honor” at a regional competition, their principal said.

Art Exhibit In West Orange Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The West Orange Arts Council is hosting an exhibit titled “Festivals, Fiestas and Feasts.” Here’s what to expect.

West Orange Residents Capture Awards In Senior Art Contest

Several artists from West Orange captured awards in Essex County’s annual Senior Citizens Juried Art Show.

Ice Dance International Coming to Richard J. Codey Arena Oct. 1st

New show Grace: The Power of Dance features ten world-class figure skaters