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By Joely DeMonte Every element of The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse is absolute perfection! Closing its 24-25 season with an absolute splash, delivering a production that is nothing short of magical. From the moment you step into the theater, you’re swept under the sea, literally. The space is transformed into a […]
Three months later, journalist Nino DeNino is on the ground in San Francisco, speaking with California firefighters to see how they are handling the aftermath of one of the deadliest wildfires in United States’ history.
The above is a short, observation film shot over two days – January 19th and January 20th, 2025, during the second inauguration of Donald J. Trump. Created by Chris Cirone, a film and television student at Montclair State University, this non-traditional approach offers an unfiltered look at what the city of Washington D.C. looked and […]
An infamous prison island turned popular tourist attraction, Nino DeNino visits Alcatraz Island to overview its history and cultural presence.
See how California fishers on are struggling to make ends meet as the West Coast fishing industry as slowed down due to commercial fishing bans.
Shy, college freshman, Mark has always loved music. When he decides to join his college radio station he quickly finds his voice as well as increase his passion for music. Mark befriends his training director David, and they quickly become a duo. Until David learns that Mark’s show is much more popular than his. Now, […]
By Ben Capp | WMSC News WAYNE, N.J. — What started as a fun idea has now turned into a full-blown viral sensation at the Willowbrook Mall. This Easter season, shoppers aren’t just lining up for traditional bunny photos—they’re visiting one of TikTok’s most beloved mascots: the Willowbrook Bunny. Behind the floppy ears and signature […]
By Joely DeMonte The world premiere of Take the Lead at Paper Mill Playhouse brings ballroom back to the stage, fusing it with hip hop beats and a message of togetherness. Based on the 2006 film of the same name and the real life story of Pierre Dulaine, this musical combines electrifying choreography, a strong […]
Did you know ‘Wicked’ is a banned book? The book everyone’s favorite musical in 2025 is based upon. It is originally ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ and is a novel written by Gregory Maguire. No? Neither did we. A Montclair team of public relations majors is spreading awareness about […]
Written by Joely DeMonte and Natalie Hockenbury Photographs by Charles Erickson Published on December 19, 2024 — The beloved holiday tradition continues for another year at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. The classic, A Christmas Carol, is brought to life in a spectacular, heartwarming production under the direction of Lauren Keating, marking another memorable […]
Written by Joely DeMonte and Tyler Restucci Published on December 4, 2024 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas has officially opened at Paper Mill Playhouse running through December 29, 2024. Adapted from the beloved 1954 film, the stage version captures the warmth of the original while adding new sparkle and musicality, setting the perfect tone to usher […]
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Written by Andrew Cooper Published on October 31, 2024 The 13th annual Montclair Film Festival concluded on Sunday, October 27 with a new and powerful adaptation of August Wilson’s iconic play, “The Piano Lesson”. The film proved to be a memorable close to a week of impressive cinema. Malcolm Washington’s direction imbued the film with […]
Written by Andrew Cooper Published on October 25, 2024 The 13th annual Montclair Film Festival kicked off on Friday, October 18th, welcoming hundreds of moviegoers, cinephiles, and fans, all eager to see the festival’s premiere feature, Conclave. The 2024 film, which will debut in select theaters on October 25th, was a hit among Montclair’s residents, […]
Written by Rash Vinakota Published on October 21, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY– The fourth and final day of Comic Con 2024 was a little on the chiller side but still had interesting panels. One of the panels featured the head of visual development of Marvel Studios, Ryan Meinerding. He spoke about his new book […]
Japanese publisher KADOKAWA launched a “Wordless World Manga Contest” on October 7, 2024. Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 21, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— Comic Con Day 4 featured an exclusive panel with Hiroyuki Watanabe, manga editor of “Neon Genesis Evangelion” and “Sgt. Frog”. During this panel, Watanabe offered some statistics on manga […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 21, 2024 Even after one year, the Baldur’s Gate 3 community continues to support the beloved series. Launched in August 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 brings the realm of Dungeons & Dragons into the video game universe once again, making it the third installment in the Baldur’s Gate series. […]
Written by Rash Vinakota Published on October 20, 2024 MONTCLAIR, NJ– Lupe Fund Incorporated hosted a conference at Montclair State University on October 17, 2024. The conference was titled ‘Power of Latinas: Strengthening Our Legacy,’ and covered panels and speeches by female Latina business owners and educators. The event took place in the conference center […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 20, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— IYANU is an upcoming animated series from Lion Forge Entertainment, adapted from the graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe. Lion Forge is most widely known for their executive production of the academy award winning short “Hair Love” which […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 20, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— Prime Video showcased a new series titled CROSS on Friday, October 18. Ben Watkins, showrunner of the highly-anticipated series, revealed its release date as Thursday, November 14 2024. The show is an adaptation of the best-selling book series Alex Cross by James […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg and Santi Calle Cifuentes Published on October 20, 2024 NEW YORK CITY, NY— Comic Con Day 2 featured a collaboration between Crunchyroll and Kodansha USA with headliner Hiro Mashima, most popular for creating the series FAIRY TALE. Mashima also created Rave Master, EDENS ZERO and FAIRY TALE: 100 YEARS QUEST. Throughout […]
By Ben Capp
Entertainment Insights hosts Monique Dzaba, Santi Calle, and Ava Scott sit down to interview upcoming artist Ally Salort. They will discuss her journey as a music artist, her new songs “Messy” and “Deeper Meaning,” and any upcoming projects. Listen to Ally Salort’s interview here, Images courtesy of Ally Salort
WMSC News reporter and host of Entertainment Insights Monique Dzaba sits down with Wilhemina Model Alexandria Sumpter to talk about her journey as a model, walking in NYFW, and more. Listen to her interview here, Images courtesy of Alexandria Sumpter
Written by Joely DeMonte Published on October 10, 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse, the Tony Award-recognized regional theater, began their 86th season in Millburn, NJ, on October 6th with the opening night of Jersey Boys and WMSC was in attendance. Jersey Boys kicked off their 24-25 season, now through November 3rd, with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas […]
Written by Allen Macaraeg Published on October 1, 2024 (Montclair, NJ) The Montclair State University community celebrated its annual Homecoming on Saturday, September 28. The Red Hawk community did not let the gloomy forecast stop them from having a jam-packed day. Starting with WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular, there were many exciting student performances including […]
Written by Rash Vinakota September 9, 2024 MONTCLAIR, NJ – In celebration of Hispanic Serving Institutions Week, Comcast Xfinity partnered with Montclair’s Office of Hispanic Initiatives to bring a pop-up exhibit for students on Monday, September 9. Xfinity is an American telecommunications business segment and is a division of the Comcast Corporation. As a part […]
Published on August 13, 2024 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists of the Marconi awards on August 1, 2024 in a live-streamed video. WMSC 90.3-FM was nominated for Best College Radio Station of the Year and is a sixth-time Marconi award finalist. This is the fifth time WMSC has been nominated into this […]