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Josh Prince, April 21 through May 17, 2020. A Walk on the Moon is produced by special arrangement with Stephen and Ruth Hendel. “Arriving on the advent of my 23rd season at George Street Play- house, the completion of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center represents a dream fulfilled and a momentous point in our history,” said Saint. “We have built our na- tional reputation upon developing and premiering new works, and we are thrilled to continue that ing to do. I think it should be a fantastic season. Each piece has something really special about it. Each piece is created by award- winning, top-of-the-line American theater artists. So I’m already talk- ing to people now about the fol- lowing season, and producers and writers are bringing me projects now because it’s already happen- ing. I tell my staff all the time, you wait and see what’s going to hap- pen because I knew the minute we had this kind of facility here in ...so close to New York, producers writers, directors, they’re all going to want to be premiering their things here. commitment in our new home.” “So those are our five new plays and musicals next year,” continued Saint. “And by the way, I’ll direct Joe’s because if I didn’t, I’d break his arm. No, I’m kidding, but I al- ways direct his stuff. I love Joe, and so we work well together. So those are the five shows we’re go- NJ STAGE - ISSUE 58 New Brunswick, so close to New York, producers writers, directors, they’re all going to want to be pre- miering their things here.” Saint pointed out just how much the performing arts center will be a game changer - not just for George Street, but for theatre in New Jersey as well. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 55