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Ali Caldwell
Prepare to be blown away as the sensational Ali Caldwell returns to the stage after her electrifying world tour with R&B icon Usher on his Past, Present, Future Tour. This powerhouse performer is set to ignite the 2025 North Jersey Pride stage in Maplewood with her soul-stirring vocals and magnetic energy. Don’t miss a moment of this unforgettable, heart-pounding show that will leave you inspired and exhilarated!
Ali has also toured with Christina Aguilera as a featured supporting vocalist during Aguilera’s Vegas Residency entitled “The Xperience” and Her International Tour entitled “The X Tour”. Ali was also featured on BET Centric TV’s Black Music Month series back in February as 1 of 4 Independent Black Women in Music to watch. You’ve seen her Wow audiences & judges on 2 Hit Television shows, The Voice on NBC (Season 11) & The Four with P.Diddy On Fox (Season 2).
Harmonica Sunbeam
Harmonica Sunbeam, the Queen of Comedy, has been delighting audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad for over 27 years. Her live appearances have gained her a cult following of all ages, races and backgrounds.
A member of the Screen Actors Guild, her film credits include “Honey,” with Jessica Alba, “Uptown Girls,” with Brittany Murphy and the Oliver Stone drama, “World Trade Center.” She has also worked alongside noted musical artists such as Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Holiday, and Katy Perry.
Miss Sunbeam’s latest project is showcasing her unique ability to uplift, encourage and engage children. As a host of DragQueen Story Hour, she reads to kids of all ages at libraries, bookstores, festivals and other events. DragQueen Story Hour encourages children to relate to both gender neutrality and non-conformity, while promoting positive LGTBQ role models.
Marty Thomas
Marty Thomas is a Grammy-nominated Broadway performer and powerhouse vocalist known for his roles in The Secret Garden, Wicked, and Xanadu. He has appeared on numerous television shows including The Tony Awards, The View, and Grace and Frankie, and has shared the stage with legends like Patti LaBelle and Billy Porter. Offstage, he's the creator and star of the acclaimed show Marty Thomas Presents DIVA, celebrating iconic female vocalists.
Meg Toohey
Meg Toohey has co-written with some of the greatest living songwriters (Sara Bareilles and Lori Mckenna). Her songs have been featured on countless TV shows and films. Toohey helped orchestrate “Waitress The Musical” (Broadway) and “Wild About You” (West End, 2024). She produced the star-studded all-female “Jesus Christ Superstar” with Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Erivo and Ledisi. Meg has performed with Brandy Clark, Jason Mraz, Laura Benanti, Rubben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Gavin Creel, Keala Settle, and many more.
Sarah Hodd + The Drive
Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse of a band. We play explosive, fun covers and bluesy, soulful originals, all with an irresistible throwback vibe. Our music spans the genres - across rock, soul, blues, funk, motown - and is driven by electric vocals, and a rocking band. We're based in Maplewood, and so excited to share our music to support North Jersey Pride and this amazing community!
SOMA Dance Mob
SOMA Dance Mob is so excited to be back at the North Jersey Pride Festival! We’re a group of women who love to dance and want to share that love with our neighbors. Our goal is to support local community events by providing flash mobs, dance performances, and dance-alongs. If you’d like to learn more about our group or to join us, find us on Facebook.
We are an all-inclusive, all-ability-level pop choir serving South Orange and Maplewood, NJ. We sing a mix of music in parts and unison, some with sheet music and some without. No experience necessary - join us!
Taylor: The Eras of Swift is an unforgettable show celebrating the iconic career of Taylor Swift. With innovative arrangements, stellar vocals, and world-class musicians, the show takes audiences on a captivating journey through Taylor’s first 10 groundbreaking studio albums. Experience the incredible story of this unstoppable musical force, brought to life by three powerhouse vocalists, and leave enchanted by the global sensation that is Taylor Swift.
...and your fabulous host, Scott Nevins!
Scott Nevins is an award-winning TV host and personality, news contributor, producer, writer, and community advocate. Best known from Bravo TV’s The People’s Couch, and truTV’s hit show truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest…, his career has taken him around the globe performing his acclaimed solo shows to sold-out audiences, working with some of the industry’s biggest names, and appearing on both national and international television. He's appeared as a fill-in Host on Sirius Satellite Radio, as a political contributor for NewNowNext.com, as Logo TV’s on-air reporter for Logo Minute, co-starred on World of Wonder's Binge Queens, and currently produces the acclaimed Cabaret 88 series at Palm Springs Art Museum. Scott was honored on OUT Magazine’s prestigious OUT100 list, and is the recipient of the Out There Award as well as the Silver ADDY Award (from the American Advertising Federation). Scott has a special place in his heart for the North Jersey Pride Festival—which is why he has returned year after year to be our emcee—we love you, Scott!
