Three years after stroke, Jesse Malin brings inspiring ‘Silver Manhattan’ show to New Jersey

By: Jay Lustig

Outlets: NJArts

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 897

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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“I try hiding the pain because I don’t want to make people worry or treat me different. … But it’s always here,” said Jesse Malin during his “Silver Manhattan: A Musical Guide to Survival” show at The Vogel at The Count Basie Center for the Arts, Aug. 14. “ I’m in pain right now.”

At several points in the 100-minute show — which opened a two-night stand at the Red Bank venue — Malin, 59, …

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