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23 Brian Setzer Orchestra among others frequently perform at the venue in what are usually sold-out performances. In recent years, the theater has shifted to a wider audience. Family shows, musical plays, comedians (such as Jon Stewart and Lewis Black), and famous political commentators have all appeared here. 5-29: The Monkees: 50th Anniversary Tour, 7:30 PM 6-4: Michael Martocci presents Memories of Frank: Celebrating 100 Years of Frank Sinatra, 8:00 PM 6-9: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Life + Dangerous Comedy - As Seen On "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," 8:00 PM 6-10: Oh What a Night of Doo-Wop and Rock N' Roll, 7:30 PM 6-11: Count Basie Theater and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present NO SHUSH! - A Symphony Experience for Children, 3:00 PM 6-11: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Lacombe Conducts Rachmaninoff and Favel, 8:00 PM 6-15: The CBT Cinema Society presents Jaws (1975), 7:00 PM (free) 6-16: Marianne Williamson, 8:00 PM 6-17: Count Basie Theatre Summer Gala featuring Earth, Wind and Fire, 8:00 PM 6-18: The Fab Faux, 8:00 PM 6-22: Psychic Medium Kim Russo, 8:00 PM 6-29 - 6-30: From Dancing With the Stars - Maks and Val Live on Tour: Our Way, 8:00 PM 7-1 - 7-2: Celtic Woman: Destiny World Tour, 7:30 PM 7-15 - 7-24: Phoenix Productions presents Tommy, various days and times 7-20: Eric Burdon and The Animals with Edgar Winter, 8:00 PM 8-4: Hot Tuna with Leftover, 8:00 PM 8-18: Air Supply, 8:00 PM 9-19: Celtic Thunder: Legacy, 8:00 PM 9-10: The Hit Men (former stars of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons), 8:00 PM 9-16 - 9-25: Phoenix Productions presents Gypsy, various days and times 9-21: Brian Wilson presents: Pet Sounds, (sold out) 9-28: The Hot Sardines, 8:00 PM 9-30: John Cuparulo: Mad's Dad Tour, 8:00 PM DUNCAN SMITH THEATRE Holmdel Theatre Company, 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel (732) 946-0427 www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org This historic, 125-year-old barn has been trans- formed into a modern, fully air-conditioned facility with 99 comfortably cushioned seats. Here, classics of all kinds engage audiences in a closer, more affecting way. By tackling challenging, contempo- rary plays, the Duncan Smith Theatre offers a front row seat to exciting and imaginative theater. 7-22 - 8-6: To Kill A Mockingbird, various days and times GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC 1 College Drive, Toms River (732) 255-0460 www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org The Garden State Philharmonic (GSP), the orches- tra-in-residence at Ocean County College in Toms River, is dedicated to maintaining and operating a professional level symphony orchestra at the Jersey Shore and to giving concerts of cultural and edu- cational value in and for the community. Its core values center around performance, education, and accessibility; to preserve classical music through pub- lic presentation; to promote arts education by intro- ducing children to the wonders of orchestral and choral music; to make such music accessible to all residents; and to contribute vital energy to regional economic development and cultural tourism. The GSP performs at The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, The Strand Center For The Arts in Lakewood, Ocean County Library (at various branches), Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin, and The Casino Ballroom at Georgian Court University in Lakewood. 6-5: GSP Youth Orchestra performs Season Celebration Concert, (at The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, Toms River), 3:00 PM 6-16: 13th Annual Choral Pops Dinner, Gift Auction Fund, and Friend-raiser, (at the Ramada Inn-Versailles Ballroom, Toms River), 6:00 PM LUMIA THEATRE New Jersey Repertory Company 179 Broadway, West Long Branch (732) 229-3166 www.njrep.org The New Jersey Repertory Company is dedicated to developing and producing new plays with diverse themes. It is also devoted to creating an atmosphere where classics can take on a fresh look and forgotten plays can find a home. 5-5 - 6-5: Villainous Company, various days and times 6-30 - 7-31: Struck, various days and times 8-25 - 9-25: Iago, various days and times MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Box Office: (732) 263-6889 www.monmouth.edu/arts POLLAK THEATRE: This 714-seat theater, built in 1970, features main stage artists, national and international dance companies, one-and two-man shows, and various other types of presentations. It's the home to the Two-River Film Festival and also offers such eclectic presentations as National Geographic photo slide shows and more. 4-8 - 8-31: J. Seward Johnson Sculptures on grounds Continued on page 24