Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 27 SPRING LAKE THEATRE AT THE SPRING LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake (732) 449-4530 www.springlaketheatre.com Since 1978, the theatre has been the home of the Spring Lake Theatre Company. Renovated in 1986, the theater seats over 350 patrons. The Spring Lake Theatre Company produces Broadway-quality musicals, comedies, and dramas, with profession- ally talented casts and lavish sets and costumes. Each year, the company puts on six different shows, with the opening night ticket sales of each donated to different area charities. 3-24 – 4-8: Godspell, various days and times STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin (609) 489-8600 Tickets: www.staffordschools.tix.com www.staffordschools.org/STAC The Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is south Jersey's resource for artistic and cultural experiences. Live music, dance, and theatrical programs offer enrichment for people of every age. Programmed and managed by the Stafford Township Education Foundation, STAC features state-of-the-art amenities and plays host to the finest amateur and professional talent. 4-6: You, Me, and The Duprees, 7:00 PM THE STONE PONY AND THE STONE PONY SUMMER STAGE 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 502-0060 www.stoneponyonline.com The legendary Stone Pony has been a driving force of the Jersey Shore music scene since it first opened its doors in 1974. From independent, local talent to internationally known headline acts, music fans will never be disappointed with the Stone Pony's schedule of events. During the sum- mer, enjoy open-air concerts at the Stone Pony Summer Stage. Advance ticket purchase recom- mended for both venues. 3-17: The Expendables with special guests RDGLDGRN and Tribal Theory, doors open 7:00 PM 3-18: Splintered Sunlight - Grateful Dead Tribute, doors open 7:00 PM 3-24: The Black Clouds with special guests Gayguy/Straight Guy and Yorkshire Tenth, doors open 7:00 PM 3-25 – 3-26: New Found Glory, doors open 7:30 PM 4-8: The Jody Joseph Band, doors open 6:30 PM 4-9: Passafire & Ballyhoo!, doors open 7:00 PM 4-14: Start Making Sense - The Talking Heads Tribute, doors open 7:30 PM 4-21: Robert Randolph & The Family Band, doors open 7:00 PM 4-22: Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, doors open 7:00 PM 4-28: Rusted Root, doors open 7:00 PM 4-29: Christine Martucci and the Band of Love, doors open 8:00 PM 4-30: The Maine, doors open 6:30 PM 5-6: The Damned with special guests The Bellrays, doors open 7:00 PM 5-12: Garry Tallent of the E Street Band, doors open 7:00 PM 5-28: Oh Wonder, doors open 7:30 PM 5-31: Real Friends, doors open 5:30 PM THE STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood (732) 367-7789 www.strand.org Built in 1919, The Strand is known as one of the best acoustical theatres in the nation. This fully restored theatre features a variety of musical, dra- matic, and comedic events by some of the coun- try's top performers, as well as the Garden State Philharmonic and fine ballet. 3-25: Caught Up In The Swing & PAPA and SINATRA: Their Way – The Atlantic City Ballet, 7:00 PM 4-8: Alive! '75-The ULTIMATE Classic Kiss Tribute!, 8:00 PM 4-22: The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, 8:00 PM 4-28: Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp LIVE!, 8:00 PM 5-6: Eaglemania, 8:00 PM SURFLIGHT THEATRE Engleside and Beach Avenues Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477 www.surflight.org The Surflight Theatre is back! Producing large- scale musicals and plays from with a resident company of professional actors, the Surflight has been performing live theater in a classic summer stock situation since 1950. In addition, Surflight offers Children's Theater from mid-June through September and a Celebrity Concert series. Please call or visit the website for shows, times, prices, and group pricing. 6-23 - 7-9: Footloose, various days and times 7-11 - 7-23: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, various days and times 7-25 - 8-13: Newsies, various days and times 8-15 - 8-27: Hairspray, various days and times 8-29 - 9-10: Million Dollar Quartet, various days and times 12-8 - 12-17: Home For The Holidays - A Surflight Celebration, various days and times TWO RIVER THEATER CO. 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank (732) 345-1400 www.tworivertheater.org Opened in Red Bank in the fall of 2005, this is a state-of-the-art performance space. The main theater seats 350 people and is home to the main stage season. Centered around a thrust stage, the furthest seats are no more than thirty-six feet from the performers. The new facility also includes the 99-seat Marion Huber Theater, a black box theater that is host to more experimental works, readings, classes, and rehearsals. 2-25 – 3-16: The Merry Wives of Windsor, various days and times 4-8 – 4-30: The Women of Padilla, various days and times 6-3 – 6-25: The Ballad of Little Jo, various days and times 6-8 – 6-11: The Way Back Home, various days and times THE WONDER BAR 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 502-8886 www.wonderbarasburypark.com The Wonder Bar features a lineup that will appeal to fans of all types of music. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the positive vibes at this iconic establish- ment. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. 3-17: Consider the Source, doors open 8:00 PM 3-21: Black Stone Cherry, doors open 7:00 PM 3-23: Hayley Jane and the Primates, doors open 7:00 PM 3-24: Pimps of Joytime, doors open 7:30 PM 3-31: Midnight North, doors open 8:00 PM 4-1: Jazz Is PHSH, doors open 8:00 PM 4-18: Matt Pryor & Dan Andriano, doors open 7:00 PM 4-28: Soul Cruisers, doors open 8:00 PM 4-30: Fortunate Youth, doors open 7:00 PM 5-3: Old 97's, doors open 7:00 PM 5-6: Cymbals Eat Guitars, doors open 7:00 PM 5-10: Steve Moakler, doors open 7:00 PM 5-17: XEB featuring ex-original members of Third Eye Blind with Brad Ray, doors open 7:00 PM 5-26: Piebald, doors open 7:00 PM 5-28: The Orwells, doors open 8:00 PM 6-3: Okilly Dokilly, doors open 7:00 PM ALSO OF INTEREST: MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS P.O. Box 16, Red Bank, (732) 933-9333 www.monmouthcivicchorus.org The Monmouth Civic Chorus is a volunteer com- munity of singers in Monmouth County dedicated to artistic excellence. In addition to singing in New Jersey, the Chorus has performed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra), Carnegie Hall and St. Thomas Church in New York City, St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna (with members of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra). 6-2: Northern Lights (at St. Mary's Church, Phalanx Road, Colts Neck), 8:00 PM PAPER MOON PUPPET THEATRE 123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands (732) 775-0290 www.papermoonpuppettheatre.com The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre has been pro- ducing shows for over twenty years. Call or check the website for current schedule and touring information 3-15 – 4-1: Beauty and the Beast, various days and times. April 2017: The Remarkable Mister Puss In Boots, various days and times u Surflight Theater in Beach Haven.

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