Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 9 22 ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE 173 Main Street, Manasquan (732) 528-9211 www.algonquinarts.org Algonquin Arts was founded in 1992 to provide cultural enrichment for the residents and visitors of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Their pro- gramming includes dramatic and musical theatre, dance, musical concerts, film, and mixed media presentations. These presentations are offered to the public in the setting of the 540-seat Algonquin Arts Theatre, which reopened to the public in 1994 following an extensive renovation. Algonquin Arts also enhances the educational experiences of area students with diverse performances and art- ist-lead educational workshops. Call the box office or check the website for more information. 10-26: The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle (Family Series), 11:00 AM 10-27: Father Alphonse Stephenson conducts The Music That Makes Me Dance (Orchestra Series), 3:00 PM 11-1: Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago (Concert Series), 8:00 PM 11-9: Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Spend the Night with Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, doors open 6:45 PM 11-13: Algonquin's Rising Stars (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM 11-16: Folsom '68: A Tribute to Johnny Cash (Concert Series), 8:00 PM 11-17: James Langton's NY All-Star Big Band presents Those Swingin' Singers (Concert Series), 3:00 PM 11-30 - 12-15: Annie (Broadway Series 2019- 2020), various days and times 12-18: A Christmas Carol (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM 12-21: Kids' Christmas Party with Yosi and The Superdads (Family Series), 11:00 AM 12-31: A Tribute to The King starring Travis LeDoyt (Concert Series), 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM 1-5: Father Alphonse's New Year With the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea (Orchestra Series), 3:00 PM 1-11: Peter and the Wolf (Family Series), 11:00 AM 1-12: Dan Levinson's Gotham SophistiCats presents Hot Nights in Harlem with Jeff Barnhart, Molly Ryan, and special guest Dandy Wellington, 3:00 PM 1-25 - 2-1: Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs (Broadway Series 2019-2020), various days and times 1-30: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM CONVENTION HALL AND PARAMOUNT THEATRE Ocean Avenue (between 5th and Sunset Avenues), Asbury Park, (732) 897-6500 www.apboardwalk.com One of the most distinctive and majestic land- marks along the New Jersey Shore, Asbury Park's Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre is a multi-purpose venue of two separate buildings joined by a Grand Arcade. Convention Hall, locat- ed on the boardwalk and extending out over the beach, has a capacity of up to 3,600, depending upon the event. It features an impressive stage area and a spacious arena floor. The historic Paramount Theatre, which opened in 1930, is a showcase for music and performing arts and offers a wide variety of entertainment. Call or check the website for current schedule. 10-25: In This Moment (Convention Hall), doors open 5:00 PM 10-26: Convention Hell Halloween Concert fea- turing Kung Fu and More (Convention Hall), doors open 7:00 PM 11-16: Get the Led Out (Paramount Theatre), 8:00 PM 11-30: The Wizards of Winter (Paramount Theatre), 7:30 PM 12-6: Del McCoury Band (Paramount Theatre), doors open 7:00 PM 11-18: Boz Scaggs, 8:00 PM 11-19: The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Tour, 7:30 PM 11-20: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: A Very Postmodern Christmas, 8:00 PM 11-29: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Musical, 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM 12-1: Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas, 7:00 PM 12-3 - 12-4: Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical, 7:00 PM 12-5 - 12-6: A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, 7:00 PM 12-7: Holiday Doo Wop, 7:00 PM 12-9: Michael Bolton: Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites, 7:30 PM 12-16 - 12-17: Holiday Express Benefit Concert, 7:30 PM 12-18: Darlene Love's 'Souled' Out Christmas, 7:30 PM 12-22: Monmouth Civic Chorus: Messiah and More, 4:00 PM 12-31: Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, 9:00 PM 1-4: Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, 8:00 PM 1-13: Lula Washington Dance Theatre, 7:00 PM 1-14 - 1-15: A Bronx Tale, 7:30 PM 1-23: The Simon and Garfunkel Story, 8:00 PM 1-24: The Elvis Birthday Bash, 7:30 PM 1-25: Little River Band, 8:00 PM 1-31: Romeo and Juliet, 7:30 PM MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Box Office: (732) 263-6889 www.monmouth.edu/arts POLLAK THEATRE: This recently renovated 700-seat theatre presents live music, theatre, and dance by national touring artists. The Pollak also screens HD broadcasts of the MET Opera, the National Theatre of London, and the Bolshoi Ballet, along with children's theater and other pro- gramming presented by the Center for the Arts. 10-26: The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD pres- ents Manon, 1:00 PM 10-27: The Bolshoi Ballet: Raymonda, 1:00 PM 11-2: Performing Arts Series: William Close and the Earth Harp Collective, 8:00 PM 11-3: The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Manon Encore, 1:00 PM 11-5: Tuesday Night Record Club presents: Marvin Gaye, What's Going On?, 7:30 PM 11-9: The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Madama Butterfly, 1:00 PM 11-15: Performing Arts Series: Bridgman/Packer Dance, 8:00 PM 11-16: Performing Arts Series: On A Winter's Night with Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Cheryl Wheeler, and Cliff Eberhardt, 8:00 PM 11-18: Great Art on Screen: The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders, 7:30 PM 11-21: National Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream (broadcast in HD), 7:30 PM 11-22: Special Event: 42nd Street - The Musical, 7:30 PM 11-23: The Metropolitan Opera: Life in HD pres- ents Akhnaten, 1:00 PM 11-24: The Bolshoi Ballet: Le Corsaire, 1:00 PM 12-3: Children's Theatre: Peter Pan, 10:00 AM 12-5: National Theatre: Hansard (broadcast in HD), 7:30 PM 12-6: Performing Arts Series: Father Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, 8:00 PM THEATER & CONCERTS Monmouth and Ocean Counties Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website before attending. October 2019 - January 2020 PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Kelly S. Andrews THE COUNT BASIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank (732) 842-9000 www.thebasie.org Founded in 1926, this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The Center's mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain through distinct and engaging cul- tural and artistic offerings that reflect the diver- sity of the region. Family shows, musical plays, comedians, and famous political commentators have all appeared here. The Basie's vision for the future is to evolve into a world-class center for arts education, culture, and the performing arts. This evolution includes an industrious expansion, potentially doubling the number of its perfor- mance, educational, and cultural offerings, while reaching a wider sector of the community through new partnerships and programs. 10-25: Astral Weeks and Beyond: Celebrating Van Morrison, 8:00 PM 10-26: Dead on Life 65-96, All the Years Combine, 8:00 PM 10-27: The Capitol Steps, 4:00 PM 11-1: Kreeps with Kids Comedy Tour with Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos, Jim Florentine, 8:00 PM 11-2: Grieg's Piano Concerto, 8:00 PM 11-3: Disney Junior Holiday Party Tour, 6:00 PM 11-7: Marshall Tucker Band with The Outlaws, 7:30 PM 11-8 - 11-10: Frankie Valli, various times 11-11: Buddy Guy, 8:00 PM 11-15 - 11-24: Phoenix Productions presents: Mamma Mia!, various days and times

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