Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 0 19 ABERDEEN/MATAWAN REPERTORY THEATRE Spotlight Players, P.O. Box 108, Matawan NJ 07747 Performances at: First Presbyterian Church Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan (732) 583-7874 www.spotlightplayers.org Spotlight Players is a community theater with the goals of entertaining, educating, and enriching members of the community. They aim to allow and encourage members to grow, develop, and take artistic risks. 3-21 - 3-22: A Performance of Traditional and Contemporary Songs from the Celtic Nations, various times 5-29 - 6-7: Murder on the Orient Express, various days and times 7-24 - 8-2: Shrek The Musical, various days and times ALBERT MUSIC HALL 131 Wells Mill Road (Route 532) Waretown, (609) 971-1593 www.alberthall.org Since 1974, The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Society has dedicated itself to the preservation of Pinelands cultural heritage and to being the best place on the East Coast to hear live country, bluegrass, and old-time music. Concerts are played every Saturday night from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Admission: adults: $5.; children 11 and under: $1. 3-21: Irish Show, doors open 6:00 PM 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. 3-13: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Education Series), 10:00 AM 3-13: Born: Celebrating the Boss' 70th, 8:00 PM 3-14: Uncle Vinnie presents Anthony Rodia, 7:00 PM 3-15: A Day at the Races - An Algonquin Arts Theatre Fundraiser, doors open 1:30 PM 3-27 - 4-5: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Broadway Series), various days and times 4-2: Chicken Dance (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM 4-18 - 4-19: Father Alphonse Stevenson conducts La Traviata - A Staged Concert with the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea (Orchestra Series), various times 4-20: Lois Lowry's The Giver (Education Series), 10:00 AM 5-2 - 5-17: Hello, Dolly! (Broadway Series), various days and times 5-21: Biscuit (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM 5-28: Nathanial Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter (Education Series), 10:00 AM 5-29: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM 6-4: Broadway Bash with Let's Hang On - Algonquin Arts Theatre's Annual Benefit, 8:00 PM Art Topilow, 3:00 PM 4-17 - 4-19: Somethings Coming by the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theatre, various times 4-25 - 4-26: The World Goes 'Round, various times 5-2 - 5-10: Seussical the Musical by Axelrod's Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts, various days and times 6-4 - 6-14: Grease, various days and times 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. 3-22: Johnny Mathis with Gary Mule Deer (Paramount Theatre), 7:00 PM 4-8: Walk Off the Earth (Paramount Theatre), 6:30 PM 4-10: Bad Religion/Alkaline Trip (Convention Hall), 7:00 PM 4-19: Lake Street Drive (Paramount Theatre), 8:00 PM 4-23: Melissa Etheridge - The Medicine Show (Paramount Theatre), 8:00 PM 4-25: The Bruce Springsteen Archives (Paramount Theatre), 3:00 PM 4-25: The Sopranos Creator David Chase (Paramount Theatre), 8:00 PM 5-2: Hatsune Miko Expo 2020 (Convention Hall), 7:00 PM 5-3: Peppa Pig Live! (Paramount Theatre), 3:00 PM 5-23: Baby Shark Live (Paramount Theatre), doors open 1:00 PM 6-11 - 6-12: Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience (Paramount Theatre), 7:30 PM 6-14: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (Paramount Theatre), 7:00 PM 6-20: Randy Rainbow (Paramount Theatre), 7:00 PM 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. 3-13: Bobby Bandiera: Runnin' Down a Dream, 8:00 PM 3-16: Straight Up with Stassi Live, 8:00 PM 3-17: The Indigo Girls, 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. March 2020 - June 2020 PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Jill Ocone ASBURY LANES 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 361-6659 www.asburylanes.com Asbury Lanes is a vintage bowling alley and bar with live performances including local talent with rock and hip-hop veterans, indie, and pop stars. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Check website for updated schedule and times. 3-13: So Watt, 8:00 PM 3-19: The Wonder Years with Free Throw, Spanish Love Songs, 6:00 PM 3-29: Caamp with The Ballroom Thieves, 7:00 PM 4-3: The Driver Era with The Wrecks, 7:00 PM 4-16: Jukebox the Ghost with The Elwins, 7:00 PM 4-18: Team Luke: Celebrate Life and Music with Best of Foo, U2 Nation (benefitting NJ Sharing Network), 6:00 PM 4-23: All Them Witches with Blackwater Holylight, 7:00 PM 4-24: Emo Lite L.A., 9:00 PM 4-25: The Felice Brothers, 7:00 PM 5-14: Millencolin with A Wilhelm Scream, Dune Rats, 7:00 PM 5-19: Eve 6 with Alien Ant Farm, 7:00 PM AXELROD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Vogel Auditorium, 100 Grant Avenue Deal Park, (732) 531-9100 www.axelrodartscenter.com This state-of-the-art, 520-seat performing arts center features a year-round performance sched- ule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, classical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as theat- rical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds. 3-12 - 3-22: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, var- ious days and times 4-5: Satchmo and Friends in New Orleans with Dr. continued on page 20

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