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j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 2 31 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. 11-11 - 11-20: Matilda, various 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 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Admission: adults: $5.; children 11 and under: $1. No outside coolers or outside food/drink. Bring your own chairs. Every Saturday night: doors open: 6:30 PM; show: 6:30 PM - 9:00 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 artist-lead educational workshops. Call the box office or check the website for more information. 10-14 - 10-23: Man of La Mancha (Broadway Series), various days and times 10-29: Decade: A Tribute to Neil Young (Local Music Spotlight), 8:00 PM 11-6: A Salute To Veterans with Father Alphonse's Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea (Orchestra Series), 3:00 PM 11-12: Ronstadt Review: A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt featuring Gesenia (Special Events), 8:00 PM 11-13: James Langton's New York All Star Big Band (Jazz Series), 3:00 PM 12-3 - 12-18: A Christmas Story, The Musical (Broadway Series), various days and times 12-15: A Christmas Carol (Education Series), 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM 12-21: A Bluegrass Christmas with Karen Phillips and the Glimmer Grass Band (Local Music Spot- light), 8:00 PM 12-31: David Clark's Songs in The Attic (Special Events), 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM 1-8: Father Alphonse's New Year with the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea (Orchestra Series), 3:00 PM 1-20 - 1-29: Broadway Bound by Neil Simon (Broadway Series), various days and times 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. 10-22: Black Midi, 7:00 PM 11-3: Shrek Rave, 9:00 PM 11-11: Kameron Marlowe, 7:00 PM 11-12: Emo Night Karaoke, 8:00 PM 11-13: Ani DiFranco with The Righteous Babs Review, 7:00 PM 11-14: Amigo The Devil, 7:30 PM 11-15: Skegss, 7:00 PM 11-18: Four Year Strong with Knuckle Puck, Micro- wave, Youth Fountain, 6:00 PM 11-25: L.S. Dunes, 7:00 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 2022 - January 2023 PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO 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. Editor's Note: As of press time, both structures were deemed structurally unsafe, and all events have been cancelled. Repairs are underway. Call or check the website for current information and future schedules. 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 cultural and artistic offerings that reflect the diversity 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 performance, educational, and cultural offerings, while reaching a wider sector of the community through new partnerships and pro- grams. The Vogel, a state-of-the-art performance venue, was unveiled in October 2020. EVENTS AT THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH THEATRE AT THE BASIE: 10-15: Jay Leno, 7:30 PM 10-16: Daniel Howell, 7:30 PM 10-17: Joe Satriani, 7:30 PM 10-18: Mummenschanz, 7:30 PM 10-19: Home Free, 8:00 PM 10-20: Renaissance, 7:30 PM 10-21: Art Garfunkel, 7:30 PM 10-22: Violent Femmes, 8:00 PM 10-23: Charlie Puth "One Night Only," 7:30 PM 10-27: Capitol Comedy, 7:30 PM 10-29: Jaws in Concert, 8:00 PM 10-29: Steve Vai, 8:00 PM 10-30: Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza, 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM 10-31: Ray LaMontagne, 7:30 PM 11-1: Richard Marx, 8:00 PM 11-4: Andrew Dice Clay, 8:00 PM 11-5: Vic DiBitetto, 8:00 PM 11-6: Assisted Living: The Musical, 3:00 PM 11-9: Paul Anka, 7:30 PM 11-10: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 7:30 PM 11-12: Tom Papa, 7:00 PM 11-18 - 11-20: Phoenix Productions presents A Christmas Carol, various times 11-22: Blue October, 8:00 PM 11-23: The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, 7:30 PM 11-25: A Charlie Brown Christmas, 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM 11-26: Disney Princess: The Concert, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM 11-28 - 11-29: Hairspray, 7:30 PM 12-1: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, 2:00 PM and 7:30 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 cen- ter features a year-round performance schedule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, classical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as theatrical perfor- mances, film festivals, festival of books, and chil- dren's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds. 11-4 - 11-20: Avenue Q, various times BRICK CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY THEATRE (BCCT) Performances at: The Strand Center For The Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood (732) 920-9041 and Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600 www.bcct.org The BCCT is non-profit, community theater group dedicated to the children of Ocean and Monmouth counties. Established in 1992, the BCCT has spawned great reviews with much interest and a dedicated following from the local community. BCCT was voted "Best Community Theatre in Ocean County" Reader's Choice Award by The Asbury Park Press Readers' Choice Poll for 2008-2011, 2015- 2017, and "One of the Best" for 2012-2014. BCCT was also nationally recognized at the 2015 iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival and has received several nom- inations for The Perry Awards, given for outstanding for achievements in New Jersey theater. 12-2 - 12-3: Elf Jr., The Musical at the Stafford Township Arts Center, various times Mary Poppins performance at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan. courtesy of Algonquin Arts Theatre continued on page 32

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