Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 3 65 PREMIER THEATRE COMPANY 701 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 774-7827 www.premiertheatre.com The Premier Theater Company is a non-profit the- atre and education program that works to bring the gift of visual and performing arts to the peo- ple of New Jersey. By fostering new playwrights and combining professional knowledge with ama- teur talent, they aim to encourage physical, men- tal, and emotional growth in the hearts of those involved. Performances at The Henderson Theatre, 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. 4-21 - 4-23: Next to Normal, various days and times 6-23 - 7-2: Matilda (at the Rumson School District Auditorium), various days and times SOUTH STREET PLAYERS Wesley Hall at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 4th and Mercer Avenues, Spring Lake, (732) 447-5169 www.southstreetplayers.org Founded in 1982, the South Street Players have been delighting audiences with their performances at The Clarksburg Inn and other Monmouth and Ocean County locations. 5-5 - 5-14: The Dining Room, various days and times STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin (609) 489-8600 Tickets: https://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. 3-31 - 4-1: True Talent Dance Competition, time t.b.a. 4-16: Spring Oldies Spectacular, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 5-5 - 5-7: Groove Dance Competition, check web- site for times 5-11: The Brooklyn Bridge and The Duprees, 7:30 PM 5-12 - 5-14: Bellarine Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, various times 6-3: New York Bee Gees and Donna Summer Tribute, 7:30 PM STONE PONY AND 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 summer, enjoy open-air concerts at the Stone Pony Summer Stage. Advance ticket purchase recom- mended for both venues. STONE PONY 3-18: Hawthorne Heights and Armor for Sleep, 6:30 PM 3-19: Summer Showcase featuring Soul Vacancy, Juliana Frangella, Samantha Spano, Joe Grizzly, Kruiser, Young and Doomed, Rockshop All Stars, 12:00 PM 3-19: Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters Tribute, 6:30 PM 3-22: Grayscale with Taylor Acorn and Worry Club, 6:30 PM 3-24: Super Trans Am '70s Tribute, 7:00 PM 3-26: Paint the Pony Purple Benefit Concert, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3-31: Mikell's Plot with Proper Lunacy, Roberts Basement, 7:00 PM 4-1: The Movement with Tropidelic, 7:00 PM 4-2: Joywave, 6:00 PM 4-7: The Benjamins, 7:00 PM 4-8: Green Knuckle Material with All Systems Go, Halogens, 54 Ultra, Side Control, 6:00 PM 4-20: Ruston Kelly, 7:00 PM 4-22: Gina Schock, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer of The Go Gos, 11:30 AM 4-22: Start Making Sense - Talking Heads Tribute, 7:00 PM 4-23: Houndmouth, 7:00 PM 4-25: Father John Misty with Loren Kramar, 7:00 PM 4-29: Sunny Day Real Estate, 7:00 PM 5-11: The Wallflowers, 8:00 PM 5-26: Hunter Hayes, 7:00 PM THE STONE PONY SUMMER STAGE 5-13: Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, The Interrupters, 4:30 PM 6-2: Young the Giant with Milky Chance and Talk, 5:30 PM 6-9: Rainbow Kitten Surprise, 7:30 PM 6-25: Stick Figure - Wisdom Tour with Pepper and The Elovaters, 6:30 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. 3-18: Dr. K's Motown Review, 8:00 PM 3-25: The Wag's 25th Anniversary and Album Release Show, 7:00 PM 4-1: Born with Brian Kirk and The Jirks, 8:00 PM 4-15: Bee Gees Gold: Direct from Las Vegas, 8:00 PM 4-21: The Bronx Wanderers, 8:00 PM 4-22: A Medium Gallery Show with Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium, 7:00 PM SURFLIGHT THEATRE Engleside and Beach Avenues Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477 www.surflight.org Producing large-scale musicals and plays with a resident company of professional actors, the Surflight has been performing live theater in a classic summer stock situation since 1950. In addi- tion, 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. Musicals and Plays: 6-1 - 6-17: Steel Pier, various days and times 6-22 - 7-8: Rodgers and Hammerstein's State Fair, 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. 4-8 - 4-30: Romeo and Juliet, various days and times 6-3 - 6-25: Two Sisters and a Piano, 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: Waiting on Mongo, 7:00 PM 3-19: Rock'n Music Academy House Bands Live, 1:30 PM 3-24: LaMP, 7:00 PM 3-25: Andi with Rachel Grae and Lisa Heller, 7:00 PM 3-31: The Nerds Plaid Party, 7:00 PM 4-1: Lisa Sherman's Disco Connection featuring Layonne Holmes and Anthony Dixon, 7:00 PM 4-8: Moondance - The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute, 7:00 PM 4-12: One Time Weekend with Kendall Street Company, 7:00 PM 4-14: Hot Celle Ray, 7:00 PM 4-22: The Hip Abduction, 7:00 PM 4-29: Eggy, 7:00 PM 5-5: Bob Dylan Celebration with Zimmy Shelter and Sheriff Restless, 7:00 PM 5-6: Meg Myers: Tzia's Arc Tour with Weathers and Band of Silver, 7:00 PM 5-13: We May Be Right - The Billy Joel Tribute Show, 7:00 PM 6-3: Christine Martucci and The Band of Love, 7:00 PM 6-10: Willie Nile 75 Birthday Celebration, 8:00 PM u Two River Theater in Red Bank. courtesy of Two River Theater

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