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 2 3 36 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 professionally 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. 10-13 - 10-28: A Chorus Line, various days and times 11-30 - 12-17: Scrooge, 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 ameni- ties and plays host to the finest amateur and pro- fessional talent. 10-21: Neil Diamond Tribute, 7:30 PM 11-18: Face to Face Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute, 7:30 PM 11-19: Streisand/Sinatra - Perfect Together, 3:00 PM 11-26: Atlantic City Ballet "It's A Shore Holiday," 3:00 PM 12-9: Shadows of the 60s Tribute to Motown, 7:30 PM 12-16: NY Tenors, 7:30 PM 12-17: Dakota and Elle Music Holiday Concert, 2:00 PM STONE PONY 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 sched- ule of events. During the summer, enjoy open-air concerts at the Stone Pony Summer Stage. Advance ticket purchase recommended for both venues. STONE PONY 10-14: Damn the Torpedoes, 8:00 PM 10-15: Covenant House New Jersey presents Give Me Shelter, 3:00 PM 10-20: Barnes Courtney, 7:00 PM 10-21: Jake Clemons Band, 7:30 PM 10-25: The Elovaters with Shwayze and Surfer Girl, 7:00 PM 10-27: The Damned, 7:00 PM 11-11: Soule Monde with Dezron Douglas and Anthony Krizak Band, 7:00 PM 11-15: Lukas Nelson and POTR, 8:00 PM 11-18: JP Cooper, 7:00 PM 11-19: Peter McPoland, 7:00 PM 11-24: Smithereens with Gin Blossoms, 8:00 PM 12-10: LaBamba's Holiday Hurrah, 5:00 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. 10-14: The Olivia Show - A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John, 7:30 PM 10-28: The Wag's Halloween Spectacular, 7:00 PM 11-3: Hotel California - A Salute to The Eagles, 8:00 PM 11-4: First Step Forward, 2:00 PM 11-11: Hagerman's Magical Mystery Show, 7:00 PM 11-18: Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway, 8:00 PM 12-2: A Medium Gallery Show with Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium, 7:00 PM 12-9: The Wag's Christmas Spectacular, 7:00 PM 1-13: Almost Queen, 8:00 PM SURFLIGHT THEATRE Engleside and Beach Avenues Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477 www.surflight.org Producing large-scale musicals and plays with a res- ident company of professional actors, the Surflight has been performing live theater in a classic sum- mer 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. MUSICALS AND PLAYS: 10-6 - 10-16: Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors, vari- ous days and times 10-20 - 10-21: Mean Girls - High School Version, 7:00 PM 12-2 - 12-17: A Christmas Story, various days and times COMEDY: 11-11: Comedy Night Fundraiser, 7:30 PM CONCERTS: 11-18: La Boehme, 7:30 PM 11-25: The Gambler Returns - The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute Show, 7:30 PM 12-31: New Year's Eve Bubbly Bash with The Jersey Tenors, 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM 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. 11-4 - 11-5: A Night on the Town, various times 12-1 - 12-3: American Repertory Ballet's The Nutcracker, various 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 establishment. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. 10-16: Happy Mondays with The DTs, The Afraid Brigade, 7:30 PM 10-25: Happy Mondays with Foes of Fern, ZA, The Grand Mals, 7:30 PM 10-27: Mike Pinto, 8:00 PM 10-28: David Bowie Tribute featuring Kevin Hill and Secret Sound, 7:30 PM 10-30: Happy Mondays with Doc Emmitt, The Superweaks, Glass Garden, 7:30 PM, 11-3: The E Street Shuffle, 8:00 PM 11-4: Beauty School Dropout with Not a Toy, 7:00 PM 11-10: Noah Vonne and Bluphoria, 7:00 PM 11-25: Lisa Sherman's Disco Connection, 7:00 PM 11-30: Octave Cat, 8:00 PM 12-2: Sungazer with Sirintip, 8:00 PM 12-8: LaMP, 8:00 PM ALSO OF INTEREST: NEW JERSEY CHAMBER SINGERS P.O. Box 8536, Red Bank, (732) 389-5426 www.njchambersingers.org The New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) seek to engage, enrich, and inspire audiences through the performance of high-quality choral music. Founded in 1978, NJCS soon emerged as the premier vocal chamber ensemble at the Jersey Shore. The group generally performs in smaller, more intimate spac- es because of the unique bond chamber music creates between the performers and audience. More recently, NJCS has begun to expand its audience beyond the Jersey Shore to all of New Jersey. NJCS has performed at the American Choral Directors Association conventions in Baltimore and Philadelphia, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The ensemble's sensitive artistry, imaginative concert themes, and eclectic repertoire have become their signature. Call or check the website for current schedule. 12-2: Concert at United Methodist Church, Red Bank 12-3: Concert at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manasquan 12-9: Handel's Messiah Sing In at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Beach Haven 12-17: Concert at Laurita Winery, New Egypt u The Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. courtesy of The Strand Center for the Arts THEATER & CONCERTS continued from page 35 Two River Theater Co. in Red Bank. courtesy of Two River Theater Co.

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