Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 4 24 COnvenTIOn HALL AnD PArAmOunT THeATre Ocean Avenue (between 5th and Sunset Avenues), Asbury Park, (732) 897-6500 www.theasburyparkboardwalk.com One of the most distinctive and majestic landmarks 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, located 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. COunT BASIe THeATre 99 monmouth Street, red Bank, (732) 842-9000 www.countbasietheatre.org founded in 1926, this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has played a schedule here for many decades. famous musical artists such as Bon Jovi, frankie Valli and The four Seasons, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Bruce Springsteen, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra among others frequently perform at the venue in what are usually sold-out performances. In recent years, the theater has shifted to a wider audience. family shows, musical plays, comedians (such as Jon Stewart and Lewis Black), and famous political commentators have all appeared here. 3-21: Jersey Shore Rock N' Soul Revue featuring Bobby Bandiera & His All-Star Band, 8:00 PM 3-22: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, 8:00 PM 3-23: Pat Metheny Unity Group, 7:30 PM 3-25: Experience Hendrix featuring Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bootsy Collins, & more, 8:00 PM 3-26: Rhythm Of The Dance, 8:00 PM 3-28: Wanda Sykes, 8:00 PM 3-29: Diavolo, 8:00 PM 3-30: Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: 2013 Goldwasser Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner, 3:00 PM 3-31: Dream Theater, 8:00 PM 4-2: An Evening With Jesse Tyler ferguson & Eric Stonestreet of ABC's Hit TV Show "Modern family," 8:00 PM 4-3: Tao: Phoenix Rising, 8:00 PM 4-4: An Evening With Groucho, 8:00 PM 4-5: The Broadway Dolls, 8:00 PM 4-6: Re:Image film festival, 11:00 AM 4-12 – 4-13: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Ballet, 3:00 PM 4-14: Libera, 8:00 PM 4-16: B.B. King, 8:00 PM 4-17: Amos Lee, 8:00 PM 4-18: Kathy Griffin, 8:00 PM 4-25 – 4-27: Shrek The Musical presented by Phoenix Productions, Inc., various times 4-28: Jim Henson's Sid The Science Kid Live, 3:00 PM 4-29: Julio Iglesias, 8:00 PM 4-30: Merle Haggard, 8:00 PM 5-2 – 5-4: Shrek The Musical presented by Phoenix Productions, Inc., various times 5-5: Mariachi Reyna, 10:30 AM (school show) and 8:00 PM 5-6 – 5-7: Rob Thomas, 8:00 PM 5-8: Lisa Williams, 8:00 PM 5-9: Sinbad, 8:00 PM 5-10: Oh What A Night Of Doo Wop & Rock N' Roll, 7:30 PM 5-11: Mother's Day Soul Jam feat. The Stylistics, The Manhattans, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, 7:00 PM 5-12: Joe Bonamassa, 8:00 PM 5-16: Jim Breuer, 8:00 PM 5-17: Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin, 8:00 PM 5-22: Bobfest: A Celebration Of Bob Dylan's Birthday fea- turing Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses, 8:00 PM 5-24: John Legend, 8:00 PM 5-29: Dark Star Orchestra, 8:00 PM 5-31: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven's Violin Concerto, 8:00 PM 6-1: Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto, 3:00 PM 6-5 – 6-6: Celtic Woman, 8:00 PM 6-13: Air Supply, 8:00 PM 6-14: The fab faux Benefit Concert, 8:00 PM 6-19: The Mavericks, 8:00 PM 6-20: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, 7:30 PM 6-21: David Bromberg, 8:00 PM 6-22: Bill Maher, 7:30 PM DunCAn SmITH THeATre Holmdel Theatre Company, 36 Crawfords Corner road, Holmdel, (732) 946-0427 www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org This historic, 125-year-old barn has been transformed into a modern, fully air-conditioned facility with 99 comfortably cushioned seats. Here, classics of all kinds engage audi- ences in a closer, more affecting way. By tackling challeng- BCCT (BrICK CHILDren'S COmmunITY THeATre) Performance at: Brick High School 346 Chambers Bridge road, Brick, (732) 920-9041 www.bcct.org The BCCT is non-profit, community theater group dedi- cated 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. We are proud and honored to have been voted "Best Community Theatre in Ocean County" Reader's Choice Award by The Asbury Park Press Readers' Choice Poll for 2008 - 2011. 3-21 – 3-22: Lost & found, 7:30 PM BrOOKDALe COmmunITY COLLege - PerFOrmIng ArTS CenTer 761 newman Springs road, Lincroft (732) 224-2411 www.brookdalecc.edu/community/performing- arts-center This 361-seat, thirty-year-old theater is home to everything from dramas and concerts to musical theater. Although the shows are performed mainly during the school year, they also have Summer Shakespeare in July. Show times vary but are typically on fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Many shows are free. Ticket prices vary and can run from $12. to $24. 4-4 – 4-13: Monty Python's Spamalot, various days and times 4-26: Brookdale Big Band, 8:00 PM 5-3: BCC Dance Ensemble, 7:00 PM 5-4: Brookdale Concordia Chorale, 7:00 PM 5-5: Brookdale Student Piano & Voice Recitals, 7:00 PM 7-10 – 7-19: Brookdale Summer Shakespeare Ensemble, various days and times CenTer PLAYHOuSe Center Players, 35 South Street, Freehold (732) 462-9093 www.centerplayers.org Email: info@centerplayers.org Center Playhouse is home to Center Players. It is an intimate, 49-seat, dessert theater, located in downtown freehold Center. Programming includes Signature Series shows (fully staged productions that run for five weekends and include gourmet desserts and coffee), Applause Series events ("black-box" presentations with shorter runs that include original works, theater-for-children, musical events, and guest-theater presentations), and open house Play readings (monthly staged readings of new and under- appreciated works under consideration for future seasons). April: Woody Allen's "Play It Again Sam," times t.b.a. TheaTeR & Music in Monmouth and Ocean Counties For more Theaters, Theater Companies, and Concert Halls, please visit www.jerseyshorevacation.com. PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO March, April, May, and June 2014 ALBerT muSIC HALL 131 Wells mill road (route 532), Waretown (609) 971-1593 www.alberthall.org Since 1974, The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preserva- tion 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. Every Saturday night, plus: 3-22: Irish Night, 7:30 PM 6-28: 19th Ladies of Country and Bluegrass Music Show, 7:30 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 programming 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. Please call the box office for shows and more information. 3-22 – 3-30: My fair Lady, various days and times 4-6: Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, Conducted by father Alphonse Stephenson: Once Upon An Opera, 3:00 PM 4-12: Reel History film Series: Afghan Girls Can Kick, 7:30 5-1 – 5-4: Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show, various days and times 5-10: Pinkalicious, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM; 12:30: Cupcake Party AXeLrOD PerFOrmIng ArTS CenTer Home to Center Drama, Jewish Community Center of greater monmouth County, 100 grant Avenue, Deal Park, (732) 531-9100 www.axelrodartscenter.com This state-of-the-art 520-seat performing arts center opened in the summer of 2005. It features a year-round performance schedule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, classical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as the- atrical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds. 3-22: Dennis & Judi, 8:00 PM 3-27 – 4-6: The Diary Of Anne frank, various days and times Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Kelly S. Andrews

• Cover