Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 18 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. 3-14: Glen Burtnik's Summer Of Love V, 8:00 PM 3-15: Rockit! Made In America, 3:00 PM 3-18: The Last Five Years (2014), 7:00 PM 3-19: James Van Praagh, 7:30 PM 3-20: MTV Presents Fifth Harmony (sold out), 7:00 PM 3-21: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky, 8:00 PM 3-22: Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert, 3:00 PM 3-27 - 3-29: Jesus Christ Superstar, various times 3-31: The African Children's Choir, 7:00 PM 4-2: The Very Best Of Celtic Thunder, 7:30 PM 4-4: The Buddy Holly Story Live On Stage, 3:00 PM 4-10: Jay Leno (sold out), 8:00 PM 4-11 - 4-12: Cinderella: A Storytale Ballet, various times 4-15: David Sedaris, 8:00 PM 4-16: Fourplay With Spyro Gyra, 8:00 PM 4-17: Jackie Evancho, 8:00 PM 4-18: John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken Tour (sold out), 7:30 PM 4-22: The Adventures Of Harold & The Purple Crayon, 4:00 PM 4-22: Ralphie May, 8:00 PM 4-23: Jane Lynch, 8:00 PM 4-24: Jeff Beck (sold out), 8:00 PM 4-25: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: König Conducts Dvorák, 8:00 PM 4-26: 2 Cellos, 7:30 PM 5-1: Spandau Ballet, 8:00 PM 5-2: Bandiera: Autobiography, 8:00 PM 5-3: Jackie Mason, 3:00 PM 5-5: Mariachi Sol De Mexico, 7:30 PM 5-8: An Evening With The Stars Of Rock 'N Roll, 7:30 PM 5-9: Memories Of Frank, 8:00 PM 5-14: John Mulaney, 8:00 PM 5-16: Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin, 8:00 PM 5-21: Bobfest: The Celebration Of Bob Dylan's Birthday Starring Pat Guadagno, 8:00 PM 5-27: George Thorogood And The Destroyers / Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot, 8:00 PM 5-28: Dark Star Orchestra, 7:30 PM 5-30: The Midtown Men, 8:00 PM 5-31: Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Season Finale, 3:00 PM 6-2: Merle Haggard, 7:30 PM 6-4: Buddy Guy, 8:00 PM 6-11: Rosanne Barr & Sinbad, 8:00 PM 6-13: The Fab Faux, 8:00 PM 6-18: Keb' Mo', 8:00 PM 6-20: Norah Jones, 8:00 PM 6-26: Daryl Hall & John Oates, 8:00 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 audienc- es in a closer, more affecting way. By tackling challenging, contemporary plays, the Duncan Smith Theatre offers a front row seat to exciting and imaginative theater. 4-10 - 4-25: Proof, various days and times FIRST AVENUE PLAYHOUSE 123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands (732) 291-7552 www.firstavenueplayhouse.com This charming, intimate dessert theatre features year- round entertainment for adults and children. Performances include musicals, dramas, and comedies. Patrons sit at tables and have coffee and dessert and enjoy Broadway shows (Thurs. - Sun.). Please call for reservations. 3-13 - 3-20: Crooks & Cupcakes, various days and times LUMIA THEATRE New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway West Long Branch, (732) 229-3166 www.njrep.org The New Jersey Repertory Company is dedicated to devel- oping and producing new plays with diverse themes. It is also devoted to creating an atmosphere where classics can 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. 3-8: Music Faculty Recital, 7:00 PM 3-13: Theater Club Presents "Theater 24, time t.b.a. 3-19 - 3-20: Teen Arts Festival, various times 4-10 - 4-19: Rent, various days and times 4-25: Brookdale Big Band, 8:00 PM 5-2: Brookdale Dance Ensemble, 7:00 PM 5-3: Brookdale Concordia Chorale, 7:00 PM 5-5: Acting 2 Scene Night, time t.b.a. 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-ap- preciated works under consideration for future seasons). April: Brighton Beach Memoirs, times t.b.a. 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. 3-28: The Little Mermaid and Friends, 3:00 PM 4-10 - 4-12: Music In Film Festival, various times THEATER & MUSIC in Monmouth and Ocean Counties For more Theaters, Theater Companies, and Concert Halls, please visit www.jerseyshorevacation.com. Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. courtesy of Red Bank Rivercenter PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO March, April, May, and June 2015 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. Every Saturday night, plus: 3-21: Irish Night, 7:30 PM 6-27: 20th 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. 3-14: Annual Irish Concert: Caladh Nua, 8:00 PM 4-10 - 4-19: Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, various days and times 4-21: A Midsummer Night's Dream, 10:00 AM 4-26: Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, Conducted by Father Alphonse Stephenson: La Traviata In Concert, 3:00 PM 5-9 - 5-17: Shrek The Musical, various days and times 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 perfor- mance schedule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, clas- sical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as theatrical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds. 3-20 – 3-29: Rent, various days and times 4-25: An Evening of Songs and Stories In Tribute to Israel's Greatest Music Legend Arik Einstein In, 9:00 PM 4-30, 5-3, 5-10: Mary Poppins, various times 6-11 - 6-21: West Side Story, various times

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