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j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 19 take on a fresh look and forgotten plays can find a home. 2-26 - 3-29: The M Spot, various days and times 4-23 – 5-24: The Realization Of Emily Linder, various days and times 6-25 – 7-19: Closure, various days and times MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch; Box Office: (732) 263-6889 www.monmouth.edu/arts POLLAK THEATRE: This 714-seat theater, built in 1970, features main stage artists, national and international dance companies, one-and two-man shows, and various other types of presentations. It's the home to the Two-River Film Festival and also offers such eclectic presentations as National Geographic photo slide shows and more. 3-14: Met Opera: La Donna Del Lago (Broadcast in HD), 1:00 PM 3-21: Lauren Fox: Canyon Folkies Over the Hills & Under the Covers, 8:00 PM 3-22: Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet (Broadcast in HD), 3:00 PM 3-25: World Cinema Series: A Woman in Berlin, 7:30 PM 3-27: Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely, 8:00 PM 3-29: Met Opera: La Donna Del Lago Encore (Broadcast in HD), 1:00 PM 3-31: National Theatre of London: Behind the Beautiful Forevers (Broadcast in HD), 7:00 PM 4-1: Nine for IX: Let Them Wear Towels ), 7:00 PM 4-7: National Theatre of London: A View from the Bridge (Broadcast in HD) ), 7:00 PM 4-15: World Cinema Series: Ida, 7:30 PM 4-19: Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary, 2:00 PM 4-23: Bolshoi Ballet: Ivan the Terrible (Broadcast in HD), 7:00 PM 4-24: Roger McGuinn, 8:00 PM 4-25: Met Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci (Broadcast in HD), 12:30 PM 5-6: National Theatre of London: The Hard Problem (Broadcast in HD), 7:00 PM 5-16: National Theatre of London: Man and Superman (Broadcast in HD), 7:00 PM 5-17: Met Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci (Broadcast in HD), 1:00 PM WILSON HALL AUDITORIUM: Built in the 1930s, this the- ater space seats between 175 and 200 people and offers classical concerts and other types of presentations, includ- ing the Long Branch Poetry Festival. 3-24: Visiting Writer: Brooks Haxton, 4:30 PM 4-16: ART NOW: Wafaa Bilal, 2:30 PM 4-16: Something's Happening Here Spring Showcase, Wilson Hall, 7:30 PM 4-21: Visiting Writer: Brian Turner, 4:30 PM 4-23: Roger McGuinn Workshop and Guitar Circle, Wilson Hall, 1:00 PM 5-9: Sinatra: An American Icon Symposium, Wilson Hall 12:00 PM LAUREN K. WOODS THEATRE: This 140-seat theater is used mainly for school productions during the school year. These can range from concerts to musicals to plays. During the summer, it's used as the Shadow Lawn Stage and pro- duces three professional Equity plays, each for three weeks from June through August. 3-28: Willie Nile and Anthony D'Amato join Songwriters By The Sea, 8:00 PM THE MAC (Multipurpose Activity Center): This $57- million, 153,200-square-foot facility houses A 4,100-seat arena and is the area's premier venue for large-scale con- certs, touring shows, and family-friendly events. The mid- size arena maintains an intimate viewing experience and is configured so that there isn't a bad seat in the house, mak- ing it one of the best places to see a show in New Jersey! The facility also houses a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track, a fitness center and pool, educational and conference space, locker rooms, plus The Leon Hess Champions' Hall, The Monmouth Athletic Hall of Fame, and The University Store. 4-17: All Time Low: The Future Hearts Tour with special guests Issues, Tonight Alive, & State Champs, 7:00 PM NAVESINK LIBRARY THEATRE Corner of Sears and Monmouth Avenues Middletown, (732) 291-9211 www.monmouthplayers.org Considered to be the oldest community theater in the area, The Monmouth Players were formed in 1953. This local community theater produces family friendly come- dies and mysteries for three runs a year in February, April, and October. Its fourth run in December is billed as "Not Necessarily The Players" because it gives the actors a chance to expand by putting on some more controversial plays. 3-13 - 3-22: Godspell, various days and times 4-11 - 5-2: Present Laughter, various days and times OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER THEATRE College Drive, Toms River, (732) 255-0500 www.ocean.edu/content/public/for-the- community/theater.html The Arts and Community Center, located on the campus of Ocean County College, is home to the OCC Theatre Company, the Community Chorus of Ocean County College, the OCC Concert Band, and the 3 Story Players. Professional programs include a Select-a-Series, an Aspiring Artists Series with a Meet-The-Artist Reception, a Super Seven Series of entertainment for children, Curtain Calls, a script-in-hand new look at classic musicals, and MidWeek Jazz. In addition, the Garden State Philharmonic is the Orchestra-in-residence. 3-11: MidWeek Jazz Series Concert: Danny Tobias & His Bixian Fig Pickers, 8:00 PM 3-12 - 3-21: Repertory Theatre Company presents "August: Osage County," various days and times 3-13: Master Class: Jeff Blumenkrantz, 1:00 PM 3-13: Performing Arts Series: Jeff Blumenkrantz In Concert, 8:00 PM 3-20: Spotlight Series: Rhythm In The Night, 8:00 PM 3-22: Spotlight Series: Emerson String Quartet, 2:00 PM 3-22: Meet & Greet: Emerson String Quartet, 10:30 PM 3-29: Family Series: Ballet for Young Audience's "Little Mermaid," 1:00 PM 4-8: MidWeek Jazz Series Concert: Gelber & Manning, 8:00 PM 4-11: Spotlight Series: The Hit Men, 8:00 PM 4-11: Meet & Greet: The Hit Men, 10:30 PM 4-19: Performing Arts Series: Duquesne University - "Tamburitzans," 2:00 PM 4-23 - 5-2: Repertory Theatre Company presents "Comic Shorts," various days and times 4-25: Family Series: Yates Musical Theatre's "Sleeping Beauty," 1:00 PM 4-26: Inspiring Artists: The New Dimensions, 2:00 PM 5-2: OCC Concert Band presents "World Tour," 8:00 PM 5-16: Performing Arts Series: National Players - "To Kill A Mockingbird," 8:00 PM 5-15: Friday Film Classics: North by Northwest, 7:00 PM 5-17: Family Series: ArtsPower's "Dog Loves Books," 1:00 PM 5-27: MidWeek Jazz Series Concert: Neville Dickie & The Midiri Brothers, 8:00 PM 5-30: Spotlight Series: An Evening With Branford Marsalis, 8:00 PM 6-6: Performing Arts Series: Darren Williams - "Broadway Blockbusters," 8:00 PM 6-12: - 6-13: 3 Sails Jazz Festival, 2:00 PM OUR GANG PLAYERS www.ourgang.org Our Gang Players, Inc., founded in 1977, is a theater troupe open to anyone wishing to experience the joy of performing. Performances are held at a number of venues including the historic Elizabeth V. Edwards School in Barnegat, the Barnegat High School Theater, the Stafford Township Arts Center's OceanFirst Theater, The Surflight Theater in Beach Haven, and the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin for dinner theater. April or May: An Affair To Remember at Uncle Wills Grill, Beach Haven, day and times t.b.a. 4-17 - 4-26: Gypsy at Surflight Theater, various times 6-26 - 6-28: How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at The Bengal Theater, Barnegat High School, various 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. 5-1 – 5-10: Picnic, various times SPRING LAKE THEATRE AT THE SPRING LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE Third and Madison Avenues, 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 dra- mas, 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. 3-13 – 3-28: Jesus Christ Superstar, various days and times 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, dramatic, and comedic events by some of the country's top performers, as well as the Garden State Philharmonic and fine ballet. 3-10: Playwrights On The Rise - "Women Crossings," 8:00 PM 3-14: Jay & The Americans, The Happenings & Dennis Tufano, 8:00 PM 3-15: Garden State Philharmonic Presents "Angels and Devils," 4:00 PM 3-20: Karaoke & Talent Night!, 7:00 PM 3-21: Above The Fall in Concert, 7:00 PM 3-27 - 3-28: Harken, various times 4-11: Decades Of Divas!, 7:30 PM 4-17: Garden State Philharmonic Presents "The Maestro's Dance Mix," 7:30 PM 4-25: "Carmen" - The Atlantic City Ballet, 7:00 PM TWO RIVER THEATER CO. 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, (732) 345-1400 www.trtc.org One of the newest additions to Monmouth County the- aters is the new Two River Theater, which opened in Red Bank in the fall of 2005. This is a state-of-the-art perfor- mance 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. 4-11 -5-3: Your Blues Ain't Sweet Like Mine, various days and times 4-23 -5-1: A Little Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream, various days and times 5-30 – 6-21: Be More Chill, various days and times ALSO OF INTEREST: MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road (Tower Hill), Red Bank, (732) 933-9000 www.monmouthcivicchorus.org 5-17: Vespers Fusion: Monteverdi and Mozart Vespers intermingled at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Long Branch, 4:00 PM NEW JERSEY CHAMBER SINGERS United Methodist Church, 247 Broad Street Red Bank, (732) 747-0446 www.njchambersingers.org The singers will be performing whimsical music by Benjamin Britten, Eric Whitacre, and more. 4-18: West Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, Neptune, 8:00 PM 4-19: The Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 4:00 PM 4-25: Red Bank United Methodist Church, 8:00 PM 4-26: Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Beach Haven, 4:00 PM MONSIGNOR DONOVAN HIGH SCHOOL 711 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, (732) 349-8801 ext. 2499 www.donovancatholic.org 3-26 - 3-28: Hello Dolly, 7:30 PM Spring Lake Theatre at the Spring Lake Community House. 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