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43 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 trans- formed into a modern, fully air-conditioned facil- ity with 99 comfortably cushioned seats. Here, classics of all kinds engage audiences in a closer, more affecting way. By tackling challenging, contemporary plays, the Duncan Smith Theatre offers a front row seat to exciting and imagina- tive theater. 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. GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood (732) 987-2263 www.georgian.edu 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 developing and producing new plays with diverse themes. It is also devoted to creating an atmosphere where classics can take on a fresh look and forgotten plays can find a home. 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. WILSON HALL AUDITORIUM: Built in the 1930s, this theater space seats between 175 Continued on page 44 tations), and open house Play readings (monthly staged readings of new and under-appreciated works under consideration for future seasons). 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 land- marks 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, locat- ed 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. Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park. Kelly S. Andrews