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Traveling Light Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Ave , West Long Branch Traveling Light, a new play by Nicholas Wright, a renowned UK playwright, and directed by Nicholas Hytner. It is a fascinating and funny tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became mahout players in Hollywood's golden age, featuring the award winning acts, Antony Sher. |
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MET Opera (Live in HD):Gtterdmmerung-Wagner Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch With its cataclysmic climax, the Mets new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brnnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfriedthe star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated Spring 2012 presentation of Robert Lepages new production of Wagners Ring cycle, conducted by Music Director James Levine. In addition to the single performances listed below, there are three more performances of this opera available exclusively as part of a complete Ring cycle. Start Time: 12:00pm Tickets: $23 (adults) $21 (seniors) $10 (children) |
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In The Mood Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Back by popular demand, In the Mood returns with their big band orchestra, singers, and swing dancers. This retro 1940s musical revives the music that moved a nations spirit and helped win a war. The combination of up-tempo instrumentals and intimate, romantic ballads set the mood for a future filled with promise, hope, and prosperity. This Big Band Theatrical Swing Revue features the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskin Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and more. Adult $42/35, Senior $40/33, Child $21/17.50 Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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Blast! Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Ticket Prices: $39.59, $49.50, $59.50 Time: 8pm Winner of a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, and an Emmy Award for Best Choreography, Blast! is a unique evening of entertainment steeped in the traditions of drum and bugle corps, marching bands and color guards. A cast of 35 brass players, percussionists and visual performers, who manipulate a variety of props, similar to a color guard, bring the showmanship of outdoor pageantry inside to the theatrical stage. They turn the athleticism, musical talent and kaleidoscopic movement of the traditional half-time show into a distinctive music and theatre performance. The Boston Globe said, Blast!sent a full house into repeated bursts of cheering and applause. http://countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247082
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The Provost's Film Series Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue , West Long Branch The Provost's Film series for 2012 goes on a journey into Muslim cultures, with a special focus on women. |
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Cowboy Junkies Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch For more than 20 years, Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision and to the introspective, quiet intensity that is their musical signature, creating a critically acclaimed body of original work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty. Albums like The Caution Horses (1990), Black Eyed Man (1992), Pale Sun, Crescent Moon (1993), Lay It Down (1996), and more recently, Open (2001), One Soul Now (2004), Early 21st Century Blues (2005), and At the End of Paths Taken (2007), chronicle a creative journey reflecting the independent road the band has elected to travel. 8:00 p.m. Adult $55/45, Senior $53/43, Child $27.50/22.50 for the front sections Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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MET Opera (Live in HD):Ernani-Verdi 400 Cedar Ave Monmouth University, West Long Branch Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdis thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Start Time: 1:00pm Tickets: $23 (adults) $21 (seniors) $10 (children) |
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The Comedy of Errors Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Dominic Cooke, Director of the celebrated Royal Court Theatre in London, comes to the National Theatre for the first time to direct Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Famed U.K. comedian and actor Lenny Henry makes his NT debut as Antipholus of Syracuse. Adults $22, Seniors $20 Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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"Rhythm of the Dance" starring the Irish National Dance Company Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Time: 8:00PM Tickets: $45, $35, $25 Rhythm, rhythm, and more rhythm! A live music and dance celebration of Irish culture, Rhythm of the Dance has played to over 2 million people in 30 countries. Featuring the cream of Irelands traditional musicians, singers and dancers, Rhythm of the Dance brings the authentic sights and sounds of Irelands heart-stopping culture to the Basie stage. Thrill to the intricate beats of jig and reel, and the plaintive melodies of Irelands traditional songs, all in a richly costumed show featuring three dozen performers on one stage. The National Dance Company of Ireland has developed a whole new concept in Irish entertainment, in which the genuine spirit of Irelands national dances are married to songs, storytelling and the most contemporary stage technology for an evening of unforgettable Irish entertainment as it really is! http://countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247106
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Billy Gardell Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank A powerhouse stand-up comedy act, executed with the skill of a master craftsman. His down-to-earth point of view and stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life strike a chord with American audiences. Box Office: 732-842-9000 |
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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Two men. No script. Back at the Basie for the 8th time! The stars of the Emmy-nominated TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" present an evening of totally improvised comedy using just their quick wit and audience suggestions to create a funny thrill ride, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Audience members are even called onstage to participate, adding an extra element of the unexpected. The Dallas Star-Telegram says, The death-defying comics delivered a highly entertaining evening of spontaneous comedy. Tickets: $49.50, $29.50, $19.50 |
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Freestylepalooza Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank Featuring: STEVIE B - Because I Love You (The Postman Song)", "I'll Be By Your Side" Box Office: 732-842-9000 |
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Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness Patriots Theater Memorial Drive, Trenton Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness is a benefit concert with all proceeds going to the Epilepsy Foundation. Featuring performances from Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX Unplugged, Marshall Crenshaw, Corey Glover (of Living Colour), Dan Reed (first US date with full band), Mary Fahl, Martha Curtis (violin), 3-11 Porter. Another surprise or two may be added. We'll have speakers, presenters, information booths and so much more. Please join us for a wonderful night of music for a great cause. More info and tickets: http://www.candlelightconcert.org Tickets range from $45 to a VIP ticket for $180.
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Ronan Tynan Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St, red Bank Ronan Tynan has sung at many auspicious occasions, including George H.W. Bushs birthday, the Belmont Stakes, and dozens of Yankee Stadium events. Introduced to the world as one of the Irish Tenors, his 2004 solo album debuted at #2 on the charts. His new PBS special is More Than Magic, and his latest CD, All Kinds of Everything, includes riveting performances of Amazing Grace, Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears, Ave Maria, and other classics. Tickets: $55, $39.50, $25, $19.50 |
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Arif Lohar/Sanam Marvi Ensemble Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar ave, West Long Branch Singing comteemporized interpretations of traditional Punjabi songs, Arif Lohar captires the sights and sounds of modern Pakistani culture with a unique mix of pop and folk stylings. $15.00 |
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CARRY IT ON Two River Theater Company 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank In a career spanning 40 years, two-time Grammy nominee Maureen McGovern has been hailed as the Stradivarius Voice and acclaimed for her concerts and Oscar-winning/Gold records, as well as her theatrical performances on Broadway. In her powerful musical memoir, Carry It On, she brings her story to life with extraordinary interpretations of the songs of her generationmusic by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and many others. |
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MET Opera (Live in HD): Manon- Massenet 400 Cedar Ave Monmouth University, West Long Branch Anna Netrebkos dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pellys new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Mets Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium. Start Time: 12:00pm Tickets: $23 (adults) $21 (seniors) $10 (children) |
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Dead On - Live! Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Faithful note-for-note re-creations of The Grateful Dead's 1970 Workingman's Dead and American Beauty albums, which include such favorites as "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," "Truckin'," and "Sugar Magnolia." Multi instrumentalist Marc Muller directs a Note For Note celebration capturing this important and beloved period in the Grateful Dead's long, illustrious, and stylistically diverse career. He has assembled an impressive cast of world class musicians who have been able to reproduce virtually every note of every instrument, as well as all of the beautifully orchestrated vocal arrangements that are a trademark of these 2 American classics, to a level that's perhaps never been accomplished and performed live in concert before. Adults $40/30, Seniors $38/28, Child $20/15 Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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MET Opera (Live in HD):La Traviata- Verdi 400 Cedar Ave Monmouth University, West Long Branch Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Deckers stunning production, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Start Time: 1:00pm Tickets: $23 (adults) $21 (seniors) $10 (children) |
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Daughtry with special guests Safetysuit and Mike Sanchez The MAC at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Friday, April 20th Times: Show begins at 7:30 pm, Parking lot will be open at 5:30 pm, and Doors open at 6:30 pm Location: MAC at Monmouth University Description: Tickets are ON SALE NOW through www.Ticketmaster.com, phone charge at 800-745-3000, the MAC and Pollak Theatre box offices, and select Ticket retail outlets. Limit eight per person. Ticket Details: |
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Adam & Anthony from Broadways Rent Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch This show will feature the two Rent stars performing singly and together. Rapp will specifically perform pop standards, as well as original material. Pascal will offer a segment titled Me and Larry, featuring musical director Larry Edoff that will include numbers from Cabaret and Chess, as well as new arrangements of "Maria," "Not a Day Goes By," and "What I Did for Love," among others. In addition the two will share stories about working on Rent and perform selections from Jonathan Larson's multi-award-winning show. 8:00 pm $47 for the front sections, $37 for the back sections Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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Bella Gaia Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) is a Living Atlas multimedia journey of our world, and expresses the deeply moving beauty of planet Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts by successfully simulating space flight. Collaborating with NASA, Bella Gaia is a new immersive theater experience, a portal for an audience to develop a deeper connection and empathy with our planet Earth. Created by award-winning director and classically trained violinist Kenji Williams, Bella Gaia features a 45 minute live performance by Williams and world music performers with orbiting visualizations of Earth from space. Bella Gaia has been performed more than 70 times around the world. 8:00 p.m. $35 for the front sections, $25 for the back sections Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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She Stoops to Conquer Pollak Theatre 400 cedar ave , west long branch "She Stoops to Conquer" is a comedy by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, first performed in London in 1773. A young lady poses as a servant girl to win the heart of a young gentleman too shy to court ladies of his own class. |
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MY WONDERFUL DAY Two River Theater Company 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank Winnie Barnstairs, a nearly 9-year-old, Anglo-Caribbean girl from south London, has a school assignment to write an essay about her day. By chance, she is spending it with her mother, a house cleaner who works for a rich, unhappily married, minor television celebrity. Instructed to get on with her homework, Winnie sits quietly with her notebook and does just that, observing and recording all the events around hereven as the day turns into an increasingly frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings. Written by one of the worlds most popular playwrights, My Wonderful Day is an insightful, compassionate, and utterly hilarious comedy about lifes disappointments, as seen through the eyes of a watchful child. |
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Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Ticket Prices: $19.50, $29.50, $39.50 Time: 8pm Their 2011 Basie show was so much fun, we had to ask them back! From bombastic epics to ethereal folk tunes, Get The Led Out capture the essence of Led Zeppelins recorded catalogue with a two-hour show spanning the mythic career of the legendary British band. Not an impersonator act, GTLO approach the music like a classical performance. Six accomplished musicians deliver Zeppelins studio recordings with all the bells and whistles, re-creating the overdubs and studio tracks that Zeppelin themselves never performed live. From the rock anthems to the sit-down acoustic songs, GTLOs attention to detail makes their show unique in the Zeppelin world. The Philadelphia Inquirer said, older fans could be heard bragging that they saw Zeppelin back in the day and that Get the Led Out is better. That might seem hard to believe until you witness the might and versatility of the players http://countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247076
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Junie B. Jones Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Hooray, hooray! TheatreworksUSA is making a brand-new musical (that is a play all jumbled together with singing and dancing, I believe). And what do you know! It's all about me, Junie B. Jones! (The B stands for Beatrice, only I do not like Beatrice. I just like B and that's all.) 2:00 p.m. $10 children, $12 adults Central Box Office: 732-263-6889
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Bobfest - A Celebration of Bob Dylan's Birthday w/ Pat Guadagno & Tired Horses (and Special Guests) Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Now in its 15th year, Bobfest is a celebration of the music of one of the greatest singer/songwriter/poets this country has yet produced. Featuring singer and guitar player Pat Guadagno and his band Tired Horses, plus special guests, The Two River Times calls Bobfest, "One of Red Banks better musical moments and hipper traditions. Box Office: 732-842-9000 |
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Dennis Miller Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 |