(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage is happy to announce its return to LIVE performances with two exciting outdoor shows, The Doo Wop Project on Thursday, October 22 and the Acrobats of Cirque-tacular on Saturday, October 24 at Kean University’s Alumni Stadium. Both shows have been adapted for the safety and health of its patrons, artists and staff.
The Doo Wop Project will make its long-awaited return to Kean Stage on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00pm (rain date: Friday, October 23 at 7:00pm). Sit under the stars and listen as the group traces the evolution of doo wop – five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner – to some of today’s greatest music. The show takes audiences on a journey from the songs of the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and the Four Seasons. The Doo Wop Project returns to Kean Stage for an evening under the stars at Kean University Alumni Stadium.
Acrobats of Cirque-tacular rounds out Kean Stage’s outdoor performances on Saturday, October 24 at 11:00am (rain date: Sunday, October 25 at 1:00pm) The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular features one dazzling circus feat after another in a high-energy, family-friendly flurry of fun! Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses as the troupe of acrobats, aerialists, and circus specialty artists bend, twist, flip, and fly into your heart. Mind-boggling artistry and athleticism ignites the imagination of the young and the young in spirit alike. Audiences are invited to join the fun and come dressed in costume for this performance. Acrobats of Cirque-tacular return to Kean Stage for an outdoor family-friendly matinee at Kean University Alumni Stadium.
Patrons must agree to follow all safety protocols prior to purchasing tickets. Ticket holders will have their temperature checked inside their cars upon arrival and will be required to wear a face covering throughout the performances. All seats will be arranged with social distancing guidelines in place; groups that arrive together will be able to sit together. There will be no intermission at either show.
Tickets are $30 for The Doo Wop Project and $15 - $25 for Acrobats of Cirque-Tacular and can be purchased online at www.keanstage.com or by emailing [email protected]. All tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door.
Founded in 1855, Kean University is one of the largest metropolitan institutions of higher education in the region, with a richly diverse student, faculty and staff population. Kean continues to play a key role in the training of teachers and is a hub of educational, technological and cultural enrichment serving more than 16,000 students. The University’s six undergraduate colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic subjects. The Nathan Weiss Graduate College offers six doctoral degree programs and more than 80 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. With campuses in Union, Toms River, Jefferson and Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Wenzhou, China, Kean University furthers its mission by providing an affordable and accessible world-class education.
Kean Stage at Kean University educates, entertains and challenges audiences by presenting high-quality programs that reflect the diversity of the region and of the arts. These cultural offerings complement the intellectual life of the classroom for our students, increase opportunities for community engagement, and provide affordable access to the arts for New Jersey residents. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy a wide range of professional theatre, Broadway tours, dance performances, concerts, international films and family-friendly shows. In addition, Kean Stage encourages University students to attend events, and provides several opportunities to explore the performing arts through master classes, workshops, lectures, and employment opportunities as ushers, backstage technicians and box office staff.
