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Mike Marino To Perform In Red Bank On March 20th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents comedian Mike Marino on Saturday, March 20 at 7:00pm. Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – is one of the most loved comedians of our time. The performance takes place at the Pop-Up Stage at the Hackensack Meridan Health Theatre with limited seating (150). Tickets are $45.

Mike Marino was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He entered the entertainment industry at an early age and has studied at some of the most prestigious acting schools in New York, the Herbert Berghof Studio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mike has appeared in over 200 national television commercials, including many endorsements and has received a Best Actor Clio Award Nomination. He has acted in many Prime Time soaps and television shows including: As the World Turns, One Life to Live, Becker, Nikki, Frasier and Party of Five. His film credits include Crooks, Pizza with Bullets, Hangin’ in Hedo and Steven King’s Lucky Quarter and Criticized.

Adding to his great success in film, theatre, commercials and soaps, Mike Marino began touring the world performing and selling out at countless clubs, theatres and casinos. His stand-up material ranges from cutting edge observations of everyday life to his Italian family roots; which recently spun into a T.V. pilot called “Re-Constructing Jersey”. His comedic style has landed him guest appearances on The Tonight Show as a regular sketch player, The Martin Short Show, Canada’s Comedy TV, The Boomer Show, Wild Pitch, and Hand Held Comedy Radio.

A clip of Mike’s appearance on Byran Allen’s Comics Unleashed earned him over 7 million views (and counting), which has led to his current web series “Marino 2016” – an original comedy based on Mike’s road to the White House and wise guy attempt to become the first Italian American President of the United States.

The Count Basie Center for the Arts is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey.

ABOUT THE POP-UP STAGE AT THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH THEATRE:

Shows will be seated with tables sold in “Table For Two,” “Table For Four” and “Table For Six” configurations only.

Tables will be positioned 6’ apart, with the front row of tables 12’ from the performers.

Only 150 seats will be available for performances at this time.

Drinks and concessions will be sold table-side; i.e.: no lining up at bars.

Patrons must wear masks at all times while inside the theatre, except when actively eating or drinking.

Patrons are expected to abide by social distancing norms.

Temperatures will be taken at the door. Patrons with a body temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be permitted to enter. A refund will be issued.

Fans must remain seated at their purchased table, unless using the restroom or exiting.

There is no re-entry.

For nights with two shows, entry for the second show will begin once the previous crowd is cleared and the venue is cleaned / sanitized.

For late shows, New Jersey mandates bar service must cease at 10pm. Last call will be 9:45pm.

Tables will not be permitted to be split and resold. Patrons holding resold tickets will be denied entry and refunds will not be offered.

Patrons will be required to remain seated, unless getting up to leave or use restrooms.

Restrooms will be limited to two (2) patrons at a time.

Tables will not be permitted to be split and resold. Patrons holding resold tickets will be denied entry and refunds will not be offered.

These events will utilize Ticketmaster’s touch-less, mobile entry system. No paper tickets will be accepted.

Patrons will be required to remain seated, unless getting up to leave or use restrooms.

Venue security will enforce ground rules, which will follow current CDC and State of New Jersey guidelines for indoor events.