Tony Danza and Neil Berg To Perform At Grunin Center For The Arts

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) --  Back by popular demand, Neil Berg brings his new 101 Years of Broadway to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College … while actor Tony Danza shows everyone “Who’s the Boss” of the Great American Songbook. Performances take place on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.

Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway: Friday, September 22, 8:00pm, $45 - $39. Dinner Add-On Available: $25 Dinner in the Black Box Theatre catered by Prime 13. This is musical theatre at its best! “101 Years of Broadway” is a sprawling revue of American musical treasures from Irving Berlin to Andrew Lloyd Webber, including dazzling tributes to Rodgers & Hart, Kander & Ebb, Lerner & Lowe, George Gershwin, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, and Oscar Hammerstein. “101 Years of Broadway” recreates the biggest moments from the finest Broadway shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserablés, Evita,Wonderful Town, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Fiddler on the Roof. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as fantastic numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows. “101 Years of Broadway” is an unforgettable evening of music that “will keep Broadway buffs in a state of bliss for weeks to come.”

Tony Danza – Standards and Stories: Wednesday, October 25, 7:30pm, $54 - $49. Dinner Add-On Available: $30 Dinner in the Grunin Center Gallery catered by Prime 13. Perhaps best known for his starring roles on two of television’s most cherished and long-running series, Taxi and Who’s The Boss, Tony Danza has also established himself as a song and dance man. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza is accompanied by his talented four-piece band. Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook, as well as selections from the hit Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas (which he also starred in), while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.The New York Times raved “Tony’s a live wire who tap-dances, plays the ukulele, tells stories, and radiates irresistible charm… He exudes the kind of charisma that can’t be taught!”

Purchase Tickets online http://grunincenter.org, call 732-255-0500, or visit the Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Prices, dates, times, performers, and shows are subject to change. Subscription Rates and Military Discounts (active US military/eligible veterans) may be available.

 

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Monmouth University Presents Kids On Keys & Dueling Pianos To Benefit Autism Awareness

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced Kids on Keys & Dueling Pianos – an event to benefit Autism Awareness - featuring Stormin’ Norman” Seldin, three young piano prodigies, the amazing Steinway & Sons "Spirio" Grand Piano, and special guest Tim McLoone on Saturday, May 5th at 8:00pm in Pollak Theatre.

SOPAC Presents Best Of The Loft on May 6

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) --  South Orange Performing Arts Center’s famed Jazz and Blues in the Loft Series, curated by Lee May & Mike Griot, is now bringing more of a great thing to SOPAC audiences with Best of the Loft on May 6 at 7:00pm. Four of the most popular artists from the series will be presented on the mainstage, making for one stellar evening of entertainment.   Best of the Loft will be hosted by co-writer, producer, choreographer and star of the long-running Shades of Harlem revue show, Ty Stephens.

State Theatre Presents The Temptations & The Four Tops

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations and The Four Tops on Sunday, May 12 at 7:00pm. These two iconic Motown groups will perform their tops hits including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” “Ain't Too Proud to Beg,” “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” and many more. Tickets range from $45-$95.

Westfield Hops To Take Place On April 28

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Hops – A Craft Beer Experience will take place on April 28 with one Session from 6:00pm-10:00pm. The event takes place in the Westfield Armory, which is centrally located and easy to get to—conveniently located near NJ Transit train & bus stops. The event is a perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to meet, hang out and try all the latest styles from 50 Breweries, Valenzano Winery & Senor Sangria.