originally published: 01/12/2026
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm. This is a unique experience that puts the audience in control.
Performed by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan and their band, the show relies on the audience to choose the entire setlist. Before the show, audience members are asked to fill out a request card with their name, favorite Beatles song, and the reason why they chose that song. Minutes before the show starts, these cards are collected and a custom setlist is created based on the audience’s requests.
Throughout the night, the band weaves the audiences personal stories, and the McGuigans’ own heartfelt memories attached to the Beatles’ music, into the performance, creating a one-of-a-kind narrative that makes every show different.
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is an engaging, interactive celebration where your audiences memories, the McGuigan brothers’ passion, and the timeless songs of the Beatles come together in an unforgettable way.
Tickets range from $42-$49 and are available for purchase online (discounts for seniors and students). Algonquin Arts Theatre is located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan, New Jersey.
“Foot-stomping, clapping in unison, singing along and outright screaming from the audience” -- David Williams, Omaha City Weekly
Algonquin Arts Theatre (AAT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high-quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance, and film.
Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages through instruction and through the unique conversation that exists between performer and audience.
Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding is also provided by the PNC Foundation, New Jersey Cultural Trust, the Provident Bank Foundation, the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, and the generosity of businesses and patrons.
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