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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl

originally published: 06/16/2024


(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl from August 1-3, 2024. Starring Maren Wade from NBC's America's Got Talent, this cabaret brings to life the quirky, hilarious and unfiltered account of a modern-day showgirl, onstage and off. This showgirl confesses to what it was like working with Wayne Newton, getting stuck in a birthday cake, meeting Mariah Carey, impersonating a Madonna impersonator and much more.

The show is musically directed by Keith Thompson (Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You) and features a variety of music from pop, jazz, musical theater to one of a kind medleys and originals.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll leave inspired as Maren Wade takes you on a journey through modern-day Vegas, redefining what it really means to be a showgirl.

Tickets are $39.50 (plus fees) and available for purchase online.  Avenel Performing Arts Center is located at 150 Avenel Street in Avenel, New Jersey.

The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC) is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Avenel, New Jersey. Funded by the Woodbridge Arts Alliance, The APAC promises to energize Avenel and surrounding communities by programming exceptional, professional theatre, music, comedy, dance and more.




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Woodbridge Arts Alliance (WAA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advocating, activating and animating Downtown Woodbridge and Avenel as hubs for the arts in the Township of Woodbridge. Starting with The Avenel Performing Arts Center, the WAA will play a leadership role in helping to advance the Township’s art-driven economic plan—a plan that includes further development of enhanced arts programming and education representative of the diverse population in the area.


 

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