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The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows

concerts in Middletown NJ; Newtown PA; and Lakewood NJ

originally published: 09/14/2025

Photo by John Posada

Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! The band has two shows set for New Jersey and one for Pennsylvania. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize!

This show will include Halloween-themed songs that you know and love, such as The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and tunes from the Rocky Horror Picture Show - plus a few spooky original songs - as well as dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises.

The first chance to see the show is on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at The Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street) in Middletown, New Jersey. Showtime is 7:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online.

The show moves to The Newtown Theatre (120 North State Street) in Newtown, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 23rd at 8:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online.

The final show takes place at The Strand Theater (400 Clifton Avenue) in Lakewood, New Jersey on Saturday, October 25th. Showtime is 7:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online.




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Got songs? Got harmonies? Got fun and unbridled enthusiasm? Then you’ve got The Wag! Hailing from the Bayshore area of New Jersey, this four-piece unit has been entertaining and moving audiences for over 25 years, but still sounds as fresh as it did on Day One. With four lead vocalists, catchy melodies, and sophisticated harmonies, they will take you on a spooky Halloween journey! 

The Wag includes Brian Ostering (Bass and vocals), Alicia Van Sant (Keyboards, vocals, percussion, some flute, occasional guitar), Don Lee (Guitar and vocals), and Joshua Van Ness (Drums, percussion, guitar and vocals).




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