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It's Time For The Wag's Christmas Spectacular

originally published: 11/23/2022


(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- If it's December, it must be time for The Wag's Christmas Spectacular! This year they've got performances at The Strand in Lakewood and the Middletown Arts Center. There's nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday special, and The Wag's Christmas Spectacular is just that!

Steeped in the traditions of holiday TV shows of the past, The Wag brings back the memories of these specials while putting their own unique stamp on them. Their show has all of the holiday songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises - including a few original Christmas/Holiday songs!

The Wag’s sense of humor and their homemade props and costumes are worth the price of admission alone. The show also features a running theme of “Christmas Around the World”. There will be holiday songs and sketches from Ireland, Germany, Spain, & more! The Wag's Christmas Spectacular is sure to please the entire family. 

Saturday, December 10The Wag's Christmas Spectacular at The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ.  Doors at 6:00pm, show at 7:00pm.  Ticket price is $20.00 plus service fee.  Tickets are available for purchase online.

Saturday, December 17: The Wag's Christmas Spectacular at The Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ.  Doors at 6:00pm, show at 7:00pm.  Ticket price is $15.00.  Proceeds will be donated to The Monmouth County SPCA.  Tickets available for purchase online.




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The band consists of 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).  

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 24 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 delightful holiday journey!  

PHOTO BY John Posada




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