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80s Kids

Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

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“HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!”

Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out — synthpop sweethearts Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill are bringing their nationally touring hit show 80s kids to The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts!

80s kids is a high-octane joyride through the best of 1980s synthpop — tied together with funny, moving stories about growing up in the 80s.

From the electrifying beats of Depeche Mode and New Order to the heart-on-the-sleeve melodies of OMD and Erasure, this show is a love letter to the decade of iconic anthems and underdog heroes.

This dynamic concert-style theater show features all-time favorites from Pet Shop Boys, a-ha, Soft Cell, Alphaville, The Human League, and many more — delivered in a wildly fun and interactive performance that feels like you’re experiencing them live for the first time.

With awesome, authentic sound, amazing immersive video art, killer merch, inclusive energy, and magnetic, joyful stage presence, this hit show is an experience that you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets today!

* Freebies at the merch table for people wearing 80s fashion!

Live videos and more information: 80skids.live

RAVES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

“HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! You guys were amazing!!” — Andrea W, Burlington, VT

“I wasn’t sure what to expect from your show, but I didn’t have any idea it was going to be that amazing. That was phenomenal!!” — Mary S, St. Louis, MO

“OMG that was so incredible!! It was sincerely the best time I’ve had in months.” — Simone D, Oakland, CA

“It was electric, exciting, and emotional. I needed to see your show so much more than I anticipated!” — Hillary C, San Diego, CA

“My partner and I had such a great time singing and dancing along to literally every single song! SO. Friggin. Good!!” — Brenton S, Austin, TX




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