Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 07/08/2025
(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is proud to debut the Surflight Vacation Serenaders as a brand new part of its Education Department for the Summer 2025 season. This group of young performers will sing, dance, and put you in a musical theatre trance!
This program offers training in performance, music theory, acting, singing, and dancing. The Serenaders will be performing at different local venues and prior to Surflight’s Children Theatre Productions. No reservations or tickets are needed to attend the performances.
The Surflight Vacation Serenaders are a part of Surflight’s education program. Surflight’s Musicals for Children is a long-standing program designed to expose children to the brilliance of live theatre. Surflight is committed to providing learning opportunities to children through its Musicals for Children program that features several different plays throughout the summer, some of which include acting opportunities for young performers: Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, The Spongebob Musical (Youth Edition), and Cinderella.
This program is made possible under the leadership of Assistant Director of Education and General Management Assistant Jordan Polefka, Education Music Director Julia Zusi, and Arts Management/Education Intern Eva Burkholder.
Scroll down for a list of performances.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
July 10 at 4:15pm - Long Beach Island Library in Surf City (217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, NJ
July 11 at 10:15am - Beach Haven Artisan Market at Veteran’s Park (100 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ)
July 12 at 5:45pm (prior to The Wizard of Oz performance) - Surflight Theatre (201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ)
July 28 at 6:00pm - Fantasy Island (750 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ)
July 29 at 4:15pm - Long Beach Island Library in Surf City (217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, NJ)
August 1 at 11:00am - Beach Haven Artisan Market at Veteran’s Park (100 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ)
August 2 at 5:45pm (prior to Peter Pan performance) - Surflight Theatre (201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ)
August 18 at 6:00pm - Fantasy Island (750 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ)
August 19 at 4:15pm - Long Beach Island Library in Surf City (217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, NJ)
August 23 at 5:45pm (prior to The Little Mermaid performance) - Surflight Theatre (201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ)
For more information please call (609) 492-9477 or visit them online at www.surflight.org.
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(NEWARK, NJ) -- Genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes bring their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with modern rock's boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers to Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Carteret PAC presents Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on June 20th
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The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band on June 21st
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band at the Montclair Brewery on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The event runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Going Acoustic at Quig's to Mark 4 Years with Featured Sets from Emily Drinker and Gina LC on June 22nd
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Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th
(CAPE MAY POINT, NJ) -- On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy Nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis, will perform at The Cape May Point Arts and Science Center.
Harmonium Choral Society to have France Tour Send-Off Concert on June 24th
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American Theater Group and Union Arts Center present Katerina McCrimmon: Naked Concert on June 26th
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MPAC presents Straight No Chaser on June 26th
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A cappella favorite Straight No Chaser brings its summer-themed Beach Bash to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $57-$114 (All fees included).
Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th
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The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.
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