(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents 80s kids on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:00pm. 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 Toms River!
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.
Tickets range from $34-$38 and are available for purchase online or by calling the Box Office at 732-255-0500. Grunin Center for the Arts is located on the campus of Ocean County College (1 College Drive) in Toms River, New Jersey. * Freebies at the merch table for people wearing 80s fashion!
For 60 years, Ocean County College, a public two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County and the State of New Jersey, has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit from higher education. OCC is an innovative academic leader offering affordable, student-centered, high-quality educational experiences that empower diverse learners to achieve their goals while enriching the communities we serve.
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