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Classes in Advanced Acting Technique and Playwriting
September 6th 2011 to June 30th 2012 4:00 PM WC, LP Location: Actors Playground School of Theatre 922 State Highway 33 Business Route, Building 7, Suite 7, Freehold NJ 07728 Phone: 732-935-1800 Tickets: $30 a class www.actorsplay.com |
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"Chairish" the Museum Exhibition and Silent Auction Benefit
January 14th 2012 to February 11th 2012 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Chairs decorated and designed by local artists and crafts persons will be on display at the Museum and various locations, and are available for purchase. A Silent Auction Benefit Finale will be held at the Museum Friday, Feb. 10th. WC Location: The Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft Phone: 732-747-2266 Tickets: $7 per person; Members and children under 2 year are free. www.monmouthmuseum.org |
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Annual Juried Art Exhibition
January 14th 2012 to February 27th 2012 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM This annual exhibition embraces the arts, savors the creativity of many talented artists, and has become a tradition at the Monmouth Museum. Works in all genres and media are representative of developments and trends in the art community. WC Location: The Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft Phone: 732-747-2266 Tickets: $7 per person; Members and children under 2 year are free. www.monmouthmuseum.org |
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Cherish the Ladies: Irish Homecoming with Maura O'Connell
February 10th 2012 8:00 PM When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best: "It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do," says the Boston Globe, "An astonishing array of virtuosity," adds the Washington Post. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: Adults $47/37, Seniors $45/35, Child $23.50/18.50 www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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A Valentine's Doo Wop
February 11th 2012 7:30 PM Kenny Vance & The Planotones:"Looking for an Echo",The Original Chantels: "Maybe",Emil Stucchio & The Classics:"Til Then",Tony Middleton & The Willows:"Let's Fall in Love" Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $50, $45, $40 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247139 |
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Götterdämmerung - Wagner (New Production)
February 11th 2012 12:00 PM Conductor: James Levine,Brünnhilde: Deborah Voigt,Gutrune: Wendy Bryn Harmer,Waltraute: Waltraud Meier,<br /> Siegfried: Gary Lehman,Gunther: Iain Paterson Alberich: Eric Ow Location: Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23 – Adults, $21 – Seniors |
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In The Mood
February 12th 2012 3:00 PM Back by popular demand, In the Mood returns with their big band orchestra, singers & swing dancers. This retro 1940s musical revives the music that moved a nation’s spirit & helped win a war. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: Adult $42/35, Senior $40/33, Child $21/17.50 www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 17th 2012 8:00 PM "The Carolina Chocolate Drops are…revisiting w/ a joyful vengeance, black string-band & jug-band music of the Twenties & Thirties—the dirt-floor dance electricity of the Mississippi Sheiks & Cannon’s Jug Stompers. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $32.00 muartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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Blast!
February 17th 2012 8:00 PM Winner of a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event & an Emmy Award for Best Choreography, Blast! is a unique evening of entertainment steeped in the traditions of drum & bugle corps, marching bands & color guards. Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247082 |
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The Enchanted Island – Handel (World Premiere Production) - MET Opera - Encore
February 23rd 2012 7:00 PM In one extraordinary new work, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world's best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare. Location: Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23.00 Adults, $21.00 age 65 &older MUartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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Cowboy Junkies
February 24th 2012 8:00 PM For more than 20 years, Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision & to the introspective, quiet intensity that is their musical signature creating a critically acclaimed body of original work. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: Adult $55/45, Senior $53/43, Child $27.50/22.50 for the front sections www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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Ernani - Verdi
February 25th 2012 1:00 PM Conductor: Marco Armiliato, Elvira: Angela Meade, Ernani: Salvatore Licitra<br /> Don Carlo: Dmitri Hvorostovsky, de Silva: Ferruccio Furlanetto. Sung in Italian Location: Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23 – Adults, $21 – Seniors |
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The Comedy of Errors
March 1st 2012 7:00 PM Dominic Cooke, Director of the celebrated Royal Court Theatre in London, comes to the National Theatre for the first time to direct Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Famed U.K. comedian and actor Lenny Henry makes his NT debut as Antipholus of Syra Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: Adults $22, Seniors $20 muartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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Monmouth Civic Chorus - Verdi Requiem
March 10th 2012 8:00 PM This potent classic is a spiritual and emotional thrill ride for chorus, orchestra and soloists under the direction of Mark Shapiro. Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Phone: 732-933-9333 Tickets: $30/25, $27/22 seniors, $25/20 groups, $10/5 students www.monmouthcivicchorus.org |
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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group
March 16th 2012 8:00 PM Two men. No script. Back at the Basie for the 8th time! The stars of the Emmy-nominated TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" present an evening of totally improvised comedy using just their quick wit and audience suggestions. Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $49.50, $29.50, $19.50 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247136 |
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FREESTYLEPALOOZA
March 17th 2012 7:30 PM Music of the 80's featuring: STEVIE B, TKA, EXPOSE, LISA LISA, GEORGE LAMOND, JUDY TORRES, CORO, CYNTHIA Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ Phone: 732.842.9000 Tickets: Tickets: $79.50, $69.50, $59.50 *$125 VIP Tickets Available www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247151 |
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On Broadway
March 24th 2012 8:00 PM Back again this spring, the roof will be rocking with your favorite Broadway, Pop, and Jazz favorites as The Royale Orchestra swings in to action with David J.V. Meenan and Friends in On Broadway. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $38 for the front sections, $30 for the back sections www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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Ronan Tynan
March 25th 2012 4:00 PM A singer in the classical Irish style, Ronan Tynan is a modern “Renaissance Man.” Introduced to the world as one of the Irish Tenors, his 2004 solo album debuted at #2 on the charts. His latest CD is All Kind of Everything. Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $55, $39.50, $25, $19.50 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247133 |
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Billy Gardell
March 30th 2012 8:00 PM Billy Gardell stars in the hit CBS-TV series Mike & Molly, the number one new series of the last TV season. He is a powerhouse stand-up comedy act, executed with the skill of a master craftsman. Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247157 |
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Manon - Massenet (New Production)
April 7th 2012 12:00 PM Conductor: Fabio Luisi<br /> Manon: Anna Netrebko<br /> des Grieux: Piotr Beczala<br /> Lescaut: Paulo Szot<br /> Comte des Grieux: David Pittsinger Location: Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23 – Adults, $21 – Seniors |
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Ernani – Verdi - MET Opera - Encore
April 12th 2012 7:00 PM Ernani(Verdi)MET Opera- Encore<br /> April 12, 2012 at 7PM Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover & all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky & Ferruccio Furla Location: Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23.00 Adults, $21.00 age 65 &older MUartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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Dead On - Live!
April 13th 2012 8:00 PM Faithful note-for-note re-creations of The Grateful Dead's 1970 Workingman's Dead & American Beauty albums, which include such favorites as "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," "Truckin'," and "Sug Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: Adults $40/30, Seniors $38/28, Child $20/15 www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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Marc Muller Dead On Live
April 13th 2012 8:00 PM Marc Muller Bio Instruments: electric, acoustic, slide and nylon guitars; pedal steel guitar; lap steel guitar; dobro; mandolin; violin; banjo; ukulele; bass; drums; keyboards; vocals; producer, writer, and arranger. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: Adult $25/20, Senior $23/18, Child $12.50/10 muartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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La Traviata - Verdi
April 14th 2012 1:00 PM Conductor: Fabio Luisi <br /><br /> Violetta Valéry: Natalie Dessay <br /><br /> Alfredo Germont: Matthew Polenzani <br /><br /> Giorgio Germont: Dmitri Hvorostovsky <br /><br /> Sung in Italian Location: Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23 – Adults, $21 – Seniors |
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Spring Concert: Rule Americana
April 20th 2012 7:30 PM Featuring some of the most beloved American music for concert & musical theatre including Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms & Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man & Appalachian Spring Suite & m Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $30 for the front sections, $22 for the back sections www.momnouth.edu/arts |
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Adam & Anthony from Broadway’s Rent
April 21st 2012 8:00 PM This show will feature the two Rent stars performing singly and together. Rapp will specifically perform pop standards, as well as original material. Pascal will offer a segment titled Me and Larry, featuring musical director Larry Edoff. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $47 for the front sections, $37 for the back sections www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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Manon – Massenet (New Production) - MET Opera - Encore
April 26th 2012 7:00 PM Anna Netrebko's dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly's new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. www.monmouth.edu/arts Location: Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23.00 Adults, $21.00 age 65 &older MUartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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Bella Gaia
April 27th 2012 8:00 PM Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) is a ‘Living Atlas’ multimedia journey of our world, and expresses the deeply moving beauty of planet Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts by successfully simulating space flight. Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $35 for the front sections, $25 for the back sections www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp |
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Monmouth Festival of the Arts
May 5th 2012 7:00 PM 42nd Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts, the region’s largest juried art show. Art lovers can enjoy the variety of art on display from more than 220 artists, attend workshops for adults & children, participate in educational symposium for teachers. Location: Monmouth Reform Temple, 223 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ Phone: 732-747-8278 Tickets: $8 Adults/ $5 Senior & Students festival@monmouthfestivalofthearts.com |
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La Traviata – Verdi - MET Opera - Encore
May 17th 2012 7:00 PM La Traviata Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker's stunning production in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi Location: Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $23.00 Adults, $21.00 age 65 &older MUartswebactivity@monmouth.edu |
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Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin
May 19th 2012 8:00 PM Their 2011 Basie show was so much fun, we had to ask them back! From bombastic epics to ethereal folk tunes, GTLO capture the essence of Led Zeppelin’s recorded catalogue with a 2hr show spanning the mythic career of the legendary British band. Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247076 |
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Brahms
May 20th 2012 4:00 PM The passion and power of the supreme Romantic composer (Brahms) will be heard in this concert. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank Phone: 732-933-9333 Tickets: $25 ($22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students) www.monmouthcivicchorus.org |
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Junie B. Jones
May 20th 2012 2:00 PM Hooray, hooray! Theatreworks USA is making a brand-new musical: that is a play all jumbled together w/ singing & dancing, I believe. And what do you know! It's all about me, Junie B. Jones! The B stands for Beatrice, only I do not like Beatrice. Location: Pollak Theatre. 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 732-263-6889 Tickets: $10 children, $12 adults www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/childrentheatre.asp |
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Bobfest - A Celebration of Bob Dylan's Birthday w/ Pat Guadagno & Tired Horses
May 24th 2012 8:00 PM Now in its 15th year, Bobfest is a celebration of the music of one of the greatest singer/songwriter/poets this country has yet produced. Location: Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07702 Phone: 732-842-9000 Tickets: Tickets: $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/show/show.asp?id=43247160 |