Bring your favorite canine friend along to the Ocean County Mall to take pictures with Santa Claus himself! This event is free to all (including your four legged friend) and will take place from 6 pm to 7pm.
It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”) Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen. With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
In what’s quickly becoming an annual Jersey Shore holiday tradition, the sixth installment of Santa For… events is stuffing your stocking with a night “of awesome music and offensive jokes” according to Brian Kirk. Designed to raise funds and awareness to help combat hunger, this three-hour jingle balling of a show boasts the comedic antics of Brian Kirk and the musical talent of the Jirks together with more special musical acts.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
Learn all about the ocean and its incredible properties during this drop-in series. Join the fun and explore different aspects of oceanography through interactive discussions and hands-on experiments.
Basic color mixing, perspective , drawing and composition. Ages 5-12.
Come see Frank Warren this February 15th at 8 PM and find out how his community art project Post-Card idea became a worldwide phenomenon.
Frank has traveled the world sharing secrets and stories and is now available to bring his message to Performing Arts centers across the county. Key Topics include: Community Building, Mental Wellness, Leadership through Vulnerability, Narrative Healing, Stigma Reduction, Suicide Prevention, Appreciation of Diversity.
Friday, February 16th the Mambo Kings will be performing some seriously spicy music that is sure to bring you to your feet. The Mambo Kings celebrate the music and history of Latin America with a jazzy twist, incorporating musical influences from several genres and incorporating into one great show! Buy your tickets and come out to The Count Basie Theatre for a night full of dancing and great music to sooth your ears.
Come see “The Bridge of San Luis Ray” by Thornton Wilder winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, based on his classic novel. This quiet masterpiece—a dazzling rumination on the nature of love—will be brought to life on stage by a troupe of actors led by one of the singular figures in the American theater: writer and actor David Greenspan, the winner of five Obie Awards.
Diavolo architecture in motion uses dance to portray the connection between the human body and its architectural environment. The Diavolo group has had an incredible twenty five years of performances and continue to put on a great show for all. With intense physical choreography, no narration and incredible display the performance shows how we as humans are all affected emotionally, physically and mentally with the experiences and places that humans inhabit.
Come to Count Basie Theatre this February for the exhilarating, mind-altering performance that is the Magic of Adam Trent. Show starts at 8PM February 23rd at Count Basie Theatre, and tickets run from $29 to $79.
“Seeing is dis-believing!” – New York Times
This February 27th, a screening of the movie “I, Tonya”, will be screening at Count Basie Theatre. Come see the cinematic rendition of the drama that surrounded Tonya Harding’s career as a figure skater and her attempts to become accepted into the figure skating community.
The Ocean County Family Success Center is offering free Spanish lessons for adults every Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please contact us at 732.557.5037 ext. 225 for information and to register.
Come to RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North on March 3rd for an afternoon celebrating Women! There will be shopping, demonstrations, samples and prizes. Admission is FREE and the event runs from 11Am to 3PM.
The Red Bank Wedding Walk is a free, one-day event that introduces brides, grooms, partners, wedding attendants and their families to Red Bank as the one-stop shopping destination for weddings. Several grand prize packages will be raffled at the conclusion of the Wedding Walk.
Twenty years after they began releasing records as the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. Their latest release, Beauty Queen Sister, has secured their spot as one of the most legendary musical acts of this generation. Come out and see an amazing show!
The Western Canada native launched her career with a blend of country-rock stylings and playfully punk-like attitude, by turns whimsical and subversive; back then, she practically put the alternative in alt-country. Spend an evening with k.d. lang for the Ingénue Redux 25th Anniversary Tour at the Basie on March 19th! A limited number of VIP packages are available.
Gear up for our upcoming production of Dancing at Lughnasa with an Irish Step Dancing class held right here in our lobby! Join us as The Jig Factory Irish Dance School performs a couple Irish dance numbers followed by a demonstration and breakdown of a series of traditional dance steps that will culminate in a group number. Afterward we invite you to stick around to enjoy some traditional Irish tea time treats. No dance experience required. All are welcome!
ROCKIT: Rockit Academy, The Count Basie Theatre’s resident rock and roll performance program, is helmed by the Rockit Live Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rockit! runs four, seven-week programs per year, where kids aged 8-18 learn a specific repertoire of songs, supplemented with individual instruction. At the conclusion of their session, as many as sixty young musicians form separate groups to perform live on the Basie’s historic Asbury Park Press stage.
In 1735, Mother Leeds was about to deliver her thirteenth child. Feeling tired and weary of the burden, she cursed the unborn child. According to the folklore, she gave birth to the devil’s child at their home in the Pine Barrens. Today, the tale of Jersey Devil is often discussed as just that – a tale. However, during the time of the fabled Jersey Devil’s reign of terror, South Jersey residents were truly frightened. How the accounts were reported on and the folklore that developed will be discovered.
DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”
Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!
Come see Tyler Henry’s the star of E! Entertainment’s hit television show, Hollywood Medium, on April 5th at Count Basie Theatre, with his new show titled “5 life lessons I’ve learned from the departed.” Tyler will share his “unique gift” and how this affects his daily life.