Luke Bryan will bring his ” What Makes You Country” Tour to Atlantic City’s Historic Boardwalk Hall on Friday, February 23 at 7:00 PM. Also appearing are special guest Kip Moore and The Cadillac Three.
The Rockit Live Foundation is New Jersey’s leading rock band program for young musicians, ages 8-18. Rockit, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, helps nurture, inspire and enrich the lives of young musicians through live music education partnered with the Count Basie Theatre in the heart of Red Bank New Jersey. Rockit also provides professional development and music scholarships while emphasizing the importance of community charity efforts. Rockit Advisory Board members, Maureen and Steven Van Zandt, Carmine Appice, Eddie Brigati, Jacquie Lee and Rich Russo lend their talent and support to a cause they keep close to their hearts. Rockit alumni having gone on to tour with Steve Vai, perform with Keith Urban, sing on Broadway and become finalists on The X-Factor and NBC’s The Voice.
Doors 5pm / Show 6pm
Special Guest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Ricky Byrd
The Rockit Live Foundation is New Jersey’s leading rock band program for young musicians, ages 8-18. Rockit, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, helps nurture, inspire and enrich the lives of young musicians through live music education partnered with the Count Basie Theatre in the heart of Red Bank New Jersey. Rockit also provides professional development and music scholarships while emphasizing the importance of community charity efforts. Rockit Advisory Board members, Maureen and Steven Van Zandt, Carmine Appice, Eddie Brigati, Jacquie Lee and Rich Russo lend their talent and support to a cause they keep close to their hearts. Rockit alumni having gone on to tour with Steve Vai, perform with Keith Urban, sing on Broadway and become finalists on The X-Factor and NBC’s The Voice.
THE DANCEFLOOR WILL BE CLOSED FOR SEATING
The famous group from the sixties Lettermen will be at the Strand Center for the Arts performing all their best hits.
Rockit! Academy, New Jersey’s premier rock band program for young musicians performs music of the rock n’ roll era on the Basie stage on March 11th! Featuring music of the 70s & Boston’s eponymous debut album plus music from The Eagles, Aerosmith, Queen, Peter Frampton, and more!
iPlay America presents The 2018 Dinner Show Series! Enjoy monthly live musical performances and a delicious dinner buffet (See Menu Here). Buffet closes at 5:30pm when the show starts. On Sunday, March 11th, come see The Sensational Soul Cruisers! As one of the tri-state area’s top show bands who originated here in Freehold, this 11 man vocal harmony group with horns is unlike any other you’ve ever seen! Dance the night away to the sounds of classic Philly Soul, Motown, Disco, Stax, and the music of The Temptations, Four Tops, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, The Trammps and so much more!
Band Members: Screamin’ Steve Barlotta-Tenor Saxophone Stan Tartas-Bass Guitar Tom Jones-Keyboards Anthony Liberto-Drums Steve Hyde-Trumpet Joe Nappy-Guitar & Vocals Will Williams-Vocals Michael Hartsfield-Vocals Taj Jay-Vocals Alan Smith-Vocals Pete Maurer-Trombone
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!
Dragons love all sorts of tacos – except spicy ones! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble ensues. Theatreworks USA’s newest musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books! Other stories include: The Dot, Interrupting Chicken, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride & Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days.
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.
Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. Come and enjoy a fantastic show at the Algonquin Arts Theatre! Intended ages are grades K-3.
Come see your favorite 90’s artists performing all of your favorite 90’s hits! Performances include La Bouche (Be My Lover, Sweet Dreams, Falling in Love), Rob Base (It Takes Two), Mad Stuntman (I Like to Move It), and Lucas Prata (And She Said, Ma Ya Hi- Numa Numa Song). General admission and VIP options available!
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.
Hooray for Hollywood! Come enjoy an afternoon of effervescent melodies from the silver screen originally performed by such iconic Hollywood figures as Fred Astaire, Ethel Waters, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, the Marx Brothers, Shirley Temple, and even Cary Grant. Dan Levinson’s Gotham SophistiCats with vocalist Molly Ryan will serve up a hot plate of delectable cinematic fare and have you dancing in the aisles. So pick yourself up, shake the blues away, put on the ritz, step out with your baby, and let yourself go – you’ll be carrying moonbeams home in a jar!
ECHOES
THE AMERICAN PINK FLOYD SHOW
A 10-piece Pink Floyd Tribute with a stunning recreation of a 1970s to ’80s era Pink Floyd concert, featuring a custom laser light show
Doors at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)
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Phelim McDermott returns to the Met staging Mozart’s comedy Così fan tutte, led by David Robertson. Set in the 1950s on Coney Island, the cast features Amanda Majeski as the conflicted Fiordiligi; Serena Malfi as her sister, Dorabella; Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara as their feisty maid, Despina; Ben Bliss and Adam Plachetka as the sisters’ fiancés, Ferrando and Guglielmo; and Christopher Maltman as the cynical Don Alfonso. Così fan tutte is a co-production with the English National Opera.
Stoked on Summer 2018
with special guests Against Me!, Titus Andronicus
The Smoking Popes, Tim Barry
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
Tickets: $35 & up in advance
(plus applicable surcharges)
RENT’s 20th anniversary. The rock musical that started on Broadway comes to the Count Basie Theatre.
TUSK covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising TUSK have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, TUSK leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands.
The Ocean County College Foundation and The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts are partnering to host a benefit concert to support the students of OCC. For one night only enjoy an evening of incredible music and food as you support the mission of the OCC Foundation. Despite the College’s best efforts to contain costs and maintain an affordable education, many students still have a tremendous need for financial assistance. Scholarships make the difference. Your support of this event can turn the dream of a college education into a reality for many Ocean County students!
In addition to supporting the OCC Foundation, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the OCC Repertory Theatre Company. For more information on scholarships, please visit go.ocean.edu/scholarships.
6:30pm, Black Box
VIP Reception & Concert
(includes wine, beer, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres): $100
8:00pm, Main Stage
Orchestra & Mezzanine (concert only): $45
One of the most well-known musicals is recreated right in Manasquan. Come out to the Algonquin Arts Theatre to watch.
iPlay America presents The 2018 Dinner Show Series! Enjoy monthly live musical performances and a delicious dinner buffet (See Menu Here). Buffet closes at 5:30pm when the show starts. On Sunday, April 8th, come see The Best of the Eagles! This ultimate Eagles tribute band will recreate the songs, the music, the vocals and the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands! This is a show not to missed by any Eagles fan!
Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan base, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD releases. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.
German orchestra band Max Raabe & Palast Orchester will be crossing the Atlantic on tour with their popular show “Lets Do It”.
The saxophonist and composer will be performing. He is an extremely popular jazz artist, and anyone who enjoys this genre of music should consider it a must-see. Over the years, James has racked up sales of more than three million records, four RIAA gold albums, four GRAMMY nominations, a Soul Train Award, nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and 10 CDs atop Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard and more! Kids of all ages and their families are invited to get up and dance, play games and join the biggest dance party around! Check VIP package deals for meet-and-greets and more. Show times are at 12 pm, 3 pm, and 6 pm.
Jody Joseph, is a vocal instructor, coach, and artist developer, located in Tinton Falls. She cultivates her students’ inner talent, and encourages them to be creative by using a cross-training technique which includes musical instruments, songwriting, and singing.