Events

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic holiday show that is well-worth seeing each year. Come to Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank to see the show live and hang out with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, and Linus. The Peanuts are excited ro see you and your family there!

From bop to pop…for the holidays!

3 parts Jersey Boys, 2 parts Motown: The Musical and “not your grandma’s doo wop”, these five charismatic, handsome, triple threat Broadway stars – with their hot 5-piece band — tear it up, with musicality, dancing and showmanship not found with any other group in the world!  They “re-doo” classic Doo Wop songs from the 50’s and 60’s and make ’em sound fresh and new…they “doo” doo wop versions of contemporary pop hits by stars like Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Adele and Maroon 5,  them….and in -between they sprinkle in some “doowopified” Christmas classics.   A perfect way to ring in the holidays!

Michael Martocci presents Frank Sinatra’s Birthday Celebration – Sinatra meets the Sopranos on Sunday, December 2nd! Michael will be joined by the legendary Sopranos cast Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), Vincent Pastore (‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby ‘Bacala’.)

For four decades, singer-songwriter, storyteller, and activist Reggie Harris has brought African American spirituals, folk, gospel, rock, and the music of the civil rights movement to stages across America. Greg Greenway is a chart-topping folksinger with eight studio albums both as solo artist and as a member of the trio Brother Sun.

American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, thrilling choreography and a cast of more than 100. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years (1964), American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker is one of the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation.

Dec 14: 7:30pm — 9:30pm 

Dec 15: 2:00pm — 4:00pm 

Dec 15: 7:30pm — 9:30pm  

Dec 16: 2:00pm — 4:00pm

The iconic boyband, 98 Degrees is making its way to Borgata this winter for a Christmas special! Featuring Dancing with The Stars brothers, Drew and Nick Lachey, 98 Degrees is coming to Atlantic City to perform some of your holiday favorites as well as their hits! Don’t miss them December 15 in The Music Box!

The sounds of the season spring to life as Monmouth Civic Chorus presents their annual holiday concert. Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau masterfully intertwines original settings of holiday favorites with a plethora of favorite choruses from Handel’s beloved Messiah and Bach’s brilliant Magnificat.

American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, thrilling choreography and a cast of more than 100. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years (1964), American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker is one of the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation.

Dec 14: 7:30pm — 9:30pm 

Dec 15: 2:00pm — 4:00pm 

Dec 15: 7:30pm — 9:30pm  

Dec 16: 2:00pm — 4:00pm

Choo Choo Soul

Date of Event: Sunday, December 30, 2018

Location: Event Center

1ST SHOW:
Doors: 11am Show: 12pm

2nd SHOW:
Doors: 3pm Show: 4pm

Tickets Tier 1 – $40 Tier 2 – $35 Tier 3 – $25 Tier 4 – $20

Meet & Greet Add-On – $40

Choo Choo Soul is a children’s entertainment act composed of singer Genevieve Goings as a hip-hop train conductor and her partner, Constantine “DC” Abramson, a dancer and beatboxer dressed as a railroad engineer.

Choo Choo Soul has toured with The Imagination Movers’ “In A Big Warehouse” tour, and continues to add their own tour dates to their calendar all across the country! “Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve!” was honored with a Parents’ Choice Award for children’s television!

CCS was also nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Diversity in Children’s Programming.

Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s timeless tragedy La Traviata. Directed by Michael Mayer, this new production features a dazzling 18th-century setting that changes with the seasons. Diana Damrau is the doomed heroine Violetta, opposite Juan Diego Flórez as her lover, Alfredo, and Quinn Kelsey as Alfredo’s protective father, Giorgio Germont.

Actor and musician Scot Bruce kicks off the Elvis Birthday Bash with his 50’s era Elvis show. His uncanny resemblance to the young “King” has taken his live show across the U.S. and all over the world. Recently, he had the honor of performing with the legendary Jordanaires (Elvis’ original backup singers). He also performs at Disneyland on a regular basis, and tours with the ‘Legends of Rock & Roll – Buddy, Roy & Elvis.’

DCappella, Disney Music Group’s new a cappella group featuring 7 world class vocalists, will embark on its first North American tour in January 2019. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing Off and much more), the tour will appeal to fans of both Disney and a cappella with their modern a cappella versions of Disney hits.

CHEAP TRICK: Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar) and Tom Petersson (bass guitar) are part of the very fiber of American music, inspiring and delighting generations with their unique union of massive melodies and razor blade riffs, their own special brand of mischievous wit and maximum rock ‘n’ roll. Since the ‘70s, they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender,” CHEAP TRICK, now with drummer Daxx Nielsen, are a musical institution. The Rockford, IL band is as vital today as ever, having released three records in the last three years — BANG ZOOM CRAZY…HELLO (2016), WE’RE ALL ALRIGHT (2017) and CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS (2017) –and toured relentlessly to packed audiences around the world. 2016 saw CHEAP TRICK’s long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction honored both the band and the pioneering sound that has earned them total record sales well in excess of 20 million featured appearances and more than 40 international Gold and Platinum certifications. 2017’s WE’RE ALL ALRIGHT! was yet another undisputed triumph for the band as the album’s first single, “Long Time Coming,” enjoyed an unprecedented run of 18 weeks at #1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock chart.

Come see the Rock To The Top Finals at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. There will be 9 bands competing in the big showdown! These bands include:
NEW COLONY
LUNATIC FRINGE
CASANOVACAINE
SCREENAGE
ELEPHANT TALK
GREEN KNUCKLE MATERIAL
SHALLOW GREEN
SWITCH MOB
RUGBUR

Doors open at 4pm, show begins at 7pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Rockit! Academy, New Jersey’s premier rock band program for young musicians performs music by The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin, plus the sounds of Motown, Stax and much more!