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SUMMARY:Reginald Dwayne Betts
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\, Free\nAdvance Registration Required\nThe event will also be live-streamed \n\nThe cost of this ticket has been generously underwritten by the sponsors of the Blauvelt Speaker Series \nAbout Reginald Dwayne Betts\nReginald Dwayne Betts is a poet and lawyer. A 2021 MacArthur Fellow\, he is the Founder & CEO of Freedom Reads\, a not-for-profit organization that is radically transforming the access to literature in prisons through the opening of Freedom Libraries in prisons across this country. \nFor more than twenty-years\, he has used his poetry and essays to explore the world of prison and the effects of violence and incarceration on American society. The author of a memoir and three collections of poetry\, he has transformed his latest collection of poetry\, the American Book Award winning Felon\, into a solo theater show that explores the post incarceration experience and lingering consequences of a criminal record through poetry\, stories\, and engaging with the timeless and transcendental art of paper-making. \nIn 2019\, Betts won the National Magazine Award in the Essays and Criticism category for his New York Times Magazine essay that chronicles his journey from prison to becoming a licensed attorney. He has been awarded a Radcliffe Fellowship from Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study\, a Guggenheim Fellowship\, an Emerson Fellowship at New America\, and most recently a Civil Society Fellow at Aspen. Betts holds a J.D. from Yale Law School. \n📷: Mamadi Doumbouya \n \nThe Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and the Wintrode Family Foundation. This year’s 2023-2024 additional sponsors include Carluccio\, Leone\, Dimon\, Doyle & Sacks\, LLC\, The Citta Foundation\, Arlene and Frank Dupignac\, Jr.\, Kean University\, Stella and Marshall Kern\, New Jersey Natural Gas\, and Novins\, York\, Jacobus & Dooley. \nASL Interpretation\nAn ASL Interpreter will be available at this event. Seats with a dark blue icon are optimal viewing seats. \nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:Blauvelt Speaker Series,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2024-04-12/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2024-04-13/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:The Weeklings BeatlesBash!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nOrchestra: $49\, Mezzanine: $39\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nGrunin Presents Subscription Eligible \n  \nAbout The Weeklings BeatlesBash!\n\nA Journey Through Music of The Beatles feat. The Horns & Strings Orchestra & more!\nTHE WEEKLINGS “BEATLESBASH” starring Glen Burtnik\, Bob Burger\, John Merjave and Joe Bellia\, is a joyously rocking celebration of the timeless music of The Beatles featuring the incredible 10-piece Horns & Strings Orchestra! The 2-hour show highlights selections from The Beatle’s “Ed Sullivan” years in the first half and after a brief intermission\, takes you on a trip through the psychedelically tinged\, musically sophisticated\, with the addition of orchestral arrangements\, music from their later recordings including Rubber Soul\, Revolver\, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band\, Magical Mystery Tour\, The White Album\, the seminal Abbey Road and Let It Be. \n \nAnd since this is\, of course\, The Weeklings\, a sprinkling of Weeklings’ fan-fave original songs\, placed perfectly within the sets\, will be included and since 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America we’ll highlight some of the great songs that America heard on those fateful 3 weeks in February of 1964when The Beatles captured our hearts on the Ed Sullivan Show! \n\nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:Alumni,Grunin Presents,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2024-04-14/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:Mary Poppins\, Jr. presented by BCCT
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAdults $19\, Seniors $17\,\nChildren 12 & Under $17\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nPlease note\, it is the Grunin Center Policy that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \nPresented by BCCT\nRental Presenter \nAbout Mary Poppins\, Jr.\nBCCT presents\nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s\nMary Poppins JR. \nYour favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure! \nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story\, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it!” \nRun Time: approx. 75 minutes \nPERFORMANCES\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 ∙ 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm \nAbout BCCT\nBCCT is a non-profit theatre company. BCCT strives to be the best community theatre by enriching\, entertaining and educating our communities through outstanding theatrical experiences featuring youth actors. To learn more about BCCT\, please visit our website at www.bcct.org. \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/mary-poppins-jr-presented-by-bcct/2024-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Outside Presenter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T193000
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2024-04-19/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2024-04-20/1/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:Mary Poppins\, Jr. presented by BCCT
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAdults $19\, Seniors $17\,\nChildren 12 & Under $17\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nPlease note\, it is the Grunin Center Policy that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \nPresented by BCCT\nRental Presenter \nAbout Mary Poppins\, Jr.\nBCCT presents\nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s\nMary Poppins JR. \nYour favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure! \nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story\, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it!” \nRun Time: approx. 75 minutes \nPERFORMANCES\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 ∙ 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm \nAbout BCCT\nBCCT is a non-profit theatre company. BCCT strives to be the best community theatre by enriching\, entertaining and educating our communities through outstanding theatrical experiences featuring youth actors. To learn more about BCCT\, please visit our website at www.bcct.org. \n  \nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:Outside Presenter
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SUMMARY:Mary Poppins\, Jr. presented by BCCT
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAdults $19\, Seniors $17\,\nChildren 12 & Under $17\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nPlease note\, it is the Grunin Center Policy that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \nPresented by BCCT\nRental Presenter \nAbout Mary Poppins\, Jr.\nBCCT presents\nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s\nMary Poppins JR. \nYour favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure! \nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story\, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it!” \nRun Time: approx. 75 minutes \nPERFORMANCES\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 ∙ 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm \nAbout BCCT\nBCCT is a non-profit theatre company. BCCT strives to be the best community theatre by enriching\, entertaining and educating our communities through outstanding theatrical experiences featuring youth actors. To learn more about BCCT\, please visit our website at www.bcct.org. \n  \nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:Outside Presenter
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $15\, Seniors $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nPresented by the OCC Repertory Theatre Company \nAbout The Importance of Being Earnest\nExperience Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece\, The Importance of Being\nEarnest\, where two witty bachelors craft alter egos to escape their mundane\nlives. Join them in a hilarious journey of love and deception as they vie for\nthe hearts of two women who insist on loving only men named Ernest. This\nuproarious tale\, filled with absurd characters and clever twists\, playfully mocks\nVictorian norms. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical delight! \nPerformances\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 14\, 2024 at 2:00pm\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nCast\nJack Worthing – Brendan Keffner\nAlgernon Moncrieff – Nathan Magno\nThe Honorable Gwendolyn Fairfax – Maria Heitmann\nLady Bracknell – Gwenne Weber\nCecily Cardew – Bridget Magnusson\nDr. Chasuble – Evan Williamson\nMiss Prism – Kyra Griggs\nLane – Grey Kellerman\nMerriman – Shea Gaughan \nCrew\nSet Design – George Allison\nLighting Design – Douglas Cox\nProduction Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nAsst. Stage Manager – Shea Gaughan\nProps – Alex Garcia\nCostumes – Riley Weeman\nCrew – Samantha Acquaviva and Devyn Donahue \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2024-04-21/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
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SUMMARY:Mary Poppins\, Jr. presented by BCCT
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAdults $19\, Seniors $17\,\nChildren 12 & Under $17\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nPlease note\, it is the Grunin Center Policy that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \nPresented by BCCT\nRental Presenter \nAbout Mary Poppins\, Jr.\nBCCT presents\nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s\nMary Poppins JR. \nYour favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure! \nDisney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story\, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it!” \nRun Time: approx. 75 minutes \nPERFORMANCES\nFriday\, April 19\, 2024 ∙ 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm\nSunday\, April 21\, 2024 ∙ 2:00 pm \nAbout BCCT\nBCCT is a non-profit theatre company. BCCT strives to be the best community theatre by enriching\, entertaining and educating our communities through outstanding theatrical experiences featuring youth actors. To learn more about BCCT\, please visit our website at www.bcct.org. \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/mary-poppins-jr-presented-by-bcct/2024-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Outside Presenter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T170828Z
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SUMMARY:The Works of Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box\n12:30 PM Educational Workshop – Free\n7:00 PM Performance $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\nFree for OCC Students with ID at the Box Office \nAbout The Works of Langston Hughes\nActor and writer David Mills’ performance takes the audience on an odyssey spanning five decades—from the 1920s-through the 1960s– of Hughes’ writings\, where Mr. Mills portrays Hughes’ notable characters\, such as Madam Alberta K. Johnson and Jessie B. Simple. Mr. Mills enacts excerpts of Hughes’ iconic\, poetry collection “Montage of A Dream Deferred\,” too. Hughes’ work lends itself to dramatic interpretation because Langston frequently wrote persona poems (poems in the first-person voices of people such as the aforementioned Alberta K.) \nMr. Mills brings to life Hughes’ African-American characters–individuals who migrated to Harlem during the early 20th century. Mr. Mills’ performance highlights Hughes’ unending love for Harlem–with its foibles and fantasies\, its beauty and brutality. Mr. Mills plays both white and black Americans\, young and old\, and male and female characters whom Langston created. \nThe show explores Hughes’ penchant for both humor and pathos. And Mr. Mills dramatically interprets Langston Hughes’ contribution to modernist poetry–the blues poem. Hughes’ classic pieces such as “I’ve Known Rivers\,” “Mother to Son\,” “Theme for English B” and “I\, Too” are enacted alongside lesser-known\, but equally powerful Hughes poems such as Merry Go Round\, and Advice\, giving the audience a nuanced look at Langston. Mr. Mills also performs short-stories such as Hughes’ “Thank You Ma’am” and the hilarious\, ironic and little known “Rock\, Church” is one of the evening’s centerpieces. \nAbout David Mills\nMr. Mills lived in Langston Hughes’ landmark Harlem home for three years and has been performing a show of his works for two decades. he has performed for the Mayor of Washington D.C.\, Yale University\, James Madison University and many other venues. Mr. Mills has also published four collections: Boneyarn—the first book of poems about slavery in New York City\, 2022 winner of the Poetry Society of Virginia North American Book Award and finalist for the Housatonic Book Award—The Sudden Country\, The Dream Detective and After Mistic. His poems have appeared in Callaloo\, Ploughshares\, Colorado Review\, Crab Orchard Review\, Jubilat\, The Common\, Worcester Review\, Fence\, Rattapallax\, The Literary Review. He has received fellowships from the Schomburg Center\, the New York Foundation for the Arts\, Breadloaf\, The American Antiquarian Society\, The Queens Council on the Arts and Flushing Town Hall and Washington College. He has been a recipient of the Langston Hughes Society Award and the Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize.  He wrote the audio script for Macarthur-Genius-Award Winner Deborah Willis’ curated exhibition: Reflections in Black:100 Years of Black Photography. The Juilliard School of Drama commissioned and produced a play by Mr. Mills. \n \n  \nThis event is sponsored by the Ocean County College Foundation. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-works-of-langston-hughes/2024-04-23/1/
CATEGORIES:OCC Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164625Z
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SUMMARY:The Works of Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box\n12:30 PM Educational Workshop – Free\n7:00 PM Performance $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\nFree for OCC Students with ID at the Box Office \nAbout The Works of Langston Hughes\nActor and writer David Mills’ performance takes the audience on an odyssey spanning five decades—from the 1920s-through the 1960s– of Hughes’ writings\, where Mr. Mills portrays Hughes’ notable characters\, such as Madam Alberta K. Johnson and Jessie B. Simple. Mr. Mills enacts excerpts of Hughes’ iconic\, poetry collection “Montage of A Dream Deferred\,” too. Hughes’ work lends itself to dramatic interpretation because Langston frequently wrote persona poems (poems in the first-person voices of people such as the aforementioned Alberta K.) \nMr. Mills brings to life Hughes’ African-American characters–individuals who migrated to Harlem during the early 20th century. Mr. Mills’ performance highlights Hughes’ unending love for Harlem–with its foibles and fantasies\, its beauty and brutality. Mr. Mills plays both white and black Americans\, young and old\, and male and female characters whom Langston created. \nThe show explores Hughes’ penchant for both humor and pathos. And Mr. Mills dramatically interprets Langston Hughes’ contribution to modernist poetry–the blues poem. Hughes’ classic pieces such as “I’ve Known Rivers\,” “Mother to Son\,” “Theme for English B” and “I\, Too” are enacted alongside lesser-known\, but equally powerful Hughes poems such as Merry Go Round\, and Advice\, giving the audience a nuanced look at Langston. Mr. Mills also performs short-stories such as Hughes’ “Thank You Ma’am” and the hilarious\, ironic and little known “Rock\, Church” is one of the evening’s centerpieces. \nAbout David Mills\nMr. Mills lived in Langston Hughes’ landmark Harlem home for three years and has been performing a show of his works for two decades. he has performed for the Mayor of Washington D.C.\, Yale University\, James Madison University and many other venues. Mr. Mills has also published four collections: Boneyarn—the first book of poems about slavery in New York City\, 2022 winner of the Poetry Society of Virginia North American Book Award and finalist for the Housatonic Book Award—The Sudden Country\, The Dream Detective and After Mistic. His poems have appeared in Callaloo\, Ploughshares\, Colorado Review\, Crab Orchard Review\, Jubilat\, The Common\, Worcester Review\, Fence\, Rattapallax\, The Literary Review. He has received fellowships from the Schomburg Center\, the New York Foundation for the Arts\, Breadloaf\, The American Antiquarian Society\, The Queens Council on the Arts and Flushing Town Hall and Washington College. He has been a recipient of the Langston Hughes Society Award and the Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize.  He wrote the audio script for Macarthur-Genius-Award Winner Deborah Willis’ curated exhibition: Reflections in Black:100 Years of Black Photography. The Juilliard School of Drama commissioned and produced a play by Mr. Mills. \n \n  \nThis event is sponsored by the Ocean County College Foundation. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-works-of-langston-hughes/2024-04-23/2/
CATEGORIES:OCC Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T160044Z
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SUMMARY:Sentimental Journey Big Band
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nTickets Adults $24\, Seniors $20\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nJazz Club Subscription Eligible \nPerforming “The Music That Won World War II”\nImmerse yourself in melodies that once carried our nation through a pivotal moment in American history. Sentimental Journey Big Band is here to transport you back to the 1940s with the timeless sounds of swing and jazz in The Music That Won World War II. \nVocalist Altha Morton has appeared throughout the East singing Big Band\, Jazz\, Country\, Gospel\, and Pop music.  Some of her career highlights include national record releases\, opening for Johnny Cash\, Bobby Bare\, Johnny Lee\, and Mel Tillis.  Sentimental Journey was formed in 1991 by Frank Richetti who played with the 2nd Marine Air Wing Band during World War II\, and continued to perform with the band until he was 96.  Altha and Curt Morton currently direct Sentimental Journey Big Band\, playing such favorites as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy\, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square\, American Patrol\, and In The Mood. \n \n  \nJazz on a Sunday Afternoon is made possible\, in part\, through the support of the Wintrode Family Foundation. \n  \n  \n \n  \nNew Jersey Jazz Society is a proud supporter of this event. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/sentimental-journey-big-band/
CATEGORIES:Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20220323T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164652Z
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SUMMARY:GPAA Spring Showcases
DESCRIPTION:Join the OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy for their Spring 2023 Showcases! All showcase tickets are $15 plus a $3 processing fee. \nSpring Upperclassman Vocal Showcase\n \nFriday\, May 3\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpring Upperclassman Dance Showcase\n \nThursday\, May 9\, 2024 and\nFriday\, May 10\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n\nUnderclassman Vocal & Dance Showcase\n \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/gpaa-spring-showcases-2024/2024-05-03/
CATEGORIES:OCVTS GPAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164703Z
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SUMMARY:OCC Concert Band: A Musical World Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAdults $20\, Seniors $18\, Children $10\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nAbout A Musical World Tour\nGet ready for a musical adventure like no other! Join the fabulous OCC Concert Band as we embark on a global journey through music. Our itinerary includes stops in England\, Spain\, Italy\, Russia\, Cuba\, and a grand finale with some good old-fashioned American tunes. \nConducted by Anthony Tafrow \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/musical-world-tour/
CATEGORIES:OCC Concert Band,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20220323T184605Z
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UID:10000303-1715281200-1715281200@www.grunincenter.org
SUMMARY:GPAA Spring Showcases
DESCRIPTION:Join the OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy for their Spring 2023 Showcases! All showcase tickets are $15 plus a $3 processing fee. \nSpring Upperclassman Vocal Showcase\n \nFriday\, May 3\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpring Upperclassman Dance Showcase\n \nThursday\, May 9\, 2024 and\nFriday\, May 10\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n\nUnderclassman Vocal & Dance Showcase\n \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/gpaa-spring-showcases-2024/2024-05-09/
CATEGORIES:OCVTS GPAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20220323T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164652Z
UID:10000304-1715367600-1715367600@www.grunincenter.org
SUMMARY:GPAA Spring Showcases
DESCRIPTION:Join the OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy for their Spring 2023 Showcases! All showcase tickets are $15 plus a $3 processing fee. \nSpring Upperclassman Vocal Showcase\n \nFriday\, May 3\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpring Upperclassman Dance Showcase\n \nThursday\, May 9\, 2024 and\nFriday\, May 10\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n\nUnderclassman Vocal & Dance Showcase\n \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/gpaa-spring-showcases-2024/2024-05-10/
CATEGORIES:OCVTS GPAA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20220323T184605Z
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UID:10000305-1715713200-1715713200@www.grunincenter.org
SUMMARY:GPAA Spring Showcases
DESCRIPTION:Join the OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy for their Spring 2023 Showcases! All showcase tickets are $15 plus a $3 processing fee. \nSpring Upperclassman Vocal Showcase\n \nFriday\, May 3\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpring Upperclassman Dance Showcase\n \nThursday\, May 9\, 2024 and\nFriday\, May 10\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n  \n  \n\nUnderclassman Vocal & Dance Showcase\n \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 at 7:00 PM\nTickets $15\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/gpaa-spring-showcases-2024/2024-05-14/
CATEGORIES:OCVTS GPAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164748Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Recital: Awadagin Pratt
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nTickets $12\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket \nClassic Club Subscription Eligible \nAbout Awadagin Pratt\nJoin classical pianist Awadagin Pratt for an afternoon of piano music that spans four centuries of the greatest piano literature.  The program includes works from the Baroque master François Couperin\,  pieces by the most well-known Romantic composers including Rachmaninoff\, Chopin and Tchaikovsky\, as well as contemporary pieces by Philip Glass\, Peteris Vasks and jazz great Fred Hersh.  The entire second half of the recital is a performance of one of the greatest virtuoso masterpieces in the piano literature\, Franz Liszt’s Sonata in B minor. \nAmong his generation of concert artists\, pianist Awadagin Pratt is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involving performances in recital and with symphony orchestras. \nMr. Pratt studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music where he became the first student in the school’s history to receive diplomas in three performance areas – piano\, violin and conducting. \nIn 1992\, Mr. Pratt won the Naumburg International Piano Competition and two years later was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant. Since then\, he has played numerous recitals throughout the US including performances at Lincoln Center\, the Kennedy Center and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall.  His many orchestral performances include appearances with the New York Philharmonic and the Atlanta\, Baltimore\, St. Louis and Detroit symphonies among many others.  Also an experienced conductor\, his most recent conducting activities include play/conducting the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh and conducting performances of Porgy and Bess for the Greensboro Opera. \nMr. Pratt is currently a Professor of Piano at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati as well as the Artistic Director of the Art of the Piano Festival.  In July 2023\, he joins the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as Professor of Piano. \nThrough the Art of the Piano Foundation and inspired by a stanza from T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets\, Mr. Pratt has commissioned seven composers – Jessie Montgomery\, Alvin Singleton\, Judd Greenstein\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Jonathan Bailey Holland\, Paola Prestini and Peteris Vasks – to compose works for piano and string orchestra or piano\, string orchestra and a Roomful of Teeth. Ms. Montgomery’s concerto was performed by a consortium of nine US orchestras including the St. Louis\, Baltimore\, Milwaukee and Indianapolis symphonies\, in the spring of 2022.  All seven works were recorded in summer 2022 with the chamber orchestra A Far Cry for New Amsterdam Records.  During the 22/23 season\, Mr. Pratt performs this concerto with 13 more orchestras\, including Boston\, Chicago\, Minnesota and Atlanta. \nAwadagin Pratt is a Yamaha artist.  For more information\, please visit www.awadagin.com. \n \nThe Afternoon Recital Series is made possible\, in part\, through the support of the Ocean County College Foundation. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/awadagin-pratt/
CATEGORIES:OCC Afternoon Recital Series,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20240328T134524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164759Z
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SUMMARY:OCC Jazz Band: Recording Live
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nBlack Box Theater\nTickets Free\nAdvance Registration Required \nAbout the OCC Jazz Band\nThe exciting and talented Ocean County College Jazz Tentet directed by Dave Marowitz will perform original renditions of music by Cedar Walton\, Horace Silver\, Cannonball Adderley\, Juan Tizol\, Weldon Irvine\, Howlin’ Wolf\, and Jazz treatments of Celtic music by Liz Carroll and of music by Norah Jones. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/occ-jazz-band-recording-live/
CATEGORIES:OCC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T160059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164809Z
UID:10000408-1716130800-1716130800@www.grunincenter.org
SUMMARY:James Austin\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nTickets Adults $24\, Seniors $20\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nJazz Club Subscription Eligible \nAbout James Austin\, Jr.\nJames Austin\, Jr. is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who hails from Chicago\, IL.  He has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary jazz musicians including extensive study with Barry Harris\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz educators of all time. \nJames’ musical achievements include being honored as a featured performer and semifinalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. In recent years\, James has performed alongside an illustrious list of singers and musicians in diverse settings throughout the world. He recently served as pianist and arranger for several star-studded concerts at Carnegie Hall under the baton of esteemed musical director\, Ray Chew. \nJames is regularly featured in the New York City area as a pianist and bandleader for various live concerts\, theatrical performances\, and civic and charitable events. He has curated and led the NJPAC Jazz Jam Session series since its inception. Songs in the Key of Wonder\, James’ debut album\, showcases his tasteful instrumental arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder. \n \n  \nJazz on a Sunday Afternoon is made possible\, in part\, through the support of the Wintrode Family Foundation. \n  \n  \n \n  \nNew Jersey Jazz Society is a proud supporter of this event. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/james-austin-jr/
CATEGORIES:Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164817Z
UID:10000246-1717272000-1717272000@www.grunincenter.org
SUMMARY:The Breakers
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAll Tickets: $35\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nGrunin Presents Subscription Eligible \nAbout The Breakers\nThe Breakers are the country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB’s. No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom’s songs quite like The Breakers. \n \nUnlike the vast amount of Tom Petty tributes who substitute visual mimicry for sound\, The Breakers encompass the true unmistakable sound and execution of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-breakers/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Grunin Presents,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154340
CREATED:20231101T160026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164826Z
UID:10000249-1717340400-1717340400@www.grunincenter.org
SUMMARY:Joel Zelnik Trio
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nGia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theater\nTickets Adults $24\, Seniors $20\nplus $3 processing fee per ticket\n \nJazz Club Subscription Eligible \nAbout the Joel Zelnik Trio\nYoung pianist Joel Zelnik met the legendary pianist Bill Evans in the mid-1960s when they alternated sets at Greenwich Village’s Top of the Gate. “I have never forgotten sharing the stage with the great Bill Evans\,” Zelnik says. “He had such an impact on me as a young man\, and his approach to jazz was so influential.” \n“My Bill Evans – A Personal Conversation” will feature the Joel Zelnik Trio celebrating the greatness of Bill Evans through the performance of signature Evans works and pieces by Zelnik that show the Evans influence. \nEvans\, who was born in Plainfield\, NJ\, is considered one of the most important and influential jazz pianists of all time. Zelnik\, born in Elizabeth\, has been appearing in New York and New Jersey jazz clubs for more than 50 years. His trio includes bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer David Cox. \n \n  \nJazz on a Sunday Afternoon is made possible\, in part\, through the support of the Wintrode Family Foundation. \n  \n  \n \n  \nNew Jersey Jazz Society is a proud supporter of this event. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/joel-zelnik-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon,Spring 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
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SUMMARY:ABBAFAB
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. \nMain Stage\nOrchestra $65\, Mezzanine $55\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nPlease note\, it is the Grunin Center Policy that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \nPresented by EEI and T2 Presents\nRental Presenter \nAbout ABBAFAB\nHaving played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad\, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! \nThis multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo\, Fernando\, Honey Honey\, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to Mamma Mia\, ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched. \n \nOur vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and band members and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA tribute on the market today! ABBA’s record-breaking string of hits has stood the test of time and continues to thrill audiences of all ages. \nWith vocals and musicianship that are second to none\, the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious! ABBA fans love it and new ABBA fans are created at every show. There’s no generation gap here\, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979! \nFind ABBAFAB on Social Media! \n  \n  \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/abbafab/
CATEGORIES:Outside Presenter
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SUMMARY:Chris Ruggiero Summer Serenade
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nOrchestra $55 – $45\nMezzanine $45 – $35\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \nPresented by Lightning Entertainment\nRental Presenter \nAbout Chris Ruggiero\nChris Ruggiero’s all new-show is the perfect kick-off to the summer\, jam-packed with feel good sun-drenched vibes and priceless musical memories!  If you remember songs like “California Dreamin’\,” “My Girl\,” “Groovin’” and “Wouldn’t it Be Nice\,” you’ll be in the right place at the right time when Chris brings his “Summer Serenade” to the Grunin Center stage. You might know him from his PBS-TV performances\, his appearance on Good Morning America or from one of his prior concerts in Sellersville. Chris tells his incredible story by breathing new life into the timeless music of the 60s & 70s with his über-talented band – complete with a touch of live brass just like in the old days. \nMany of his unique arrangements have been crafted with the magic touch of Four Seasons arranger and pop-rock legend Charlie Calello (who is also a fan\, commenting\, “It’s been a long time since I heard a voice like this.”) Chris’s show will leave you feeling sun-kissed long after he leaves the stage. PS: If you know Chris from his previous albums and shows\, don’t worry\, he’ll be singing favorites like “Unchained Melody” and “Betcha By Golly Wow” as well. \n“Songs you know and love from a voice you’ll never forget.” – BroadwayWorld \n“Chris is what I call ‘the ultimate entertainer.’ I love his voice!” – Darlene Love \n“Chris is so good at making the classics his own. I went to his show and loved every minute.” – Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers \nFollow Chris Ruggiero on Social Media! \n   \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/chris-ruggiero-summer-serenade/
CATEGORIES:Outside Presenter
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Symphony at Ocean County College
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis event has passed. \nOCC Campus Mall\nPlease bring your own blanket or chairs for seating \nAbout The Show\nEstimated Concert Duration: 2 hours \nJoshua Gersen conductor\nNew Jersey Symphony \nEnjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics\, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites. The program also celebrates the Garden State with pieces like John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare\, John Philip Sousa’s Atlantic City Pageant March and other Jersey treasures. \nThe Symphony returns to Toms River to perform at Ocean County College. Fans can enjoy a summer evening of symphonic music close to home. \nJohn Stafford Smith/Damrosch The Star Spangled Banner\nPytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Polonaise from Eugene Onegin\nGiuseppe Verdi Overture to Nabucco\nPeter Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana\nGeorges Bizet Selections from Carmen\nJohn Williams Liberty Fanfare\nValerie Coleman Seven O’Clock Shout\nAaron Copland “Saturday Night Waltz” and “Hoe Down” from Rodeo\nGeorge Gershwin / arr. Bennett Selections from Porgy and Bess\nVarious Composers / arr. Moss Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes\nJohn Philip Sousa Atlantic City Pageant March\nVarious Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute\nJohn Philip Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever \n \nThis concert is sponsored by the Ocean County College Foundation and supported by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and Ocean County Board of Commissioners. \nPrograms and artists are subject to change. \nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:Free Shows
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SUMMARY:All Shook Up
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has passed. \nMain Stage\nAdults $27\, Seniors $25\, Students $20\nplus a $3 processing fee per ticket \n \nAll Shook Up\nInspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY ®\nBook by JOE DIPIETRO\nIt’s 1955\, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night\, this hip-swiveling\, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel\,” “Hound Dog\,” “Jailhouse Rock\,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” \nOriginally Produced on Broadway by Jonathan Pollard\, Bernie Kukoff\, Clear Channel Entertainment\, Harbor Entertainment\, Miramax Films\, Bob & Harvey Weinstein\, Stanley Buchthal\, Eric Falkenstein\, Nina Essman/Nancy Nagel Gibbs\, Jean Cheever\, Margaret Cotter\, in association with Barney Rosenzweig\, Meri Krassner\, FGRW Investments\, Karen Jason\, Phil Ciasullo Conard.  Originally produced for Goodspeed Musicals\, Michael P. Price\, Executive Producer\, Sue Frost\, Associate Producer. \nAll Shook Up is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas\, Suite 640\, New York\, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com \nPerformances\nFRIDAY\, JULY 12\, 2024  – 7:30 PM\nSATURDAY\, JULY 13\, 2024  – 2:00 AND 7:30 PM\nSUNDAY\, JULY 14\, 2024  – 2:00 PM \nFRIDAY\, JULY 19\, 2024   – 7:30 PM – CANCELED\nSATURDAY\, JULY 20\, 2024  – 2:00 AND 7:30 PM\nSUNDAY\, JULY 21\, 2024  – 2:00 PM \nCast\nPrincipals:\nChad – Jake McNerney\nNatalie Haller – Avelyn Simons\nJim Haller – Brendan Keffner \nMiss Sandra – Brielle Roche\nSylvia – Theresa Veronica\nSheriff Earl – Sean Ferguson\nMayor Matilda Hyde–  Kyra Griggs\nDennis – Kyle Bodie\nDean Hyde – Matthew Abatemarco\nLorraine – Michelina Roche \nEnsemble:\nSamantha Acquaviva\nMelina Bomhoff\nKatie Bromborsky\nMatthew Brown\nTaylor Conner\nDylan Delmonico\nMax DeVivo\nAlex Garcia\nDanaRose Glenn\nKassandra Hazard – Henrietta/Ensemble\nBrooke Jones\nShannon Kathleen\nGrey Kellerman\nMatthew Kovar\nBridget Magnusson\nJake Morrison\nJoseph Novitsky\nEmily Sellers\nDaniel Suliguin\nJessenia Zavala \nProduction Crew\nDirector – Paul Chalakani\nMusical Director – Cindy Dwyer\nChoreographer – Mallory Tonra\nAsst. Choreographer – Brooke Jones\nStage Manager – Bryn Farace\nCompany Stage Manager – Jamie Kasprovitz\nSet Designer – George Allison\nLighting Designer – Michelle Poulaille\nSound Designer – Ethan Wickes\nCostume Coordinator– Jacquie Revier/Playtime Costumes\nLead Production Assistant – Shea Gaughan\nLead Production Assistant/Properties Manager –  Sofia Bellini\nWardrobe/Hair/Makeup – Allie Cofinas\nProduction Assistant – Sheridan Maraud\nProduction Assistant – Dayna Massio \nAbout the OCC Repertory Theater Company\nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/all-shook-up/2024-07-12/
CATEGORIES:OCC Repertory Theatre Co.
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