From the Front Row at Jersey Shore Summer Stages
Bingo and Birdies to Benefit Holiday Express
June 2, 2019
Celebrating Earth Day at Annual Bayonet Farm Festival
June 4, 2019
Each spring, right around the time that gardens start to bloom, theaters throughout the area begin planting the seeds for their upcoming season of productions. Devoted theater patrons have the opportunity to sign up for season subscription packages in advance, with single-show tickets going on sale soon thereafter for a dazzling lineup of quality productions. To the delight of show producers and fans alike, some of those shows eventually find their way onto the Great White Way of Broadway after earning rave reviews during their New Jersey run.
Many community theaters tend to be quieter during the summer months as they prepare productions that are customarily staged from the fall through the following spring. For venues along the Jersey Shore, however, summertime is their season to shine in the spotlight! As residents and visitors flock to the beaches and boardwalks, there is no shortage of entertainment in shore towns, including the opportunity to take in some wonderful talent that is sure to delight theater-goers of all ages – with lots of traditional favorites, premiers of new works, and affordable ticket prices that are helpful for vacation budgets.
Here are some of the best theatrical venues in or near seaside towns in New Jersey, with just a sampling of their schedule of plays and musicals for summer 2019. Whether you’re looking to beat the outdoor heat, escape a rainy day, or plan ahead for a summer evening out, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Check websites for the full list of productions, dates and times, and ticket prices.
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Disney’s Newsies – July 13 through July 28
A Chorus Line – August 9 through August 18
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, NJ 07723
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – July 11 through July 28
Cape May Stage at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse
405 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Heisenberg – now through June 21
Sylvia – June 26 through August 2
Sidekicked – August 7 through September 20
East Lynne Theater Company at the First Presbyterian Church
500 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Summerland – June 12 through July 20
The Rainmaker – July 24 through August 31
Greater Ocean City Theatre Company at the Hughes Performing Arts Center
6th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com
Mamma Mia! – July 9 through 12
Disney’s Newsies – August 6 through August 9
Greater Ocean City Theatre Company at the Ocean City Music Pier
825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com
The Wedding Singer – July 26 and July 27
Guys and Dolls, Jr. – August 23 and August 24
New Jersey Repertory Company
179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Voyager One – June 20 through July 21
Memoirs of a Forgotten Man – August 15 through September 15
Spring Lake Community House & Theatre
300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Hello, Dolly! – July 5 through July 21
Matilda the Musical – August 15 through August 25
Surflight Theatre
201 Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn – June 6 through June 23
Flashdance the Musical – June 25 through July 14
Mamma Mia! – July 16 through August 4
Matilda the Musical – August 6 through August 25
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – August 27 through September 8
