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99.7 The Breeze
and Yellowbook and The Lakewood Blue Claws are proud to sponsor the
entire 2008 MainStage season |
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Swing
An
exhilarating song and dance revue that celebrates the Swing music
of the 40's. This uniquely American form of popular music
and dance exploded out of pre-war Harlem's hotbed of youth culture
and swept the world. Specialty styles made famous by artists such
as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman are conveyed
entirely through high energy song and dance. This
enthralling show includes classics such as It Don’t Mean a
Thing,Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and I’ll be Seeing You
8:00PM Show: April
11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
2:00PM Matinee:
April 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27
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Opening Gala
Sponsored in part by
Barefoot Wine
Meet the Surflighters in a Musical Revue
featuring our 2008 resident company of Actors.
This show is the best way to get a preview of our season,
and then meet our company at a Gala reception immediately
following the performance.
8:00 PM Show: May 24 & 25
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Oklahoma!
Sponsored in part by
Camp Bow
Wow, Lacey
The turn of the century story of cowboy Curly
McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams tells of fun, love and
romance in the Oklahoma territory. The rivalry between the local
farmers and cowboys underscores the journey of the territory
toward progress, community and statehood. The premiere
modern American musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first
collaboration produced such memorable songs as Oh! What a
Beautiful Mornin’, Surrey with the Fringe on Top, and
Oklahoma!
8:00PM Show: May
28-31, June 4-7,
2:00PM Matinee: May
29, 30, June 1, 3, 5, 8 |
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The Producers
Sponsored in part by
Amergen/Oyster
Creek
and
Musgnug & Associates Architects
The story line is a comedy classic: a crooked producer and his
anxiety ridden accountant cook up a scheme to present a massive
train wreck of a theatrical fiasco and pocket their investors
money before the curtain falls. Dancing off with more Tony Awards
than any other show in Broadway history, musical numbers include
I Want to Be a Producer and Springtime for Hitler.
With clever songs and belly laughs from the mind of Mel
Brooks, The Producers is a show everyone should see
at least once
8:00PM Show: June
11-14. 18-21, 24-28
2:00PM Matinee:
June 12, 13, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 |
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Chicago
Sponsored in part by
Callan &
Moellerand
and
Lackland Self
Storage
and East Bay PC
"Murder, greed, corruption, violence,
exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things we hold
near and dear to our hearts." So begins the musical Chicago
- the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who
kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who
turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird
with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent. The longest
running musical revival in Broadway history, it’s a loving look
back at vaudeville withshowstopping numbers including All That
Jazz,Cell Block Tango, and Razzle Dazzle.
8:00PM Show: July
1-3, 5, 6, 8-13, 15-19
2:00PM Matinee: July
3, 6, 8, 10, 15, 17, 20 |
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All Shook Up
Sponsored
in part by
www.causewaycars.com
and Quality Tire & Muffle r
(609)
597-2888
and
Standard Motor Products
Combining all-time favorite Elvis hits with a
whole new story, this show is surefire fun! It’s the story of a
square town in a square state in a square decade where a lonely
young girl dreams of hitting the open road. Into her life rides a
guitar-playin' roustabout who changes everything and kick-starts a
hip-swivelin', lip-curlin' musical fantasy that will have you
jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes. Featuring such classics as
Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Jailhouse Rock, and Love
Me Tender, this well-tuned hot rod musical guarantees fun for
the entirefamily.
8:00PM Show: July 22-27, 29-31, August 1-3, 5-9
2:00PM Matinee: July
24, 29, August 5, 10 |
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Will Rogers Follies
starring John Davidson
Sponsored
in part by Commerce Bank N.A.
and
The Egg Man -- Alan Traynor
and
Pinziminio Trattoria
A musical biography of one of America’s most
beloved citizens, Will Roger’s life is viewed through the opulent
lense of the Ziegfeld Follies. An all singing, all dancing
Broadway extravaganza. Episodes of his life are showcased through
big production numbers. Will Rogers’ homespun style of wisdom and
humor put a smile on the face of America.
8:00PM Show: August 12-17, 19-24, 26-30
2:00PM Matinee:
August 14, 17,19,21, 26, 28 |
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Swingtime Canteen
Sponsored in part by
Dunkin’
Donuts, Manahawkin
This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic
sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down
memory lane. Set in World War II England, five gal pals,
from a still glamorous movie legend to the girl next door
entertain the troops singing over 30 vintage classics such as
Sentimental Journey, Don’t Fence Me In, Sing, Sing, Sing, and
a medley of the Andrews Sisters’ hits. Laughs, tears, emotional
fireworks, air raids and a celebration of women during the war
punctuate this hilarious sweet as apple pie story.
8:00PM Show:
September 3-6, 10-13
2:00PM Matinee:
September 5, 7, 10, 11, 14 |
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Barnum
Barnum—And…appearing in the center ring of the
Surflight stage, Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A
musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through
a life filled with successes and failures. The man who created a
new form of entertainment featuring human oddity was deeply torn
between the love of his life, Jenny Lynd, and an intense desire to
fill the world with color. Through his creativity and showmanship
Barnum achieved a place of honor in the history of American
entertainment. Musical numbers include There’s a Sucker Born
Ev’ry Minute, Thank God I’m Old.
8:00PM Show:
September 17-20, 24-27
2:00PM Matinee:
September 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 28 |
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A Few Good Men
Sponsored
in part by Ron Jon
Surf Shop
and
The Sandpaper
and
State Farm Insurance -- Lisa Patchell
A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines
stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to
the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual efforts
to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on
trial. Packed with engaging characters, biting humor and gripping
suspense, this searing courtroom drama is a provocative and
engaging meditation on the inevitable corruption of power, and the
responsibilities of those who are just following orders.
Where do you draw the line between guilt and innocence?
8:00PM Show: October
1, 2, 3, 4
2:00PM Matinee:
October 2, 5
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Leading Ladies
Sponsored in part by
Lackland Self
Storage
and
Atlantic City
Electric
This madcap farcical romp written by the author of
Lend Me a Tenor takes place one month in the Spring
of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians
think they have hitched their train to Easy Street when they
scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing
as her nephews. All is going well until they discover the woman
has nieces, not nephews! Can they pull off the acting job of
their lives? With a little bit of everything: screwball
comedy, vaudeville and a big dance number, in the end it’s a love
story.
8:00PM Show: October 8., 9, 10, 11
2:00PM Matinee:
October 9, 12 |
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Harvey
Sponsored
in part by Holiday Inn, Manahawkin
and
State Farm Insurance --
Kristen Tomey,
and
Summerville at Stafford
The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged,
amiable, somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey -
a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. After his sister tries to
commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues.
Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its
wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
8:00PM Show: October 15, 16, 17, 18
2:00PM Matinee:
October 16, 19 |
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Father/Son (& Holy
Ghost)
In this world premier of John Davidson's autobiographical and
provocative new play, we experience his unique quest for his
Father's love. Traveling back in time, father and son become
the same age. And, what seems to be a discussion of religion
culminates in revelations that will forever bind and separate
them.
8:00PM Show: October 22, 23, 24, 25
2:00PM Matinee:
October 22, 23, 26 |
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White Christmas
Sponsored in part by Commerce Bank N.A.
and
East
Bay PC
and
Migration Station
A perennial holiday favorite, a pair of
song-and-dance men hook up, romantically and professionally, with
a "sister" act to put on a Big Show to benefit the struggling
ski-resort lodge run by the beloved old retired general of their
WWII Army outfit. Songs include: Sisters, Snow, We'll
Follow the Old Man, Mandy, Count Your Blessings, Instead of Sheep,
and more.
7:30PM Show: December 5, 6. 12.13.19,20
2:00PM Matinee: December 6,7,10,11,13,14,17,18,20,21
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