Tag: Axelrod Performing Arts Center
‘Beautiful’ Brings Carole King’s Life and Music to the Axelrod
OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Carole King’s songs have provided the soundtrack to countless lives. What’s so canny about “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is that it uses these same songs to tell the story of King’s own life.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Brought ‘To Life’ at the Axelrod
How do you take on one of the most well-worn works of American musical theater and make it feel fresh? It’s simple – you present it with such quality of craft and clarity of purpose that an audience is taught anew all about exactly why such a musical can transcend the life of a crowd-pleasing show and become, well, a tradition.
The Classic ‘Fiddler’ Takes the Stage at Axelrod
DEAL PARK – Bruce Sabath, who portrayed Tevye in director Joel Grey’s Off Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” – in Yiddish – will embody the character once again – in English – when the Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents “Fiddler on the Roof” Nov. 1-24.
Introducing Monmouth’s Newest Artistic Venue: Bell Theater
Bell Theater, a 285-seat venue in the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, is Central Jersey’s newest home for arts and entertainment.
‘Evita’ Insistently Urgent in Righteous Axelrod Bow
Yes, the iconic musical depicts events of more than 70 years ago. And yes, the show has been a staple of the stage since its Tony-winning Broadway debut 45 years ago. And yes, the show is no stranger to co-producer Andrew DePrisco, executive artistic director of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park – he’s brought the story to the Jersey Shore theater three times now.
‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Spellbinding at the Axelrod
“Sunday in the Park With George” doesn’t go easy on its audience – nor should it.
All Aboard ‘The Polar Express’
Embrace the wonder of the holiday season with the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater’s world premiere of “The Polar Express,” based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg.
Celebrating Black History Month with ‘Raisin’
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting “Raisin” from Feb. 24 through March 12. The musical stars Fredi Walker-Browne, who originated the role of Joanne Jefferson in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical “Rent,” as family matriarch Lena Younger.
An Evening of Elegance and Song: ‘A Toast to Steve &...
On May 21 and 22, the Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present the East Coast premiere of “A Toast to Steve & Eydie,” starring the couple's son Steve Lawrence and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte.
