The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein has become one of the world's most beloved musicals. Featuring the famous melodies of "Edelweiss," "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Do-Re-Mi," and the title song, "The Sound of Music," this blockbuster won a Tony Award for Best Musical and later the movie musical adaptation won an Academy Award for Best Picture.
When Maria proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of the widowed
Captain von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her
generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and
they marry. After their honeymoon, the family's narrow escape from the
Nazis over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides
a thrilling finale!
Grades 4 and up – 60 minutes - $9.00
Anne Lehman and her family no longer feel safe in their Berlin home. In order to protect their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lehmann may have to say goodbye to her forever. Now Anne must struggle to bring meaning out of despair and learn to cling to love and hope even in a world that seems to be filled with hatred and violence. The story will touch the hearts and minds of old and young alike, inspiring audiences to read and learn more about the Holocaust. VPA - LAL - LIFE - HLTH - SS
Premium: $48 (Adults), $46 (Seniors), $35 (Students)
Regular: $42 (Adults), $40 (Seniors), $30 (Students)
Groups of 10 or more: $33 (Adults/Seniors), $25 (Students)
An intimate evening with Father Alphonse Stephenson, some of his extremely talented musical friends and a nine-foot Steinway concert grand piano. This special concert benefs The Cecelia Foundation, which brings orchestra music and instruments to schools and students. See the Jersey Shore's favorite maestro like you've never seen him before at Algonquin Arts Theatre! With 33 years in professional music, from Broadway to Carnegie Hall to the Festival of the Atlantic in Point Pleasant Beach, he’s tapping into a long list of singers, pianists and violinists to create a memorable evening and boost in the arm for The Cecelia Foundation and our mission to foster the future of good music.
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now! Algonquin Arts Theatre's annual gala is slated for June 6, 2013. The Manhattan Transfer, the multi-Grammy winning quartet known for their hit arrangements of Birdland, Route 66 and The Boy From New York City, headlines the evening. This year's program also features Arts Education honorees Mary Higgins Clark and Wendell Minor, and Humanitarian Honoree "Broadway Ray" Soehngen. The theatre's biggest annual fundraiser fun-filled evening featuring cocktail hours, silent auctions, dining options, live auctions, a Super 50-50 and much more.
Please note that as of May 7, only Firefly is available for dinner bookings. Remington's has reached capacity for this event.
Grades K-4 – 60 minutes - $9.00
"Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing?" When Farmer Browns granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, he declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows that use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise. VPA - LAL - LIFE - HLTH - MUS
Sponsored by PNC Foundation &
The Horizon Foundation of NJ
Learn the basics of acting, improvisation, movement, vocal clarity, stage presence, character role-play and story development. Groups will be broken down by age and students will create their own original play to be performed on the last day of camp. No experience necessary.
Premium: $43 (Adults), $41 (Seniors), $33 (Students)
Regular: $38 (Adults), $36 (Seniors), $28 (Students)
Groups of 10 or more: $30 (Adults/Seniors), $20 (Students)
Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including "Hooray For Captain Spalding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady." The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style. Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Jim Furmston, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Marx Foil, Margaret Dumont and MGM's Louis B. Mayer. A show perfect for all ages!
Learn the essentials of being in a musical cast through vocal, dance and acting techniques. Each group will learn scenes, songs and choreography from a popular Broadway musical. No experience necessary. Final performance onstage on the last day of camp. The shows being considered are Cinderella (Musical Theatre I) and Beauty and the Beast.
Learn the essentials of being in a musical cast through vocal, dance and acting techniques. Each group will learn scenes, songs and choreography from a popular Broadway musical. No experience necessary. Final performance onstage on the last day of camp. The shows being considered are Cinderella (Musical Theatre I) and Beauty and the Beast.
Ages: 6 and up / Time: 1:30pm to 5:00pm / Cost: $450
Camp & Main Stage Performance
Acceptance through audition only! Students must be able to attend all performances and mandatory rehearsals.
Call Julie at 732-528-9224 for an audition and a full rehearsal schedule.
Experience the exciting profession of Musical Theatre through Algonquin Arts Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz.
Exercise a form of self-expression through your own thoughts, experiences and observations about life and blend them with a unique sense of humor to produce stand-up comedy. Further, learn the basics of acting, improvisation, movement, stunts and chorography through the lessons of stage combat. Groups will be broken down by age and students final presentation to be presented on the last day of camp. No experience necessary.
Premium: $33 (Adults), $31 (Seniors), $23 (Students)
Regular: $28 (Adults), $26 (Seniors), $18 (Students)
Groups of 10 or more: $20 (Adults/Seniors), $15 (Students)
Follow little Dorothy Gale, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto on their adventure down the yellow brick road to see the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Algonquin Arts Theatre’s summer extravaganza includes a cast of more than 50 playing characters that have been beloved generation after generation including merry munchkins, melting witches, menacing monkeys and of course the great and powerful Oz. Adapted from the classic motion picture, the fantastic score includes the favorites "Over the Rainbow," "The Merry Old Land of Oz," "We're Off to see The Wizard (Follow the Yellow Brick Road)." The Wizard of Oz is written by L. Frank Baum with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Background music is by Herbert Stothart and dance and vocal arrangements are by Peter Howard with orchestration by Larry Wilcox. This production is adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company and will be directed by Cynthia Mitchell Payne.
Glee, unlike many vocal genres emphasizes a complete artistic expression on stage that involves singing, dancing, and acting. Glee performers will learn to sing and perform rhythmically. Music will be selected from popular songs of today.
Final performance onstage on the last day of camp.
Students will learn the principles of acting on camera and behind the camera. Students will then create their own products and develop a project presentation from concept to casting to film. The film project will be aired on the Algonquin Arts Theatres big screen on the last day of camp.
Join us for a celebration of the golden age of Hollywood movie musicals and Broadway shows in our Broadway Meets Hollywood dance intensive. Individual classes and workshops will focus on hit titles including Singing in the Rain, Billy Elliot, White Christmas, Sweet Charity, Chicago, An American In Paris and additional beloved musical titles that have made it to the silver screen.
Theatre Address|60 Abe Voorhees Drive|Manasquan, New Jersey 08736
Movie Information: 732-528-5445|Box Office Telephone: 732-528-9211 boxoffice@algonquinarts.org