Algonquin Arts will present the 25th anniversary edition of “Forbidden Broadway,” a musical spoof of Broadway’s favorites, on Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m.

The side-splitting savagery known as “Forbidden Broadway” is on the road again with their newest edition. Now celebrating its record-breaking 25th year in New York, this year’s special victims include the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked,” Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out,” and new looks at old favorites like “La Cage aux Folles,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Les Miserables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Chicago.” Rounding out the laughs is Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” Abba’s “Mamma Mia” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” with lots more from Broadway’s past and present.

“Forbidden Broadway” is the recipient of an Obie Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical. In 2006, “Forbidden Broadway” took home a Tony honor for excellence in theatre. The national tour is presented by John Freedson and Harriet Yellin.

“Gleeful, malicious and hilarious … murderous good fun,” the Associated Press wrote about “Forbidden Broadway.”

“Terrific! The most satisfying and freshest ‘Forbidden Broadway’ in years,” the New York Times raved about the 25th anniversary edition.

“There’s no Broadway like ‘Forbidden Broadway,’’ announced Entertainment Weekly.

“Hilarious! It’s a ‘forbidden’ pleasure,” declared the New York Post.

Tickets to see “Forbidden Broadway” on the Algonquin Arts stage are $45 for adults and $43 for seniors and students. Group rates are also available. To reserve seats or obtain more information, contact the box office at 732-528-9211 or boxoffice@algonquinarts.org.

More information can also be accessed at www.algonquinarts.org.

Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Algonquin Arts is located at 173 Main St. in downtown Manasquan.

Algonquin Arts was founded in 1992 as a nonprofit organization to provide cultural enrichment and educational enhancement of the highest quality for the residents of New Jersey’s central region. Programming of Algonquin Arts is made possible as a result of the continued philanthropic support of private citizens and organizations, such as New Jersey State Council on the Arts, OceanFirst Foundation, New Jersey Cultural Trust, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, PNC Foundation, Manasquan Savings Bank, Woman’s Club of Brielle, Bank of America, Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation, Investors Savings Bank Charitable Fund, Verizon Foundation, Janice & Jules Plangere III, as well as many generous individuals and local businesses.