Jammin' in July Concert series to bring diverse lineup
HACKETTSTOWN — Centenary Stage Company's Jammin' in July Summer Concert Series will offer a diverse lineup of events kicking off Saturday, July 13 and wrapping up on Saturday, Aug. 11. Each weekend will feature a new and unique event at the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center on the campus of Centenary College.
An Evening with Groucho
Saturday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $22.50 to $30 advance, $25.50 to $35 for day of, with discounts for seniors, students, and children under 12.
Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minute show that has been aired on PBS, and featured on stages in New York and London.
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.
Masters of Motown
Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $22.50 to $30 advance, $25.50 to $35 for day of, with discounts for seniors, students, and children under 12.
In the early 60's, some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City of Detroit, MI, better known simply as Motown. Masters of Motown is a celebration of these artists, their music and style. The show features stylishly costumed fully choreographed tributes to both male and female groups backed by a live band.
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
Saturday, July 27th at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20 to $27.50 advance, $25 to $32.50 for day of, with discounts for seniors, students, and children under 12.
The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is the world's only year-round, professional ensemble re-creating "America's Original Music" — the syncopated sounds of early musical theater, silent cinema, and vintage dance. Since 1989 the Walt Disney Company has relied on the Orchestra's recordings for the outdoor theme music heard at Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland, Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. Over the years they've been heard on the soundtracks of several motion pictures and television programs.
New Jersey Youth Theatre
August 2 to 11 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a Summer Camp Matinee performance on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 12:30 p.m. with an evening performance at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $18.50 to $28 advance, $23.50 to $33 for day of, with discounts for seniors, students, and children under 12. Group rates are available for $16 for the Summer Camp Matinee.
Contact the CSC Box Office for group rates for other performances.
In 2003, NJYT's production of West Side Story won the Music Theatre International's Award of Excellence, an award rarely given out and only once in the ensuing 10 years. The original stage production opened in 1957 with direction and choreography by Jerome Robbins, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, and a musical score by Leonard Bernstein featuring songs such as "Tonight," "Maria", "Something's Coming," "Somewhere," and "America." There will be a Summer Camp matinee featuring a talk-back with the cast after the show on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 12:30 p.m.
A Summer Concert Series Flex Pass to all four events is $90 per person. Tickets for Centenary Stage Company's Jammin' in July Summer Concert Series are available online at www.centenarystageco.org, or by calling the box office at 908-979-0900. They may also be purchased through the CSC Box office at 715 Grand Ave., open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and two hours prior to each performance.