AVI HOFFMAN in "Too Jewish?", "Too Jewish, Too" and “Still Jewish After All These Years: A Life in the Theater” June 18 at 7 p.m., June 19 at 2 p.m. and June 21 at 3 p.m.

Avi Hoffman retuurns for 3 special engagments.

Tickets: Save on all 3 shows - $20 for 1 show; $36 for 2 and get the third free

An Evening with Ghaleb
American Idol Season 7 Top 50 Finalist Wednesday, June 24 at 8 p.m.

Kick off summer with the sizzling hot sound of this Venezuelan singer, guitarist and composer. Experience Ghaleb’s passionate Latin and Arabic inspired songs, accompanied by gifted flamenco dancers and a 6-piece band.

Tickets: $32 Patron Seats and $28 General

 

Bobby Bandiera
Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m.

Longtime headliner at Jersey Shore clubs, Bobby has played with Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. Bobby regularly headlines in leading shore venues with his band, the Bob Bandiera Band, and accompanies Southside Johnny. This special concert features the sounds of the 60s and 70s.

Kick off the evening at 6:30 pm with the first annual Rock n Roll Summer Cocktail Party in the Axelrod lobby.
Sip refreshing mint mojitos and sample delicious appetizers, sponsored by Stingers and 656 Ocean.

Tickets for reception and performance are $40 per person Concert only is $25.

 

"My Sister's an Only Child"
Featuring Steve Solomon
Thursday, July 2 at 8 p.m.

From Steve Solomon, star and creator of the hit Broadway smash: My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy…the chaos continues in "My Sister's an Only Child"

In this hysterical prequel, we go back with Steve from his baby years with his twin sister right up to the present. We’ll meet: a myriad of astounding characters we know, love and tolerate from our own families; each one brought to life on stage by Steve using his gift for creating dialects & wacky sound effects that add to the hilarity of each story.

Tickets $25; $20 for groups of 10 or more

Jersey Shore Film Festival
July 8 – July 19

Jersey Shore Film Festival returns for a fourth exciting year with new independent films by emerging filmmakers. From shorts, features, to documentaries, to films by local talented directors, you will have the opportunity to meet and greet filmmakers from around the world and vote for your favorite film.

To purchase tickets, visit www.jerseyshorefilmfestival.com or call 732-531-9100 x 142

 

Coming Next from Center Drama!!
Funny Girl
August 12 & 13 at 8 p.m., August 16 at 3 p.m.
August 20 at 8 p.m. & August 22 at 9 p.m.

The musical is set in New York City just prior to and following World War I. Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice, awaiting the return of her husband from prison, reflects on their life together.

Produced by Anthony Greco
Directed by Jennifer Roebuck
Starring Deborah Murad as Fanny Brice

DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE

Tickets: $25, Senior $22 and Student $15
Opening night Discount – Save $5 per ticket
Groups of 10 or more: Save $5 per ticket

"Benny Goodman Songbook"
Featuring Carl Topilow
Sunday, August 30 at 8 p.m.

Carl Topilow is renowned worldwide for his versatility, whether he is holding a conductor’s baton for the Cleveland Pops or his trademark red clarinet. He is a multi-talented virtuoso who equally at home in classical and popular music both as conductor and instrumentalist. 

Tickets $18; $15 for groups of 10 or more

 

Broadway Scrapbook
Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 6 at 3 p.m.

Directed by Larry Lowenstein, this sensational evening features Broadway classics performed by six leading performers of the Axelrod stage, plus a colorful narrative telling the stories behind these classics.

Musical Direction by Art Topilow

Tickets $18; $15 for groups of 10 or more

Classical Concert Celebrating
Daniel Pearl World Music Days
Sponsored by Evelyn and Herbert Axelrod
Sunday, September 14 at 4 p.m.

Featuring Violinist Itamar Zorman and
Pianist Roman Rabinowitz

This sensational violin and piano recital features works by Jewish composers of different generations and styles, together with other short familiar works from the repertoire. Daniel Pearl World Music Days is an international network of concerts using the power of music to reaffirm our commitment to tolerance and humanity, in honor of the late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.

Tickets: $12; $10 seniors and students

 

Cabaret for Life In association with Monmouth Civic Chorus and Axelrod Performing Arts Center Presents “RAGTIME” October 17, 2009 at 8 pm and October 18, 2009 at 2 pm

In concert with full orchestra and chorus conducted by Dr. Mark Shapiro.

Fund-raiser for three local scholarship funds, including JCC’s Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts Academy Scholarship

Donation $25 - Phone: 1-877-CFL-TKTS or at www.cabaretforlife.net