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 | Lewis Black Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Tickets: $75, $49.50, $25
(Discounts available for groups of 12 or more. Call the box office at 732-842-9000 to purchase group rate tickets)
 Three big performances by stand-up comedian, actor and author Lewis Black, the man audiences love because his love/hate relationship with America is expressed in compelling insights about the absurdity of our world that would have made Will Rogers proud. A graduate of the Yale Drama School, he has four Comedy Central Specials, two HBO Specials, seven CDs, two NY Times bestsellers and over 40 plays to his name, plus an American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up, an Emmy nomination, a Grammy nomination, and an actual Grammy Award. Oh yes, his weekly segment on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has been one of the show’s most popular segments since 1996. A frequent guest on the TV shows of Larry King, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, and Keith Olbermann, he also presides over his own show, Lewis Black’s The Root of All Evil, for Comedy Central. A native of Washington, D.C. raised to question authority, Lewis’ live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for the audience. Lewis yells so that we don’t have to.
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| Lewis Black Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Tickets: $75, $49.50, $25
(Discounts available for groups of 12 or more. Call the box office at 732-842-9000 to purchase group rate tickets)
Three big performances by stand-up comedian, actor and author Lewis Black, the man audiences love because his love/hate relationship with America is expressed in compelling insights about the absurdity of our world that would have made Will Rogers proud. A graduate of the Yale Drama School, he has four Comedy Central Specials, two HBO Specials, seven CDs, two NY Times bestsellers and over 40 plays to his name, plus an American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up, an Emmy nomination, a Grammy nomination, and an actual Grammy Award. Oh yes, his weekly segment on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has been one of the show’s most popular segments since 1996. A frequent guest on the TV shows of Larry King, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, and Keith Olbermann, he also presides over his own show, Lewis Black’s The Root of All Evil, for Comedy Central. A native of Washington, D.C. raised to question authority, Lewis’ live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for the audience. Lewis yells so that we don’t have to.
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 | Kenny G Presented by: AM Productions
Tickets: $148, $68, $58, $38
A longtime aviator, Kenny is no stranger to risk-taking. After years of playing professionally with groups like Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra and Jeff Lorber Fusion, Kenny signed with Arista Records in 1982 and three critically-acclaimed jazz albums later, (Kenny G, G-Force and Gravity) he was poised to hit the stratosphere. Don't miss Kenny G with this special holiday performance. |
 | A Christmas Carol Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Tickets: $45, $35, $25
(Discounts available for groups of 12 or more. Call the box office at 732-842-9000 to purchase group rate tickets)
Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s production of A Christmas Carol brings Charles Dickens’ fable of Ebenezer Scrooge’s Christmas Eve redemption to life, with a spirited cast of 28 performers and a live orchestra faithfully portraying all the beloved characters from Dickens’ 1843 novel, and their exceptional voices and lively dancing rendering traditional carols like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Away In a Manager” and “Here We Come A-Wassailing.” A musical theatre treat for the entire family, this celebrated production recreates Victorian era London with over 100 costumes, a magnificent set evoking a Currier and Ives print, and ghostly special effects like a spinning bed! Never before seen at the Basie, this is probably the most widely produced production of Dickens’ holiday classic, delighting over 100,000 in more than 60 cities from Alaska to Virginia each holiday season. |
 | Bill Engvall Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Tickets: $75, $55, $39.50, $29.50
(Discounts available for groups of 12 or more. Call the box office at 732-842-9000 to purchase group rate tickets)
The star of the hit family comedy The Bill Engvall Show on TBS since 2007, comedian Bill Engvall connects with audiences by sharing the humor in everyday situations. One of the Blue Collar Comedians, he co-starred in Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie, Comedy Central’s most-watched movie ever; Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2005), Comedy Central’s 3rd most watched telecast ever; Blue Collar TV (2004-2006), the #2 show in its time period; and Blue Collar Comedy Tour - One For The Road (2006), which was nominated for a Grammy Award. His own Comedy Central Specials are 15° Off Cool (2007), and Here's Your Sign, Live, (2004). His first two albums, Here’s Your Sign (1996) and Dorkfish (1998) went Gold, and every release since has debuted at #1. A Galveston, Texas native, he was the 1992 American Comedy Award’s Best Male Stand-up Comedian.
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 | Holiday Express Benefit Concert Presented by: Holiday Express
Tickets: $100, $49.50, $37.50, $25
Now in its 18th season, Holiday Express is a traveling
Christmas party, a from-the-heart troupe of musicians bringing music,
friendship, help and hope to those too often left out in the cold at the most
special time of the year. Playing far from the limelight, in sometimes
desperate circumstances, and all for absolutely no pay, more than 70 of the
best musicians on the Jersey Shore play more than 50 shows between Thanksgiving
and Christmas, and with several dozen support staff in tow, deliver not only
music, but toys, clothing, food and fun to children with cancer, people living
with AIDS, the mentally ill, disadvantaged families, the isolated elderly and
the desperately homeless. The
annual benefit concert at the Count Basie Theatre is a significant source of
support for the all-volunteer, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, and with
more than 50 musicians and singers on the stage, playing everything from “White
Christmas” to “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” (with the Grinch himself in
attendance) to Chuck Berry’s “Run, Run Rudolph,” the annual benefit concert is
an always-sold-out season tradition in itself.
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 | Holiday Express Benefit Concert presented by Citi Presented by:
 Tickets: $100, $49.50, $37.50, $25
Now in its 18th season, Holiday Express is a traveling Christmas party, a from-the-heart troupe of musicians bringing music, friendship, help and hope to those too often left out in the cold at the most special time of the year. Playing far from the limelight, in sometimes desperate circumstances, and all for absolutely no pay, more than 70 of the best musicians on the Jersey Shore play more than 50 shows between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and with several dozen support staff in tow, deliver not only music, but toys, clothing, food and fun to children with cancer, people living with AIDS, the mentally ill, disadvantaged families, the isolated elderly and the desperately homeless. The annual benefit concert at the Count Basie Theatre is a significant source of support for the all-volunteer, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, and with more than 50 musicians and singers on the stage, playing everything from “White Christmas” to “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” (with the Grinch himself in attendance) to Chuck Berry’s “Run, Run Rudolph,” the annual benefit concert is an always-sold-out season tradition in itself.
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 | Nancy Scharff's "Christmas Is Love" Concert Presented by: Nancy Scharff Ministries
Tickets: $25, $20, $15
Nancy Scharff’s
“Christmas is Love” concert, will be a festive and memorable event for
the whole family! Joined by
an Ecumenical Choir, (singers from many churches), Children's Choir, Gospel
Choir, and other special guests, Nancy and her band perform traditional and
contemporary Christmas favorites, like “O Holy Night,” “Joy to the World”, and
much more. This year’s concert will feature brass, for a jubilant and festive
sound! Audience
participation is always a highlight of the concert. Those attending are asked
to bring a nonperishable food item for immediate assistance to the needy. A
portion of ticket sales will benefit Love, INC., helping the poor by meeting
immediate needs such as food and clothing and longer-term life skills, like
training and housing. A singer,
guitarist, pianist, songwriter, and composer, the Asbury Park Press says that
Nancy Scharff has, “An exceptionally sweet and powerful voice.” She has
performed in Israel, South Africa, England, Australia, Europe, and domestically
at Carnegie Recital Hall and Lincoln Center. Make room in your heart, and
celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!!
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 | Glen Burtnik's XMAS XTRAVAGANZA: 20th Anniversary Presented by: Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza, Inc.
Tickets: $45, $35, $30, $20
Join us for the 20th Anniversary of Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza. Born at a small club in New Jersey in the late 80's, this annual holiday concert revue of seasonal musical performances has grown larger each year, evolving into a New York-New Jersey area tradition not to be missed. It features a colorful cast of characters which changes from year to year, but in the past has included such luminaries as Patty Smyth, John McEnroe, Phoebe Snow, Marshall Crenshaw, The Patti Smith Band, Billy J. Kramer, Fred Schneider (B 52's), Jill Sobule, Idina Menzel, Jeffrey Gaines, Freedy Johnston, Steve Augeri (Journey), Dan Bern, John Waite, Curtis Stigers, STYX, Mary Lee Kortes, Deborah Harry, and Willie Nile, among others. Shows have been sold out for the past eight years running. Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza is a charity event. All performers are volunteer and all net proceeds go to benefit area food banks and other charitable organizations. Audience members are encouraged to contribute warm clothes, new toys, and canned food for those less fortunate. |
 | Monmouth Civic Chorus - Handel's "Messiah" and More Presented by: Monmouth Civic Chorus
Tickets: $45, $25 (Discounts available for seniors, students, and groups by visiting the box office directly)
Celebrate the season with the Christmas portion of Handel’s beloved Messiah, paired with music from Bach’s joyful Christmas Oratorio. Dr. Mark Shapiro leads the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra in this holiday tradition. The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus has been called "close to perfect" (Asbury Park Press), "alive and evocative" (The Star-Ledger) and "exceptional" (Red Bank Green). It won't be Christmas without it!
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 | New Year's Eve with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Tickets: $99, $75, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50
For the 12th time, Southside and the Jukes return for the best New
Year’s Eve party in New Jersey, featuring performances of fan faves like
“Trapped Again,” “Havin’ A Party,” “I Don't Want To Go Home,” “The Fever,”
“Love On The Wrong Side Of Town,” “Hearts Of Stone” and “Talk To Me,” to songs
from their brand new release, Pills and Ammo, which is garnering excellent
reviews from coast to coast and across the ocean. “…arguably the
hardest-rocking set the band has released in its 35 years of recording,”
(Newark). “…the sound of a master showing his students how it's done,”
(Chicago). “…a refreshing, powerful, hard-driving collection of songs by an
unsung icon of American music…first and foremost a very good record,” (Omaha).
“…Johnny has proved longevity is possible even in today's fickle climate with
the new album Pills and Ammo,” (England).
Rockit! opens the show.
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