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  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere

    From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.

    This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!

    If you loved WICKED, the prequel to Oz, wait till you discover the music and the magic of THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! A great summer adventure for the whole family, from one to a hundred!

    BOX OFFICE: 732-531-9106, ext 14.

    Performances:
    Preview Performance: Fri. Aug. 19 @ 6pm
    Sat. Aug. 20 @ 7:30pm
    Sun. Aug. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
    Fri. Aug. 26 @ 7:30pm
    Sat. Aug. 27 @ 2pm
    Sun. Aug. 28 @ 2pm & 7pm

  • Blue Hawk House Band

    Monmouth University’s very own Blue Hawk House Band, who has been entertaining folks virtually throughout the pandemic monthly during Tuesday Night Record Club, will make their live debut. These talented students put their very own spin on rock and pop classics.

    This event is part of the
    Monmouth University Summer Music and Arts Festival 2022.

     

     

     

  • Peter and the Wolf by the Garden State Philharmonic

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW TICKET SALES.

    Join us for a family-friendly performance of Serge Prokofiev’s famous story Peter and the Wolf by the Garden State Philharmonic. In this production, children are invited to participate by filling in coloring books on stage for story time with the Garden State Philharmonic.

    This event is part of the Monmouth University Summer Music and Arts Festival 2022.

  • Monmouth University Music & Arts Festival 2022

    Monmouth University’s Summer Music and Arts festival is now in its third season—and its first as an in-person event – is taking place on Saturday, July 9th in the theatres and galleries across campus. With family-friendly programming, student performances, a visual arts exhibit and an eclectic evening concert – there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.

    Festival Schedule:

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    Blue Hawk House Band

    Woods Theatre | 4:00 PM
    Tickets: $20, Children are FREE (must be accompanied by paying adult)

    Following the Garden State Philharmonic, Monmouth University’s very own Blue Hawk House Band, who has been entertaining folks virtually throughout the pandemic monthly during Tuesday Night Record Club, will make their live debut. These talented students put their very own spin on rock and pop classics.

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    Poetry, Jazz and “Harp”Beats

    Pollak Theatre | 7:00 PM
    Tickets: $38-$50

    Finally, the festival will conclude with a capstone evening of Poetry, Jazz and “Harp”Beats featuring – Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise’s hip-hop poetry with bluesy beats supported by the harp, New Jersey native and former US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky’s “PoemJazz” with a reading and performance of poems in concert with a variety of jazz improvisations. Also featured on the evening’s bill are the Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet playing original compositions that are deeply rooted in Ogunbiyi’s Nigeria roots, yet highly informed by his years of studying Jazz; and an opening set by Gregory Schwartz, former recipient of the Poet Laureate of Asbury Park award.

    Tom Petty (left) and Bob Dylan performing together in concert - click or tap for event information
    Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul
    Pollak and DiMattio Galleries
    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Free and open to the public
    Throughout the day, participants are invited to view the iconic photographs of Larry Hulst in the exhibition Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul on display in Pollak and Ice House Galleries. From Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to David Bowie and Lauryn Hill the exhibit brings together over 70 images of legendary musicians and singers across three genres showcasing a unique visual anthology of rock, blues, and soul music from 1970–1999. The exhibition will run through July 15.
    The Monmouth University Music & Arts Festival is designed to provide Monmouth County communities and beyond, along with the students, faculty, and staff at Monmouth University, with the opportunity to enjoy a top-flight music and arts event each summer.