Little Shop of Horrors
Lauren K. Woods TheatreThe story of a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant from outer space that feeds on human blood, comes to Monmouth University’s Woods Theatre.
$20; $15; $10
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NEW DATE: National Theatre of London: Frankenstein
Pollak TheatreNational Theatre Live’s 2010 broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas as part of the National Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
$22
In the Mood: 1940s Musical Revue
Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD presents a retro 1940s musical revue featuring the IN THE MOOD Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. The music and the arrangements are as authentic as it gets. This was a time that all America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.
Teacher From The Black Lagoon & Other Story Books
An exciting new musical revue based on favorite contemporary children’s books including Teacher From the Black Lagoon (by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee), Dogzilla (by Dav Pilkey), Grumpy Bird (by Jeremy Tankard), I Want My Hat Back (by Jon Klassen), Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse (by Kevin Henkes), Love Splat, Splat the Cat (by Rob Scotton), The Grasshopper and the Ant.
Dinosaur Zoo Live
Pollak TheatreTWO SHOWS: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Direct from Australia, Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO Live™ brings an awesome array of prehistoric creatures to life on stage. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, your family will observe and interact with extraordinary, life-like creatures in this highly imaginative, entertaining and educational live show.
$25 (adults); $15 (children)
National Theatre of London: King Lear
Pollak TheatreAcademy Award® winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Lear’s world descends into chaos.
$22
National Theatre Live: A Small Family Business
Pollak TheatreA riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval). A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere in 1987, when it won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play.
22
Bang, Bang, You’re Dead and the Gaggle
Lauren K. Woods TheatreShadow Lawn Theatre and the Actor’s Playground presents “Bang, Bang, You’re Dead” Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and “The Gaggle” by Ralph Colombino Sunday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
$12; $10
Cinderella
Lauren K. Woods TheatreThe Paper Moon Puppet Theatre presents
Cinderella, a delightful version of the timeless classic created specially for the puppet theatre, featuring beautiful rod puppets, scenery and hilarious characters.
$10
National Theatre of London: Medea
Pollak TheatreHelen McCrory (The Last of the Haussmans) returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell.
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