Arts News
NightHawks at the Dance Barre
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are now on sale for a November 15, 2019 appearance by the Bridgman/Packer Dance troupe, in a presentation of “Voyeur” (recipient of the 2017 Bessie Award) and other works from their repertoire. Scheduled for 8 pm inside the Pollak Theatre, the one-night engagement showcases […]
Monmouth University Presents “a Celebration of Sondheim’s 90th Birthday”
March 22 marks the 90th birthday of the greatest American musical theatre composer of the modern era, Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Sondheim. To mark this occasion, Monmouth University and Shadow Lawn Stage will join forces to present a series of Sondheim’s most beloved works. This marks the first time that all three of the year’s […]
William Close & the Earth Harp Collective Returns to Monmouth
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are on sale for a November 2 concert presentation with William Close and the Earth Harp Collective. The internationally renowned ensemble that holds a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest playable stringed instrument is set to return to Pollak […]
The 5th Dimension Comes to Monmouth U on October 18
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are on sale for a October 18 concert presentation with The 5th Dimension award-winning group behind such soul classics as Up, Up and Away, One Less Bell to Answer, Wedding Bell Blues, Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All, Stoned Soul […]
I Wrote That One Too: an Evening With Steve Dorff: the Hit Songs and the Stories Behind Them
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are on sale for a October 11 concert presentation with Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee Steve Dorff who will be performing many of his best loved songs and share the fascinating stories behind them on the Pollak Stage as part of the 2019-20 […]
Access and Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion – Call for Entries
Monmouth University’s Pollak Gallery January 21 – March 13 Acts of injustice, bias, and disrespect, against groups and individuals, continue to play out across our nation. This juried exhibition will feature works that define what it means to be a good citizen in a global context, a person appreciative of all cultures and committed to […]
Department of Art & Design Announces Openings for Three Exhibits
Monmouth University’s Department of Art & Design is pleased to announce the opening of three exhibits: Karen Bright—Throughline, Just Beachy/After Sandy and A Sense of Place in Contemporary Encaustic. All three exhibits will run through Dec. 9 and receptions will be held at the DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall and the Ice House Gallery on […]
Monmouth U. Presents a Week of Events Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock
A Week of Woodstock WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ (July 31, 2019) –August 15-18, 1969 began a new chapter in American music. Over 400,000 fans gathered on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York to experience “3 Days of Peace & Music” that included Joan Baez belting her songs while six months pregnant, a 20 year […]
Monmouth University Center for the Arts Announces 2019-2020 Season Celebrating the Arts
Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts remains a constant beacon of artistic and cultural inspiration for thousands of New Jersey residents as it announces its 2019-2020 season. A season filled with innovative programming, legendary music, significant authors and ground-breaking visual artists. The new season begins on September 28, with the highly anticipated return of Kiss […]
My Way: a Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra at Monmouth U. July 18-28
Shadow Lawn Stage, the Professional Theater of Monmouth University proudly presents a swinging tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes, My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, running from July 18th through July 28th at Lauren K. Woods Theatre. The musical relives Sinatra’s legendary career as four actors take you on a musical revue spanning the […]