This theater is a little farther afield—down the shore, to be exact, but they have planned a terrific season of plays for the summer, so you can indulge your drama demand Mark your calendar so you won’t miss a show while on vacation:
SUMMER STAGES 2011—SURFLIGHT THEATRE
WHERE: Beach Haven
WHEN: May 28 – September 4
Box Office 609.492.9477, www.surflight.org.
Surflight alum Broadway producer Roy Miller recently took over the leadership of this long-time (62 years) summer theater destination on Long Beach Island and is keeping his promise of continuing the theater’s tradition of Broadway at the Beach.
May 28 – June 19
RENT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Starring American Idol and Broadway star Justin Guarini
Directed by Jen Bender
RENT, the pop culture phenomenon, forever changed the Broadway musical. Inspired by La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock musical RENT is set in New York City's gritty East Village and tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.
June 22-July 15
GREASE
Music, Book and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Starring Food Network’s Marc Summers as Vince Fontaine
Directed by Jen Bender
July 14-17
LOVE LETTERS
By A.R. Gurney
Starring Peter Marshall (The Hollywood Squares) and Dawn Wells (Gilligan’s Island)
July 19-31
ART
By Yasmina Reza
Directed by and starring Tony and Emmy winner Judd Hirsch
August 4-21
The Female ODD COUPLE
Starring Jo Anne Worley (Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In) and Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley)
August 24-September 4
I DO! I DO!
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones
Based The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog
Click HERE for directions!