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Central Jersey's newest home for arts and entertainment
lifts its curtain for the first time on Friday, May 3, with the world
premiere of the new musical East Carson Street. Created by
iconic Pittsburgh musician Joe Grushecky with two songs in the musical
co-written by Bruce Springsteen, this is your opportunity to be one of
the first to experience this powerful story.
Set over four decades, East Carson Street reflects the
American experience from the perspective of a hard-working family
striving for a better tomorrow.
Directed by Daniel Kutner and featuring a talented cast
led by Tony nominated Constantine Maroulis and Teal Wicks, East
Carson Street blends rock music and storytelling while exploring
themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams.
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Bell Jazz: Let's Go To Rio!
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 pm
Brazilian-American jazz diva Alexia Bomtempo joins
extraordinary pianist Art Topilow and multi-award-winning jazz
vocalist and saxophonist Danny Bacher for songs from the American
songbook to Brazilian popular songs, including the indelible music of
Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. Join us on a jazzy musical journey
through Brazil. Come to Rio for a night of jazz, Bossa Nova, samba
and more!
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An Evening with LaChanze
Friday, May 17, 7:00 pm
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and
producer LaChanze brings her her new solo concert performance to Bell
Theater. Armed with the gift for dramatic storytelling, a sultry
vocal dexterity, and an unparalleled talent for bringing complex
female heroines to life, LaChanze received a Tony Award as Celie in
The Color Purple and was nominated for Once on This Island and
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
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Michael Cavanaugh and Band
Saturday, May 18, 8:00 pm
Michael Cavanaugh, called “the New Voice of the
American Rock & Roll Songbook” by Billboard magazine, is a
charismatic performer and musician best known for his piano/lead
vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Billy Joel handpicked
Cavanaugh to star in Movin’ Out, and he evokes a style rivaling the
Piano Man himself. He appeared in the show for three years with over
1,200 performances, and received multiple accolades, including a Tony
nomination.
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The Weeklings: BEATLESBASH
Sunday, May 19, 3:00 pm
Join us for a joyously rocking celebration of the
timeless music of The Beatles featuring the incredible 10-piece Horns
& Strings Orchestra. Beginning with the Beatle’s Ed Sullivan
years, the show takes you on a trip through the psychedelically tinged,
musically sophisticated songs from their later albums including
Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Magical
Mystery Tour, The White Album, the seminal Abbey Road, and Let It Be.
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Summer Concerts
at
Axelrod
Performing Arts Center
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Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John
Thursday, June 20, 8:00 pm
Don't miss this full concert tribute, complete with
costumes and stage antics! Every detail of an actual Elton John
show is presented in a way that will have Elton fans screaming for
more!
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Best of the Eagles
Thursday, June 27, 8:00 pm
Best of the Eagles is one of the most exact
interpretations of the Eagles' music in America, authentically
recreating the songs, the music, the vocals and the magical aura of,
arguably, America’s greatest rock band.
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Taylor Simon King
Thursday, July 11, 8:00 pm
Taylor Simon King celebrates the lives and careers of
three iconic American singer/songwriters, James Taylor, Carly Simon,
and Carole King, with unique arrangements, fan favorites, and
engaging storytelling with multimedia projections.
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Axelrod
Performing Arts Center | 100 Grant Avenue | Deal Park, NJ 07723 US
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