Grunin Center schedule 2014-2015

2014-15

A Message from the President

Welcome to the new Jay and Linda Grunin

Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. We are delighted that the new Grunin Center will provide us with the opportunity to offer first-class artistic and cultural experiences right here in Ocean County.

Now there is no need to travel outside the County, or the State, for the best in performing arts programs. The Center will not only help promote the arts in Ocean County, it will make the College a magnet for fine and performing arts patrons far and wide.

I invite you to become a part of our new Grunin Spotlight Series, featuring topname personalities, master classes, meet and greet receptions, and special discounted

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series pricing. Take a break with our new Friday Film Classics. Whether you’re a fan of our MidWeek Jazz, Young People’s Productions, School of Performing Arts shows, Inspiring Artists, or our Performing Arts Series, there’s sure to be something for everyone. And, most especially, help us celebrate Ocean County College’s 50th Anniversary with a special performance by The Bronx Wanderers.

We are truly grateful for the generous donation from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, which will benefit both the College and the community for many years to come. We also appreciate wonderful patrons like you who inspire us to offer the best in fine and performing arts.

Enjoy the show!

– J on H. Larson, Ph.D. President, Ocean County College

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A Message from the Grunins

Linda and I have been residents of Ocean County since

1969. We built our reputation as lawyers who worked hard, related to our clients’ needs and always sought to act with the highest integrity. Over the last few years, we have devoted more and more of our attention to our philanthropic endeavors through the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

We see philanthropy as our opportunity to give back to a county that we are

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proud to call our home. Part of our Foundation’s mission is to bring world class art, both performing and visual, to our community. Linda and I are extremely excited to be partnering with OCC in connection with the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. We believe that our two organizations will be able to help elevate a great community to even higher plateaus.

– Jay and Linda Grunin

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Season Calendar

September 2014

10 12 20 27

PERF 28 JAZZ FILM PERF PERF

Jazz Lobsters Big Band From Here To Eternity Dave DeLuca: The Rat Pack Flashback The Jersey Four: A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (An Alumni Recognition Event) Two on Tap: A Tribute to Song & Dance

October JAZZ 1 Barbara Rosene INSP 5 Natalie Weiss In Concert GRUN 11 Bernie Williams and his All Star Band INSP 12 Fred Lehotay & The Ragtimers PERF 16 Story Musgrave OCC 16-19 & 24-25

PERF 18 SPEC 19

JAZZ 22 SPEC 26 GRUN 30

OCC Repertory Theatre Company: All In The Timing Moreno Fruzetti: One Night In Tuscany The Bronx Wanderers, (Special Event – OCC 50th Anniversary celebration) The Peter & Will Anderson Trio Documentary Premiere: Heartbreak & Healing After Sandy Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

November

11 Brett Deubner & Friends 12 Ethan Uslan 13-16 & 21-21

OCC Repertory Theatre Company: Tennesse Williams’ The Glass Menagerie PERF 22 Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore: You’ve Got Hate Mail FAM 23 Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker INSP JAZZ OCC

December FAM 6 Yates Musical Theatre: A Christmas Carol OCC 6 OCC Concert Band: A Christmas Potpourri OCC 13 School of Performing Arts Productions: Amahl & The Night Visitors SPEC 12-14 & 18-21

Exit 82 presents: Little Women JAZZ 17 Gelber & Manning

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GRUN

GRUNIN SPOTLIGHT SERIES

OCC

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

SPEC PERF

SPECIAL EVENT

FAM

GRUNIN FAMILY SERIES

PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

JAZZ

MIDWEEK JAZZ

INSP

INSPIRING ARTISTS

FILM

FRIDAY FILM CLASSICS

September 2014 – June 2015

JAZZ FILM GRUN INSP PERF FAM

January 2015 14 The Midiri Brothers Annual Salute to Benny 16 Annie Hall 17 An Evening with Sutton Foster 18 The Oceanaires 24 The Jersey Follettes 25 ArtsPower: The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle

February GRUN PERF GRUN

9 Anthony McGill 13 Christopher Macchio In Concert with Simona Rodano 24 Chanticleer

March 11 TBA 13 Jeff Blumenkrantz In Concert 12-15 & 20-21

OCC Repertory Theatre Company: August: Osage County GRUN 22 Emerson String Quartet FAM 29 Ballet for Young Audiences: Little Mermaid JAZZ PERF OCC

April GRUN JAZZ PERF OCC FAM INSP

11 The Hit Men 15 TBA 19 The Duquesne University Tamburitzans 23-26 OCC Repertory Theatre Company: TBA 25 Ballet for Young Audiences: Sleeping Beauty 26 The New Dimensions

May OCC OCC FILM PERF FAM JAZZ GRUN

1-2 OCC Repertory Theatre Company: TBA (cont'd) 2 OCC Concert Band: Spring Concert 15 North by Northwest 16 National Players: To Kill A Mockingbird 17 ArtsPower: Dog Loves Books 27 TBA 30 An Evening with Branford Marsalis

June PERF JAZZ SPEC

6 Darren Williams: Broadway Blockbusters 10 TBA 12-13 Special Event: 3 Sails Jazz Festival

Mark Fitzgerald Wilson Artistic Director of the Grunin Series Bobbi Krantz Director, Arts & Community Center Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts • 2014-15 Schedule

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Grunin Spotlight Series

Bernie Williams and his All Star Band Saturday, October 11, 2014 A four-time World Series Champion and a five-time All Star, Bernie Williams made his major league debut with the NY Yankees in May 1991 and played Centerfield for 16 years. Throughout his baseball career, Williams’ passion for music never waned and the sound of his guitar would often be heard emanating from the clubhouse or during team flights. It was no surprise when Williams’ demonstrated how serious his musical pursuit was with the release of his first album, Journey Within (2003). The album featured fusions of jazz, rock, and the tropical rhythms of Williams’ Latin heritage and was met with strong critical praise and instant chart success, reaching #3 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart.

Williams raised his musical game even further with the release of his second album, Moving Forward (2009). Featuring guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secuda, and Dave Koz, Moving Forward debuted as Billboard’s #2 Contemporary Jazz album and held that chart position for five straight weeks, issuing two consecutive Billboard #1 singles, “Go for It” and “Ritmo de Otono.” The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for “Best Instrumental Album” in 2009.

In addition to concert performances, Williams has authored his first book, Rhythms of the Game: The Link between Music and Athletic Performance (Hal Leonard Books, July 2011). The book examines the symbiotic relationship between musical artistry and athletic performance through the eyes of a man who has mastered both.

Master Class (Gateway Lecture Hall) • 11:00 a.m.

Single Ticket: $35 • Student Ticket: Free Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: $100 • Single Ticket: $151

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Grunin Spotlight Series: purchase 3 of 8 performances and enjoy discounted series pricing!

Grunin Spotlight Series

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Grunin Spotlight Series

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Thursday, October 30, 2014 This widely acclaimed musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows features a dazzling cast of four Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band with Neil Berg vivaciously hosting at the piano.

100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars from shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows.

“This revue features some of the best songs from the best Broadway shows, all sung by some of the most talented performers working today…” ( Jerry Friedman, theatre critic, KABC radio, San Francisco).

Master Class (Main Stage) • 1:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: Free Single Ticket: $10 • Student Ticket: Free Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: $25 • Single Ticket: $35

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An Evening with Sutton Foster Saturday, January 17, 2015 One of Broadway’s most prolific and dynamic leading ladies, Sutton Foster is an award-winning actress, singer, and dancer. Born in Georgia, raised in Michigan, and living in New York City, while appearing in her Tony-nominated title-role in Broadway’s Violet, Foster feels blessed to be living her dream.

Sutton originated roles in Broadway productions of Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperone, Young Frankenstein, and Shrek, the Musical. She has also appeared in The Will Rogers Follies, Grease!, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Annie, and Les Miserables, before her big break and Tony Award-winning performance in Thoroughly Modern Millie.

After starring as “Reno Sweeney” in The Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Anything Goes, a role that earned Sutton the 2011 Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Astaire, and Broadway.com’s Audience Favorite awards, Sutton spent some time in Los Angeles where she starred in the ABC Family drama, “Bunheads.” She will soon be starring in TV Land’s new comedy “Younger.”

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: $25 • Single Ticket: $35

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Anthony McGill Monday, February 9, 2015 Principal clarinetist with the Metropolitan Opera since 2004, Anthony McGill has been recognized as one of classical music’s finest solo, chamber, and orchestral musicians. In addition, he will become the New York Philharmonic's first African-American principal player when he starts there in fall 2014.

McGill has appeared as soloist with many orchestras including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, the Baltimore Symphony, the San Diego Symphony, and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. As a chamber musician, McGill has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia with quartets such as the Guarneri, Tokyo, Brentano, Pacifica, Shanghai, Miro, and Daedalus. He has also performed with musicians from Marlboro and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

McGill is a member of the Schumann Trio and has collaborated with Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman, Gil Shaham, Midori, Mitsuko Uchida, and Lang Lang. In addition, on January 20, 2009, he performed with Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, and Gabriela Montero at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Master Class (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $10 • Student Ticket: Free Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $20 • Single Ticket: $30 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: Free • Single Ticket: $10

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Chanticleer Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker and named “Ensemble of the Year”

by Musical America (2008), the San Francisco-based ensemble, Chanticleer, is celebrating its 37th Season!

Since Chanticleer began releasing recordings in 1981, the group has sold over a million copies and garnered two Grammy Awards. Acknowledged for its commitment to extensive educational programs and master classes for students nationwide, Chanticleer was recognized with a Chorus America Education Outreach Award. In addition, its long-standing commitment to commissioning and performing new works was honored by the inaugural Dale Warland/Chorus America Commissioning Award (2008) and the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming (2007).

Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass. The group is equally known for its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music.

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: Free • Single Ticket: $10

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Emerson String Quartet Sunday, March 22, 2015 The Emerson String Quartet stands apart in the history of string quartets with an unparalleled list of achievements over three decades: more than 30 acclaimed recordings, nine Grammy Awards (including two for “Best Classical Album”), three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, Musical America’s “Ensemble of the Year,” and collaborations with many of the greatest artists of our time.

With the arrival of cellist Paul Watkins in May 2013, the Emerson Quartet has embarked on a remarkable new journey – one filled with freshness, warmth, and impressive accolades. Watkins, a distinguished soloist, award-winning conductor, and dedicated chamber musician, has infused the Emerson Quartet with a rich tone and a vibrant sense of humor.

As an exclusive artist for Sony Classical, the Emerson Quartet recently released Journeys, its second CD on that label, featuring Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence and Schoenberg’s Verklaerte Nacht.

“One of the characteristics of the Emerson Quartet is that its players … all have the ability and the instruments to produce a sweet and glossy sound – but do so sparingly. Instead, they establish a chromatic scale of timbres that range from dry and tart over clean and zesty all the way to lustrous and singing” (The New York Times).

Concert (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: Free • Single Ticket: $10

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Grunin Spotlight Series

The Hit Men

Featuring former stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Saturday, April 11, 2015 The 60s, 70s, and 80s were a golden era for songwriting. During these three decades, artists like Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James & the Shondells, and many other chart-busting groups created hits that are woven into America’s consciousness. After decades behind the scenes, some of the greatest artists who were instrumental in the success of these fabulous songs have united to form The Hit Men – a group of amazing performers and superb musicians, superior vocalists, great arrangers, and creative composers.

Relive the glory days of rock ‘n’ roll. Enjoy many your favorite songs including “Oh, What a Night,” “Who Loves You,” “Sherry,” “Leroy Brown,” “Hanky Panky,” and “Mony Mony.” When The Hit Men take the stage, it’s easy to see why their music has transcended generations. The notes are sharp, the vocals spot-on, the energy is high, and these guys are having the time of their lives sharing their musical legacy with audiences who remember them when! You’ll leave the theatre saying “Oh, What a Night!”

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40 Meet & Greet (Black Box Theatre) • Following Concert Grunin Series Ticket: Free • Single Ticket: $10

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Grunin Spotlight Series

An Evening With Branford Marsalis Saturday, May 30, 2015 NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, and Tony Award nominee composer Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. The three-time Grammy Award winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as instrumentalist, composer, and head of Marsalis Music, the recording label that has allowed him to produce his own products and those of the jazz world’s promising new and established artists.

Marsalis made his Broadway debut as the composer of original music for the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of August Wilson’s play Fences. He received a Tony nomination in the category of “Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre” and a 2010 Drama Desk Award for “Outstanding Music in a Play” for his participation.

Leader of one of the finest jazz Quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis has become increasingly sought after as a featured soloist with such acclaimed orchestras as the Chicago, Detroit, Dusseldorf, and North Carolina symphonies, New York Philharmonic, and Boston Pops Orchestra.

Whether on the stage, in the recording studio, in the classroom, or in the community, Branford Marsalis embodies a commitment to musical excellence and a determination to keep music at the forefront!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Grunin Series Ticket: $30 • Single Ticket: $40

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Special Anniversary Event

Celebrating Ocean County College’s 50th Anniversary JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION WITH THIS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE!

The Bronx Wanderers Sunday, October 19, 2014 A father … two sons … living the American rock ‘n’ roll dream. With superlative vocals and musicianship, this family exudes dynamic enthusiasm and a genuine love of the music they perform. The Bronx Wanderers recreate the magic of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and the music of today by building an energetic bond with their audience. This is sure to be an evening of toe-tapping, hand-clapping, and dancing in the aisles!

The Bronx Wanderers will tell the stories and play the music that will take you as close as you can get to having lived the actual experience … with an added dose of pure Italian “famiglia.” So, buckle your seat belts because this show delivers a “back to the future” type of rocket fuel in a high-octane rock ‘n’ roll experience!

Concert (Main Stage) • 7:00 p.m. $25 All Seats

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Performing Arts Series Join us for a selection of national performances featuring dance, music, drama, and lecture. Choose 4 of 11 shows and enjoy special discounted series pricing!

Dave DeLuca: The Rat Pack Flashback Saturday, September 20, 2014 Travel back in time to the days when the Rat Pack ruled the night, as Dave DeLuca performs his one-man tribute to the swingin’ sounds of that iconic Las Vegas trio: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and of course, old blue eyes, himself, Frank Sinatra. This outstanding show features classic songs from the Great American Songbook, such as “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head,” “That Old Black Magic,” and “Summer Wind,” all sung in the style of the men who made them famous.

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 Series Ticket: $15 • Students Ticket: $10

The Jersey Four: Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (An OCC Alumni Recognition Special Event)

Saturday, September 27, 2014 Back by popular demand after their sold out presentation in April, the cast of The Jersey Four will take you on a journey from the beginning of The Four Seasons #1 hits and Frankie Valli’s solo career to present day Four Seasons shows. “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” and “Walk Like A Man” are just some of the many hits you’ll enjoy from the great collection of songs from those “four guys from Jersey” You should make this performance a must see!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

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Performing Arts Series

Two on Tap: A Tribute to Song & Dance Sunday, September 28, 2014 Reveling in the chemistry and artistry of iconic song-and-dance couples like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Two on Tap marks the creative collaboration of celebrated musical theatre performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano. With beautiful vocals, exciting dance numbers, and unique musical arrangements, Two on Tap takes center stage and weaves together a variety of song and fancy footwork to engage all audiences, young and old alike!

Concert (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

Story Musgrave

(Sponsored by the Office of Student Life)

Thursday, October 16, 2014 An astronaut for over 30 years, Story Musgrave has led a unique and inspiring life. Born in 1935, Musgrave never finished school and ran off to serve with the U.S. Marines in Korea. Over the next 55 years, he accumulated 18,000 hours in flight in over 160 aircraft and as a parachutist, he has over 800 freefalls.

Musgrave holds a Doctor of Medicine and graduate degrees in mathematics, computers, chemistry, physiology, literature, and psychology. While an astronaut with N.A.S.A., Musgrave was a part-time trauma surgeon, performed the first shuttle spacewalk, and flew on six spaceflights including Challenger, Endeavor, and Columbia. A true Renaissance Man, Musgrave’s story will surely impress!

Master Class (Black Box Theatre) • 11:00 a.m & 1:00 p.m.

Students Only: Free Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

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Performing Arts Series

Moreno Fruzzetti: One Night in Tuscany Saturday, October 18, 2014 A native of Pisa, Italy, Moreno Fruzzetti has been capturing the hearts of fans worldwide for over 30 years. A gifted performer, he has been awarded the honor of “Ambassador of Italian Music to America.” Fruzzetti receives rave reviews at concerts throughout the world, and as his loyal supporters can attest to, he brings a sense of flare and personality to all his concerts. Songs range from the 1940s to present, including arias, pop, and American classics, as well as the Golden Era of Italian music and classical music from centuries past. Each time Fruzzetti performs, it is a memorable experience!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

SPECIAL EVENT:

Heartbreak & Healing After Sandy Sunday, October 26, 2014

The documentary Heartbreak & Healing After Sandy draws crucial attention to the ongoing physical, financial, and emotional impact of Superstorm Sandy on some of the hardest hit areas of the Jersey Shore.

Through the stories of storm survivors, first responders, elected officials, volunteers, and others, the film examines both the tremendous progress made and the daunting challenges remaining in several northern Ocean County towns nearly two years after the storm.

Sandra Levine, a Toms River native, is the producer and narrator. In Levine’s 23 years as a producer at NJN Public Television (PBS), her work was nominated 10 times for regional Emmy Awards. She was also host of “The Best Years” on Ocean County College’s television station Ocean TV 20.

The documentary is a sponsored project of the New Jersey Media Arts Center, Inc., with funding provided by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; the Brion B. Applegate Trust; New Jersey Natural Gas; Paul and Dana Magno Family Foundation; James R. and Sharon Maida Foundation; Madaras Gallery; Peter R. and Cynthia K. Kellogg Foundation; Wintrode Family Foundation; Carl’s Fencing, Decking & Home Improvements; Brilliant Environmental Services; and Judi and Stephan Leone.

Pre-registration required.

Reception (Main Theatre Lobby) • 1:00 p.m. • Free Film Screening (Main Theatre) • 2:00 p.m. • Free Dessert & Coffee (Following Premiere) • Free Donations to benefit the People’s Pantry are appreciated.

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Performing Arts Series: purchase 4 of 11 shows and enjoy special discounted series pricing!

Performing Arts Series Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore

You’ve Got Hate Mail

Saturday, November 22, 2014 The hit-off Broadway comedy comes to the Gateway Building! A hilarious broadband comedy of errors, You’ve Got Hate Mail takes a hysterical look at the world of on-line hook-ups and break-ups.

In You’ve Got Hate Mail, love “bytes” all when an extra-marital affair goes horribly wrong, thanks to a juicy e-mail left sitting on a desktop. The story is told entirely in e-mails from laptop computers, although the play still manages to have an unforgettable chase scene fueled by cell phones and PDAs. “For non-stop laughs, it doesn’t get better than this!” – Show Business This show contains adult content and strong language.

Performance (Gateway Building Lecture Hall) • 8:00 p.m.

Adult/Senior $25 • Series $20 • Student $10

The Jersey Follettes Saturday, January 24, 2015

What do you get when you add beautiful girls with beautiful voices?

The Jersey Follettes … showing off the true talents of “Jersey Girls” with “Jersey Pride”! This hot go-to girl group features three beautiful girls with amazing voices. Specializing in their own arrangements, mash-ups, and exciting versions of songs that you know and love, Noelle Tate, Tristian Luysterburg, and Laura Fraenkel will perform with a full band. Their music is inspired by top female artists from the 1920s through today including The Andrews Sisters, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, and more.

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 • Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

Christopher Macchio In Concert with Simona Rodano Friday, February 13, 2015 International vocalist and tenor Christopher Macchio will be joined by Italy’s own, soprano Simona Rodano, for an evening of romantic duets and solos. From Bocelli to Broadway to Buble, Macchio has a breathtaking vocal and stylistic range. He instinctively imbued into his singing a unique blend of Bel-Canto (beautiful singing) artistic grace and sincere emotive power. He returns by popular demand for one spectacular evening … this time with the sultry styling of Rodano. A woman with a voice as elegant as her stage presence, Rodano’s successes have led to extensive appearances worldwide. Bravo!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

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Performing Arts Series

Jeff Blumenkrantz In Concert Friday, March 13, 2015 As an actor and musical theatre composer/lyricist, Jeff Blumenkrantz has worked with some of the biggest names on Broadway and in Hollywood. He has performed in Broadway shows such as Into the Woods, Threepenny Opera, and Damn Yankees. On TV, he appeared in “The Good Wife,” “30 Rock,” and “Law & Order,” among others. Musically, Blumenkrantz is a Tonynominated and Ebb Award-winning composer whose songs have been recorded/performed by Audra McDonald, Megan Mullally, and Sutton Foster. His one-act musicals, Woman with Pocketbook and Precious Little Jewel, have been performed at regional theatres. Blumenkrantz gives frequent concerts at such venues as Birdland. This should prove to be an exceptional evening of song.

Master Class (Black Box Theatre) • 1:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $10 • Student Ticket: Free Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 • Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Tamburitzans Sunday, April 19, 2015 As America’s longest-running multicultural song and dance company, The Duquesne University Tamburitzans is a unique ensemble of talented young folk artists dedicated to the performance and preservation of the music, songs, and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring folk cultures. A performance by the “Tammies” treats the audience to a breathtaking display of vibrant authentic costumes, enchanting sounds and voices, and thrilling dance movements that fuse our endeared past with the present to create an outstanding musical story. Without a doubt, a Duquesne University Tamburitzans performance will invoke a memory that will be treasured forever as evidenced by their sold-out performances!

Performance (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $30 • Senior Ticket: $25 • Series Ticket: $20 • Student Ticket: $10

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Performing Arts Series NATIONAL PLAYERS

To Kill A Mockingbird

by Christopher Sergel adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee

Saturday, May 16, 2015 For 65 years, National Players has traveled America presenting classic plays interpreted in fresh and invigorating ways. Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird has become a classic of modern American literature. Loosely based on the author’s family and neighbors, as well as on an event that occurred near her hometown, the novel manages to exude warmth and humor, while dealing with serious issues. A sleepy, southern town confronts rape and racial inequality as seen through the eyes of six-year old Scout.

In the heroics of her father, the struggles of her friends and neighbors, and the threat of a boogeyman, Scout lives through the joys of childhood innocence and the pains of growing up.

Performance (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 • Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

Darren Williams: Broadway Blockbusters Saturday, June 6, 2015 If exceptional entertainment filled with fun and sophistication is what you’re looking for, then look no further than Australia’s multi-award-winning vocal performer Darren Williams. Hot on the heels of his much loved Poperatic show, Williams returns to OCC. With an extraordinary five-octave range extending from bass baritone to a female soprano, combined with his amazing showmanship, it’s no wonder he’s receiving rave reviews from concert halls around the world to intimate cabaret rooms in Manhattan. In Broadway Blockbusters, Williams sings your favorite songs from the greatest musicals, including Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Mama Mia, and The Man of La Mancha, among others. Back by popular demand, Williams will make new fans while enchanting current ones!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $25 • Senior Ticket: $20 • Series Ticket: $15 • Student Ticket: $10

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Inspiring Artists

Natalie Weiss in Concert Sunday, October 5, 2014 As an American Idol Season 4 semi-finalist, Natalie Weiss will dazzle audiences with Broadway and pop covers. Coming off a two-year run, performing multiple ensemble roles, in the 25th Anniversary Tour of Les Miserables, Weiss made her Broadway debut, in 2010, in Everyday Rapture and performed in a national tour of Wicked. Best-known for her YouTube videos, Weiss has performed the “National Anthem” at Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and Shea Stadium. She gained international notoriety through her immensely popular performance videos and web series, Breaking Down the Riffs. This is a show not to be missed!

Concert (Gateway Lecture Hall) • 2:00 p.m.

$20 adult/$10 senior & student with valid ID Master Class (Gateway Lecture Hall) Monday, October 6 • 2:00 p.m.

Free

Fred Lehotay & The Ragtimers Sunday, October 12, 2014 If you enjoy good old-fashioned, hand-clapping, footstomping, ragtime music, then you will want to hear The Ragtimers Band! All four band members will play and sing the old-time sentimental melodies and rousing ragtime favorites as well as songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, the Roaring Twenties, and popular Broadway show tunes.

Concert (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m.

$20 adult/$10 senior & student with valid ID

SPECIAL EVENT:

Exit 82 Presents Little Women December 12-14 & 18-21, 2014

Louisa May Alcott’s American classic comes to life on stage! Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they navigate growing up in Civil War America. A story of personal discovery, hope, love, and loss, and complete with a beautiful score, Little Women will leave you with a warm heart.

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Inspiring Artists

Brett Deubner & Friends Tuesday, November 11, 2014 One of this generation’s most accomplished violists, Brett Deubner has inspired worldwide critical acclaim for his powerful intensity and sumptuous tone. In this performance, Deubner teams up with pianist Caroline Fauchet and baritone Mark Wilson in the world premiere of New Jersey composer Frank Ezra Levy’s Ten Songs for Baritone, Viola, and Piano based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Also on the program will be works by American composers Amanda Harberg and Richard Crosby.

Concert (Gateway Lecture Hall) • 1:00 p.m. $20 adult/$10 senior & student with valid ID

The Oceanaires Sunday, January 18, 2015 An afternoon of Barbershop music! The Oceanaires Chorus has been entertaining Ocean County for over 55 years.

Officially known as the Ocean County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the group competes in an annual competition, hosts an annual show, and performs for groups throughout the County. This music will take you back to a slower and simpler time of old-fashioned melodies and includes show tunes, pops, doo-wop, soft rock, and other newer music.

Concert (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m. $20 adult/$10 senior/student with valid ID

The New Dimensions Sunday, April 26, 2015 Singing your favorite hits from the 50’s through today, The New Dimensions take oldies to a “new dimension” as they bring you music from rock ‘n’ roll’s favorite groups and singers. Hear songs

by Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Supremes, The Chiffons, The Crystals, The Marvelettes, Whitney Houston, Gloria Gaynor, and so many more. Back by popular demand, The New Dimensions will be joined by a musical group for a more powerful performance.

Concert (Main Stage) • 2:00 p.m. $20 adult/$10 senior/student with valid ID

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OCC: School Of Performing Arts Productions OCC REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY †

All in the Timing

October 16-25, 2014 A collection of one-act plays by American playwright David Ives, All in the Timing features short plays focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives on life and meaning, and the complications involved in romantic relationships. Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies combines wit, intellect, satire, and just plain fun.

Directed by Paul Chalakani, OCC College Lecturer.

Performance (Black Box Theatre) 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, October 16 7:30 p.m. • Friday, October 17 & October 24 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, October 18 & October 25 2:00 p.m. • Sunday, October 19 Single Ticket: $15 • OCC Student Ticket: $5*

*H igh School Students are FREE with an adult admission & valid ID

OCC REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY †

The Glass Menagerie November 13-22, 2014

Premiering in 1944, The Glass Menagerie catapulted playwright Tennessee Williams from obscurity to fame. With strong autobiographical elements, the play features characters based on Williams himself (Tom), his histrionic mother (Amanda), and his mentally fragile sister (Laura). The Glass Menagerie was Williams’s first successful play; he went on to become one of America’s most highly regarded playwrights. Directed by Paul Chalakani, OCC College Lecturer.

Performance (Black Box Theatre) 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, November 13 7:30 p.m. • Friday, November 14 & November 21 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, November 15 & November 22 2:00 p.m. • Sunday, November 16 Single Ticket: $15 • OCC Student Ticket: $5* * High School Students are FREE with an adult admission & valid ID † These programs are made possible in part by a grant administered by the Ocean County

Cultural and Heritage Commission, in conjunction with the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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OCC: School Of Performing Arts Productions OCC CONCERT BAND

A Christmas Potpourri!

Saturday, December 6, 2014 Celebrate the holiday season with variety – the spice of life! The OCC Concert Band will perform music for the holiday season that will run the gamut from traditional (“Sleigh Ride” and “Christmas Festival”

by Leroy Anderson) to jazz (“Fireside Christmas” by Sammy Nestico) to popular (“Let It Go” from the Disney film Frozen).

Come and smell the musical aromas while creating your own Christmas Potpourri! Directed by Anthony Tafrow, OCC Adjunct Instructor.

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $20 • Senior Ticket: $17 • Student Ticket: $10

Amahl & the Night Visitors Saturday, December 13, 2014 This wonderful holiday play tells the tale of a crippled shepherd boy named Amahl, who sees an enormous star in the sky. When there is a knock at the door, Amahl opens the door to see three kings bearing gifts of incense, myrrh, and gold. Amahl offers his crutch as a gift, and miraculously, he is able to walk without it! He leaves with the kings to give his gift to the child who has healed him.

A delightful story for all ages! Directed by Mark Wilson, OCC College Lecturer.

Performance (Gateway Lecture Hall) • 8:00 p.m Single Ticket: $15 • Senior Ticket: $10 Student Ticket: FREE

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OCC: School Of Performing Arts Productions OCC REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY

August: Osage County

August: Osage County, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning play by Tracy Letts, is a dark, hilarious play set on the plains of modern day, middle-class Oklahoma. The strong-willed women of the Weston family are all intelligent, sensitive creatures who have the uncanny ability of making each other absolutely miserable. The women’s lives have diverged, however, when the matriarch of the household (the dysfunctional woman who raised them) mysteriously vanishes, and the Weston clan gathers together in the Midwest house they grew up in to simultaneously support and attack one another. Made into a film starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, August: Osage County will impress with its intensity.

Performance (Black Box Theatre) 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, March 12 7:30 p.m. • Friday, March 13 & March 20 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, March 14 & March 21 2:00 p.m. • Sunday, March 15 Single Ticket: $15 • OCC Student Ticket: $5* * High School Students are FREE with an adult admission & valid ID

OCC REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY

Spring Show

Performance (Black Box Theatre) 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, April 23 7:30 p.m. • Friday, April 24, May 1 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, April 25 & May 2 2:00 p.m. • Sunday, April 26 Single Ticket: $15 • OCC Student Ticket: $5* * High School Students are FREE with an adult admission & valid ID

OCC CONCERT BAND

Spring Concert Saturday, May 2, 2015 Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $20 • Senior Ticket: $17 • Student Ticket: $10

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Grunin Family Series Purchase any 4 of 6 shows from the Grunin Family Series and enjoy special discounted series pricing. Plus – receive a voucher for any upcoming Robert J. Novins Planetarium presentation!

BALLET FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

The Nutcracker

Sunday, November 23, 2014 An Ocean County favorite! This delightful ballet is a dream story brought to life through music, dance, and beautiful costumes. It tells the story of Clara, a young girl on the brink of womanhood, whose dreams are both childlike and tinged with romance. She is the favorite godchild of Herr Drosselmeyer, a mysterious clockmaker, who helps to transport Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to a special realm. This magical journey begins with a Nutcracker doll and ends with the Land of Sweets, along the way you’ll meet the Mouse King, Snowflakes, Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a cast of enchanting characters! The ballet features a narrator.

Performance (Main Stage) • 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $12 Super Saver Ticket: $10

YATES MUSICAL THEATRE

A Christmas Carol Saturday, December 6, 2014 Another Ocean County favorite that is sure to sell out!

This musical adaptation is the timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who hated Christmas. Shocked into action by visits of three ghosts … that take him on a journey into the past, the present, and the future … Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Along the way, you’ll meet his poor office clerk, Bob Cratchit, and his crippled son, the cheerful Tiny Tim. This lively production includes music and dancing. This heart-warming theatre experience will help to put everyone in the holiday spirit!

Performance (Main Stage) • 1:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $12 Super Saver Ticket: $10

Young People’s Productions: purchase any 4 shows and enjoy discounted series pricing!

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Grunin Family Series ARTSPOWER

The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle Sunday, January 25, 2015 Little Blue Engine dreams of someday leaving the train yard to pull the big cars on the main line track. But can she convince Big Silver that she is worthy of being a main line engine? This dynamic, song-filled adventure portrays Watty Piper’s timeless tale about hard work, determination, and the meaning of true friendship. Based on the book, The Little Engine that Could.

Performance (Main Stage) • 1:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $12 Super Saver Ticket: $10

BALLET FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

Little Mermaid

Sunday, March 29, 2015 Set to the beautiful music by Ravel, Little Mermaid is based on the Hans Christian Anderson story, which tells of a mermaid who saves and then falls in love with a human prince.

She makes a deal with a Sea-Witch and sets out to win the Prince’s heart. Narrated and beautifully choreographed, this production is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Performance (Main Stage) • 1:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $12 Super Saver Ticket: $10

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Grunin Family Series YATES MUSICAL THEATRE

Sleeping Beauty Saturday, April 25, 2015 This show is packed with music, dance, comedy, action, and adventure as well as audience participation! Sleeping Beauty is the captivating tale of a Princess put under the spell of a slightly scary witch. Not until a Prince from a distant kingdom discovers the sleeping castle is the evil spell broken. See the adventure of the court Jester, the King, Queen, and the Pages in this sparkling musical fantasy.

Performance (Main Stage) • 1:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $12 Super Saver Ticket: $10

ARTSPOWER

Dog Loves Books Sunday, May 17, 2015

Louise Yates’ New York Times Best Seller comes to life in this musical about the irresistible Dog, who loves everything about books that he decides to open his own bookstore! Once the store opens no customers come.

Dog soon realizes that when he is surrounded by books, he is never alone. Dog begins to read the books and discovers that when customers finally come to his store, he knows which books to recommend. This delightful new musical celebrates the power of the imagination and the satisfaction that comes when you share books with others.

Performance (Main Stage) • 1:00 p.m.

Single Ticket: $12 Super Saver Ticket: $10

Young People’s Productions: purchase any 4 shows and enjoy discounted series pricing!

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Midweek Jazz The sounds of hot music and cool vocals sizzle when OCC hosts the popular MidWeek Jazz Series. Come hear acclaimed artists play classic jazz and swing in a single 90-minute set.

Jazz Lobsters Big Band Wednesday, September 10, 2014 In what is becoming an annual tradition, the Jazz Lobsters Big Band triumphantly returns for another evening of swinging music featuring some of New Jersey’s top jazz musicians. Known in this region as the best of the Big Bands, this powerhouse ensemble swings hard, featuring the timeless music of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, as well as hip new arrangements – everything from 40s’ swing to hot Latin and salsa to ballroom dance numbers. One of Ocean County’s favorites!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m. $22 adult • $18 senior • $12 student

Barbara Rosene Wednesday, October 1, 2014 With an unequalled reputation for interpreting the great music of the 1920s and 1930s, Barbara Rosene is a passionate vocalist whose interpretations uncover the richness of jazz classics through the subtle, skilled delivery of one truly in love with the genre she sings. A longtime featured vocalist with the current edition of the Harry James Orchestra, Rosene will make her first trip to MidWeek Jazz to perform songs featured on her critically-acclaimed Nice & Naughty album. She’ll be supported by clarinetist Pete Martinez and pianist Conal Fowlkes.

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m. $22 adult • $18 senior • $12 student

The Peter & Will Anderson Trio Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Considered “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), these two brothers are extraordinary. The crowd-pleasing Peter & Will Anderson Trio wowed the crowd at MidWeek Jazz in 2013. This time, along with Alex Wintz on guitar, they’ll be playing music from their popular new CD, Reed Reflections. Toe-tapping, heart-lifting, delightful, dazzling, and infectious! One reviewer writes, “To hear the Andersons make music is an uncommon joy. Their facility with the saxophone and clarinet is unmatched, a mesmerizing display of discipline and passion.”

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m. $22 adult • $18 senior • $12 student

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Midweek Jazz

Ethan Uslan Wednesday, November 12, 2014 One of the hottest names on the ragtime/traditional jazz scene today, pianist Ethan Uslan, became an internet sensation, last year, with his ragtime version of Beethoven’s “Fur Elise.” He has recorded three CDs and is being featured in the upcoming ragtime documentary The Entertainers. Uslan will be making a rare trip to New Jersey to perform an evening of delightful ragtime and stride piano, in addition to the special attraction of performing live accompaniment to silent short films by Charlie Chaplan and Buster Keaton!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m. $22 adult • $18 senior • $12 student

Gelber & Manning Wednesday, December 17, 2014 If you need some hearty laughs and swinging music to get you through the holiday season, MidWeek Jazz has you covered on this evening, featuring the dynamic vaudeville duo of Gelber & Manning. Jesse Gelber plays stride piano and Kate Manning is a Brooklyn-based singer and lyricist. The duo specializes in ragtime and early jazz styles, and can be seen in the hit web series “Gintown.” This show is a knockout … rapidly paced … and a joy. A pleasure to have them together!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m. $22 adult • $18 senior • $12 student

The Midiri Brothers Annual Salute to Benny Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Each January, MidWeek Jazz finds new ways of celebrating Benny Goodman’s landmark 1938 Carnegie Hall concert. In this salute, The Midiri Brothers return to the OCC stage for their annual tribute. Brothers Joe and Paul have made music, jazz and classical, the focus of their lives with Joe on clarinet and saxophone and Paul on vibraphone, xylophone, marimba, drums, and trombone! Back by popular demand, this evening is guaranteed to be explosive and one you won’t want to miss!

Concert (Main Stage) • 8:00 p.m. $22 adult • $18 senior • $12 student

Additional 2015 Dates Wednesday evenings, February – June Watch for the "Mid-Season Reminder" for dates and performers!

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Friday Film Classics Join us on select Fridays at 7:00 p.m. when we view some of the best produced and most loved classic movies.

Tickets: $7 all seats. Location: Main Stage.

From Here to Eternity September 12, 2014 This 1953 classic stars Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, and Montgomery Clift. From Here to Eternity is the epic tale of the trials and tribulations of three pre-World War II enlisted men stationed in Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Donna Reed and Deborah Kerr play the women in their lives who must deal with the grim destiny that overtook all of them. Opening to rave reviews, From Here to Eternity proved to be an instant hit, winning eight Academy Awards including “Best Picture.”

Annie Hall January 16, 2015 Often listed among the greatest film comedies, 1977’s Annie Hall is directed, co-written, and stars Woody Allen as Alvy Singer. Twice divorced, Alvy tries to figure out the reasons for the failure of his newest relationship with the film’s female lead, played magnificently by Diane Keaton, in a role written specifically for her. This romantic comedy also stars Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Shelly Duval, Christopher Walken, and Colleen Dewhurst. Annie Hall received widespread critical acclaim, winning three Academy Awards including “Best Picture.”

North by Northwest May 15, 2015 Gripping and suspenseful, director Alfred Hitchcock’s, 1959 spy thriller, North by Northwest stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason. Through a case of mistaken identity, an innocent man finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and murder. As he tries to prove his innocence to police, he is pursued across the United States by a mysterious crime syndicate that is intent on stopping him from interfering in their plans to smuggle out government secrets. North by Northwest was nominated for three Academy Awards.

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Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

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Anthony McGill

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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Bronx Wanderers

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