Upcoming Events

Current Event 3

Crazy for You

February 25 - 27, 2010

Crazy for You is a hilarious and show stopping musical comedy set in New York City and Dead Rock, Nevada in the 1930s that will make you want to dance in the aisles. Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. Choosing to go to Dead Rock at his mother’s advice, and to be away from his soon to be ex-fiancée Irene, his mission is to shut down the town’s theatre. There he meets Polly Baker and things will never be the same.

Current Event 3

Gabriel Iglesias - The Fluffy Shop Tour

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Comedy Central’s electrifying and gifted comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, known to millions of fans as the “fluffy” comic in a Hawaiian shirt, has announced his 2010 tour, "COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE: GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP.”

Current Event 3

Cara and Beoga

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Cara rooted in Irish and Scottish traditional music has been touring extensively throughout Europe including France, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and never fail to inspire their audience. Beoga have become one of the most popular and influential ensembles in modern Irish music.

Current Event 3

The Secret Garden

March 19 - 28, 2010

The enchanting classic of children's literature turned brilliant musical by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Marsha Norman. Winner of 3 Tony Awards, The Secret Garden is a treasure for children and adults. "Elegant, entrancing.... The best American musical of the Broadway season."-- Time.

Current Event 3

After the Reign

Friday, April 16, 2010

These days if you are in NJ and the topic of country music comes up, there is a good chance someone is going to mention “After The Reign.” Long considered NJ’s premiere country dance band, “After The Reign” has been playing modern country music for over 12 years.

Current Event 3

David Aaron Orchestra

Saturday, April 24, 2010

The David Aaron 19 piece Big Band Orchestra, composed of 8 brass, 5 reeds, 4 rhythm and singers is led and fronted by clarinetist David Aaron, whose sound, technique and style of playing has been compared in many ways to the great Benny Goodman. The David Aaron Big Band was started in the 1980s and has been successful ever since.

Current Event 3

American Family Theater's Wizard of Oz

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Explore the enchanting land over the rainbow where dreams really do come true! Make fast friends with the most famous companions in all literature. Follow the yellow brick road on a magical musical journey and share Dorothy’s fantastic adventures as the stage is transformed into a world of the imagination.

View All Upcoming Events

The Strand is Your Local Source for Outstanding Entertainment at the Jersey Shore

From live concerts and dinner shows to activities for senior citizens and field trips for kids, everyone will enjoy entertainment at our venue in bustling and beautiful downtown Lakewood, New Jersey.

Our spacious historical New Jersey theater provides live entertainment—everything from jazz, rock, country and classical music, stand-up comedians, dance, Broadway musicals and concerts in New Jersey on a year-round basis. The venue is home to Monmouth and Ocean County Christmas events during the holidays, and kids acting camps during the summer. Additionally, this live entertainment venue hosts a variety of children’s educational programs throughout the year.

From local acts to global sensations, you’ll find a variety of entertainment programs for all ages at this renowned New Jersey theater. You don’t have to travel to New York City for top-notch cultural arts—The Strand offers everything right here, close to home.

You can also join us on Myspace, Twitter or Facebook

Purchase tickets for any of our upcoming shows, or find out about our theater rentals. Call us today at 732-367-7789, or contact us here.

Latest News

Strand Theater Ensemble presents Scrooge, the Musical

Perry Award winning Strand Theater Ensemble presents their annual musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, a true family event in the historic Strand Theater.

Read more
View all current News & Press