Upcoming Events

American Family Theater's Little Mermaid

Friday, March 12, 2010

Bradley Fields' Mathemagic

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Internationally celebrated magician, Bradley Fields, captivates the audience with his famous magic illusions, and then reaches the secrets behind some startling math tricks. MatheMagic! Is an exciting show specificlly designed for school audiences. Math specialists, teachers, principals (and kids!) have given it the highest praise for combinging world-class entertainment with strong educational content. Appropriate for grades 4-8.

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.

Steve Trash The Rockin Eco Hero

Friday, April 09, 2010

A large scale, rockin’ green themed magic stage show with many terrific stage illusions, cleverly illustrating ecological lessons with humor and fun. See a woman float in the air- illustrating the balance that exists in nature. See Surfer Girl magically pass from the Air to the Land – illustrating the magic of the water cycle. Includes curriculum based study guides and a special video introduction to recycling. Appropriate for ages 9-13.

Songwriters by the Sea - Backstage Pass

Saturday, April 10, 2010

“Songwriters by the Sea” show, featuring hosts Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla and guests Glen Burtnik and Quincy Mumford performing their own songs and a favorite cover tune while talking about the craft of song-writing.

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.

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.

Louis CK

Saturday, April 24, 2010

With more than 20 years as a stand-up, Louis C.K. is one of the most honest and respected comedic voices of his generation. Vanity Fair raved, “Louis C.K. is the most awesome stand-up comic on the planet;’ Ricky Gervais called Louis, “The funniest stand up working in America” and Chris Rock said, “Louis C.K. is the greatest comic mind of the last quarter century.”

Bradley Fields Out of Thin Air

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Internationally acclaimed magician, Bradley Fields, takes you on a journey from Coney Island’s Dreamland to the far-off Himalayas and creates a world filled with poetry and wonder. Amazing sleight-of-hand and laugh-out-loud comedy. An evening of magic as you have NEVER seen it before!

Rod Picott - Backstage Pass

Saturday, May 01, 2010

Nashville singer-songwriter Rod Picott, a long-time friend of The Strand, will return for his first solo show in several years. Known for his warm sense of humor and fascinating stories of his journey from construction worker to performer, Picott will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of his debut release, “Tiger Tom Dixon’s Blues,” as well as his subsequent discs, “Stray Dogs,” “Girl From Arkansas,” and “Summerbirds.” Picott may also share some songs from his upcoming cd, scheduled for a fa

Alborada Spanish Dance Theater's "Feria"

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Feria, emulating the festivals of Spain with flamenco and colorful regional dances performed by our critically acclaimed principal artists and ensemble company. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we are also featuring Tapas de Mexico – a taste of the exciting regional dances of Mexico performed by our guest artists.

Garden State Philharmonic

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Masterworks I - October 24, 2009 Masterworks II - November 21, 2009 Symphonic Spring - March 13, 2010 A Bohemian Journey - April 7 2010 Symphonic Storytellers - May 15, 2010

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.

Uncle Floyd's Wild West Show

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Starring Uncle Floyd Vivino, Tish Zimmerman, and Tubby Tubello's Barnyard Boys. Saddle up and head down to The Strand! Country & Western music comes to The Strand Theater with Uncle Floyd's unique spin. The Wild West was never this wild!