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On Sale NOW at Count Basie Theatre:
* Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy Spring Showcase
* Last Comic Standing Live!
* Buddy Guy & Special Guest, Jimmy Vaughn
* Tracy Morgan
On Sale to the Public on Friday, June 11th at noon:
* An Intimate Evening with Marc Cohn
* The Black Crowes
Plus:
* Buy Tickets Before the General Public
* Vote Now to Follow Your Favorite Adult Band Camp Student Through the Semester!
* Rockit Auditions
Also On Sale:
The Max Weinberg Big Band, Earth Wind & Fire, Paula Poundstone, The Fab Faux, Rockit Spring Concert, A Special Evening with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band, Chris Isaak, Joan Baez, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Joy Behar, Dion and much more!
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 Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy Spring Showcase
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 6:30 PM
The Count Basie Theatre's Performing Arts Academy is the arts education program of the Count Basie Theatre, offering classes with seasoned professionals for aspiring actors, musicians and dancers of all ages. The Performing Arts Academy Showcase is the end-of-term performance on the theatre's stage, providing an important opportunity for students to perform before a live audience.
Tickets: $12 ($9 for seniors, Children 5 & under are free)
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 Last Comic Standing Live!
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Friday, October 15, 2010, 8:00 PM
It's back, and funnier than ever. Last Comic Standing Live! stars the finalists from season 7 of the popular series, which returns to NBC-TV on June 7. Hosted by Craig Robinson, star of NBC's hit comedy series "The Office" and the feature film "Hot Tub Time Machine," the 2010 edition of the Emmy-nominated show follows an all-new group of unknown comics selected by open casting call, plus aspiring and professional comedians recommended by LA and NYC talent scouts, and some of the best and brightest comics across the country selected by invitation, all competing for $250,000, an exclusive talent deal with NBC, and the title of Last Comic Standing! Watch the series all summer and see all the finalists live at the Basie for an evening of outstanding standup comedy.
Tickets: $35, $25, $15
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 Buddy Guy & special guest, Jimmy Vaughn
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Friday, October 22, 2010, 8:00 PM
The purveyor of a stinging electric guitar style and wild, impassioned vocals, Buddy Guy is both a pioneer and living link to the history of the blues. The go-to session player for Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson in the 60's, he was the chief influence on the next generation of guitar heroes. Jimmy Vaughn scored 2 giant hits with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, "Tuff Enough" and "Wrap It Up," and his first two solo releases each received Grammy nominations.
Tickets: $55, $49.50, $39.50, $19.50
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 Tracy Morgan
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre
Saturday, November 27, 2010, 8:00 PM
Who doesn't need a laugh after Thanksgiving with the family? Currently starring on NBC's Emmy Award-winning series 30 Rock, comedian Tracy Morgan was first introduced to the masses as "Hustleman" on the hit comedy series Martin. In 1996 he joined the Saturday Night Live cast for seven seasons, creating memorable characters like "Astronaut Jones" and "Brian Fellows," and then starred in his own series, The Tracy Morgan Show.
Tickets: $69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50
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ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH AT NOON:
 An Intimate Evening with Marc Cohn
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre Foundation, Better Days Ahead Foundation and WBJB Radio 90.5 The Night
To Benefit Count Basie Theatre Foundation and Better Days Ahead Foundation
Sunday, July 25, 2010, 7:30 PM
NOTE: This special event takes place at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn ("Walking In Memphis," "Silver Thunderbird," "True Companion") is a natural storyteller, balancing the exuberant with the poignant, and able to distill universal truth out of his often romantic, drawn-from-life tales. He combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. In 2007 following a nearly ten-year absence from the studio, Marc Cohn released one of his most critically acclaimed records, Join The Parade.
Tickets: $159 (includes post show reception, artist meet/greet and tickets within the first five rows), $69, $49 and may be purchased by calling Two River Theater box office at 732-345-1400 or www.trtc.orgFor VIP ticket options, please contact Rachel Warnick at (732) 224-8778 x118 or email rwarnick@countbasietheatre.org
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ON SALE
TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH AT NOON:
 The Black Crowes
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre Foundation
Produced by: Concerts East, Inc.
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 7:30 PM
The Black Crowes--"The Most Rock N Roll Rock n Roll Band in the World" stops at the Count Basie Theatre for a very special Benefit Performance for the Count Basie Theatre Foundation. Part of the 'Say Goodbye to the Bad Guys Tour 2010' -- The Black Crowes will be taking an extended hiatus after the conclusion of the tour. All proceeds from this performance go directly to the Count Basie Theatre Foundation Restoration to help fund the ongoing process of a complete renovation of the historic site.
Tickets: $250, $150, $120, $90, $75, $45 (VIP tickets available - $150 - $250 - Call box office at 732-842-9000 or contact Rachel Warnick at 732-224-8778 x 118 **Limited number of VIP seats available that include VIP reception and band meet and greet. For details contact Rachel Warnick at 732-224-8778 x 118 or rwarnick@countbasietheatre.org)
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PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE
THE GENERAL PUBLIC!
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THE GENERAL PUBLIC?*
Count Basie Theatre members (at the Fellow level & above) found out about the new events in this email before you did... Want to get on the inside track so you don't miss out on the best seats in the
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FEATURED SHOWS COMING UP NEXT:
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 Rockit Auditions!
Rockit is ready for new talent. Now in its fourth year of residence at the Count Basie
Theatre, the Summer auditions roll out in just one week. Pack your axe and
sticks and show us your stuff!
Register now for Rockit week long camps and Drum Attack, too!
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 13. Auditions take place from 10-4pm at The
Count Basie Theatre. Get your chops in gear and bring your best stuff. Join the
hottest rock-n-roll performing ensemble for young musicians! For details and
application click here.
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 The Count Basie Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
The Count Basie Theatre Foundation was created in 2005.
Its mission is to provide operating support to the Theatre, raise the capital needed to restore the facility and to create an endowment for the Theatre.
CLICK HERE to donate now!
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