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On Sale NOW at Count Basie Theatre:
* Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience
* Nancy Scharff's Christmas Is Love Concert
* Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza: 20th Anniversary
* Riverdance
* Monmouth Symphony Orchestra: 2010-2011 Season

Plus:
* Purchase Tickets Before the General Public
* Discounted "Rush" Ticket Announcement (No, NOT the band!)
* Kevin Smith Auction Winners Announced
* Latest Entry from Our "Backstage Pass to the Basie" Blog
* Vote for the Basie to Win Our Own iPhone App
* Final Red Bank Wine Walk of the Summer this Weekend
* Community News: "Hereafter - The Musical"

Also On Sale:
The Irish Tenors Reunion, Styx, Pat Benatar, 'Swonderful, Patrizio Buanne, Irish National Dance Company and much more!

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If you opt to purchase tickets online, additional service fees apply whether you are a
Count Basie Theatre member or not.

 
bonhamzepJason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre

Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 8PM

Jason Bonham, son of the band's late drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham, pays tribute to his legendary father on the 30th anniversary of his passing with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience. A multi-media event using hand picked session players, live music and video to tell the Led Zeppelin story from start to finish, it begins in 1968, moves to the 1979 Knebworth Festival, and concludes on their epic 2007 farewell at London's O2 Arena.

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Tickets: $169.50 (VIP meet-and-greet tickets, click More Info button below), $69.50, $55, $45

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nancyscharff2010Nancy Scharff's "Christmas is Love" Concert
Presented by: Nancy Scharff Ministries

Friday, December 17, 2010, 7:30 PM

Nancy Scharff's "Christmas is Love" concert, will be a festive and memorable event for the whole family! Joined by an Ecumenical Choir, Children's Choir, Gospel Choir, and other special guests, Nancy and her band perform traditional and contemporary Christmas favorites, like "O Holy Night," "Joy to the World", and much more. This year's concert will feature brass, for a jubilant and festive sound!


Those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for immediate assistance to the needy. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Love, INC., helping the poor by meeting immediate needs such as food and clothing and longer-term life skills, like training and housing. Make room in your heart, and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!!


Tickets: $25, $20, $15

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burtniksnowmanGlen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza:
20th Anniversary

Presented by: Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza, Inc.

Saturday, December 18, 2010, 7:30PM

Join us for the 20th Anniversary of Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza. Born at a small club in New Jersey in the late 80's, this has evolved into a New York-New Jersey area tradition not to be missed. It features a colorful revolving cast of characters which in the past has included such luminaries as Patty Smyth, John McEnroe, Phoebe Snow, Idina Menzel, John Waite, STYX and Deborah Harry, among others. Shows have been sold out for the past eight years running.


Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza is a charity event. All performers are volunteer and all net proceeds go to benefit area food banks and other charitable organizations. Audience members are encouraged to contribute warm clothes, new toys, and canned food for those less fortunate.

Tickets: $45, $35, $30, $20

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riverdanceRiverdance
Presented by: AM Productions

Tuesday, March 1, 2011, 8PM

Experience the Original! RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, comes to Count Basie Theatre. "A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions!" raves the Washington Post. "An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away," cheers the Chicago Tribune. "A family evening unlike anything else!" exclaims The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to The Original International Phenomenon! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, you won't want to miss Riverdance!

Tickets: $128, $88, $68, $38

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Monmouth Symphony Orchestra's 2010-2011 Season
Presented by: Monmouth Symphony Orchestra

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Tickets: $35 (Senior and student discounts available by calling the box office directly)
Each concert features a pre-show lecture at 2:15pm which all ticket holders are entitled to attend if desired.



beethovenbustSunday, October 24, 2010, 3PM:

Our 62st Anniversary Concert -- Bravo Beethoven

Cantata on the Inauguration of the Beethoven Monument in Bonn, S. 67 - (Liszt)
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - (Beethoven)

The Arcadian Chorale and the Richmond Chorale
Marina Alexander, Director
Roy D. Gussman, Conductor


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jangmsoSunday, February 6, 2011, 3PM:

Introducing our Young Artist Winner

Overture to The Magic Flute - (Mozart)
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 23 - (MacDowell)
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64 - (Tchaikovsky)

Kevin Jang, Piano, Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner, 2010-2011

Roy D. Gussman, Conductor

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cellomsoSunday, March 10, 2011, 3PM:

Music from Hungary

Symphony No. 96 in D Major, "The Miracle" - (Haydn)
Konzertstück  for Cello and Orchestra in D Major - (Ernst von Dohnányi)
Ruralia Hungarica, Op. 32b - (Ernst von Dohnányi)

Samuel Magill, Cello
Lucian Rinando, Conductor


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marimbamsoSunday, May 15, 2011, 3PM:

Almost Pops

Romanian Rhapsody in A Major, Op. 11, No. 1 - (Enesco)
Hungarian Rhapsody - (David Popper)
Flight of the Bumblebee - (Rimsky-Korsakov)
Minute Waltz - (Chopin)
Xylophonia - (Joseph Green)
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - (Grieg)
Valentino Dances - (Argento)

Gregory Giannascoli, Marimba
Roy D. Gussman, Conductor


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    PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE
     THE GENERAL PUBLIC

 


crowdfistsblur*WANT TO PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE 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 future? 

Click here to view our Membership tiers and learn how your donation rewards you with special benefits!



    BREAKING: DISCOUNTED
      "RUSH" TICKETS THIS SUMMER

 


50percentoffAs a positive gesture in today's economic climate, Count Basie Theatre is happy to report that half-price "rush" tickets will be available this summer to select shows by calling the box office on the day of a show to check on availability.

To receive complete details on this exciting deal, click here to read our CEO's blog where he explains how it will work.


    KEVIN SMITH
     AUCTION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

 


ksmithfullCongratulations to:

Gavin of Rockville, MD
Ellen of Linden, NJ
Cynthia of Lansdale, PA
Maria of Hamilton, NJ

You were the high-bidders for the Kevin Smith auction. Thank you for supporting Count Basie Theatre's restoration... the grand total raised was $1,574.19!

   NEW BLOG POST ON
      "BACKSTAGE PASS TO THE BASIE"

 


TICKET FEES AND WHY WE NEED THEM

There has been a lot of talk this summer about the cost of tickets to shows and concerts. Because of the economic climate, the discussion has spilled from industry trade journals into the mainstream media. We've also heard loud and clear from customers that our fees have become burdensome, perhaps to the point of stopping people from purchasing tickets. Here are some things we'd like to tell you about ticket fees and why they are so important to the Basie...  CONTINUE READING...

   VOTE FOR THE BASIE TO WIN
     A CUSTOM iPHONE APP

 


iphoneexampleThe Basie is in the running to win a custom iPhone app, designed for us free-of-charge! icihere.com will choose a local nonprofit organization to receive the app, based on votes from the public. We would LOVE to be able to offer you this cool widget so if you have a moment, please click the link below and vote for us!

VOTE HERE!

FINAL RED BANK WINE WALK OF THE SUMMER THIS WEEKEND

 


A reminder that the final Red Bank Wine Walk for the summer 2010 will be Sunday, August 22nd from 4pm-7pm. LIMITED WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE. Purchase a wristband at any participating liquor-licensed Wine Walk restaurant for $20. This entitles you to go from one to the next for a sampling of two wines and two food tastings at each one. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.redbankrivercenter.org.



       COMMUNITY NEWS:
     HEREAFTER - THE MUSICAL

 


hereaftermusicalHereafter will be performed in its entirety [book and music] for the first time in August. The dates will be 8/16, 8/17, 8/18, 8/20 and 8/21. Showtime will be 7pm every night. Location will be: Roy Arias Theatre Center located at 300 West 43rd St., New York, NY at "The Stage IV Theatre".

For more info, click here!



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