Centenary Stage Company's Summer Musical Theatre Series presents a selection of Musical Theatre favorites during the summer months featuring an assortment of up and coming regional talent.

Schedule of Events

July 6-16, 2023

Summerfest - Performance: Rock of Ages

Book by Chris D'Arienzo

Arrangements and Orchestration by Ethan Popp

It's the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.

?Rock of Ages is presented by agreement with Concord Theatricals.

Time:
July 6, 2023 at 7:30pm
July 7, 2023 at 8:00pm
July 8, 2023 at 8:00pm
July 9, 2023 at 2:00pm
July 13, 2023 at 7:30pm
July 14, 2023 at 8:00pm
July 15, 2023 at 8:00pm
July 16, 2023 at 2:00pm

July 22, 2023

8PM - Summerfest: Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band

The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70's, 80's and 90's Earth, Wind and Fire. Selling out venues globally, the grammy-award winning band continues to record and perform for an endearing fan base......... still going strong for over four decades.

?The EWF Tribute Band is based in Maryland and actively supports its local community, performing at fund raisers, church events, and local historic venues such as the Howard Theater. The Tribute Band pays homage to one of the greatest bands of its era, bringing to life the magical R&B, funk and Jazz sounds that continue to inspire and influence even the contemporary entertainers of today. From the funky and "earthy" grooves, to the sophisticated and complex lyrics and orchestrations, the Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band will continue to keep the music alive so that everyone will know that the elements...Earth, Wind and Fire, will live on forever!

Cost: Orchestra: $35.00, Balcony: $30.00

July 27 - August 6, 2023

Seussical the Musical

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle

Based on Works of Dr. Seuss

Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Time:
July 27, 2023 at 7:30pm
July 28, 2023 at 8:00pm
July 29, 2023 at 8:00pm
July 30, 2023 at 2:00pm
August 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
August 4, 2023 at 8:00pm
August 5, 2023 at 8:00pm
August 6, 2023 at 2:00pm

Date: July 6-August 6, 2023

Location:
Sitnik Theatre at the Lakeland Performing Arts Center,
400 Jefferson Street,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

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