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SHREK THE MUSICAL Music by Jeanine Tesori. Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig NOVEMBER 30, at 2pm and 7pm DECEMBER 1, at 3pm DECEMBER 7, at 2pm and 7pm DECEMBER 8, at 3pm TICKETS: Adults $27, Students $23 Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.​ BUY TICKETS

Thursday, August 15 – Cape May County History of Ocean City Movie Theatres, Jim Laymon Ocean City Public Library, 609-399-1801 info@ocnjmuseum.org 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Lecture - "History of OC Movie Theaters" by Jim Laymon The history of Ocean City's most famous movie theaters including The Strand and The Village.

Friday-Saturday, July 26-27 – Passaic County      Shakespeare is back at Lambert Castle (at 3 Valley Road, Paterson NJ) this summer! On July 26 th  and 27 th visitors may find themselves transported to Elizabethan times. The Passaic County Historical Society will host ATC Studios’ Summer Shakespeare Conservatory for three performances of a  (Mini) Taming of the Shrew  at Lambert Castle on July 26 th  at 7pm in the Gallery and July 27 th  at 3pm and 5pm on the Castle lawn.      All are welcome to join us on the Castle lawn  for this great introduction to Shakespeare. The performance, which will last less than an hour and a half, is definitely user-friendly: a great way to introduce someone to the Bard, and a wonderful treat for those who know the works well.      For the Gallery performance on July 26 th , tickets are $10, general admission. There is limited seating. Call 862-243-ATCS (282...

Peter Pan Saturday, Dec. 8 & 15 are 7:30pm Sunday, Dec 9 & 16 are 1pm and 5pm Adult/Senior - $25 Students - $22 Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale with beloved characters Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain, Peter Pan features an unforgettable score by “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green.  Axelrod’s award-winning Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts program presents one of Broadway’s timeless classics in a fully staged production directed by Lisa Goldfarb with musical direction by Randy Hurst and choreography by Wendy Roman. A family musical that’s perfect for the holiday season, Peter Pan features such as iconic songs as “I'm Flying,” “I've Gotta Crow,” “I Won't Grow Up” and “Never Never Land.”'