The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, has a spectacular lineup of shows being performed in the next few months. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon for one or more of the following performances!
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February 9 at 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world.
Dino-Light was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is the first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.
This performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
April 4 at 1:00 pm
The Amazing Max is an interactive magic show with a mind of its own. What’s truly amazing is not only what happens on stage but also what happens in the audience. The enchanted look that spreads across the faces of his young (and not-so-young) fans as magician Max Darwin works miracles is hands-down astounding. Operating from the principle that “every show is unique because every child brought to the stage is unique,” Max conjures a custom experience that young ones will carry with them long after the show ends.
Max Darwin has long been considered one of New York City’s top entertainers. He earned the title “The Amazing Max” for his extraordinary skills as a magician and also for his ability to entertain audiences while keeping the little ones spellbound. His Off Broadway solo show, The Amazing Max, has received rave reviews from The NY Times, Huffington Post, and PBS Kids. Max can also be seen on TV including the the Emmy nominated show Brain Games (National Geographic), Sneaky Pete (Amazon), Blindspot (NBC), Black Box (ABC), and Game Farm (Nickelodeon).
This performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
March 19 at 7:00 pm
Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. With a palette that also mixes captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting audience interaction – Artrageous takes you on a unique visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity and fun!
Art, Music, Theater, Singing, Dancing, Audience Interaction…
All on one stage. All done as a team of friends seeing the world and sharing a love of the Arts.
The Artrageous troupe of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, icons, and musical genres throughout the evening. The result ~ A uniquely entertaining, Masterpiece show culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings.
A signature of the Artrageous Troupe, from the very beginning of their long history, is interaction and engagement… so be prepared to be a part of the show. Each show is as unique as each audience and we can’t do it without you!
Please note, it is the Grunin Center Policy for all Family Shows that all attendees, regardless of age, require a ticket.
This performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
Tickets can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.
