Regional NewsSurflight Season Will Include Bright Star, Wedding Singer, Jesus Christ Superstar, and MoreThe summer season will launch with the Gershwin musical Nice Work If You Can Get It.
By
Andrew Gans
November 22, 2017
A scene from Bright StarJoan Marcus
Five musicals and two plays will comprise Surflight Theatre's summer season in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
The 2018 summer season will kick off June 12, 2018, with the Gershwin musical Nice Work If You Can Get It. Featuring such Gershwin classics as “Fascinating Rhythm” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” performances will continue through June 24.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar will follow, playing June 26–July 15. The score includes “I Don't Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.”
The Wedding Singer, based on the Adam Sandler film of the same name, will begin July 17 and run through August 5. Another film-to-stage musical, Saturday Night Fever, will follow. Featuring many of the disco-era hits by the Bee Gees, performances are scheduled for August 7–26.
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Bright Star will make its New Jersey premiere August 28–September 9. The new musical concerns literary editor Alice Murphy, who meets a young soldier just home from World War II who awakens her longing for the child she once lost.
The fast-paced whodunit The 39 Steps will be presented September 12–16, and the season will conclude with the play-with-music Souvenir. Stephen Temperley's comedy about wealthy society eccentric Florence Foster Jenkins, who is vocally challenged, will run September 19–23.
Casting and creative teams will be announced at a later time.
Subscriptions will go on sale January 2; online ticketing will be available in late March. Advance ticket orders may be picked up at the box office or by calling (609) 492-9477.
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart Shatto
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Beyond the Barricade... by the Beach" With Surflight's Les Miz Star Bart Shatto
Bart Shatto, who was seen in the original Broadway production of Les Misérables, stars as Jean Valjean in the Surflight staging of the Tony Award-winning musical in Beach Haven, NJ. He shares some fun pics from backstage and around the scenic seaside town. Read the Playbill.com story.
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This is me - Bart Shatto, starring as Jean Valjean in the Surflight theatre's production of Les Miserables. I am here at Beach Haven (Long Beach Island). I am sitting here facing the bay side of the island.
Bart Shatto
Here's our adorable theatre that has been operating for over 60 years. It's in its 64th season and looking good!
Bart Shatto
Our poster greets visitors to L.B.I. (Long Beach Island). Located 25 miles north of Atlantic City - 18 miles in length and half a mile wide - it's like Manhattan but with surfing!
Bart Shatto
This is Elite Fitness (our neighborhood Gym) where men lift other men. Tom Demichele (pictured left) adds support
Bart Shatto
Prepping for the heavy lifting I do in the sewer scene, I am grocery shopping while doing my Marius Workout 2.0!
Working out with the Marius 2.0 (Nicholas Cox) is incredibly time efficient.
Bart Shatto
This is where the Marius Workout 2.0 gets a bit dicey!
Bart Shatto
Our musical director, Henco Espag will be conducting from the seats!
Bart Shatto
Heir director Norb Joerder and our PSM Michael Iannelli "tech it out in da house!"
Bart Shatto
Our amazing ensemble of actors enjoy a moment during tech rehearsal
Bart Shatto
Ali Gleason (Eponine) does her best Artful Dodger!
Bart Shatto
Jillian Gottlieb (Cosette) and Nicholas Cox (Maruis) make a perfect couple! A casting coup!
Bart Shatto
Jeff Sullivan (ensemble member) and I pose at the opening night party
Bart Shatto
Vincent Crocilla Jr. (Gavroche) and I at the opening party for "Les Mis" at Buckalews
Bart Shatto
Constantine Maroulis, myself, Todd Alan Johnson (Javert) and Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) strike our most "rad" Spinal Tap poses
Bart Shatto
I would love to take credit for this photo but i can't - it was shot by brilliant photographer, Chase Heilman. Playbill loved it and ran it on their site - Broadway at the beach, baby!
Bart Shatto
The handsome young men that make up Les Mis
Bart Shatto
The real talent behind Les Mis"- Dee Spencer wigs the entire cast all by her lonesome!
Bart Shatto
We call it "Mini-Mis!" It's small but packs a powerful punch. (A view from Stage Left wing)
Bart Shatto
Kelly Briggs (Thenardier) displays his Surflight pride with a tumbler - I'll tumble for ya!
Bart Shatto
Beth Miller (from our ensemble) poses in her whore hat - this girl is the next Sutton Foster - watch out for her!
Bart Shatto
Backstage comments are shared by all!
Bart Shatto
One of my favorite restaurants at Beach Haven is called Buckalews. My wife, Amy and friends Ken and Nicole agree
Bart Shatto
Entertainers from Showplace Ice Cream parlor (Ryan Dubinin and Chris Bratek) - it's been around for over 30 years
Bart Shatto
Me and Maddox Skigen (Gavroche) hang out at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor
Bart Shatto
Branded for Battle! 24601! They call me "Ginger Jackman"
Bart Shatto
Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of the blow dryers on the island - Ali Gleason (Eponine) is the best we got!
Bart Shatto
Yvonne Strumecki (Madame Thenardier) prepares for her moment
Bart Shatto
This dress is can accommodate one Valjean -possibly two! Yvonne Strumecki (Madame T) provides the room
Bart Shatto
I met this young man, Robert Rozzi at a summer program called "Challenger." It brings music, singing and dancing to special needs kids. Robert is huge Les Mis fan. We talk everyday. He finally sees his favorite show. Robert's father proudly smiles.
Bart Shatto
My cousin (who I haven't seen in 40 years) shows up at a matinee!
Bart Shatto
My friend, Michelle visits from Chicago and we have an amazing dinner at Bistro 14 - several minutes from Surflight theatre. Their flounder (pan-fried) is incredible!
Bart Shatto
My friend from Chicago, Michelle and I enjoy the famous Showplace Ice Cream Parlor (adjacent to the Surflight theatre). Ice cream concoctions are named after famous musicals. I ordered a "Music Man" because I like chocolate and peanut butter.
Bart Shatto
I get a lift from my beautiful female ensemble.
Bart Shatto
I have a "Marius" on my back! Nicholas Cox shows his best side! That workout paid off.
Bart Shatto
I don't need no stinkin' gym!
Bart Shatto
Will you join in our crusade? And then go surfing afterwards?
Wicked, injecting a new backstory onto the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, debuted on Broadway in 2003 and continues to be an audience favorite at the Gershwin Theatre.
