August Shows at the Strand Theater, Lakewood
The Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., is featuring two shows this August: The “Cast” of Beatlemania, August 18; and Classic Skynyrd Live with Special Guest Southern Steel, August 19.
Beatles music set the pop rock standard for most of the 1960’s. The “Cast” of Beatlemania recalls the memories of that exciting era when the Fab Four ruled the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Probably the most celebrated of rock groups, The Beatles dominated rock music from the early 1960’s until they formally disbanded in 1970. Originally inspired by such U.S. performers as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly, The Beatles recaptured most of the freshness and excitement of the earliest days of rock ‘n’ roll.
Classic Skynyrd Live, presented by James Damico’s Sun Concerts, performs all of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s fan favorites, from Free Bird, Simple Man, That Smell, Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Three Steps, Call Me the Breeze, I Know a Little and so many more. Southern Steel performs spot on renditions of the Allman Brother’s Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, 38 Special, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, and many more.
For tickets or more information, visit www.Strand.org. or call 732-367-7789. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; shows begins at 8:00 p.m.
COVID POLICY: The Strand has continued to monitor local, county and state COVID-19 metrics and guidelines with the goal of reducing risk and maintaining the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, and staff. Proof of vaccination or a negative test will no longer be required; and masks will no longer be mandatory although STRONGLY recommended.
Many staff and volunteers may continue to remain masked, as will patrons. Please respect the choices of others no matter their decision. We, at The Strand, will continue to monitor recommendations from the State of New Jersey, the CDC, and local boards of health and will adjust our COVID policy, as necessary.
About the Strand Theater: The historic Strand Theater, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit at 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922 and is listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. Nationally renowned acts, including Milton Berle, Loudon Wainwright, George Burns, Don McLean, Louie CK, Taylor Swift, Charlie Daniels, George Carlin, and many more have all taken the state at the Strand Theater. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 80 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.