November Shows at the Strand Theater
The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is featuring its November shows. On November 8, local favorites The Legion of Prog- A Celebration of 70s & 80s Progressive Rock will present faithful recreations of classic 1970s and ’80s progressive rock music – music by great bands like Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Rush, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, and others. Top-quality musicianship, vintage equipment, and stunning visuals are all part of the memorable experience that Legion of Prog delivers on stage.Each member of the band has over thirty years of experience playing to area audiences. Legion of Prog knows how to put on a show! Come experience a great progressive rock cover band in a beautiful setting.
Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Ticket Prices are Orchestra: $55.00; Loge: $45.00; Mezzanine: $36.00; Tier: $31.00; and ADA (Handicap): $31.00.
November 9, Meet Loaf: The Ultimate Tribute to Meat Loaf. The “Meet Loaf” tribute show epitomizes the Meat Loaf experience in a look-a-like and sound-a-like event that leaves audiences awestruck. A world-class show that delivers the powerful wide-ranging male and female operatic lead vocals, and the epic theatrical elements that Meat Loaf fans have come to love, in an unforgettable evening of smash hits. If you love the music of Meat Loaf, get revved up, because Meet Loaf really ignites!
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are the Orchestra and Loge: $42.00; Mezzanine and Tier: $20.00; and ADA (Handicap): $20.00
November 16, enjoy A Golden Oldies Extravaganza, presented by James D’Amico’s Sun Concerts; produced and directed by Pete Mastropaolo and The Famous Coda Band; and hosted by hosted by WABC NY 77 Radio’s Own Vinnie Medugno and featuring The Brooklyn Bridge, The Grass Roots, The Vogues, The Cyrkle, The Chiclettes, and Comedian TBA
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are the Orchestra and Loge: $79.00; Mezzanine: $69.00; Tier: $59.00; and ADA (Handicap): $59.00
The Rush Experience is scheduled for November 22. Hailing from the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan Area, The Rush Experience is a true – RUSH Tribute Act in that the band is a TRIO (3 musicians) fulfilling the traditional roles of Geddy, Alex and Neil… Vince Tricarico is on drums and percussion; Burke Hunn on guitars and synthesizer pedals; and David Kidd on bass, vocals, keyboards and pedals. The band’s repertoire spans RUSH’s entire career from their 1974 debut album through 2012’s epic swan song, Clockwork Angels. The Rush Experience will focus on RUSH’s entire 40 Year Career; covering their hey-day 70’s and 80’s material thru the 90’s and ending at band’s retirement from touring in 2015.
The band performs many of their greatest hits with a wealth of surprising deep cuts that perhaps only Rush performed themselves throughout their celebrated career.
Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are the Orchestra; $45.00; Loge: $35.00; Mezzanine: $25.00; Tier: $15.00; and ADA (Handicap): $45.00
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. 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.