Skip to content
Brian Donohue
Editor Brian Donohue
Long Live Local News
Get "The Blast" Newsletter

A town square for an unsquare town

redbankgreen

Standing for the vitality of Red Bank, its community, and the fun we have together.

Category Archives: Theater

FRENCH TWISTS ON CLASSIC TALES AT RBR, RFH
News tartuffe-5916785
Katherine Kennedy (Avon), Alicia Moeller (Shrewsbury), and Eliana Swartz (Little Silver) rehearse the female lead roles in the Red Bank Regional Theatre Company updating of Moliere’s classic comedy TARTUFFE, openingContinue reading "FRENCH TWISTS ON CLASSIC TALES AT RBR, RFH"
Post a comment
November 12th, 2013 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
redbankgreen Classics
WEEKEND: FRESH AIR, DEAD AIR, PLEIN AIR
News deadon-3722599
Multi-instrumentalist maestro Marc Muller (above right) leads his Dead On Live ensemble back to the Basie Friday night. Keyboard wiz Matt Wade (below) plays a concert for the Boys andContinue reading "WEEKEND: FRESH AIR, DEAD AIR, PLEIN AIR"
Post a comment
November 1st, 2013 @ 7am
WEEKEND: OLD MASTERS, HISTORIC HAUNTS
News gussmanplatte-4242538
Illusionist extraordinaire Mike Super materializes for an evening of large-scale prestidigitation at the Basie tonight. Friday, October 25: RED BANK: At the Count Basie Theatre — where a “ghost light” isContinue reading "WEEKEND: OLD MASTERS, HISTORIC HAUNTS"
Post a comment
October 25th, 2013 @ 10am
A TWO RIVER DOUBLE FEATURE FOR THE ‘SOUL’
News martin-moran-500x332-2477506
Actor, author and playwright Martin Moran brings his two autobiographical solo shows — ‘The Tricky Part’ and its followup, ‘All the Rage’ — to Two River Theater beginning this weekendContinue reading "A TWO RIVER DOUBLE FEATURE FOR THE ‘SOUL’"
Post a comment
October 22nd, 2013 @ 8am
WEEKEND: POP-UP CHILLS, TOP-DOWN THRILLS
News halloween-2011-1-500x375-9251740
The 66th annual Red Bank Halloween Parade assembles on East Bergen Place Sunday afternoon for its colorful walk downtown. Below, the Ghoul Scouts of Brookdale Haunted Theater commandeer the BCCContinue reading "WEEKEND: POP-UP CHILLS, TOP-DOWN THRILLS"
Post a comment
October 18th, 2013 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS PLAY ON AT LIBRARY
News navartsduryea-500x265-5837254
The former library, newly rebranded the Navesink Arts Center, is transformed into a spacious reading room and reception area for Monmouth Players productions. Below, Lori Renick (left) co-stars in theContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS PLAY ON AT LIBRARY"
Post a comment
October 18th, 2013 @ 6am
WEEKEND: OF TEA, TIME AND TAG ART
News gerdameko-6315195
Time’s running out: Oakes Fegley and Robert Hogan co-star in director Joel Grey’s staging of ‘On Borrowed Time,’ now in its final weekend at Two River Theater. Below, spraypaint specialist DemerContinue reading "WEEKEND: OF TEA, TIME AND TAG ART"
Post a comment
October 11th, 2013 @ 10am
CURTAIN UP ON PHOENIX FUNDRAISER FRIDAYS
News phoenix2013-500x303-8813419
Clockwise from top left: scenes from the recent Phoenix Productions stagings of ANYTHING GOES, DAMN YANKEES, and THE MUSIC MAN. The 2013 season continues in November with Irving Berlin’s WHITEContinue reading "CURTAIN UP ON PHOENIX FUNDRAISER FRIDAYS"
Post a comment
October 3rd, 2013 @ 6am
A LITTLE SHAKESPEARE, FOR YOUNG PLAYERS
News two-river-theater-ext-500x337-4420392
Two River Theater Company invites young actors ages 9 to 12 to audition on October 14 and 15, for a special teen version of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT toContinue reading "A LITTLE SHAKESPEARE, FOR YOUNG PLAYERS"
Post a comment
September 26th, 2013 @ 9am
TRTC OPENS SEASON ‘ON BORROWED TIME’
News oakesetc1-500x124-4443987
Veteran character actor Robert Hogan (left) stars in ‘On Borrowed Time,’ the season-opening Two River Theater Company production directed by Broadway legend Joel Grey (right).  By TOM CHESEK It’s aContinue reading "TRTC OPENS SEASON ‘ON BORROWED TIME’"
Post a comment
September 13th, 2013 @ 11am
Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna, seen above at a 2007 primary school function featuring his cooking, faces restaurateur Victor Rallo, below, in a stovetop showdown at the Basie next Saturday. Continue reading "FOODFEST TO SERVE UP A PASTA SMACKDOWN"
Post a comment
September 1st, 2013 @ 4pm
RED BANK: DOG DAY DIVERSIONS @TWORIVER
News
The musical act Early Elton — featuring members of the Asbury Jukes and the Fab Faux — brings its tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Two River TheaterContinue reading "RED BANK: DOG DAY DIVERSIONS @TWORIVER"
Post a comment
August 7th, 2013 @ 7am
WEEKENDER: ON THE GREEN AND ON THE SAND
News
Contractors building a new staircase over the sea wall at the Mad Hatter in Sea Bright, where thousands of revelers are expected for the daylong Dunesday fundraiser. (Photo by JohnContinue reading "WEEKENDER: ON THE GREEN AND ON THE SAND"
Post a comment
July 19th, 2013 @ 7am
A video spotlights some of the detail work that went into staging the Two River Theater‘s season-wrapping play, a production of Noel Coward’s ‘Present Laughter.’ The show, now in previews,Continue reading "RED BANK: PUTTING ON A SHOW"
Post a comment
June 6th, 2013 @ 10am
TRTC’s 20th SEASON: AS YOU LIKE IT
News
Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty, Tony and Oscar winner Joel Grey, and Jade King Carroll make their Two River Theater directorial debuts during the just-announced 2013-2014 season. By TOM CHESEK AsContinue reading "TRTC’s 20th SEASON: AS YOU LIKE IT"
Post a comment
June 3rd, 2013 @ 12pm
Less than a year after its debut, the Count’s Courtyard, the terrace bar at Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre, is slated for a tweaking Friday with the installation of anContinue reading "RED BANK: BASIE COURTYARD TO GET CANOPY"
Post a comment
May 30th, 2013 @ 7am
RED BANK: CUMPSTY DONS COWARD’S ROBE
News
Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty, left is at the center of a “vortex of neurosis,” as Nöel Coward’s “Present Laughter” comes to Two River Theater in a production directed by “Frasier”Continue reading "RED BANK: CUMPSTY DONS COWARD’S ROBE"
Post a comment
May 29th, 2013 @ 6am
At the Basie Saturday afternoon: dogs and cats rescued from shelters and given a new, ahem, leash on life as circus performers. Matt O’Ree, below, brings his guitar chops toContinue reading "WEEKENDER: CHANCES ARE, CATS WILL FLY"
Post a comment
May 3rd, 2013 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: A FULLY-BOOKED WEEKEND
News
A weekend of belly-busters and bargains awaits visitors to Red Bank’s International Flavour Festival on Sunday, above, and the Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, below. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. ClickContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A FULLY-BOOKED WEEKEND"
Post a comment
April 26th, 2013 @ 9am
RED BANK: A RIDE FROM OHIO TO AUSCHWITZ
News
Playwright Lisa Kron performs her one-woman show 2.5 MINUTE RIDE, opening this weekend at Two River Theater. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson. Click to enlarge) By TOM CHESEK In theContinue reading "RED BANK: A RIDE FROM OHIO TO AUSCHWITZ"
Post a comment
April 24th, 2013 @ 7am
Partyline
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.