Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey

The Count Basie Theatre is a theatre located on Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. It is named for Red Bank native and jazz great Count Basie; previously, it was known as the Monmouth Arts Center. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (900x602, 103 KB) Summary Personal photo of the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (900x602, 103 KB) Summary Personal photo of the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey. ... Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ... Monmouth Street is a noted commercial and residential street in Red Bank, New Jersey. ... Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County The Borough of Red Bank is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... William Count Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. ...

The theatre was founded in 1926. It is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting, hosting professional plays, political commentators, as well as arena-scale concerts by world-famous musical acts. It is one of the most popular theaters in the bohemian-like town of Red Bank and its neighboring communities, referred to as the New Jersey tri-cities (Long Branch, Red Bank and Asbury Park). It also remains popular among New York City residents, many of whom vacation in Red Bank. 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... Bohemians are inhabitants of Bohemia, in the Czech Republic. ... A name commonly used to refer to the city of Asbury Park, Long Branch and the borough of Red Bank, the artistic communities located near each other at the Jersey Shore. ... Long Beach Township is a Walsh Act township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... Map of Asbury Park in Monmouth County Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, on the Jersey Shore. ... New York, NY redirects here. ... Red Bank is the name of several places in the United States: Red Bank, New Jersey Red Bank, South Carolina Red Bank, Tennessee Red Bank, New Brunswick is also the name of a Migmaa native settlement in Northumberland County, Canada. ...

The theatre is divided into four sections. The large orchestra cosumes the entire ground level, the small loge is elevated above the Orchestra, but below the large balcony, which is turn is below the highest section, the small upper balcony. The theatre began restoration during the 2000s. Theatre capacity is in the 1,500 range. Loge can refer to: Loge, an invented Germanized name for the god Loki in the operas Das Rheingold and Die Walküre by Richard Wagner and in works derived from them and in commentary on them. ... A balcony comprising a balustrade supported at either end by plinths. ...

The theatre contributes a great deal to Red Bank's artistic vibe and to New Jersey culture. The town is widely regarded as New Jersey's answer to Greenwich Village. The theatre is one of several in the borough, but by far the best known. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has played a schedule there for many decades. For several years Bon Jovi performed an annual Christmas concert in the theatre. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons frequently perform at the venue, in what are usually sold-out performances. In what has become a New Year's Eve tradition in the area, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes hold an annual New Year's Eve concert, which usually lasts long into the morning. The concerts are always well attended, and are famous not just in New Jersey, but throughout the music world. The Brian Setzer Orchestra's Christmas concerts are always very well attended. New Jersey's most famous rocker, Bruce Springsteen, has been known to perform there as well. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... The Washington Square Arch Greenwich Village (IPA pronunciation: ), also called simply the Village, is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern) Manhattan in New York City named after Greenwich, London. ... Visit our website: [www. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. ... The Four Seasons are an American pop and doo wop group, distinct from many similar groups of the 1950s and 60s in their traditional Italian-American sound. ... Southside Johnny (real name John Lyon, born December 4, 1948 in Neptune, New Jersey) is an American singer, harmonica player, and songwriter, who usually fronts his band The Asbury Jukes. ... The quality of this article or section may be compromised by peacock terms. You can help Wikipedia by removing peacock terms. ... The Brian Setzer Orchestra is a swing band formed in 1990 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. ... Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. ...

During the 2000s the theatre has shifted to a wider audience. Family shows, musical plays, comedians, and famous political commentators have all appeared there. Jon Stewart took the stage in 2005 and Lewis Black sold out the entire theatre in 2006, as well as on all previous appearances there. Local filmmaker Kevin Smith has appeared there, including a memorable seven-hour Q & A session in April 2005 that ran until 3 in the morning. Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz on November 28, 1962) is a nine-time Emmy-winning[1] American comedian, satirist, actor, author, and producer. ... Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is a Grammy Award-winning American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, and actor. ... Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American screenwriter, film director and the founder of View Askew Productions. ...

Recording artist "Weird Al" Yankovic promoted his album Running with Scissors in 2000 by filming a television special in Red Bank, prior to his performance at the Count Basie Theatre. During the special, "Weird Al" walked the streets of Red Bank speaking with fans and recalling his greatest video hits. At the beginning of the special, "Weird Al" remarked "That's right, I have finally achieved the pinacle of rock and roll success, I am doing a show in Red Bank, New Jersey! I can't believe it!" This article is about the musician himself. ... Running With Scissors is the tenth album by Weird Al Yankovic, released on June 29, 1999. ...

External link

• Official website
• An Article About The 2006 Holiday Season