Season Performances

Billy Van Zandt, Alone At Last!

The Brookdale Performing Arts Center in Lincroft will present “Billy Van Zandt, Alone At Last!” a very special musical evening starring the actor-producer-playwright. All proceeds from the one-night-only performance will benefit the Brookdale Performing Arts Center.

For more than four decades, Mr. Van Zandt has returned home to Monmouth County to debut and perform in his original comedies and musicals along with a mainstay group of multi-talented actors, affectionately known as “The Unofficial Van Zandt/Milmore Repertory Company.”

In this performance, Billy will be stepping into the spotlight solo, trying something new—a one man show—although many of the VZ/M actors may have other ideas about the solo show concept. Intimate and hilarious, “Billy Van Zandt, Alone At Last!” shares the songs, stories, and memories that shaped his extraordinary career. The production promises to be an evening of unforgettable humor and heart, with some surprises and unexpected twists along the way. Musical direction and choreography for the performance is by Beth Moore, and Michele Mossay, respectively.

• When:
  • September 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
• Where: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center

Charlie Brown Christmas

Step into the timeless charm of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the beloved holiday classic that has warmed hearts for generations. As Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas amidst the hustle, glitter, and commercialism of the season, he and the Peanuts gang discover that the greatest holiday treasures can’t be wrapped in a box.

• When:
  • December 4, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • December 5, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • December 6, 2026 at 12 p.m.
• Where: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center

TEDx “Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite”

TEDx has always aimed to surface ideas at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and design. This year’s theme, Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite, invites exploration of the moments when insight emerges through unexpected encounters, shared energy, and interdisciplinary exchange. We are interested in ideas that reveal how innovation, creativity, and human experience intersect—showing how small sparks can lead to meaningful shifts in understanding, collaboration, and impact.

• When:
  • December 10, 2026 at 3 p.m.
• Where: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center

Deathtrap

Prepare for an evening where nothing is as it seems in Deathtrap, the razor-sharp comedic thriller that has kept audiences guessing for decades. When a once-successful playwright is presented with a brilliant script by one of his former students, a dangerous game of ambition, deception, and murder begins to unfold. As shocking twists and unexpected betrayals pile up, every revelation leads to another surprise.

• When:
  • February 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • February 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • February 21, 2026 at 2 p.m.
  • February 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • February 27, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • February 28, 2026 at 2 p.m.
• Where: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center

American Idiot

Experience the electrifying energy of American Idiot, the Tony Award-winning rock musical inspired by the music of Green Day. Fueled by an unforgettable score featuring hits like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Holiday,” and “21 Guns,” this powerful production follows a generation of young adults searching for purpose, identity, and connection in an ever-changing world.

• When:
  • April 16, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • April 17, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • April 18, 2026 at 2 p.m.
  • April 23, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • April 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • April 25, 2026 at 2 p.m.
• Where: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center

This production contains strong language, adult themes, depictions of substance use, and mature content and is recommended for mature audiences. This show will also use atmospheric effects and moving (flashing) lights.

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Local eyes that shop your stores, eat in your restaurants and are ready to support your business. This is a great place for your business to be seen while supporting the Performing Arts Center at Brookdale Community College.

To purchase a program ad:

• Call: (732) 224-2411
• Visit: Performing Arts Box Office, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
• Mail: to Brookdale Community College, Attention: Sherri Vanderspiegel, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
  • Full-Page (4.5″ wide x 7.5″ high) $200
  • Half-Page (4.5″ wide x 3.75″ high) $125

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