Review:

The Algonquin Theatre started its life as a first-run movie theatre in 1938 in downtown Manasquan, New Jersey. The theatre was very popular and successful from '38 through the mid-Seventies. It was closed in 1981 due to age, disrepair and competition. The building, together with other neighboring structure, was neglected and abandoned until 1992, when Fran and Jack Drew and Sal and Joyce Maraziti came to the rescue. In 1992, they co-founded Algonquin Arts: A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation and started renovation of the abandoned movie house. The new building had a proscenium stage and fly tower for theatrical productions, an orchestra pit, a sprung stage for dance performances, lighting and sound systems, new image projection, 540 seats, a courtyard entrance, and much more. The formerly derelict building started its new life as a year-round theatre and education center. AAT hosted plays by local theatre groups as well as nationally recognized touring companies. It also offered a range of educational programs. Current annual programming at the theatre includes up to eight main stage productions of plays and musicals, a range of jazz and pop concerts, an orchestral music series, special events, student matinee presentations, film presentations and a range of classes and workshops in theatre, music and dance.

60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan, NJ 08736, Phone: 732-528-9211

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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