Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
99 Monmouth Street , Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Enjoy the NJSO in the ornate surroundings of the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, which is conveniently located near great restaurants and free parking.
For tickets to Count Basie Center for the Arts events not involving the NJSO, call 732.842.9000
For Count Basie Center for the Arts administration, call 732.224.8778.
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Directions
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Via Garden State Parkway
Take GSP local lanes to Exit 109. If exiting from GSP N, turn right onto Rt. 520 E (Newman Springs Rd). If exiting from GSP S, turn left after toll onto Rt. 520 E. Take Newman Springs Rd./Rt. 520 to the “T” intersection at Broad St. (about two miles). Turn left on Broad St. and go straight over the train tracks. Turn left at the fourth traffic light onto Monmouth St. Count Basie Theatre is on the left, just past the first traffic light at Maple Ave. -
Parking
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On-street parking is available around the theatre. Meters are free after 6 pm. There are metered municipal lots to the east of Maple Avenue (Route 35). Parking at the train station is free after 11 am. Please do not park in the Boro Hall parking lot directly across the street from the theater, as your vehicle will be towed at your expense unless you park in one of the limited number of handicapped parking spaces, in which case your handicap placard must be displayed. More parking information.
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Public Transportation
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New Jersey Transit provides service to Red Bank. For rail timetables visit www.njtransit.com.
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Accessibility
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For information on venue accessibility, visit the venue’s website or call Count Basie’s Box Office at 732.842.9000. If your venue accessibility question is not answered through the venue, the NJSO would be happy to assist. Call NJSO Patron Services at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476).
Additional information on accessibility at NJSO concerts.
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Dining & Drink
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Buona Sera
Formal restaurant with ornate decor dishes classic Italian favorites & a long list of wines.
50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701—732.530.5858- Pre or Post-concert meal, open late.
Jamian's Food & Drink
Casual restaurant & bar with local art & a lively atmosphere.
79 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701—732.747.8050- Pre or Post-concert meal, open late.
Juanito's
Mexican standards & tableside guacamole in a traditionally decorated space with a BYOB policy.
159 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701—732.747.9118- Pre-concert dinner
Other nearby options
Teak
Sleek decor & a lively bar scene set the tone for creative Asian cooking, sushi, wine & cocktails.
64 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701—732.747.5775
Sogo Sushi
60 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701—732.530.9688
Elsie's Sub Shop
74 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701—732.741.7682 -
Seating Chart
Upcoming Events
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
2019–20 Pops Season
In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet. Watch the complete film unfold as the NJSO performs John Williams’ legendary score live.
Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony
2019–20 Season—Beethoven’s Birthday Bash
XIAN ZHANG conductor
ROBERT WAGNER bassoon
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ROSSINI Overture to Guillaume Tell
Not just a curtain-raiser, the overture to Rossini’s 39th (!) and final opera, William Tell, is a full symphony in miniature.
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CHRISTOPHER ROUSE Bassoon Concerto (East-Coast Premiere and NJSO Co-Commission)
This lyrical new piece completes Christopher Rouse’s cycle of concertos for every wind instrument. The NJSO co-commissioned this work to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Principal Bassoon Robert Wagner, who has given so much to our organization on and off stage.
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BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
With two thunderous opening chords, Beethoven unlocked a new world of music-making, and every performance of his “Eroica” sounds revolutionary.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
2019–20 Pops Season
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the NJSO performing John Williams’ thrilling score live.
Season Finale: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24
2019–20 Season
XIAN ZHANG conductor
LOUIS LORTIE piano
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BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelio
Beethoven took four tries at this overture for his only opera—hear the final result, which captures joy and triumph as only his music can.
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MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24
After making a splash for our celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, artist-in-residence Louis Lortie returns to play Mozart’s most dramatic piano concerto—famous for its interplay of woodwinds and piano. After hearing Mozart’s concerto for the first time, Beethoven said, “We shall never be able to do anything like it!”
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STRAVINSKY Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
Based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Stravinsky paid homage to Tchaikovsky with this delightful ballet music ful of spiky rhythms, graceful melodies and glittering orchestration.
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BARTÓK Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
This masterpiece from Bartók was banned after its first performance but is now recognized as one of the 20th century’s most thrilling and evocative examples of the power of a live orchestra—full of violence, love, horror and wonder.
Opening Weekend: Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony
Jennifer Koh performs a new violin concerto by Newark’s Tyshawn Sorey.
XIAN ZHANG conductor
JENNIFER KOH violin
- BEETHOVEN Wellington’s Victory
- TYSHAWN SOREY Work for Violin and Orchestra (World Premiere, NJSO Commission)
- BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
Mozart & Brahms
Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25 performed by Mexican-born pianist Jorge Federico Osorio.
JUN MÄRKL conductor
JORGE FEDERICO OSORIO piano
Jurassic Park in Concert
Special Concert—See it on the big screen as the NJSO plays the score live.
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience this epic film in HD with the NJSO performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome … to Jurassic Park!
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
2021 Winter Festival Week III: Gershwin & the Sounds of America
XIAN ZHANG conductor
CHRIS KOMER horn
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIR | Eric Conway, director
- VARIOUS Jazz French Horn Concerto (World Premiere, NJSO Commission) Movements by PAQUITO D’RIVERA, VIVIAN LI, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, GARY MORGAN
- GERSHWIN Selections from Porgy and Bess
Chopin’s First Piano Concerto
Also featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, “Little Russian”
XIAN ZHANG conductor
HAOCHEN ZHANG piano
Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert
Special Concert—See it on the big screen as the NJSO plays the score live.
CONSTANTINE KITSOPOULOS conductor
Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony
Also featuring works by Mozart, Rossini and Vivaldi with NJSO soloists
XIAN ZHANG conductor
BRENNAN SWEET violin
ELZBIETA WEYMAN viola
KATHLEEN NESTER piccolo
Alma Deutscher Debuts with the NJSO
Special Concert
ALMA DEUTSCHER composer, violin, piano
MICHAEL FRANCIS conductor