Axelrod Performing Arts Center

04/06/2026

You can save up to 30% OFF your tickets by bundling our entire season together! You can combine The Wizard of Oz at the Axelrod with ANY of our Bell Theater shows including Sexy Laundry opening next month, We’ll Meet Again following in June, Driving Miss Daisy in August, OR Come From Away in September. Our subscriptions are the best way to secure your seats at the very best price. Whether you choose our 3, 4, or 5 show package—the choice is your hands! Check out our website for more information.

04/05/2026

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center and Bell Theater wishes everyone who celebrates a Happy Easter!

04/02/2026

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center and Bell Theater wishes everyone who celebrates a Happy Passover!

חַג פֶּסַח שָׂמֵחַ

03/30/2026

A Birthday Celebration with A Deep Dive Into One Of The Most Influential Songwriters In The History Of Rock n Roll

From The Beatles to Wings, The Solo Years and All Points In Between…..Macca to Mecca

Featuring:
Marc Ribler (Stevie Van Zandt, Darlene Love) Music Director/Guitar/Vocals, Andy Burton (John Mayer, Stevie Van Zandt, Ian Hunter) Keyboards/Vocals, Muddy Shews (Rick Derringer, Gary US Bonds, Asbury Jukes) Bass/Vocals, Dave Moore (Rick Danko, Bernie Worrell) Drums/Vocals, Paul Geiger (Legendary NJ Musician) Vocals/Saxophone/Flute/Keyboards/Percussion, John Martin (Darlene Love, Gino Vanelli) Sax/Trumpet/Piccolo, and Mike McKernan (Legendary NJ Musician) Guitar/Vocals

02/25/2026

Gallery opening postponed until next Thursday. Stay safe!!

02/13/2026

An amazing gathering in Monmouth Beach with IMPACT 100 and Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Special thanks to Emily Gottschalk for hosting everyone!

01/23/2026

N'Kenge, the Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated songstress, created That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical out of respect and love for the trailblazing performer. She also stars in the show that runs from February 19 to March 8 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal, NJ.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, internationally acclaimed singer N'Kenge talks about her new musical honoring Dorothy Dandridge

01/23/2026

A NEW BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL
FEB 19 – MAR 8, 2026
That's Love
The Dorothy Dandridge Story
at Axelrod Performing Arts Center!

01/22/2026

"I wanted to be a person, not a color." 🕊️ Honoring the icon, the trailblazer, and the legend: Dorothy Dandridge. That’s Love! Axelrod Performing Arts Center tells the raw, powerful story of her journey to the Oscars and the barriers she broke along the way. A must-see production directed by and starring the Tony & Emmy-nominated N’Kenge.

Experience the history. Feel the music. 🎶

01/21/2026

Legacy in motion. 💫 Check out this incredible new feature from RYM Magazine on N’Kenge’s vision and the latest on The Dorothy Dandridge Musical. The print edition arrives next week, but you can read the digital version today!
https://rymmagazine.com/inside-nkenges-vision-artistry-community-and-legacy-in-motion/