Member Update: October 2026 The End – And Beginning – Of A Century We’ve spent nearly 18 months celebrating a century at 99 Monmouth Street. Thank you to all members who joined us for our Centennial Celebration — whether you attended an event, enjoyed one of our Centennial Sips, caught a show at ParkStage, […]
Though 2026 got off to a cold start, things are just heating up at the Count Basie Center! Here comes summer! We’ve already started planning for summer with ParkStage, our new outdoor venue at East Freehold Park Showgrounds. ParkStage is just one way we’re celebrating our 100th birthday, as well as America, […]
Happy Summer! It’s red-hot outside (and a little rainier than usual), but we’re keeping cool at the Count Basie Center with some news and notes for our members! A Party 100 Years in the Making! The historic theater at the Count Basie Center turns 100 in 2026, and we’re commemorating the milestone […]
Happy New Year! Though some pundits cease such tidings after January 3, I’d be remiss without wishing all the best for you and yours in 2025. I’m happy to share a whole bunch of new info and shows with you to kick things off: Membership Ambassador Program I’m happy to announce that our […]
FROM CINDY JIMENEZ MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Welcome to our first-ever member newsletter, where we’ll let our Count Basie Center members know a bit more about what they’re supporting, give them some insight on new events happening here in Red Bank, and more. SURVEY RESULTS: We heard you. Thank you to everyone who took the membership survey! […]
Need a laugh? You’re in luck. No one has more comedy shows than the Count Basie Center, and as part of this month’s membership newsletter, you’re invited to win a pair of tickets to any one of our 30+ (!) upcoming comedy shows! That includes sold-out performances with Leanne Morgan, Jim Breuer or Anthony Rodia, […]
This year’s Count Basie Center Winter Gala celebrates the 35th anniversary of Phoenix Productions, the venerable community theatre company that merged with our organization just two years ago. And as a Count Basie Center member, you’ve got access to some of the best seats in the house. The gala, taking place on Saturday, March […]
When Count Basie Center members return for their first shows of 2024, they’ll notice something different about the Diamond Lounge: Everything. That’s because the members-only lounge, part of the Basie Center’s storied expansion, has been completely redesigned, with a goal in mind to transform the space into a much cozier and swank space to […]
