Grease with the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company
Aug
6
to Aug 15

Grease with the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company

Join Danny Zuko, Sandy Dumbrowski, and the rest of the Rydell High Class of 1959 when the Ocean City Pops, Greater Ocean City Theatre Company, and the City of Ocean City present "Grease," by special agreement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. Performances of this beloved musical take place at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center on August 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm and on August 8 and 15 at 2 pm. Tickets are $32 for adults and $27 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ocnj.us/boxoffice

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SEASON FINALE: Dance Elegance with the Atlantic City Ballet
Sep
16
7:30 PM19:30

SEASON FINALE: Dance Elegance with the Atlantic City Ballet

After their breathtaking feature with the Ocean City Pops in 2022, the stars of the Atlantic City Ballet return to heat up the Music Pier Stage! Forging a new, continuing artistic partnership between the ballet and the OCPops, Maestro Vince Lee is delighted to highlight the talents of neighboring arts organizations. (Expect exciting developments on this to be announced at the concert!) The Pops will also shine tonight as they play dance-themed orchestral features. A great way to finish an exciting season- don't miss it!

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Radio Jukebox with Sheena Easton
Sep
9
7:30 PM19:30

Radio Jukebox with Sheena Easton

Get ready to rock to music straight from the radio, featuring over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more. Performed with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. Featuring international pop superstar Sheena Easton (“For Your Eyes Only” and "Morning Train”). This concert is produced by Scott Coulter and Spot-On Entertainment.

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Maestro Lee at the Keys: Dueling Pianos!
Sep
6
7:30 PM19:30

Maestro Lee at the Keys: Dueling Pianos!

A concert over 20 years in the making, Maestro Vince Lee steps off of the podium and behind the piano for this unique concert event! Joined by his long-time colleague and regular Ocean City Pops orchestral pianist, Eric Svejcar, 176 piano keys will be smoldering as Vince & Eric scorch through some of the greatest hits of Rock, Pop, Broadway, Classical, and more. Originally having played side-by-side for two years as classmates at the famed music school of Indiana University, Vince & Eric finally get the chance to perform, simultaneously, on two pianos!

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John Williams Strikes Back! Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more
Sep
3
7:30 PM19:30

John Williams Strikes Back! Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more

With a career spanning eight remarkable decades, the movie music of John Williams has touched the lives of every living generation. Having worked with Mr. Williams, Maestro Vince Lee has become one of the premiere interpreters of his music, and is thrilled to continue this annual celebration of his music. Expect to hear big hits (Star Wars, Indiana Jones), family favorites (Harry Potter, ET), along with the Ocean City debut of the stunning music from the movie War Horse.

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Great American Songbook ft. Emily Margevich
Aug
30
7:30 PM19:30

Great American Songbook ft. Emily Margevich

Referred to as the "star of the 2022 Ocean City Pops season" by Maestro Vince Lee (due to her three separate appearances, including one on short notice), Emily Margevich returns as a headliner to Ocean City! She stunned audiences in 2022 with her remarkable versatility, singing Opera, Broadway, and popular tunes with equal vigor and expertise- while also having everyone in stitches with her humor and panache. Expect favorites from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and much more!

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Jackie Evancho
Aug
27
7:30 PM19:30

Jackie Evancho

Ocean City favorite, Jackie Evancho, returns to Ocean City! A worldwide sensation when she was only ten years old, she first dazzled American television audiences with her stunning debut on NBC's America's Got Talent. Audiences raved over her musical connection with the Ocean City Pops and Maestro Vince Lee during her last appearance, and Ms. Evancho is excited to bring new songs and familiar favorites to the Music Pier stage in 2023.

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80 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein!
Aug
20
7:30 PM19:30

80 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein!

Ocean City Pops conductor emeritus, Bill Scheible, presents a Tribute to the most successful collaborators ever on Broadway- the legends Rogers and Hammerstein celebrating 80 years with their first musical Oklahoma!, followed by Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, Cinderella, and the Sound of Music. Don’t miss this special concert featuring vocalists and solo instrumentals!

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Tchaikovsky and Beethoven 5: Symphonic Fireworks
Aug
13
7:30 PM19:30

Tchaikovsky and Beethoven 5: Symphonic Fireworks

The annual Ocean City Pops Symphony Night returns! Maestro Vince Lee shows off the virtuosic Classical side of the OCPops with an evening of symphonic favorites. Musicians from the orchestra will also take the spotlight as featured soloists, and the evening will close with selections from one of the most famous tunes in Classical music history: Beethoven's 5th Symphony.

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The Wizard of Oz
Aug
8
to Aug 11

The Wizard of Oz

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Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

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Judy Collins
Aug
6
7:30 PM19:30

Judy Collins

In her 6th decade as an artist—and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year—Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers. The cultural icon will perform an exclusive series of shows bringing to full bloom her chamber-folk masterwork supported by a 35-piece orchestra. The show will also feature Judy’s most beloved songs from her decades-spanning oeuvre.

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The Wizard of Oz
Aug
1
to Aug 4

The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

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Friend Like Me! Aladdin's Michael James Scott
Jul
30
7:30 PM19:30

Friend Like Me! Aladdin's Michael James Scott

One of the most dynamic performers on Broadway today, Michael James Scott returns to Ocean City!  Michael James Scott has played the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin internationally including Broadway, London, the North American Tour, and originating the role in the Australian Production for which he won the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He’s also known for originating the role of the Minstrel on Broadway in Something Rotten and originating Dr. Gotswana (aka The Maggots Guy) in The Book of Mormon. Other Broadway: Hair, Tarzan, Mamma Mia, Elf, and All Shook Up. New York: Jerry Springer the Opera at Carnegie Hall. Tours: Fosse. Las Vegas: Jersey Boys. Various recordings including The Broadway Boys and Broadway original cast albums, along with numerous TV appearances. You won't need to make a wish for this evening to be a knock-out!

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The Jersey Tenors
Jul
27
7:30 PM19:30

The Jersey Tenors

The Jersey Tenors are coming to Ocean City, bringing music from Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro. The four talented guys, complete with Broadway and operatic credits, are Jersey born and bred and Jersey proud. The latest opera and rock mash-up sensation, The Jersey Tenors seamlessly perform some of opera’s greatest works alongside the best of Josh Groban, ABBA, Queen, Journey, Elton John, Kool and the Gang, and of course, the best that Jersey has to offer: from Sinatra and Valli to Bon Jovi and Springsteen and Jersey girl Whitney Houston.

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Broadway's Kimber Sprawl Gets Wicked
Jul
23
7:30 PM19:30

Broadway's Kimber Sprawl Gets Wicked

Broadway superstar Kimber Sprawl returns to the Ocean City Music Pier! After her successful run in the Bob Dylan-inspired show Girl From the North Country, Ms. Sprawl recently joined the Broadway cast of Wicked, so you can expect her voice to "defy gravity" as she takes you on a journey of her musical adventures.

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A Sinatra extravaganza ft. Brandon Tomasello
Jul
16
7:30 PM19:30

A Sinatra extravaganza ft. Brandon Tomasello

After his spectacular debut with the Ocean City Pops in 2022, Sinatra stylist Brandon Tomasello returns as a headliner to the Ocean City Music Pier! Since his beginnings singing Sinatra songs over a recording as a teenager, Mr. Tomasello has curated a massive library of original Sinatra orchestral sheet music, arranged by greats such as Nelson Riddle, Billy May, and Johnny Mandel. Don't miss this chance to hear these classic Sinatra songs, performed exactly as they were written for Sinatra himself!

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OCPops Greatest Hits: Maestro Lee's Orchestral Favorites
Jul
12
7:30 PM19:30

OCPops Greatest Hits: Maestro Lee's Orchestral Favorites

Few orchestras in the world have the flexibility and versatility of the Ocean City Pops, and this evening is going to show it off! In this one-of-a-kind concert, Maestro Vince Lee will take you on a whirlwind tour of almost every genre imaginable: symphonic folk tales; brassy fanfares; Hollywood hits; Tin Pan Alley tunes; and even Funk and Soul. If you enjoy an evening of variety and surprises, this concert is for you!

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Disney Princesses Live
Jul
9
7:30 PM19:30

Disney Princesses Live

For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, a quartet of Broadway and animated film icons celebrate these beloved songs on stage in Disney Princess - The Concert! Drama Desk®-nominee Christy Altomare (original Anastasia, Mamma Mia!), Helen Hays Award-winner Diana Huey (’Ariel’ in The Little Mermaid, Miss Saigon), Disney Channel Star Anneliese van der Pol (‘Belle’ in Beauty and the Beast, “That’s So Raven” and “Raven’s Home”), and BroadwayWorld® Award-winner Syndee Winters ('Nala’ in The Lion King, Hamilton) combine forces in this concert of a lifetime, joined by their magical Music Director, Benjamin Rauhala (Fiddler on the Roof) and enchanting Prince, Adam J. Levy (Moulin Rouge).

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Opening Night: Kristin Chenoweth
Jun
25
7:30 PM19:30

Opening Night: Kristin Chenoweth

Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Pushing Daisies.” In 1999, she won a Tony Award for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and she was also nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” in 2004. Chenoweth has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and for a People’s Choice Award for her role on “Glee.” In 2009, she wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far, “A Little Bit Wicked,” which debuted on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List.

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Season Finale: Maestro Lee at the Keys
Sep
17
7:30 PM19:30

Season Finale: Maestro Lee at the Keys

Help us end on a high note, and come celebrate the virtuosic close of our 2022 season! Maestro Vince Lee will lead the fabulous musicians of the Ocean City Pops in a jam-packed lineup of piano favorites, ranging from Rock to Rachmaninoff. Highlights also include rare gems from the storied Ocean City Pops music library, such as a breathtaking work by Chopin, along with new arrangements written just for the Pops by Maestro Lee.

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ROCK ‘N RADIO (Scott Coulter)
Sep
10
7:30 PM19:30

ROCK ‘N RADIO (Scott Coulter)

Get ready to rock ‘n roll down memory lane with an evening of music and memories straight from the radio featuring the biggest pop songs of all time. Groove along to over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more.

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Lee Greenwood
Sep
1
7:30 PM19:30

Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood, Country superstar and American legend, makes his debut with the Ocean City Pops! Most famous for his 1984 hit, “God Bless the U.S.A.”, you'll also hear other smash hits (“IOU”, “Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands”), along with a few surprises. This will be the hottest ticket of the summer!

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AVA Superstars- Philly's Academy of Vocal Arts
Aug
24
7:30 PM19:30

AVA Superstars- Philly's Academy of Vocal Arts

After last year's blockbuster concert featuring four of the best opera students in the country, Maestro Vince Lee is thrilled to make this concert an annual Ocean City tradition. Two of last year's performers were district winners of the Met Opera competition, and a third made it to the finals- come hear which future superstars will make their debuts on the Music Pier stage!

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Katherine Jenkins
Aug
21
7:30 PM19:30

Katherine Jenkins

International superstar, Katherine Jenkins OBE, makes her return to the Ocean City Music Pier! Crowned ’The Biggest Selling Classical Artist of the Century’ by Classic FM, her warm voice and charismatic stage presence are guaranteed to bring the house down. Don't miss this rare, stateside appearance by one of the UK's best!

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