The CV 5: Surflight Factoids.

Musicals and Ice Cream: The Best Pairing Since PB and Chocolate.

1. Actor/comedian Ray Romano is a member of the theater’s advisory board and visits the Show Place ice cream parlor every summer with his family.
2. With sharp attention to detail that rivals the historic accuracy of Mad Men, Show Place stays true to its 1950s aura by only offering flavors and toppings specific of the period (ie. no cookies and cream).
3. Local LBI artists provide the artwork displayed in the lobby.
4. There can be as much as a two-hour wait to get a seat at the Show Place, so arrive early!
5. Come see talent before they get to Broadway–The Addams Family’s Kevin Chamberlin started at the Surflight, and current members of the 2010 season are auditioning for roles throughout New York.

Posted by Jesse North, JerseyArts.com’s Theater Blogger.

The CV Top 5: XPoNential 2010.

We're big fans of Kids Corner...get it?

When you go to an established outdoor concert – like last weekend’s blockbuster XPNoNential Festival – you’re fairly certain to see and hear more than a few first class musical performances.  But, there are other experiences that are just as enjoyable.

Here’s my Top 5 (not in any order) non-musical moments from the fest: