The Coaster
Monday, January 30, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Subscribe / Renew
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Coaster
No Result
View All Result
Home Asbury Park

Want Special Backstage Seating? See a Concert at the Paramount

by The Coaster Editorial Staff
June 11, 2015
in Asbury Park
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare via EmailShare on Twitter

 

paramount_theatreBy DON STINE

If you ever wanted to be onstage or backstage during a concert by your favorite performer, then you might want to check out the unique concert series beginning at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park.

The “Where The Audience And The Music Share The Stage” series begins Sat., June 13 with a peformance by Williams Honor on June 13. The series is followed by Graham Parker on June 27; Marshall Crenshaw on July 25; and Loudon Wainwright III on Aug. 22.

Concert promoter Sammy Boyd of Allenhurst said that the 200 limited-seating audience will actually be backstage and on the stage during the performance in a 1,600-seat theatre that has a very rich history of famous musical performances.

“So many people want to be onstage or backstage and having a limited number of 200 people gives them that opportunity,” he said.

He said the audience will be at the back of the stage and face an empty hall during the concert, with the band in front of them.

“They will see the theatre empty, chandeliers and all and everything will be dimly lit,” he said.

Boyd said the concept came to him after seeing a similar show at the Strand Theatre in Lakewood.

“I thought this is very cool and I would love to do it at the Paramount. And, before I knew it, (boardwalk redeveloper) Madison Marquette also loved it and we started to book a bunch of great talent,” he said.

Boyd said there are also other concerts currently in the works and tickets range from $25 to $40, depending on the act.

He said everyone attending will only be admitted through the private stage entrance on the northern side of the theatre and everyone will be given a special laminated “Backstage Pass.”

“Everybody should have a unique experience and have that special feeling of being on the stage. And once that’s gone- it’s gone,” he said.

The joint venture between Madison Marquette and Sammy Boyd Productions will present a unique mix of local, national and international talent. Each show will have general admission seating for 200, a bar, and a snack shack- all set up on the stage.

Tickets are available at The Stone Pony box office, (732-502-0600); Ticketmaster and TM Charge By The Phone at 800-745-3000. Shows begin at 8 p.m.

“When the idea of presenting this type of music experience came along, everyone agreed it belonged in Asbury Park,” said Boyd’s assistant, Judi Yaccarino.

Related Posts

Police Seeking Potential Entrepreneurs  Among Asbury Park Youth

Possible Bias-Motivated Event Investigated by Law Enforcement

January 30, 2023
In Asbury Park Steps Taken to Create Citizen Review Board

County Prosecutor Partners With City Court for Recovery Program

January 30, 2023
‘Concert for George’ at ShowRoom

Critically Aclaimed Movies Now At ShowRoom in Asbury Park

January 30, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day Committee Names Sammy Boyd Grand Marshal

January 30, 2023
Disussions Continue to Preserve Asbury Park Historic Sites

Disussions Continue to Preserve Asbury Park Historic Sites

January 25, 2023
Developer ‘Cares Deeply About Boardwalk’ As Iconic Asbury Park Buildings Deteriorate

Developer ‘Cares Deeply About Boardwalk’ As Iconic Asbury Park Buildings Deteriorate

January 25, 2023

Trending This Week

Ocean Grove Ladies Auxiliary Raised $58,000 for Projects

Pilot Parking Program is Topic Of Special Meeting in Ocean Grove

January 25, 2023
Developer ‘Cares Deeply About Boardwalk’ As Iconic Asbury Park Buildings Deteriorate

Developer ‘Cares Deeply About Boardwalk’ As Iconic Asbury Park Buildings Deteriorate

January 25, 2023
Stabbing Incident at Asbury Park High School

Red Bank Man Charged With Numerous ‘Upskirting’ Offenses

January 24, 2023
Disussions Continue to Preserve Asbury Park Historic Sites

Disussions Continue to Preserve Asbury Park Historic Sites

January 25, 2023

Advertise Online with The Coaster

Advertise on The Coaster to reach countless new customers for your local business.

START ADVERTISING TODAY

E-mail Newsletter

Sign up to get a free weekly newsletter to your inbox.

Subscribe

Contact Us

The Coaster
1011 Main St
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Phone: 732-775-3010
FAX: 732-775-8345
editor@thecoaster.net

Email Newsletter »

All Articles

Search Our Site

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 The New Coaster, LLC. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Subscribe / Renew

© 2023 The New Coaster, LLC. All rights reserved.