Brookdale Summer Shakespeare

07/18/2025

Tonight’s audience is enjoying perfect summer weather at our Macbeth performance. Only 2 more shows left! Catch Macbeth Saturday or Sunday at 7pm

07/02/2025

Brookdale Summer Shakespeare Ensemble presents a free production of Macbeth!

July 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 at 7PM

Macbeth will be performed on The Great Lawn at Brookdale Community College Lincroft NJ campus. Park in lot 2 or 3 and follow the signs.

Free! No Ticket Needed

Bring a lawn chair or blanket-picnics welcome.
Weather Permitting

Call the box office to see if there is a cancellation message if bad weather is expected at 732-224-2411 or check back here. Questions? Email [email protected]

04/12/2025

Auditions for Macbeth April 24th 5-8, April 28th 5-8 and callbacks are April 29th 5-out.

There is no need to prepare anything, sides will be given to you at the audition. Auditions will be held at Brookdale Performing Arts Center 765 Newman Springs Rd Lincroft, NJ 07738.

For questions: email [email protected]

07/12/2024

This evenings performance of The Merchant Of Venice has been canceled due to weather. Still 6 more chances July 13,14, 18,19 20,21 at 7pm! Hope to see you then! Stay dry!

07/11/2024

The Merchant of Venice opens tonight!

Coming up this July 2024!

06/21/2024

Coming up this July 2024!

06/21/2024

Brookdale Summer Shakespeare was recently featured in a documentary by Stormin’ Arts Players! “Why Still Shakespeare” was directed by Robin Casserly and produced by Stephen Dobbins To celebrate 20 years of Shakespeare produced by The Brookdale Performing Arts Center.

“Why Still Shakespeare” is a look behind the curtain at what it takes to put on outdoor theatre, the bonds formed across a 20 year tradition, and most importantly, why still Shakespeare.

https://vimeo.com/963135999?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYfnPobcyzme78P7kCJPYiYchT-kaFbc4D8ZxdMc0l2WJ2DYd6GtzxQQrM_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

A look behind the curtain at what it takes to put on outdoor theatre, the bonds formed across a 20 year tradition, and most importantly, why still Shakespeare.

03/20/2024

Merchant of Venice Auditions at Brookdale Community College!
April 9th, 11th 5PM-7PM
Callbacks are April 15th 5p-out
Auditions are held at Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center. Please park in lot 2
There is no need to prepare anything, sides will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes

07/16/2023

Tonight’s show (July 16th 2023) of Much Ado About Nothing has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Catch next performances on July 20-23 all at 7pm.

06/09/2023

Brookdale Summer Shakespeare Ensemble will presenting Much Ado About Nothing on the Great Lawn at Brookdale Community College (Park in Lot 2 and follow the signs).

July 13-16, 20-23 7PM **Weather Dependent** The show is FREE with no tickets

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and snacks are permitted (no alcohol will be allowed on Brookdale Campus). In the case of inclement weather, please check voicemail on Box Office line for recording of cancellations 732-224-2411

02/26/2023