Joe Caruso

Holmdel resident Joe Caruso will be playing a lead role in Phoenix Productions' upcoming November revival of A Christmas Story.

A new musical version of the classic movie comes to the stage for the holiday season. The story  takes place in the 1940s in Indiana and focuses on a child named Ralphie, a daydreamer who spends his days counting down to Christmas. He wants a Red Ryder BB Gun, but as his parents and teachers warn him, "You'll shoot your eye out!"  All of the movie's best-loved moments are here, including the Old Man's leg-shaped lamp, the tongue-on-a-flagpole scene, the bunny suit, the Santa slide and all of Ralphie's extravagant daydreams. It's a big Broadway musical, complete with dazzling dance numbers and gorgeous sets.

Phoenix Productions will present its revival of A Christmas Story at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning November 11th.

Phoenix Productions will present its revival of A Christmas Story at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning November 11th.

Beginning his career at the age of 14, AJ McKay has become an internationally-acclaimed voice over artist and sound engineer, working with top names in the voice over industry, all from his home in Louisville, KY.

12 Miles West is celebrating the holidays with a sparkling radio play adaptation of the family favorite Miracle on 34th Street.

12 Miles West is celebrating the holidays with a sparkling radio play adaptation of the family favorite Miracle on 34th Street.

12 Miles West is celebrating the holidays with a sparkling radio play adaptation of the family favorite Miracle on 34th Street.

Sept 25: Kick-off party w/ Thom Chambers Duo; 26: Ben Prestage, Harold Blanchard Trio, Johnny Mag Sax w/ Jillian Rockafort, Legendary JC's; 27:The Joe Oddo Orchette, featuring Gwen Gray, Mark Hodgson & Joe King, Toni & Joes, The Legends of Jazz & Blues w/ Bernie Lee, Bob Rose, Bill White & Barry James; NSB HS Jazz Band, Brazilian Breeze, Victor Wainwright & Rev. Billy Wirtz, Sybil Gage & Friends, Toni Bishop and the Pat D'aguanno Trio, Ray Guiser & Rob Dionne w/ the Cool Jams Rhythm Section, The Cook Trio, Thom Chambers, Debra Rider Quartet, Seth Rye, Joe Caruso Blues, Cook Trio; 28: Gus Simms, Stetson U. Big Band & Sid Blair.

Feinstein's at the Regency (540 Park Avenue South) has announced a starry season for fall and winter of 2006, including Lorenzo Lamas, Kitty Carlisle Hart and Michael Feinstein himself