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Drag Brunch At The Vogel at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank NJ

2025-06-04T18:29:21Z

Drag Brunch At The Vogel at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank NJ

Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 11:00AM 1:00PM EST

Tickets: $25* - $79.50** + fees | Limit 8 tickets per mailing address

DOORS/BRUNCH SERVICE 10AM • SHOWTIME 11AM
The Vogel • Basie Center Campus • 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

*Add-on package for bottomless mimosas
**VIP ticket that includes champagne – entire VIP box must be purchased

All tickets include brunch service. Brunch menu coming soon!

Tickets:

thebasie.org/events/drag-brunch-at-the-vogel-pride-month-25

Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank NJ

2025-06-04T18:21:21Z

Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank NJ

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 7:30PM to 9:00PM EST

Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series. His debut solo album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent (Broadway Records), earned him a 2023 GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Comedy Album”.

Touring the U.S. with his sold-out solo musical comedy concerts, the influencer and Internet sensation’s viral comedy videos have received hundreds of millions of views across all social media and digital platforms. His fresh take on politics and current events has led to interviews and profiles by The Washington Post (magazine cover story), CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, NPR, ABC News, OUT, People, and Entertainment Weekly.

Tickets:

thebasie.org/events/randy-rainbow-national-freakin-treasure

Drag Story Hour at Two River Theater in Red Bank NJ

2025-06-04T14:44:22Z

Drag Story Hour at Two River Theater in Red Bank NJ

Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 11:00AM to 12:00PM EST

Join them for Drag Story Hour featuring the fabulous Harmonica Sunbeam! Enjoy a delightful hour of reading, singing, and dancing, and creative activities. Books and coloring pages will be provided.

Fun for families with little ones 12 and under.

Website:

tworivertheater.org/whats-on/drag-story-hour

Red Bank's Pride In The Park 2025

2025-04-17T18:10:02Z

Red Bank's Pride In The Park 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 12:00PM to 3:00PM EST

Red Bank Pride in the Park to be held at Riverside Gardens Park.

From 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. (Rain Date: June 9th)

Event features live music, vendors, speakers, giveaways and more!

Website:

redbanknj.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3696&month=&year=&day=&calType=0

Jessica Kirson at Hackensack Meridian Theatre in Red Bank NJ

2024-10-09T18:55:12Z

Jessica Kirson at Hackensack Meridian Theatre in Red Bank NJ

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 6:30PM to 8:30PM EST

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender.

Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one[1]hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, Netflix’s, Friends Who Kill, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian.

Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released in 2022. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more.

She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the show.

Tickets:

thebasie.org/events/jessica-kirson

Pride In The Park 2024 at Riverside Garden Park in Red Bank NJ

2024-03-10T15:43:32Z

Pride In The Park 2024 at Riverside Garden Park in Red Bank NJ

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 12:00PM to 3:00PM EST

Red Bank Pride in the Park to be held at Riverside Gardens Park.

From 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. (Rain Date: June 9th)

Event features live music, vendors, speakers, giveaways and more!

To become a vendor or for more information:
Please contact 732-530-2782 or email recreation@redbanknj.org

Website:

redbanknj.org

Pride On The Plaza 2023 at Two River Theater Plaza in Red Bank NJ

2023-06-11T13:20:11Z

Pride On The Plaza 2023 at Two River Theater Plaza in Red Bank NJ

Friday, June 23, 2023 - 5:00PM to 8:00PM EST

In honor of Pride Month, and to stand with and celebrate the LGBTQ community, Two River Theater’s Pride on the Plaza returns for its fabulous fourth year!

Your emcee Lady Celestina turns the party once more, with special guests Octavia Anyae and Roxie Chanel and music by DJ Samurai.

Use discount code PRIDE for $20 tickets to the 8pm performance of Two Sisters and a Piano following the event.

Tickets:

tworivertheater.org/whats-on/pride-on-the-plaza-2023

Pride In The Park 2023 at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank NJ

2023-05-11T21:12:24Z

Pride In The Park 2023 at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank NJ

Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 1:00PM to 4:00PM EST

Red Bank Pride in the Park to be held at Riverside Gardens Park.

Event features live music, vendors, speakers, giveaways and more!

To become a vendor or for more information:
Please contact 732-530-2782 or email recreation@redbanknj.org

Rain Date: June 17th.

redbanknj.org/Calendar.aspx

Sandra Bernhard: A Spring Affair at The Vogel in Red Bank NJ

2023-04-15T15:27:40Z

Sandra Bernhard: A Spring Affair at The Vogel in Red Bank NJ

Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 7:30PM to 9:00PM EST

If you’re ready for long sunny days, a delicious aperitif, a breezy stroll down the Champs Elysees, lounging on the beach of Ipanema, or a brief interlude with some mysterious international playboy, then you are ready for a Spring Affair, and no one does it better than Sandy Bernhard, weaving her magical stories, gorgeous melodies, chic fashion & madcap adventures to take you on the best getaway in years, won’t you come along?

Leave your expectations at the door & take a peek into the wild world of Lady Bernhard. Please join her!

thebasie.org/events/sandra-bernhard-a-spring-affair

Drag Brunch starring Lady Celestina at The Vogel in Red Bank NJ

2023-04-14T20:30:44Z

Drag Brunch starring Lady Celestina at The Vogel in Red Bank NJ

Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 11:00AM to 2:00PM EST

Lady Celestina and friends invite you to DRAG BRUNCH AT THE VOGEL, an over-the-top, midday mashup of breakfast, lunch, and the most fabulous array of killer Queens we could convince to be awake at such an early hour.

You’ll marvel at the Mighty Lady and her friends, who will entertain as you dine on delicious brunch fare, with add-ons including bottomless mimosas (oh my!), champagne box seats and more.

thebasie.org/events/drag-brunch-at-the-vogel-starring-lady-celestina-friends-2

Two River Theater's Pride On The Plaza 2022 at Two River Theater Plaza in Red Bank NJ

2022-06-16T00:02:18Z

Two River Theater's Pride On The Plaza 2022 at Two River Theater Plaza in Red Bank NJ

Friday, June 24, 2022 - 6:00PM to 8:00PM EST

Two River Theater's Pride on the Plaza celebration returns to the outdoor stage with performances by local drag royalty Lady Celestina, Demi Gawdess, and Morrigan Von Haunt.

Tickets are $10 and include a fabulous drag show (tipping the queens is always appreciated!) snacks and one complimentary beverage per person. The Pride on the Plaza event series started in 2018, with featured performers from the drag scene and event partners helping to celebrate the LGBTQ community during Pride Month and every other month as well.

To book your ticket for Pride on the Plaza, visit Two River’s website tworivertheater.org or call 732-345-1400. The event is open to all ages, you must be 21 or over to consume alcoholic beverages.

tworivertheater.org/whats-on/pride-on-the-plaza

Pride In The Park 2022 at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank NJ

2022-05-03T22:05:34Z

Pride In The Park 2022 at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank NJ

Saturday, June 11, 2022 - 12:00PM to 5:00PM EST

Red Bank Pride in the Park is to be held at Riverside Gardens Park.

Begins at 12PM

The event features Live Music, vendors, speakers, vendors, giveaways, and more.

redbanknj.org

Todrick Hall: The Femuline Tour at The Vogel in Red Bank NJ

2022-04-23T19:52:51Z

Todrick Hall: The Femuline Tour at The Vogel in Red Bank NJ

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 7:00PM to 9:30PM EST

A limited number of VIP packages are available.

We all respond to crises in different ways but when lockdown hit, Todrick Hall knew right away what he needed to do. Which of course was to buy a full-size, pink blue and yellow 80s Ms Pac-Man arcade machine and install it in his house. But there was something else he needed to do too. On a Monday in April he decided to record a lockdown-themed EP, by Tuesday night he was recording the first songs, by Friday the whole thing was finished, and four days later the Quarantine Queen EP was streaming worldwide. “People tell me they see it as work ethic,” he says, “but I see it as passion. I wake up, and the only thing I want to do is create.”

None of which might have seemed likely a few decades ago in the tiny Texas town of Plainview; a beautiful little place, Todrick remembers, if not a locale well known for its over-abundance of liberal views. “Back then there was no YouTube, no social media, no nothing,” he remembers. “I became creative out of pure boredom.” On Sundays he’d sing in church; every other day of the week he’d practice backflips in his back garden. An Easter Bunny-themed musical at elementary school led to classes at a local dance studio called Tip Tap Toes so, when the Nutcracker ballet came to town looking for auditionees, Todrick was ready. He was cast as a gingersnap. “I can still remember the feeling of my heart beating,” he says of his first big performance. “It was the biggest adrenaline rush. I could not believe I’d done it. It was a feeling I’d never felt before. I felt like I’d ridden the biggest rollercoaster in the world and in that moment I knew: I want to feel like this forever, no matter what.”

Despite all that ambition, young Todrick would never have predicted the moment a couple of decades later when in the summer of 2019 he took to the stage at the VMAs with his friend (!) Taylor Swift, to accept the Video For Good award in recognition of his role in bringing the You Need To Calm Down video to life. “People I idolise were sitting feet away from me — it was the most insane thing ever,” he remembers. “Taylor putting that song on the radio is a huge part of the reason little gay kids who didn’t have anyone to look up to, and whose families tell them every day that they’re strange, can have three minutes where they feel like they’re okay, and they’re not crazy or weird, and they can be alive. Being a small part of that is so magical that I can’t even express it.” The MTV Moonperson from that night is currently in Todrick’s front room, visible but just slightly out of reach of visitors. “People love to touch it but honestly, between you and I, it’s not the most well-constructed award I’ve ever received,” he confides. “It could easily be broken, but what it represents is really important to me.”

In fairness that wobbly Moonperson isn’t the first time Todrick’s had to confront the fragility of success. Upon leaving American Idol in 2009 (after reaching the semi-finals, having initially auditioned with a song he’d written himself), he put his Broadway career on pause and moved to LA, reasoning that it was there that he could raise his profile high enough to return to Broadway and land bigger roles. It was, he says, like playing chess: having to think at least three steps ahead, not to mention protecting the queen at all costs. “You have to find ways to be strategic about how you’re going to get to your end goal,” he says, “and my end goal is EGOT. Moving to LA was the only way I knew how to be able to come back to Broadway as a star.”

In the short term things weren’t looking good. “I was super, super broke,” he remembers, adding that his saving grace was a song he’d recorded called It Gets Better which each month sold well enough to pay his rent. (Needless to say, this was before streaming took hold.) “I was performing in regional theatre, dancing at people’s birthdays and weddings, anything I could do in entertainment. Any money I could make on the side, I’d use to throw a video together.” Some of Todrick’s weekly YouTube videos gained traction although, in fairness, others didn’t. “I learned very quickly that when you have a viral moment those moments are very, very short-lived,” he recalls. “I’d allow myself to be excited for six hours and then I’d think: right, what are we doing next?”

But there was always something next. There was hit own MTV show, Todrick. It ran for precisely one season, but then there’d be albums like Straight Outta Oz, Forbidden or Haus Parties 1 and 2, or a tour, or a scene-stealing Drag Race appearance. Eventually successes began to outweigh failures and in turn failures didn’t really seem like failures at all. They were just parts of the journey. “Sometimes when people fall or hit a roadblock they strut with a little bit less confidence, and with their chest not quite as far out, and with their head held not quite so high,” Todrick says. “But right now I’m celebrating falling on my face and making huge mistakes — and I’m celebrating realising it’s okay to get right back up again.”

It’s no coincidence that Todrick has become one of the planet’s most inspiring LBGTQ+ role models — and he’s seen first-hand how powerful such a popcultural presence can be for those growing up like he once did, surrounded by people who didn’t understand him. “Sometimes a fan will meet me after a show and they’ll whisper: ‘I’m here, but my family doesn’t know I’m gay,’” he begins. “The next year I’ll meet them and they’re out of the closet. A year on they’ll have their first boyfriend, then they’re engaged, then they’re married, then they’re adopting kids. I’ve been doing this for ten years and I’ve seen it happen again, and again, and again. I’ve watched people grow. I feel so privileged to see their entire auras change.”

“It took me such a long time to say, as a kid from Texas: ‘I’m a proud gay man, I’m African-American: this is me’,” he adds. “It’s not always accepted in the Bible belt where I’m from but now I’m so proud of all that, and I try to infuse those messages of self-love and positivity and fierceness and feeling fabulous and being proud of who you are in every single thing I do. I don’t want to go around giving Miss America acceptance speeches but I really try to talk to people about real life. I want to give people the real tea.”

Fame in the modern era is notoriously hard to define but whichever way you frame it, fame right now looks and sounds a lot like Todrick Hall. “The only time in my life I feel completely understood is when I’m performing,” he reasons. “When I’m making people smile and laugh it’s my food, my energy, my fuel, my drug, my everything.” And the next few years? You probably know Todrick well enough to realize you should never rule anything out, but he says his current goals involve a kids TV show, a Netflix extravaganza, and his own Broadway production. He’ll make it up as he goes along, of course, and the results — spontaneous, joyous, real — will be all the better for it. “When you’re younger you think you’re going to have it all figured out at some point,” he smiles. “These days I’m realizing, you don’t need to have anything figured out. If you did, there’s be no point in living.”

Presented by Count Basie Center for the Arts

thebasie.org/events/vogel-todrick-hall-4-28-22