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Manasquan, NJ � Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to present their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which will open this Friday, July 29th at 8 pm and run until Sunday, August 7th. This is a musical for all ages that features local talents from Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This event is sponsored by the Paul F. Zito, MD Educational Foundation.

Audiences will have the opportunity to journey through biblical Egypt with this telling of the story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one extremely colorful garment. Penned by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, this show is directed by Broadway veteran Robert Johanson and stars Chris Pinella of Brielle as Joseph.

"We have remarkable talent in this production," says William Whitefield, Executive Director of Algonquin Arts Theatre. "The cast is comprised of over sixty individuals, all with wonderful voices, that create a powerhouse of inspiring music accompanied by the orchestra."

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays July 29th and 30th and August 5th and 6th at 8:00 pm and Sundays July 31st & August 7th at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $18 for students. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be reserved by calling 732-528-9211, emailing [email protected], or by visiting www.algonquinarts.org. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 12 to 6 pm and Saturday from 12 to 4 pm. Algonquin Arts Theatre is located at 173 Main Street in downtown Manasquan, NJ.

Algonquin Arts Theatre was founded in 1992 as a nonprofit organization to provide cultural enrichment and educational enhancement of the highest quality for the residents of New Jersey�s central region. Algonquin Arts Theatre is handicap accessible. Programming of Algonquin Arts Theatre is made possible as a result of the continued philanthropic support of private citizens and organizations such as New Jersey State Council on the Arts, OceanFirst Foundation, PNC, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Target, The Community Foundation of Monmouth County, The Paul F. Zito, MD Foundation, Manasquan Savings Bank, Woman�s Club of Brielle, Janice Blanton, Jules Plangere III, as well as many generous individuals and local businesses.