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Surflight Theatre

104 Reviews

#4 of 22 things to do in Beach Haven

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201 Engleside Ave, Intersection of Beach and Engleside Avenues, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-1764

+1 609-492-9477

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“A true island gem”

I have been attending the Surflight from its early years in a leaky garage hosted by Joseph P... read more

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Mahananye

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“Broadway shows in Long Beach Island!”

So great to be able to a Broadway show on the island (at a fraction of the cost...). The actors are... read more

Reviewed 11 January 2018

ritarap1

Beach Haven, New Jersey

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From it's humble beginnings under a tent in 1950, Surflight Theatre has been a premier venue for live theatre, and is the only professional theatre in Ocean County, NJ. Surflight offers a full summer season of broadway quality productions, along with Childrens' Theatre, Concerts, and the world famous Show Place Ice Cream Parlour.

4.5

104 reviews

Excellent74%
Very good15%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible7%

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“summer stock” (5 reviews)

“ice cream” (10 reviews)

“long beach island” (8 reviews)

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Hours Today: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

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201 Engleside Ave, Intersection of Beach and Engleside Avenues, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-1764

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Mahananye

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A true island gem

I have been attending the Surflight from its early years in a leaky garage hosted by Joseph P Hayes. It's come a long way! I've taken my kids when they were young each week to the featured kids shows w/ the meet & greet after...More

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ritarap1

Beach Haven, New Jersey

Reviewed 11 January 2018

Broadway shows in Long Beach Island!

So great to be able to a Broadway show on the island (at a fraction of the cost...). The actors are very enthusiastic!

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kathyrlbi

Voorhees, New Jersey

Reviewed 11 September 2017

Wow...'Million Dollar Quartet' was fantastic!

Finally got the chance to get back to the Surflight Theatre and 'Million Dollar Quartet' did not disappoint. From the ease of picking up my tickets, the refurbished theatre, comfortable seats (although a little bit tight), to the quick exit at the end of the...More

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ellie2newjersey

New Jersey

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Reviewed 2 September 2017

Always good shows

Saw "Million Dollar Quartet" there opening night. Fantastic show. Top notch talent. Every show they put on there is good. Highly recommend.

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Cheryl447

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Reviewed 1 September 2017 via mobile

Million $ performance!

Saw opening night performance of Million Dollar Quartet and it was fantastic! Actors were phenomenal and music was awesome! A Broadway caliber play on LBI!! The audience was on their feet and dancing to the tunes at the end! The cast extended their playing and...More

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DianeWJ

Freehold, New Jersey

Reviewed 30 August 2017 via mobile

Super Surflight!

Bravo to the cast & crew. We were delighted to see Hairspray & Peter Pan last week. Singers & dancers were talented & enthusiastic. The shows made our stay in Beach Haven so enjoyable!

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Ellen D

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Reviewed 8 August 2017

Theatre

I saw Newsies & it was terrific. Summer Stock theater. The theater is clean & very well kept. The show was so professional. Intermission you can get a coffee or ice-cream, no alcohol. A good mix of veteran actors & new actors. They also have...More

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roxymama2017

Montville, New Jersey

Reviewed 1 August 2017

Welcome Back!! Couldn't be more excited!

We went to see Footloose and were not disappointed! The cast was high energy and we truly enjoyed every minute of the performance. I wish we were down there all summer so we could see every show. THANK YOU FOR RE-OPENING THIS WONDERFUL THEATRE!

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Jamie F

Moorestown, New Jersey

1533

Reviewed 31 July 2017 via mobile

Surflight is back!

We saw Joseph and the amazing technicolor dream coat and Newsies this summer! Both shows were fantastic. We love Newsies! And saw it on Broadway, the Surflight show would definitely compare. Incredible dancing! Enjoy the showplace ice cream parlor before the show. Great Family fun...More

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Aghavni

Tuckerton, New Jersey

13978

Reviewed 28 July 2017

Delightful Performance!

We went to a children's theatre production of The Wizard of Oz this past weekend, and were very pleasantly surprised at the professional level of the performances. I went with my son, who is a young adult, but we were never bored. The talent was...More

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