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Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Beginnings: A New Year's Tribute to Chicago

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originally published: 12/12/2023


(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre will close out the year with New Year's Eve concerts by Beginnings: a tribute to Chicago.  The band will perform an early show at 6:00pm and return for an evening show at 9:00pm.

Beginnings formed in 2002 as a tribute to the music of super-group Chicago.  The band makes its home in the New York City metro area and regularly performs for highly enthusiastic and loyal audiences all over the United States.

Performing in Chicago's original, classic-era 7pc. configuration, Beginnings delivers the world's most authentic live Chicago concert experience, bringing the legendary band's extensive catalog to life, with stunning detail, accuracy, and intensity.

Fueled by world class musicianship and a passion for  performance, the band is a live music experience not to be missed.  The group's love of the music and dedication to their fans makes for an outstanding and electrifying show every time. Come see the band live, and they promise to "Make You Smile"!

A limited number of tickets are still available for purchase online. Tickets range from $60-$70. Algonquin Arts Theatre is located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan, New Jersey.




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ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (AAT) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film.

Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working alongside seasoned professionals.

AAT provides a platform for local and regional performers to showcase their work and offers audiences the opportunity to engage very directly and personally in the arts, fostering greater participation and providing an engaging means for exploring personal and societal issues through the world of the stage.

Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding is also provided by Hackensack Meridian Health, the PNC Foundation, Manasquan Bank, Sunnyside Manor, the Dodge Foundation, the Provident Bank Foundation and the generosity of other businesses and our patrons.




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