New Manalapan Theater Company Debuts Original Musical

MANALAPAN, NJ – Calling all lovers of the theater: Manalapan’s newest troupe is ready to debut with an original comedy-musical later this month.

The new Misfits Theatre Company - formed earlier this year to boost local entertainment offerings in the region while providing a unique outlet for local adult thespians - will perform its original “Waiting for Schlotsky” July 17 to 25 at the Manalapan Recreation Center’s Dreyer Pavilion Lawn (see below for showtime details).

The musical theatre revue was written by James Barone, Tina Barone, and Helene Montagna and is based on the film "Waiting for Guffman." The performance features Broadway favorites such as “Another Op’nin,’ Another Show,” “I Got Rhythm,” “A Million Dreams” and “Too Darn Hot.”

Other show festivities include food vendors and character appearances.

See showtimes below:

• July 17 at 7 p.m.
• July 18 at 2 p.m.
• July 24 at 7 p.m.
• July 25 at 2 p.m.

Rain dates are July 22 to 23 at 7:30 p.m. and July 29 to 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Interested attendees can purchase tickets online via credit card at https://register.communitypass.net/manalapan or in-person an hour before showtime at the Dreyer Pavilion concession stand. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Ages five and under are free.

Email misfitstheatreco@gmail.com to purchase group tickets or purchase by mail. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for VIP seating. For help or inquiries regarding ticket purchases, call (732) 446-8355.