Arts & Entertainment

See Erich Bergen At Avenel Performing Arts Center Feb. 15, 16

If you're a fan of 'Jersey Boys,' you've heard of singer Erich Bergen​, who'll do classics like Sinatra and Billy Joel, plus today's hits.

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Fan of "Jersey Boys" or "Madam Secretary?"

You can now see Erich Bergen, who starred in both shows, right here in Avenel, when the singer/actor takes the stage at the Avenel Performing Arts Center in February.

"Erich Bergen Live in Concert" will feature a mix of songs from Erich’s career on stage and film, including music from "Jersey Boys" and "Waitress." The show is also filled with known music by Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, George Michael and many more.

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Bergen will give two performances Saturday, February 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m.

Erich Bergen starred as Blake Moran on the hit CBS television drama "Madam Secretary," which just concluded its sixth and final season in December 2019. Last summer he completed a run as Doctor Pomatter in the Broadway musical "Waitress" and before that, Erich starred as Bob Gaudio in the Clint Eastwood-directed musical film, "Jersey Boys," reprising his critically acclaimed performance from the Tony-winning Broadway play.

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Other television credits include Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives and Person of Interest.

As a singer and musician, Erich enjoys a successful career performing everything from the Great American Songbook to contemporary hits. His albums are available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other digital music/streaming outlets.

The Avenel Performing Arts Center opened last April, and has played its role in revitalizing Avenel and the surrounding area. With new weekend train service in and out of New York (NJ Transit started running the trains last September) and luxury apartments nearby, the Avenel part of Woodbridge has been reborn as a commuters paradise.

The Avenel Performing Art Center is located at 150 Avenel Street in Avenel, New Jersey (located within Woodbridge Township). To purchase tickets, visit www.avenelarts.com or contact the Box Office Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm-5pm at (732)314-0500.

The Avenel Performing Arts Center is also home to Curtains Bar and Restaurant.

Here's the line-up for rest of winter, spring and summer 2020:

January 22-26: Big Band Broadway

February 15-16: Erich Bergen Live in Concert

February 25-March 1: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus- Live

March 12-13: When Irish Eyes are Dyin’ Murder Mystery

March 20-22: The New York Tenors

April 3-5: Rearview Mirror: Dancing through the 80s

April 17-26: My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis

May 6-10: Late Nite Catechism: ‘Til Death Do Us Part

May 27-June 7: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy

July 8-17: Auruem

August 25-29: Late Nite Catechism: Back to School

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