Grunin Center for the Arts

06/24/2025

It's finally here - we are thrilled to announce our Fall 2025 Season! Check out our website for more information and exact dates of the shows: grunincenter.org
- Ocean Member tickets on sale July 3, 2025 at noon
- Bay Member tickets on sale July 7, 2025 at noon
- River Member tickets on sale July 9, 2025 at noon
- General Public tickets on sale July 10, 2025 at noon

06/23/2025

Venue Change Alert due to excessive heat!
- Parking will be available in Lot 2 near the Gym.
- This event is still bring your own seat.
- This event is still Free, but it is general admission, first come, first serve seating.

Due to the excessive heat expected on Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Symphony’s free Summer Concert at Ocean County College will be performed inside the Health and Human Performance Center (Building 29) on OCC’s main campus in Toms River. Bring your chairs and enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony! Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.njsymphony.org/.

06/13/2025

2025 - 2026 Memberships are now on sale!
We're pleased to announce that our Membership packages are on sale now for the 2025-2026 season! We will have a full season of events back on the Main Stage in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, and a Membership gives you premier access to world-class arts and entertainment here at the Jersey Shore!

We are again offering 3 Membership levels. Every Membership offers sneak peeks at upcoming events, early access to purchase tickets, an OCC Swag Bag, and discounts to shows! Get your membership today to receive full benefits for the 2025-2026 season, including the ability to buy your Fall 2025 events before the general public.

You can read full explanations of the levels and Membership FAQ's on our website: https://www.grunincenter.org/memberships/

05/05/2025

Deathtrap, performed by the OCC Repertory Theater Company at the Black Box Theater, captivates with sharp performances and a clever script. Brendan Keffner shines as Sidney Bruhl, while newcomers Keith Miller and Dana Russack make strong debuts. Directed by Cat Parker, the production’s stunning se...

05/01/2025

🏈 Blauvelt Speaker Series – Tiki Barber

Did you know Tiki Barber ranks 6th all-time in receptions by a running back with 586 and is one of three players in NFL history to accumulate 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards?

🗓️See him speak here at Ocean County College on June 5th at 6pm : https://www.grunincenter.org/event/tiki-barber

04/19/2025

DEATHTRAP CAST SPOTLIGHT: PORTER MILGRIM 🔦
James Fogerty takes the stage as Porter Milgrim—Sidney’s loyal attorney and long-time friend. Shrewd, skeptical, and always watching, Porter has a knack for sensing when something isn’t quite right. Can he untangle the twisted web before it’s too late?

04/18/2025

DEATHTRAP CAST SPOTLIGHT: HELGA TEN DORP 🔦
Annette Curran stars as the eccentric Helga Ten Dorp, a famous psychic with a flair for the dramatic and a nose for danger. She’s bold, brash, and never afraid to speak her mind. The spirits are talking… but is anyone listening?

04/17/2025

DEATHTRAP CAST SPOTLIGHT: MYRA BRUHL 🔦
Say hello to Dana Russack as Myra Bruhl—Sidney’s devoted wife and emotional anchor. Gentle, thoughtful, and wise, Myra brings light to Sidney’s darkness... but even she has her limits. Will love keep them safe—or be their undoing?

04/16/2025

DEATHTRAP CAST SPOTLIGHT: CLIFFORD ANDERSON 🔦
Introducing Keith Miller as Clifford Anderson, the brilliant young writer with charisma to spare. He might seem innocent, but there’s more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Is Clifford just another aspiring playwright—or something far more dangerous?