Broadway Meets The Beach Moving To Island Heights, NJ

Change is inevitable; it's just a part of life. So when a summertime tradition at the Jersey Shore sees a little bit of a mix-up, we shouldn't panic, just take it in stride.

Broadway Meets The Beach Is A Jersey Shore Summertime Tradition

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For the past ten years, Broadway Meets the Beach has been a staple on the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Every summer, people could see an up-close, in-person performance from some incredibly talented performers, most of whom had some serious Broadway credits.

Broadway Meets The Beach Has Announced A Change In Venues For 2026

This year, in 2026, you'll still be able to see some incredible Broadway-caliber performances, for free, might I add, except you won't be seeing them on the boardwalk this year.

Broadway Meets The Beach Will Now Be Hosted In Island Heights, NJ

Broadway Meets the Beach has announced via their website that this summer's performances will now take place in Island Heights, just over the bridge from Seaside Heights.

Performances will take place at Wanamaker Field in Island Heights, a waterfront park located at the intersection of East End and Vansant Avenues in Island Heights.

What's The Schedule For Broadway Meets The Beach, 2026?

This year's Broadway Meets The Beach Schedule is as follows:

Friday, July 3rd, 5:30 PM: Happy 250th Birthday, America Show, featuring Constantine Maroulis, Lucia Giannetta, and Ted Brunetti

Thursday, August 6th, 6:30 PM: Christine Dwyer, Matt Deangels, and more TBA

Friday August 21st, 6:30 PM: Stephanie Klemons, Bill Bowers, Bianca Leigh, Rick Sordelet, plus an all-star tribute to Madison Gross of the Rutgers Acting School

Monday, August 31st, 6:30 PM: Alysha Umphress, Korie Lee Bossie