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Aug
23
Aug
23
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts
For one magical night, two of the greatest performers on Broadway, Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara, will each sing songs that they fear the most in a double-bill of songs at the Hackensack Meridian Health theater at the Count Basie Center for the Arts.
Two of the greatest stars of her generation, Broadway legend Sutton Foster and two-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara bring their multiple Tony Award wins to the Hackensack Meridian Health stage at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in a special evening of song on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Each a star in her own right, Sutton Foster has dazzled on Broadway in hits like Anything Goes, Shrek The Musical, and The Music Man, while Kelli O'Hara has wowed followers in productions such as The King and I, Kiss Me, Kate, and The Pajama Game. The two performers deliver a unique tribute to the greatest music of the Great White Way.
The historic Hackensack Meridian Health theater at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, in Red Bank, New Jersey is the perfect venue to experience the great talents of these two performers! A night of great Broadway songs by the two most feared performers on Broadway, Tony Award winning Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara, will be a night to remember! Tickets start at $84 and this is a rare chance to see these two superstars perform on the same stage!
Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event.
One Night Only Count Basie Live on Broadway... August 23, 2026.... Two of the greatest female exponents of musical theatre of all time come to Broadway to perform live a concert of songs from their individual impressive repertoires! You can witness this one time only concert when Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara share the stage at the Hackensack Meridian Health theater at the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Sutton Foster is recognized as being amongst the greatest of all time with two Tony Awards for her performances in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "Anything Goes". Her powerful vocals also provide her standout numbers from her impressive Broadway repertoire including "Gimme Gimme" and "It is De-Lovely" from her most recent album "Wish" a collection of show songs written by everyone from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim to Lin-Manuel Miranda. Sutton currently is starring in her own hit TV series "Younger" which has a massive worldwide following. Versatility is one of the things that Sutton does best, her impressive ability to interpret songs and perform with a range of emotions bringing a depth to even the lightest of songs and then performing with power and tenderness to the biggest and most emotional numbers.
The night's concert will feature Foster's powerful and intimate performances of songs from her Broadway catalog (Gimme Gimme, It is De-Lovely, etc.) as well as a few other surprises. Two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Director of a Musical, Sutton Foster received her awards for her direction and performances in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes. Sutton has released a solo album Wish which includes her interpretations of classic show tunes. The album highlights her versatility and showcase her ability to bring depth and emotion to both light and serious songs. Sutton has also been making waves on television as the lead in the hit TV Land series Younger, bringing her Broadway talent to a whole new audience.
Her gorgeous soprano voice was showcased in The King and I where she was awarded a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2015 for her portrayal of Anna. Kelli O'Hara is one of the most honored stars on Broadway with seven Tony nominations in total. The list of musicals that she has been involved in are endless and include shows such as The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific, and her performance in Kiss Me, Kate. Kelli O'Hara can currently be seen on Broadway in the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses which opened on Broadway in 2024. She brings a depth to every song she sings, and you can be sure that you will be left thinking long after the curtain call. Hackensack Meridian Health theater at the Count Basie Center for the Arts Details The Broadway show will be held at the Hackensack Meridian Health theater at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. The theater is a historic venue and holds up to 1,312 people with all of the very latest technology. It is an intimate setting where the audience can be close to the actors. The Count Basie box office is open Tuesday through Sunday and can supply you with more information about parking as well as hotels in the area. The box office can be reached at 732-842-9000.
Red Bank has many parking lots that are public as well as street metered spaces to park your car. The lots and spaces are within a short walk to the theater and it would be a good idea to arrive a little early to park as well as get settled before the show.
Tickets for this extraordinary one night performance will be available for sale starting at $84.00 and will go on sale through Ticket Squeeze, the official service provider for the sale of Count Basie Center for the Arts tickets and at the Count Basie Center for the Arts box office. To purchase tickets click on the "buy tickets" link above.
Please see below the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts seating chart for the Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara event on 23 August 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara tickets. For accessible seating please contact Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts directly.
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, New Jersey, , US