Surflight Theatre
The Surflight Theatre has been offering “Broadway at the beach” since 1950. In addition to great theatre performances, this reputable theatre also offers musical theatre education, an apprenticeship program, a gift shop, and gift certificates.
The 2026 Season
The 2026 Season offers quality concerts, musicals,
comedies, and plays in their comfortable, newly renovated 450-seat auditorium.
- Grand Night for Sing (May 23-June 7)
- Guys & Dolls (June 18-July 5)
- Young Frankenstein (July 7-26)
- Pretty Women (July 28-August 16)
- 1776 The Musical(Aug 18-Sept 30)
- Ghost The Musical (Sept 1-20)
- Vanities The Musical (Sept 23-October 4)
- Deceived (Oct 7-11)
- Holiday Inn (December 2-December 20)
Concerts, Comedy, Events
- Comedy Night (4/11, 6/26, 7/17, 8/7, 8/28, 9/25, 11/7)
- The Edward Twins (May 25 & 26)
- Beginnings-Chicago Tribute Band (June 29)
- Just Sixties (July 13)
- Back To The Garden 1969-Woodstock Tribute Show (August 3)
- Taylor Mason Family Comedy (August 10)
- Winslow Eagles Tribute Band (August 24)
- An Evening with Groucho (9/11)
- La Traviata (November 14)
- Holidays with The Duprees (11/22)
- NYE Bubby Bash with the Rave-Ons (December 31)
The Sand Castle B&B has partnered with Surflight on our NYE Celebration Package. 2 tickets to The Rave-Ons is included.
We also offer a Fall “ Night of Warm Laughter” package which includes 2 tickets to the November 7th Comedy show. ( a 2 night minimum reservation required)
The Show Place Ice Cream Parlour (Seasonal)
The Show Place Ice Cream Parlour has been presenting an exciting evening of Cabaret, ice cream, and “Waitri” singing and dancing since 1975. While being entertained by talented performers, you can enjoy themed ice cream concoctions with names like the The Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, and Annie Get Your Gun, just to name a few. The Parlour is open during the summer season only.
Apprentice Program
Surflight’s High School Apprentice Program is designed to give talented high schoolers first-hand experience in professional theatrical production by working with theatre professionals. The program teaches more than just singing and dancing. You can also learn more about theatre sound, lights, box office and publicity. Surflight Apprentices gain an advantage as they pursue successful careers in various areas of theatre. This tuition-free, full-time, eight-week program typically takes place early July through the end of August. Sessions include time spent in different shops, classes, field trips, and performance classes in acting, singing and dancing. The summer program concludes with an Apprentice Production.
Musical Theatre Educational Programs
Students enrolled in Surflight’s Musical Theatre Program concentrate on acting, singing and dancing, the dominant skills needed to perform in musical theatre. Students also develop speaking, movement, and acting skills while practicing improvisation and character development. This fun and educational program ends with a short musical showcase performance. For details, contact Surflight Theatre’s Director of Education, Paula Hammons Sloan, at paula@surflight.org.
The Theatre’s Mission
Surflight Theatre’s mission is to provide high quality professional live theatre to Long Beach Island and southern New Jersey residents and visitors and to also offer training opportunities for young theatre performers and technicians. Their goal is to also increase appreciation for live theatre for people of all ages.
Located about 30 minutes north of the Surflight Theatre, you will find The Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast a bayside mini resort and hidden treasure of Long Beach Island. Open from Mid April thru New Years Eve each year.
