Schedule
Tickets for the ever-popular Holidays with the OC Pops are now on sale! Led by Conductor Vince Lee, the Pops will perform classic favorites and modern hits. The show takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier at 6 pm on Saturday, November 30. Tickets are $25 and $30 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Kristin Chenoweth's blockbuster debut performance with the Ocean City Pops in 2023 was such a hit, she couldn't wait to come back - and we are thrilled to oblige. Known for having one of the most versatile and agile voices in the industry, Ms. Chenoweth returns to the Ocean City Music Pier to close out the Pops' 95th season on Sunday, September 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets range from $77 to $127 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice. This show will sell out, so be sure to get your tickets early!
The stars of the Atlantic City Ballet return to heat up the Music Pier Stage on Saturday, September 14! Forging a new, continuing artistic partnership between the ballet and the OCPops, Maestro Vince Lee is excited to highlight the talents of our artistic neighbor. Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Jersey City legends, The Duprees, return to the Ocean City Music Pier! Audiences around the country have enjoyed their timeless Doo-Wop sound for decades. The group recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of their first hit single, My Own True Love. You won’t want to miss The Duprees filling the Music Pier with their signature sound. Sponsored by Manco and Manco in memory of Frank Manco. The show takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier on Saturday, September 7, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $32 and $37 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Widely hailed as the most fun concert of the 2023 Ocean City Pops season, the Dueling Pianos return for another showdown! Rejoined by his long-time colleague and regular Ocean City Pops orchestral pianist, Eric Svejcar, 176 piano keys will be smoldering as Vince and Eric scorch through some of the greatest hits of Rock, Pop, Movies, Broadway, Classical, and more! The concert takes place on Wednesday, September 4, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Come celebrate Labor Day weekend with three Ocean City favorites! This unique mix of spectacular singers (two from Opera, and one from Musical Theater) creates one of the most compelling and entertaining “Tenors” shows in the country. Joined by Maestro Vince Lee and the Ocean City Pops, the unmistakable onstage chemistry of our Three Tenors is certain to delight! Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Featuring the best songs and sounds of the 1960s, the spectacular playlist for The Strictly 60s Band includes British invasion, Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, and Doo Wop. (The Ocean City Pops will not perform in this concert.) The show takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier on Saturday, August 31, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth and final symphony debuted at Vienna’s Theater am Kärntnertor. This year, almost every orchestra in the world will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of this masterwork, and the Ocean City Pops is excited to take part in those celebrations on Wednesday, August 28. One of the fixtures of the Ocean City Arts scene, Richard Stanislaw, will serve as Chorusmaster, and the Music Pier stage will erupt with an expanded orchestra, a full choir, and some of the best music ever composed. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind musical event! Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Loren Allred, the renowned singer-songwriter, soared to fame with her captivating rendition of Never Enough from "The Greatest Showman," achieving multi-platinum status and garnering widespread acclaim, joins the Ocean City Pops on Sunday, August 25. Collaborating with icons such as Michael Bublé and embarking on global tours alongside Andrea Bocelli and David Foster, Loren shows a boundless vocal prowess. In 2024, Loren captivated audiences on NBC Primetime's America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, reaffirming her status as a musical powerhouse. With each performance, Loren Allred leaves an indelible mark on the industry, continually redefining musical excellence. Tickets range from $37 to $42 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
With a career spanning eight remarkable decades, the movie music of John Williams has touched the lives of millions around the world. Having worked with Mr. Williams, Maestro Vince Lee has become one of the premiere interpreters of his music and is thrilled to continue this annual celebration of his music. Expect to hear big hits such as Star Wars and Jaws, epic soundscapes like War Horse, Far & Away, along with first-ever performance in the state of New Jersey of music from Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker! The show takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier on Sunday, August 18, starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Ocean City Pops conductor emeritus, Bill Scheible, returns to the Music Pier on Sunday, August 11. A fixture on the Ocean City music scene, Maestro Scheible leads his long-time colleagues in a collection of standards and favorites. Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Join Danny Zuko, Sandy Dumbrowski, and the rest of the Rydell High Class of 1959 when the Ocean City Pops, Greater Ocean City Theatre Company, and the City of Ocean City present "Grease," by special agreement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. Performances of this beloved musical take place at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center on August 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm and on August 8 and 15 at 2 pm. Tickets are $32 for adults and $27 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ocnj.us/boxoffice
Lights, Camera, Broadway! Back by popular demand - since selling out her 2023 Holiday Show with Maestro Vince Lee and the OC Pops - Ocean City’s Sara Maimone invites you to enjoy a night of popular film compositions and Tony Award winning Broadway arrangements on the Ocean City Music Pier. Spotlighting some of the greatest composers and lyricists through Sara's score, this is a night of music that you will not want to miss! Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Back by popular demand from his stellar 2023 celebration of the Frank Sinatra legacy, performer Brandon Tomasello will bring the Great American Songbook to life on the Music Pier stage on Sunday, July 28. With a stunning personal music library, Mr. Tomasello brings an unmatched authenticity to his performances. Under the direction of Maestro Vince Lee, the Ocean City Pops will perform both as a big band and as an orchestra, making for an unforgettable evening of music! Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Enjoy the perfect blend of summer songs with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra featuring Scott Coulter & Friends on Sunday, July 21. This night will transform the Music Pier into memory lane, with songs ranging from the Beach Boys to Jimmy Buffet. Tickets are $32 and $37 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice
On Thursday, July 18, the Jersey Tenors, the newest opera/rock mash-up sensation, will bring an exciting blend of iconic opera classics and Rock ‘N Roll favorites to the Ocean City Music Pier. The group also performs songs from Jersey’s finest, including Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and Whitney Houston. (The Pops will not be performing at this event.) Tickets are $52, and sales benefit the Friends of the Ocean City Pops. Tickets can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
With 17 Top-Ten albums, 117 Top-Ten singles, an Emmy nomination, and the honor of Las Vegas “Headliner of the Year” 5 times, Frankie Moreno is consistently breaking records and wowing audiences from coast to coast with his own brand of genre-blurring Rock-N-Roll. Moreno, who performs to sold-out crowds at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Hollywood Bowl, and in Las Vegas, brings his show to the Ocean City Music Pier on Sunday, July 14. Tickets at $37 and $42 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Join Maestro Vince Lee and the Ocean City Pops on Wednesday, July 10, in a celebration of one of America's most enduring musical genres. Come see some of the best and brightest talent perform music ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein classics, to sophisticated songs by Sondheim, and even upbeat tunes from modern Broadway. Tickets are $27 and $32 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice
Few orchestras in the world have the flexibility and versatility of the Ocean City Pops, and this evening is going to show it off! On Sunday, July 7, Maestro Vince Lee will take you on a whirlwind tour of the wide variety of genres that the Ocean City Pops is famous for, all in one, action-packed evening. You'll hear symphonic folk tales, brassy fanfares, Hollywood hits, Tin Pan Alley tunes, and even Funk and Soul. If you enjoy an evening of variety and surprises, this concert is for you! Tickets are $22 and $27 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Join Maestro Vince Lee for our 4th annual Star Spangled Spectacular featuring patriotic music and other popular hits. The outdoor concerts take place on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, at 8 pm. The shows are free and open to the public, so bring the whole family to Carey Stadium, just off the Boardwalk between 5th and 6th Streets.
Our 2024 season opens with one of the most captivating performers in Broadway history! Bernadette Peters, the legendary star of stage and screen, brings her powerful and unique artistry to the Ocean City Music Pier for this one night-only event.
The award-winning actress and singer’s career spans film, television and stage. She won Tony Awards for her roles in the musicals “Annie Get Your Gun” and Song and Dance,” and she received five other nominations and an honorary award. Four of the cast albums on which she starred have won Grammy Awards. Peters starred in films, including “Silent Movie,” “The Jerk” and “Pennies From Heaven.” She and Lea Salonga will return to Broadway in 2025 to star in “Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.”
The show takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier at 7:30 pm on Sunday, June 30. Tickets range from $41 to $91 and can be purchased at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
On Friday, June 21, the 40 plus member Philadelphia Wind Symphony will perform traditional wind band classics, serving as an official musical celebration to start the summer featuring marches, soloists and entertaining selections for the entire family to enjoy. (The Ocean City Pops will not perform in this concert.) Tickets are $17 and $27 and can be ordered at ocnj.us/boxoffice.
Enjoy your favorite holiday & Christmas songs performed by the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. Led by conductor Vince Lee, enjoy hearing your classic Christmas favorites and modern holiday hits. Featured soloist will be Ocean City’s Sara Maimone. For tickets, visit ocnj.us/boxoffice
After their breathtaking feature with the Ocean City Pops in 2022, the stars of the Atlantic City Ballet return to heat up the Music Pier Stage! Forging a new, continuing artistic partnership between the ballet and the OCPops, Maestro Vince Lee is delighted to highlight the talents of neighboring arts organizations. (Expect exciting developments on this to be announced at the concert!) The Pops will also shine tonight as they play dance-themed orchestral features. A great way to finish an exciting season- don't miss it!
Get ready to rock to music straight from the radio, featuring over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more. Performed with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. Featuring international pop superstar Sheena Easton (“For Your Eyes Only” and "Morning Train”). This concert is produced by Scott Coulter and Spot-On Entertainment.
A concert over 20 years in the making, Maestro Vince Lee steps off of the podium and behind the piano for this unique concert event! Joined by his long-time colleague and regular Ocean City Pops orchestral pianist, Eric Svejcar, 176 piano keys will be smoldering as Vince & Eric scorch through some of the greatest hits of Rock, Pop, Broadway, Classical, and more. Originally having played side-by-side for two years as classmates at the famed music school of Indiana University, Vince & Eric finally get the chance to perform, simultaneously, on two pianos!
With a career spanning eight remarkable decades, the movie music of John Williams has touched the lives of every living generation. Having worked with Mr. Williams, Maestro Vince Lee has become one of the premiere interpreters of his music, and is thrilled to continue this annual celebration of his music. Expect to hear big hits (Star Wars, Indiana Jones), family favorites (Harry Potter, ET), along with the Ocean City debut of the stunning music from the movie War Horse.
Referred to as the "star of the 2022 Ocean City Pops season" by Maestro Vince Lee (due to her three separate appearances, including one on short notice), Emily Margevich returns as a headliner to Ocean City! She stunned audiences in 2022 with her remarkable versatility, singing Opera, Broadway, and popular tunes with equal vigor and expertise- while also having everyone in stitches with her humor and panache. Expect favorites from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and much more!
Ocean City favorite, Jackie Evancho, returns to Ocean City! A worldwide sensation when she was only ten years old, she first dazzled American television audiences with her stunning debut on NBC's America's Got Talent. Audiences raved over her musical connection with the Ocean City Pops and Maestro Vince Lee during her last appearance, and Ms. Evancho is excited to bring new songs and familiar favorites to the Music Pier stage in 2023.
After 2021's blockbuster concert featuring four of the top opera students in the country, Maestro Vince Lee is thrilled to make this concert an annual Ocean City tradition. Come hear which future superstars will make their debuts on the Music Pier stage!
