Choose What You Pay To See "Raisin" At Axelrod In Deal

DEAL, NJ — The musical "Raisin" returns to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special Choose-What-U-Pay offer at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park.

The production team, led by director Evelyn Collins, production consultant Phylicia Rashad (of "The Cosby Show" fame) and producer Andrew DePrisco believe that "Raisin" is one of the great "unsung" musicals and that this performance deserves to be seen by as many New Jersey residents as possible.

To that aim, the Axelrod seeks to remove any economic burden by making the performances “Choose-What-U-Pay” on Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 8 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

The musical is based on Lorraine Hansberry's classic story “A Raisin in the Sun.”

The suggested ticket price for these performances is $32, but patrons can pay more or less. The minimum ticket price is $5. If patrons wish to pay more or make a donation, it will allow the theater to continue to make its professional productions available to members of the community who are unable to pay full price for tickets. You won’t be disappointed by this entertaining and moving musical!

"Raisin" stars Fredi Walker-Browne (Broadway’s RENT), Eric R. Williams (Into the Woods/Public Theater), Gia Ware (Dreamgirls/national tour), Alexandria Reese (Call Me from the Grave/Off Broadway), Ethan Joseph (Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and Neptune-based recording artist MOZIAH.

Raisin runs through March 12 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, just five minutes from downtown Asbury Park, with plenty of free parking. For tickets or more information, call 732-531-9106 or visit www.axelrodartscenter.com.