Retro Rumson Barn’s ‘Birdie’ of a Summer Showtime

Reprise from 2016, just because ‘Birdie’ has made a comeback in community theater this summer, people are talking and we think more people need to remember summer theater fun at the old classic — The Barn Theatre …

Summer is in full swing. School’s out and kids are embarking on summer activities. The weekend is here. So is summer theater.

In fact, Spring Lake Theater Company’s next summer production is none other than Bye, Bye Birdie. And back in the 1970s, some RFH teens were acting that very musical out … in summer theater at The Barn Theatre in Rumson.

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Police Report: Theft, Drugs, Assault, Major Art Theft, Defiant Trespass, Terroristic Threats, Criminal Mischief, Lewdness

The following June criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Retro Rumson Beach Boys & Girl & Clubbing History

Rumson girl and beach boys of the 60s
Photo/courtesy of Cindy Crowley

A reprise for history’s sake …

The Rumson beach boys of the 1960s no sooner made their retro appearance than the iconic spot of their clubbing and lifeguard stand antics became a focal point of the snapshot.

And there’s a sequel with a girl added to the beach boy mix, apparently having broken up the standoff on the lifeguard stand, claiming top spot. Mayhem ensued. Meanwhile, back at the club …

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