A classical concert of songs from everyone's favorite animated classics and fairytales. 

AT THE JERSEY SHORE ARTS CENTER | 66 SOUTH MAIN STREET, OCEAN GROVE, NJ (Conveniently located minutes from Downtown Asbury Park!)

Experience the enchantment as acclaimed tenor and soprano, Dakota & Elle, pay tribute to beloved songs from the world of animated classics and fairytales. Enjoy timeless favorites like “Beauty and the Beast,” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Go the Distance,” and many more.

BYOB and Bring Your Own Food! 

Click "Buy Tickets" or call 609-879-2776 to get tickets. Or, keep reading below to learn more about the concert.

DETAILS:

When: Saturday, October 18th at 2pm and 7pm. (doors open 30 minutes before each showtime). 

Where: Inside the intimate Cafe Theatre at The Jersey Shore Arts Center. 

QUESTIONS?:  See the FAQ at the bottom of this page. You may also email dakotaellemusic@gmail.com or call 609-879-2776 for assistance.

ABOUT THE VENUE & NEARBY DINING

The Jersey Shore Arts Center is a beautifully restored historic landmark nestled just blocks from the beach and the bustling downtown of Asbury Park. The building serves as a cultural cornerstone of the community, housing artists, performances, and creative programming year-round. Its intimate Third Floor Cafe Theatre offers table seating, historical charm, and two stages. Perfect for this intimate concert of fairytale favorites.  

🅿️ PARKING

Free parking is available in the front and back of The Jersey Shore Arts Center. If those lots fill up, street parking is available within walking distance to The Jersey Shore Arts Center. Handicap parking spots are available.

♿ SEATING & ACCESSIBILITY:

Seating is table seating. Table seating will be reserved for you and your party. Your party will always be kept together, though you may be seated at the same table as other parties. VIP Tickets guarantee a private table for two in the front row. 

Wheelchair seating is available. Please note that you require a wheelchair seat during checkout.  A wheelchair ramp is available to enter The Jersey Shore Arts Center via the front parking lot. Elevators to the third floor are available in the lobby. Restrooms are accessible on the same floor. 

🍔🍣 NEARBY DINING: ENJOY A MEAL BEFORE OR AFTER THE SHOW!

The Jersey Shore Arts Center is just a stone's throw away from Asbury Park, with seemingly limitless restaurants to choose from, such as Moonstruck (3-minute walk), Pascal & Sabine (5-minute walk), Taka (2-minute walk), and more. While there are too many options to list them all here, peruse just a few of the best nearby restaurants according to Tripadvisor by clicking hereDon't forget to grab your tickets first!

Click "Buy Tickets" or call 609-879-2776 to get tickets! 

Pictured Above: Dakota & Elle performing in the Cafe Theater at The Jersey Shore Arts Center

MEET DAKOTA & ELLE

Dakota Reider and Elle Michael River are beloved tenor and soprano vocalists who perform live throughout the tri-state area. Their extensive repertoire includes classical, contemporary, and Broadway music, along with Golden Oldies favorites and elevated renditions of modern pop songs.

Dakota & Elle both studied with Juilliard graduate and world-renowned master-teacher, Steven Schnurman, and they’re often compared to a young Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman. Elle’s soaring, ethereal soprano and Dakota’s resonant and inviting tenor enchant listeners at concerts, dinners, club meetings, weddings, theatrical performances, fundraisers, and other events.

Beyond singing, Dakota & Elle are theatre-directing partners and event producers. Their award-winning productions include musicals, dinner theatre, cabarets, and traditional plays.

CLICK "BUY TICKETS" TO SELECT YOUR TICKETS OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 609-879-2776

FAQ

How does seating work? 

After you purchase tickets, seats will be reserved for you at one of our tables, and our hosts will seat you upon arrival. The venue is extremely intimate, so every seat is a fantastic one! If you have multiple separate orders and would like to be seated together, please indicate that in the "Are you sitting with another party who has already purchased?" section of the checkout form. 

The maximum number of people who can fit at one table is 10. Groups larger than 10 patrons will be split across multiple tables.  

Note: You may be seated at the same table with other parties, but your party will always be kept together.

Is this BYOB?

Yes! You may bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy during the performance. You must be 21+ to drink. Patrons who become overly intoxicated will be asked to leave and removed from the premises. Please drink responsibly. We take this very seriously.

Can I really bring my own food? 

Yes! Patrons often choose to bring charcuterie spreads or other shareables to enjoy during the performance.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

LIMITED SEATING PER SHOWING. SHOWS ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.