MONMOUTH COUNTY - Algonquin Arts, New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Summer Musical program and the New Jersey Youth Theatre Company (NJYT) collaborate to present the Tony-Awardwinning Stephen Sondheim production, "Sweeney Todd: The Musical Thriller." The production is scheduled to run in NJPAC's Victoria Theater July 17 to 26 and tour to the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, July 31 to August 9.

The production of "Sweeney Todd: The Musical Thriller" features a multi-cultural cast of 32 talented New Jersey/New York metro area young actors between the ages of 15 and 25. Lead roles include Jaclyn Ingoglia (age 22) of North Caldwell, as Mrs. Lovett; Erin LeCroy (age 18) of Belle Mead, as Johanna; Kevin Melendez (age 22) of West New York, as Sweeney Todd, and Stephen Mir (age 18) of Bloomfield, as Anthony. The production will also be accompanied by a full orchestra comprised of young student musicians and seasoned professionals.

Tickets to see "Sweeney Todd: The Musical Thriller" live at Algonquin Arts are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors and $15 for students and children. Group rates are also available. To reserve seats or obtain more information, contact the box office at 732- 528-9211 or boxoffice@algonquinarts.org. More information can also be accessed at www.algonquinarts.org. Box office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Algonquin Arts is conveniently located at 173 Main Street in downtown Manasquan.

Performance dates: July 31, August 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.; August 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.