Darren Criss

Count Basie Center for the Arts

Join us at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on May 1st, 2026 for an unforgettable evening! This iconic venue in Red Bank, US will be hosting 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical', a mesmerizing journey through the life and career of one of the most successful female songwriters of the 20th century. The show starts at 7:30 PM at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. Witness the inspiring story of Carole King's rise to stardom, featuring a stunning array of beloved songs. Secure your tickets now via the primary event link. For more information, visit our official website or YouTube channel. Don't miss this captivating performance!

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center 

Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape from Fox’s hit show Glee over a decade ago, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that’s entirely uninhibited by form or genre. The multi-hyphenates illustrious career spans television, film, music and stage.

Kicking off the Christmas season Criss will perform songs from his recent holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas. His first ever full length project includes a wildly eclectic collection of songs from big band Christmas classics to novelty tunes to modern-day folk-pop ballads. Made with Ron Fair, multi-Grammy nominee and producer of numerous GRAMMY-winning hits, A Very Darren Crissmas showcases his artistry delivering both thrillingly unpredictable moments and a timeless sense of Christmas magic.

Darren Criss: A Very Darren Crissmas