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After an enchanting production of The Nutcracker, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to NJPAC with this performance of Swan Lake. Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is considered one of the greatest of all time — a favorite of ballet fans and first-timers alike. Experience all the iconic moments of Petipa and Ivanov’s original choreography, including the Black Swan pas de deux and the dance of the little swans. You’ll be delighted by the artistry, the spectacle and the unforgettable tale of the transformative power of love.

Travel down the rabbit hole with Alice, a magical performance created by the dance company MOMIX. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, dancers transform into Caterpillars, White Rabbits, Mad Hatters, the Queen of Hearts and other characters from the classic tale. With mind-bending acrobatics, mysterious illusions and whimsical surprises, anything can happen on this adventure!

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company welcomes the Lunar New Year of the Snake in 2025! Chinese traditions fuse with modern flair for an energetic celebration that’s not to be missed. You’ll be mesmerized by talented dancers and musicians who evoke the spirit of the Snake in all its splendor. Usher in an auspicious Lunar New Year surrounded by the warmth of community, the joy of cultural celebration and the spirit of renewal.

That voice. That power. That personality! There’s nobody in the world like Patti LuPone — and aren’t we lucky to bear witness to her singular talents? The Tony-winning singer and actress changed American theater forever unforgettable performances in Company, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes and Gypsy, performances which established her as a true Broadway legend. In this concert performance, Patti treats the audience to indelible interpretations of unexpected pop hits and American songbook classics –touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America, as well as electrifying performances of her best-known Broadway songs.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields returns to NJPAC! The chamber orchestra is beloved around the world — and right here at NJPAC — for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of classical music. This performance features Bruce Liu, first-prize winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition. Come hear why reviewers are calling the piano virtuoso one of the most exciting talents of his generation, with a “rock-star status in the classical music world” (The Globe and Mail).

Jazz violin virtuoso Regina Carter’s Gone in a Phrase of Air is a journey through America’s vibrant Black neighborhoods that were demolished in the name of urban renewal. With original music, historical music, spoken word poetry and visuals, this moving performance revisits vanished communities like Black Bottom and Paradise Valley in Carter’s hometown of Detroit; Mill Creek Valley in St. Louis; the Hayti district in Durham, North Carolina; and Chicago’s Bronzeville. Feel the vibrancy and spirit of these lost places under the masterful musical direction of Regina Carter: NEA Jazz Master, MacArthur “Genius” and Artistic Director of Geri Allen Jazz Camp, NJPAC’s jazz residency for young women.

In the world of Indian classical music, there is no artist quite like Zakir Hussain. The GRAMMY®-winning tabla maestro is celebrated not only as an innovative drummer, but as a powerful force in expanding Indian music around the globe. He returns to NJPAC by popular demand with his Masters of Percussion program — a long-running, ever-evolving collaboration of the best drummers on the planet. They weave together their distinctive instruments, musical traditions and percussive stylings into a multicultural masterpiece. You’ll marvel at the experience.

Sleeping Beauty is one of the most beautiful and spectacular ballets of the 19th century. This is a story about the world of childhood, about the desire for love and understanding between parents and children. Despite the simple plot, the basis of which is taken from a fairy tale by Charles Perrault, the ballet impresses with the depth of images. Its creator, the legendary ballet master Marius Petipa, gave volume and meaning to each character, each scene. Moreover, Tchaikovsky’s ballet music revived classical dance to a new life, to new artistic and emotional peaks. The history of ballet’s life on world stages shows the constant interest of choreographers, performers and audiences in it.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is woven into the fabric of Newark—dancing at NJPAC’s opening night 26 years ago, and returning every year since. Each performance reveals new layers, new depth and new meaning, which is why so many return again and again for this Mother’s Day Weekend tradition. The mixed-repertory program will include the beloved bring-the-house-down classic, Revelations—a thrilling exaltation of African-American cultural heritage set to spirituals, song-sermons, gospel and holy blues.