Name: Madama Butterfly
Start: 2025-02-09T14:30:00
Location: Sieminski Theater

Jason Tramm

Giorgio Lalov

Light Opera of New Jersey

Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) is delighted to continue a cherished holiday tradition with its spectacular Holiday Pops Concert.

Conducted by Maestro Jason Tramm, this festive afternoon will feature a full 32-piece orchestra, stunning acclaimed soloists, Kristin Sampson, Jeremy Brauner, and a program of beloved holiday classics to captivate audiences of all ages.

Join us for an afternoon filled with soaring melodies, dazzling performances, and holiday magic. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of the season!

LONJ Holiday Pops Concert

Ridge High School 

Experience the raw passion and haunting power of Light Opera of New Jersey’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. This timeless masterpiece follows the tormented court jester whose desperate attempts to protect his daughter unleash devastating consequences. Featuring a traditional stage production, soaring melodies, and gripping drama, Rigoletto is opera at its most thrilling. Featuring a renowned cast, and the orchestra and chorus of the Light Opera of New Jersey under the direction of Maestro Jason Tramm.

Rigoletto

Sieminski Theater

Stars of Tomorrow

St Mark's Episcopal Church

The evening begins with The Princeton Nassoons, one of the world’s premier collegiate a cappella groups. Since 1941, their rich harmonies and engaging performances have wowed audiences globally, from U.S. presidents to schoolchildren in Hong Kong. Following are the equally talented traditional female Princeton group, the Princeton Tigerlillies whose unique treble sound are unmatched in collegiate a cappella.

Next, witness GIMME FOUR, modern barbershop harmony specialists and silver medalists at the 2025 Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition. Comprised of seasoned vocalists , Paul Franek, Dave Ammirata, Will Downey and Joe Servidio, GIMME FOUR delivers electrifying arrangements and fosters community ties through their passion for a cappella music.

Celebrate vocal artistry and the joy of live music—see you there!

A cappella Jamboree 2026

H.M.S. Pinafore is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, satirizing the British class system. It’s filled with catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and a humorous plot. It follows the story of a naval captain’s daughter who falls in love with a lower-class sailor, despite her father’s plans to marry her off to the First Lord of the Admiralty. It’s a delightful mix of love, mistaken identity, and social commentary, all set to catchy tunes.

Its lighthearted humor and engaging story make it suitable for audiences of all ages.