The Mayo Performing Arts Center is set to dazzle audiences this holiday season with an array of spectacular events. From the timeless tunes of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis to the soulful harmonies of the Sensational Soul Cruisers, there is something for everyone. Young jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her velvety voice to holiday favorites, while the New Jersey Symphony breathes life into The Muppet Christmas Carol. Meanwhile, the legendary Johnny Mathis and the beloved New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker promise to make this a holiday to remember.

An Enchanting Holiday Season at Mayo Performing Arts Center

As 2025 unfolds, the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, NJ, is set to host an eclectic lineup of events that promise to captivate audiences. From the soulful melodies of the Blind Boys of Alabama and the electrifying tribute of Magical Mystery Doors to the cosmic journey with the New Jersey Symphony, these events celebrate both the legacy and innovation in the arts. Not to forget, discussions with Al Franken, musical storytelling with The Cher Show, and the vibrant dance of BREAK! showcase a diverse range of cultural and artistic expressions.

A Symphony of Diversity, Legacy, and Innovation at the Mayo Performing Arts Center

This spring, the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ, is set to host a diverse array of events ranging from compelling musicals to captivating orchestral performances. From the emotive storytelling of 'Come from Away' to the rhythmic spectacle of 'Stomp,' there's something for every art enthusiast. Don't miss out on this exceptional lineup, including Tony DeSare's tribute to Sinatra, a thrilling 'Star Wars' concert, and many more. Join us for an unforgettable blend of culture and artistry.

A Cultural Extravaganza: Celebrate the Arts at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, NJ, is set to be the epicenter of artistic expression this season with a diverse lineup of events. From the soulful tunes of independent artist Bilal to the rhythm-infused performances of Kodo, and the whimsical adventures of 'A Year With Frog and Toad', the center promises a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin, ballet masterpieces, and a symphonic journey with Rachmaninoff are just a taste of what awaits. Join us as we delve into the highlights of these captivating performances.

A Symphony of Art: Exploring the Diverse Events at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Embark on a cultural journey at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ, as it hosts an eclectic mix of performances from March to May 2025. From the vibrant dances of Bollywood in 'Rhythm India' to the comedic genius of Andy Borowitz, the venue is set to provide a stage for a wide array of artistic expressions. Highlights include Terry Fator's entertaining puppeteering, an orchestral rendition of Star Wars, and a classical violin recital by the renowned Itzhak Perlman. Join us as we explore these captivating events, each promising to offer a unique and memorable experience.

A Cultural Odyssey at Mayo Performing Arts Center: From Bollywood to Classical Violin

Dive into a whirlwind of diverse cultural experiences at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. From the comedic twists of 'Clue' to the soulful melodies of Itzhak Perlman's violin, this season promises a mix of laughter, intrigue, and musical brilliance. Join us as we explore what makes each event a unique contribution to Morristown's cultural tapestry, delving into the captivating performances and the artists who bring them to life.

A Cultural Odyssey: From Whodunits to Classical Elegance in Morristown

For over two decades, GRAMMY nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has been a dynamic musical force, fusing modern rock, purpose-driven soul and irresistible pop. Their spirit-mining songs, master musicianship and elemental artistry have generated over two billion streams, five number one albums, and multi-platinum chart topping hits such as “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” “Let’s Stay Home Tonight” and many more.

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NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

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Experience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Beloved repertoire from the original 1940 version and Fantasia 2000, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, and The Nutcracker Suite, will be performed by the New Jersey Symphony while Disney’s stunning footage is shown on the big screen. Enjoy iconic moments and childhood favorites like never before!

New Jersey Symphony: Disney’s Fantasia in Concert

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher, along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis, will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

Randy Travis: More Life Tour

The ships-ahoy septet Yächtley Crëw sets sail for an evening of the best in the Yacht Rock sound, featuring all of your favorite soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s. Come ready to party!

Yächtley Crëw

Six-time GRAMMY® Award and 26 time GMA Dove Award winner Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. Her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers.

An Evening with Amy Grant: Songs/Stories/Memories

Less is More features a soulful night in an intimate setting of stripped-back performances from Grammy- and Brit Award-winning artist Joss Stone. Stone released her acclaimed debut album The Soul Sessions in 2003 at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide, and has amassed over one billion streams in the U.S. alone, with a new release on the way in 2025.

Joss Stone: Less is More

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

The Addams Family

For more than five decades, Steve Winwood has remained a primary figure in Rock ‘n’ Roll, a respected innovator who has helped to create some of the genre’s most celebrated achievements.  He has sold over 50 million records during his career. His compositions include “Gimme Some Lovin,’” “Back In The High Life Again,” “Arc Of A Diver,” “Higher Love,” “Roll With It,” “While You See A Chance,” and “Dear Mr. Fantasy” among many others.

Steve Winwood

MPAC celebrates the opening of our new season with a performance by Aaron Tveit, winner of the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Moulin Rouge! Known for his dynamic performances, Tveit has appeared in other Broadway hits including Catch Me If You Can and Next to Normal, in films such as Les Misérables, and on TV in Gossip Girl, Grease: Live! and Schmigadoon!

Season Opening Celebration! Aaron Tveit

Celtic Thunder performs its most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and camaraderie. Featuring some of their greatest hits, this concert will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s illustrious career.

An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder

From the creators of The Doo-Wop Project comes 90s Mixtape Live! Remember the thrill of going to the record store and tearing the plastic off a brand-new CD? How about when you listened to the radio hoping to hear the latest hit from Alanis Morissette, Boyz II Men, Britney Spears, Green Day, Nirvana, En Vogue or NSYNC? A lineup of four Broadway vocalists put their spin on the biggest bops and greatest hits of the decade!

Classic Replay presents… 90s Mixtape Live!

Singer-songwriter and Morristown-native Megan Chappius’ warm vocal tone and playful melodies encapsulate a blend of soul, jazz, and folk.  With a style that’s an infusion of vintage soul, folk and rhythm and blues rolled into a velvety serenade, Jeiris Cook marries sounds old and new while delivering a performance that is truly unique and memorable.

Free Summer Event: An Evening with Singer-Songwriters Megan Chappius and Jeiris Cook

The Vail Mansion

New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee Tommy James (“Mony Mony,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson and Clover”) celebrates six decades of hitmaking as he performs the songs that have made him an enduring music legend since the 1960s.

Tommy James and The Shondells

Dave Mason returns to touring in 2025 with Let It Flow, which isn’t just the name of a song, but it’s his philosophy in life. As a guitarist, singer, songwriter and a producer, Dave has always put forth that great songs come from a state of being quiet enough to hear the flow of the music before it ever hits the page. Don’t miss this legendary artist as he performs classics that have been loved by fans for more than half a century, interwoven with Dave’s rich storytelling of a history that encompasses over five decades in rock n’ roll.

Dave Mason’s Let It Flow Tour 2025

Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 70s and 80s. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 44-year LRB veteran, lead vocalist and bass player Wayne Nelson.  Enjoy classic hits such as “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Lady,” “Help Is on Its Way” and many more.

Little River Band: Fifty Years: Happy Anniversary Tour

Back by popular demand! The Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! From Madonna to Michael Jackson, Van Halen to Loverboy, throw on your neon spandex, legwarmers and metal gear because it’s time to party like it’s 1989!

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl

Relive rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists including Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream.  The Hit Men share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love, such as “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Eye in the Sky” and many more, just the way you remember them.

The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert

A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.

New Jersey Symphony: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

A li’l bit of Nashville comes to Morristown! Put on your cowboy boots for a honky-tonk evening of country line dancing with DJ and dance instructor Paul Stoddard, who will have you swinging to the sounds of classic and contemporary country music whether you’re an experienced line dancer or novice!

Free Summer Event: Country Line Dancing with Paul Stoddard

Pioneer Park

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious’ tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends .Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance in the aisles! Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!”(The Advocate), GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more.

Girls Night: The Musical

Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s acclaimed concert performances have been described by The New York Times as “determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off-limits.” His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band, “Mizrahi is the real deal when it comes to cabaret: He’s charming, he sounds great, and he is seriously funny.” — TheaterMania.

Isaac Mizrahi

An evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s! Featuring The Turtles (“Happy Together”), Jay & The Americans (“Come a Little Bit Closer,” “This Magic Moment”), Little Anthony “Tears on My Pillow, ” “Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop”), The Vogues (“Turn Around, Look at Me,” “Five O’ Clock World”), Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (“Young Girl,” “Woman Woman”), and The Cowsills (“The Rain The Park & Other Things”).

Happy Together 2025

Enjoy a Neil Diamond concert experience like none other, featuring favorites like “Cherry Cherry,” “I Am, I Said,” “I’m a Believer,” “Solitary Man,” “Coming to America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” as well as the stories behind the songs! Starring Robert Neary.

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring over a dozen of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Celebrate the spirit and message of Juneteenth with this concert by vocalist Lynette Sheard that features popular freedom songs that demonstrate the joy and hope of the African-American experience.

Special Event: Juneteenth Arts Celebration Kickoff Concert

They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. Donning genuine costumes and featuring signature four-part harmonies, Almost Queen captures the energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.

Almost Queen

From his hit television series The Carbonaro Effect on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro!

Carbonaro: Lies on Stage

The Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning New Jersey Symphony is redefining what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century. The Symphony is renewing its deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be a new experience; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of our organization-all to better reflect and serve our vibrant communities.

New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich

Morris County middle and high school musicians honored as MPAC Music Students of the Month throughout the past season showcase their talents in this year-end recital.

Free Summer Event: MPAC Music Student of the Month Recital

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action as all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”

MPAC’s 11th Annual Spring Production: Newsies

Founded in 1958, New Jersey Ballet has been committed to presenting and expanding ballet to communities throughout New Jersey and beyond for over sixty-five years. The Company has built a reputation for excellence, offering audiences a rich tapestry of performances that showcase both timeless classics and cutting-edge contemporary works.

New Jersey Ballet presents: Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II and more

This madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s (Captain Underpants, Dogman) irreverently hilarious book series finds Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog starting an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics, flipping out their fishy father Flippy in the process!

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

Ride a wave of music and laughter as romantic sailors, sisters, cousins, and aunts sing and dance their way across the deck of the fanciful British naval vessel with the improbable name. The very proper Captain Corcoran and ridiculously pompous Sir Joseph Porter preside, the villainous Dick Deadeye speaks the ugly truth, and Little Buttercup reveals the outrageous mistake that allows true love to overcome the problems of class distinction. Memorable signature tunes abound on board ship and the riotous “Bell Trio” sparks a celebration in Act II.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

Pete the Cat

No violinist more beautifully captures and conveys the joy of music than Itzhak Perlman, the undeniable reigning virtuoso of violin. In this extraordinary recital, he is joined by his musical partner of 25 years, Rohan De Silva, in a program celebrating the classical tradition through Perlman’s insightful and modern mastery of the violin and De Silva’s ingeniously fluid accompaniment.

Itzhak Perlman in Recital

Andy Borowitz is an award-winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author. He is the creator of The Borowitz Report, a news satire site with millions of readers around the world. He has contributed humor to The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, for which he has written over a thousand pieces. He is the first-ever winner of the National Press Club’s humor award. Moderated by Paula Zahn.

The Drew Forum presents: Andy Borowitz

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Clue

Mega-platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith has been at the forefront of Christian Contemporary music for over three decades. Honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, and an American Music Award, Smith continues to create new music as he performs around the world to sold-out crowds of loyal and inspired fans.

Michael W. Smith: Live in Concert

Described as “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” singer-pianist Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. DeSare delivers a fresh take on old-school class in critically-acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs like “Come Fly with Me,” “I’ve Got the World On a String,” “The Summer Wind,” “New York, New York” and so many more. 

Tony DeSare Presents Sinatra & Beyond

Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ thrilling score live.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert with New Jersey Symphony

Stomp

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, US on March 29, 2025. The show kicks off at 8:00 PM, promising an exciting blend of performances that will captivate and inspire. This is a great opportunity to experience the vibrant local arts scene, in a venue renowned for its excellent acoustics and intimate atmosphere. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event! Secure your tickets now by visiting the primary event link. For more information, please visit the official website at mayoarts.org.

Come from Away (Touring)

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For over a decade, Terry Fator has sold out night after night in Las Vegas with a show featuring his cast of characters that includes everyone from an Impersonating Turtle to Elton John to Elvis. In addition to winning America’s Got Talent, Terry has won Las Vegas’s best show, best all-around performer, best family show and best overall show. 

Terry Fator: On the Road Again

Rhythm India takes you on a journey of dance and celebration through Bollywood and beyond. Experience joyous dance, vibrant costumes, dynamic music and soulful rhythms echoing heartbeats of royal palaces and sacred temples, desert villages and modern stages. Rhythm India was created by World Choreography Award nominee and Telly Award-winning director and choreographer Joya Kazi, whose company of dancers has been seen on screens from Bollywood to Hollywood.

Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond

New Jersey Ballet’s Once Upon A Time is a family show taking its audience on a comical tour through some of classical ballet’s greatest stories. Part educational, part dance, the performers will dissect classic tales, providing insight into the movement while giving you a fun and entertaining peek behind the balletic curtain.

New Jersey Ballet presents: Once Upon A Time: Featuring excerpts from Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet and Sleeping Beauty

Featuring world class musicians who play LIVE on stage, Star vocalists singing live and WORLD champion dancers, the show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms performed at lightning speed and slick choreography by its ensemble of Champion step dancers and live band bringing who have brought audiences to their feet around the World.

The National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance

Sphinx competition-winner Xavier Foley is on a mission to put the double bass on the map as a virtuoso solo string instrument. In Soul Bass, he draws upon the sounds and styles of the longrunning TV show “Soul Train” and showcases every bit of the enormous solo bass range with groove and style.

New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Join New Jersey Ballet for Masterworks in Motion, an evening featuring George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco and Tarantella, alongside Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction. Experience the elegance of Balanchine’s classic choreography and the vibrant energy of Martins’ dynamic ballet. More exciting works to be announced soon. Don’t miss this celebration of ballet brilliance.

New Jersey Ballet presents: Masterworks in Motion: Balanchine, Martins and more

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. BEING ALIVE is a collection of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes. From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget.

Mandy Patinkin: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano

A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog And Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale that bubbles with melody and wit, this whimsical musical follows two great friends — the cheerful, popular Frog and the curmudgeonly Toad — through four, fun-filled seasons as they celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special.

A Year with Frog and Toad

In Japanese, the word “Kodo” holds a double meaning. It can be translated as “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. However, our group’s name is written with different characters, which mean “drum” and “child.” This reflects Kodo’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. For our 40th anniversary, we created two works based on our name: “Tsuzumi” takes its name and theme from the drum character, and “Warabe” from the child element.

Kodo

Bilal Sayeed Oliver is a truly independent artist. A singer, songwriter, and producer who has always been ahead of his time – blending jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative r&b, rock, and even classical in his vocals and music. He’s known for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and magnetic live performances. Philip Bailey said Bilal is the rare singer who uses his voice like an instrument.

Bilal

Prepare to be amazed by the world-famous Gazillion Bubble Show! This mind-blowing show combines the beauty of bubble artistry, the wonders of soapy science, and interactive fun for the whole family. With mesmerizing bubble magic, immersive lights and lasers and high-energy music, it’s a spellbinding experience for all ages. Don’t miss the spectacular celebration of bubbles, science, and family fun at the Gazillion Bubble Show! 

The Gazillion Bubble Show

BREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular! celebrates Hip Hop dancing.  Featuring a cast of supremely talented artists from the world of “B-Boying,” “Locking,” “Electric Boogaloo” or “Popping,” Power Tumbling, as well as DJ-ing and Bucket Drumming, BREAK pays tribute to this urban American art form.

Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular!

With over two billion streams, pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Netflix’s smash Bridgerton, VSQ has become one of the most popular contemporary string ensembles in the world. In this concert, VSQ performs fresh, spellbinding and innovative renditions of the music of Taylor Swift, alongside familiar hits from the likes of Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd and Daft Punk.

Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy® and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a nationwide sequin shortage, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have you dancing in the aisles!

The Cher Show

For more than four decades, The Outlaws have remained one of Southern Rock’s most influential and best-loved bands, with classic hits that include that include “Green Grass & High Tides,” “There Goes Another Love Song,” and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.”

The Outlaws

For The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. For more than 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs and endured tragedies to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Today, The Outlaws have returned with new music, new focus, and an uncompromising new mission: It’s about a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony, and the road. It’s about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to be defined by it’s past. But most of all, it’s about pride.

Former Senator and comedian Al Franken delves into the critical issues of the country with humor and insight, emphasizing the need for collective action to safeguard the nation’s foundation. Through a blend of personal experience, satire, and sharp analysis, he urges all Americans to recognize their power for positive change. The message is clear, and often funny: it’s time to speak up and shape the future of democracy.

The Drew Forum presents: Al Franken

New Jersey Symphony: Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Magical Mystery Doors performs the timeless music of three legendary bands — The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors — to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. It’s the songs you know, the songs you love and the songs you sing at the top of your lungs!

Magical Mystery Doors – Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors Tribute

For 80 years, The Blind Boys of Alabama have broken down racial barriers, soundtracked the Civil Rights movement, and helped redefine modern gospel music in the process. Through it all, not only has their music endured, but it has thrived, helping both to distinguish the sound of the American South and to push it forward through 20th century and well into the 21st.

Blind Boys of Alabama

Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

Pinkalicious The Musical

Take part in a MAGICAL, theatrical experience sophisticated enough for adults, cool enough for teens and completely engaging for children’s imaginations. Mike Super’s magic bridges generation gaps, unifying families, with memories that will last a lifetime.

Mike Super – Magic & Illusion

Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach, and more. Cool School & Hard Bop — music-directed by JLCO saxophonist Sherman Irby and pianist Joe Block — explores the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz through striking arrangements, mellow tones, virtuosic vocabulary, and a commitment to the blues.

Cool School & Hard Bop: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.

EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! Jessie’s Girl’s primary line-up includes a team of NYC’s top rock and pop vocalists: Jenna O’Gara, Jerome Bell-Bastien, and Mark Rinzel. They are backed by one of the tightest bands in the city comprised of 20+ year veterans of the NYC music scene: Eric Presti on guitar, Drew Mortali on bass, Michael Maenza on drums, and Karlee Bloom on keys and keytar. Each with dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with!

This electrifying production celebrates the world’s greatest pianists and showmen – from Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Liberace and Billy Joel!  The show features storytelling, a great band and hit song after hit song. 

The Greatest Piano Men

New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony. Ages 4+

New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony

Celebrating 68 years in the music industry, legendary holiday icon Johnny Mathis sings his greatest Holiday hits, romantic ballads, and personal favorites. Performing in an incredible variety of styles and categories, his sublime vocal approach to music eclipses passing fads and trends — from music composed for stage & screen to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits in multiple languages to memorable Christmas classics, all of which has assured Johnny’s reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.

A Johnny Mathis Christmas

The New Jersey Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live to picture. The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine), and features many more of your favorite Muppet characters. This special holiday event is fun for the whole family!

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert with New Jersey Symphony

With her Grammy Award-winning Verve Records debut Linger Awhile, 20something Samara Joy cemented her status as Gen Z’s first jazz singing star. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her millions of likes on TikTok. In this holiday show, she will be joined by members of her uber-talented family to perform beautiful renditions of the songs of the season for all to enjoy.

Samara Joy: “A Joyful Holiday” featuring the McLendon Family

The Sensational Soul Cruisers are not just another 11-man vocal harmony group with horns. While it is still sometimes possible to find a band featuring a similar line up of instruments, it is unlikely that you will ever find another that performs with as much energy, passion, and talent as these guys. From their humble beginnings rehearsing in Freehold Borough at the chicken coops on Route 33 to the basement of the Cycle Shop on Throckmorton Street, this band has come a long way from its “Eddie and the Cruisers” days to become one of New Jersey’s best kept secrets.

The Sensational Soul Cruisers: Destination Soultown Holiday Show

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Everyone’s favorite TV holiday classic comes to life onstage as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts characters uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s Emmy and Peabody award-winning story, and featuring the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, there’s no better way for families to discover the magic of the season!

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage

KC and The Sunshine Band formed in 1973 with one single purpose: to create instant happiness through music — and the group has done just that, topping the charts with singles including “Give It Up,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Please Don’t Go,” “Get Down Tonight,” “Boogie Shoes,” “I’m Your Boogie Man” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” tallying worldwide sales of over 100 million! 

KC and The Sunshine Band

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays

With a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles and genres, Newsboys is a name within the Christian music space that can’t be ignored. Since the beginning of their career, Newsboys have propelled countless hits up the charts, explored the universe of books and film, and traveled millions of miles to bring their live show to as many corners of the world as possible; all while in constant pursuit of reinvention and inspiration in the midst of following their calling.

Newsboys: Worldwide Revival Nights

With timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Josh Turner’s global reach has surpassed 5.8B global streams, 6.5M album sales and almost 12M track sales world-wide. Turner’s five No. 1 singles include “Your Man,” of which the official music video surpassed 223 million views. Turner’s album Long Black Train celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA with nearly 1.5M album sales, 1.3M track downloads and almost 315M life-to-date streams. The lead single of the same name was also certified Platinum making up over 1M track downloads and almost 245M global streams. Turner released his first Greatest Hits album in September 2023, which features 11 of his biggest songs from seven of his studio albums. In June 2021, Turner released Your Man Deluxe Edition, celebrating 15 years of Turner’s iconic double Platinum-selling album, as well as the mini documentary “Josh Turner Your Man 15th Anniversary” (Mini Doc). The now certified triple-Platinum selling “Would You Go With Me,” featured on Your Man Deluxe Edition, experienced a viral surge across TikTok leading to a jump in streaming which landed the classic country tune on Spotify’s US Viral 50 along with Spotify Viral charts in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland.

Josh Turner: The Greatest Hits Tour

Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, Ben Folds has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. In this solo concert, Folds encourages fans to send their song requests to the stage via paper airplanes.

Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour

New Jersey Symphony: Paquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony

Eric D’Alessandro, a charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor, a camera, and a knack for storytelling, has etched his name into the hearts of comedy lovers across the nation. His unique comedic style, infused with his Italian-American heritage, spins raw, relatable narratives that resonate with the everyday American.

Eric D’Alessandro

Peck’s Murder Ballades brings thrilling narratives and contemporary movements to the stage, set to Bryce Dessner’s evocative music. Robbins’ In the Night, set to Chopin’s romantic nocturnes, explores different facets of love through masterful choreography.

New Jersey Ballet presents: Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins and more

The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, Grammy winning singer, songwriter, and musician Rick Springfield has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.”

Rick Springfield

Christopher Cross, David Pack (original lead vocalist of Ambrosia), Maxi Priest, Jason Scheff (former lead singer of Chicago), and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland recreate the music of The Beatles’ iconic Let It Be and Hey Jude albums, along with their own hits.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today: A Tribute to the Beatles

Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists Of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.

Chicago

Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled STARSHIP through the decade of the 80’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of Rock Music’s most recognizable stars.

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas

How can history’s revolutions help us better understand today’s challenges? In his major new work, Zakaria explores the pivotal revolutions that have shaped world history—from the economic revolution of the seventeenth-century Dutch Golden Age to the Industrial Revolution in nineteenth-century Britain and America—and examines how the current revolutions in globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics can provide lessons to overcome all challenges.

Morristown Festival of Books presents: Age of Revolutions: An Evening with Fareed Zakaria

Direct from Vegas! Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon has won the heart of America with his TV appearances, non-stop touring and unyielding passion for snacks. Voted one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch and crowned champion of TBS’ Tournament of Laughs, he is the first act to ever win Best Comedian, Best Magician and Best Headliner at the Best of Las Vegas awards.

Piff the Magic Dragon

Experience the film Encanto while singing along with its chart-topping hits, performed by a live band! Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert features all the music of the Academy Award®-winning film, including iconic hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” performed live by Banda de la Casita. Fans are encouraged to dress up as any of their favorite characters from the film and to use their voices to transform MPAC into one big celebration of the Madrigal family.

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert

For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits such as “Mr. Bojangles,” “An American Dream,” and “Fishin’ in the Dark.” Now the time has come for the band who has carried a torch for American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they’ve crossed an unimaginable number of times throughout their career.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour

C’mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour! Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and live musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that’s fun for the whole family!

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

Bob Costas has won 29 Emmy awards – more than any sports broadcaster. His versatility has been recognized with awards and nominations in the categories of hosting, play-by-play, writing, journalism, interviewing, news and entertainment. Bob’s peers have named him the “National Sportscaster of the Year” a record eight times.  He has been elected to the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame and the broadcasters’ wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Drew Forum presents: Bob Costas

The Summer of Love Concert includes music by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Santana, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Jefferson Airplane, The Association, The Turtles, The Beach Boys, Scott McKenzie, Mamas and the Papas, Country Joe, Ravi Shankar, Procol Harum, Joe Cocker,  Melanie, The Spencer Davis Group, Cream, The Youngbloods, and many more nuggets and surprises from artists like The Rascals, Chicago, The Zombies, Tommy James and The Shondells, Mountain, Otis Redding, Sonny and Cher, Sly and The Family Stone, Canned Heat, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Barry McGuire and more! The songs run the gammet from the psychedelic songs to rockin’ album tracks to a sprinkling of now hip Top 40 pop from that era.

Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert

Russell Hitchcock, the lead singer of Air Supply, has come down with COVID-19 and unfortunately, the band’s’ concert on Thursday, August 8  was rescheduled to Thursday, September 26 at 8 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience to our loyal Air Supply fans. 

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