Upcoming Events

A GIRL’S DREAM. A WOMAN’S JOURNEY. A QUEEN’S LEGACY.

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring true story of a woman who defied racism, sexism, and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This smash-hit stage production celebrates Tina Turner’s resilience, talent, and triumphant rise from a small-town girl with a big voice to an international icon. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

“Prepare to be ecstatically blown away!”
– The Daily Beast

“I’ve rarely heard an audience with this mighty a roar!”
– The New York Times

Recommended for ages 14+.  The production includes scenes depicting domestic violence, racist language, loud music, strobe lighting, haze, and gun shots.

Shawn Colvin and Marc Cohn come together onstage for a special evening. Grammy winner Shawn Colvin’s songs like “Sunny Came Home” are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters.

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. Since her 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere, the Arkansas native has earned critical acclaim, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and a CMA New Artist of the Year win. Her follow-up albums continued that momentum, with Never Will being the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs, and GRAMMYs in the same year.

Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Bosco, Lexi and Lydia B. Kollins. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets are also available. There will be a 20-minute intermission. 18+ welcome. Check DragFans.com for the cast performing in Morristown.

With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today.   

One of Broadway’s most accomplished performers, Sutton Foster is known for her Tony-winning turns in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie, as well as roles in revivals of Once Upon a Mattress, Sweeney Todd and The Music Man, and on TV in Younger and Bunheads. Foster will present a delightful evening of Broadway favorites and more.

Stand up comedy from the popular star from Saturday Night Live.

Appropriate for audiences 18+

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to MPAC for his 2025 Christmas Tour. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a dazzling evening of music, warmth and joy. This festive concert features beloved holiday classics, heartfelt originals from his acclaimed Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony for his iconic role as Aaron Burr. Join us for a night of music that captures the wonder of the holidays and leaves hearts aglow.

Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only. 

Celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular, featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, creating a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for the season, filled with wonder, spectacle and joy!

Celebrate the season as the legendary New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with its Creole Christmas concert. The legendary band and NoLa staple band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist. 

Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists performing their hits and holiday songs! Featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson (“Tonight I Celebrate My Love,” “Whole New World,”); two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton (“Morning Train,” “Strut,” “Almost Over You”); American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and world-renowned trumpet player Ilya Serov. 

International multi-platinum selling superstar LeAnn Rimes (“How Do I Live,” “Blue,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight”) has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, she became the youngest recipient to take home a “Best New Artist” Grammy® Award. Enjoy an evening of hits and holiday music.

The Irish Tenors — Patrick Hyland, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan — have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene in the 1980s.   With ten best-selling CDs to their credit, The Irish Tenors have delighted audiences all over the world and are among the most successful acts in PBS history. 

Spend the holidays with platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak and his longtime band Silvertone, performing music from his Christmas album Everybody Knows It’s Christmas as well as his many hits from his 40-year career.

Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. 

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+
Running Time: 2 hours including one intermission

Your Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Experience! Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey! Join your friends and neighbors for our 34th year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances.

First Night Morris County 2026 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance- and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. We offer a high-quality, curated cultural experience that unites the community and supports local partners.

You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! This family–friendly spectacular starring illusionist Leon Etienne features incredible illusions, award-winning sleight of hand and hilarious comedy. This show is an immersive experience that brings joy, laughter and wonder when the world needs it most! 

Face2Face returns with a new name and new show! Experience a tribute celebrating the two greatest piano men of our generation – Billy Joel and Elton John — with hits like “I’m Still Standing,” “Rocket Man,” “Piano Man” and “You May Be Right” along with some deep cuts and fan favorites like “Honky Cat,” “Funeral For A Friend,” “Miami 2017” and “Captain Jack.” 

After his 2023 concerts here, you asked and the wunderkind-violinist Randall Goosby returns. Two Romantic European classics flank American composer Samuel Barber’s hauntingly beautiful concerto–a perfect vehicle for Goosby who The New York Times praises for his ability to create “a catharsis of joy.”

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.  In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for over 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, it’s just getting started.  

Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only. 

Enjoy all of your favorite Bee Gees hits, from classic 70’s disco chart toppers like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever” to earlier works such as “To Love Somebody,” “I’ve Got To Get A Message To You” and “Massachusetts.” Also in the show is a special tribute to legendary disco diva Donna Summer! 

We’re talking baseball with the acclaimed New York Mets broadcasting team of “Gary, Keith and Ron” as they reflect on the past season, comment on the winter Hot Stove action, preview the upcoming season and offer insight on the state of the sport. A must for all baseball fans!

This event is generously sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.

Chicago’s eclectic rock band Umphrey’s McGee has been keeping fans on their toes for nearly 27 years now. Though often pigeonholed into “jam band” circles, Umphrey’s doesn’t fit that traditional mold; and their fans don’t either. Is it prog rock? Song-forward, Beatles-esque arrangements? Be careful, they might hit you with some metal riffs mid-set, too.

Multi-hyphenate, multi-award winning, multimedia mogul Alan Cumming returns with a new cabaret show, this time even more revealing, hilarious and authentic than ever before. It is, in fact, Alan Cumming Uncut. With musical direction by Henry Koperski. 

Sixteen-time Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are bringing their live show on the road! This intimate show with the powerhouse duo will be packed with David’s hits from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, etc., and Katharine’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress.  Plus some of their favorites that they just love! 

Close your eyes and imagine it’s the 1960s, and you are hearing the unique sound of Johnny Cash for the first time. That’s the feeling you’ll experience as Shawn Barker stars in this remarkably authentic performance that delivers the raw prowess that made Johnny Cash a music icon with a signature sound immediately recognized and never forgotten. 

Two legendary supergroups – together again! From “Baby, I Need Your Loving” to “My Girl,” enjoy an evening full of your favorite Motown memories from two classic hitmakers.

Cirque Kalabante (Afrique en Cirque) showcases the beauty and artistry of African culture, inspired by daily life in Guinea. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, Cirque Kalabante represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans as acrobats execute gravity-defying moves to the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora.  

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Linda Eder! Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. When she performs in concert, it is amazing to experience the ease with which she moves back and forth from one genre to another as if she were gifted with the vocal ability to perform each genre as well as all the others. 

In 1988, Chazz Palminteri wrote a one-man show about a killing he saw in the Bronx when he was nine years old. It became a hit and the most sought after property since Rocky. This is the original one-man show that made him an in-demand character actor and served as the basis of the acclaimed movie and Broadway musical.

Jessica Kirson is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability. With a career spanning over two decades, she has found an audience for her comedy on social media, where she has racked up over a billion views.

Mature themes, language Adults only

Measure your life in love with the iconic music of RENT! This new symphonic experience of the Tony Award®–winning Best Musical features your favorite classic songs and moments accompanied by the soaring sounds of a live symphony and stellar cast. 

The team that brought you the smash hit tour The Simon & Garfunkel Story has done it again with an all-new docu-concert: The Phil Collins Story! Chronicling his remarkable chart-topping time with Genesis to his multi-Grammy winning solo career to his Academy Award-winning work for Disney, The Phil Collins Story brings the artist’s distinctive music to life in a way that resonates with audiences both visually and emotionally—up close and personal.

The internationally-acclaimed conductor Markus Stenz strives to make all of his concerts “as stirring, powerful, clear, and moving as possible.” With Stenz on the New Jersey Symphony podium, here is music to inspire: from the joy of Puts’ Contact, which won a 2023 GRAMMY with Xian Zhang conducting, to the drama and triumph of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony.

Experience the best Beatles tribute ever! Known for their uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. The Fab Four celebrates the music of HELP!,  featuring such favorites as the title track, “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday” and “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away,” as well as many of your other favorite Beatles hits. 

As seen on America’s Got Talent! South Africa’s Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of the world’s most treasured groups. Their unique musical arrangements and powerhouse vocals, irresistibly combined with mesmerizing choreography and infectious energy, have inspired millions across the globe.

“If I could bottle your energy, I’d drink it every day.” – Simon Cowell  

Curious George, the inquisitive monkey of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show, stars in a brand–new fun-filled musical adventure! On All–You–Can–Eat Meatball Day, George heads to Rome where he enters his friend Chef Pisghetti’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest, and in the process learns the secret ingredient to cooking! 

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is the critically acclaimed concert-style theatre show that tells the story of two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo. Using video projection and a full band, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a moving and powerful event featuring hits such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Boxer” and many more. 

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.  To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

For 25 years, Gregorian has thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreographed shows and their ability to switch seamlessly from classical chorales to pop and rock songs. With over 2,000 shows in 36 countries and more than 10 million albums sold, Gregorian is the most successful choir in the world. This concert features the music of Enigma, which helped to launch Gregorian to international fame.

As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of the blues. Shepherd celebrates the 30^th anniversary of his debut album, Ledbetter Heights, which established him as a dynamic new force in American blues music upon his arrival on the scene.

A double bill of contemporary jazz legends! Over the past 50 years, Spyro Gyra has performed more than 10,000 shows and released 35 albums, garnering platinum and gold records and crossover hits such as “Morning Dance” and “Shaker Song.” In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected.

The Gazillion Bubbles Show performances for Sunday, March 15, 2026 have been cancelled. Refunds will be provided.

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! 

Program features Serenade by George Balanchine, In the Night by Jerome Robbins and Nine Sinatra Songs* by Twyla Tharp.

* Nine Sinatra Songs will be performed to recordings of Frank Sinatra.

Full-length production of the timeless fairytale classic, featuring live music by New Jersey Symphony.

¡Cubanismo!, led by master trumpeter Jesús Alemañy, brings the fire of the Havana dance floor to life, rich with swaggering horns, brilliant harmonies and wild Cuban rhythms. From the irresistible traditional to the super exciting modern, their infectious music is the very heartbeat of Cuba itself. Enjoy iconic Cuban rhythms that keep the world dancing to this day, such as Mambo, Salsa, Chachachá, Danzon, Desacarga, Bolero, Rumba, Son, and Latin Jazz. 

Get ready, Morristown! The vocal wonders from Down Under, The Ten Tenors, are bringing their electrifying 30th Anniversary World Tour to MPAC!  Celebrated globally for their unique blend of soaring harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and genre-defying performances, The Ten Tenors deliver an unforgettable musical experience. This special anniversary show features a powerful mix of Classical Crossover, Neapolitan Classics, and Classic Rock anthems—all delivered with their trademark Aussie charm and vocal brilliance. 

Don’t miss this all-new, critically acclaimed restaging of The Mikado. Join Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner and the rest of the cast in this revered comic operetta.  A brief new prologue frames the classic work for today’s audiences. Gilbert’s lyrics and Sullivan’s melodies – which have delighted comic opera lovers for over one hundred thirty-five years – are still as fresh as “the flowers that bloom in the spring.” 

In this first week of spring, you’ll feel the joy of being outdoors again in Beethoven’s Sixth (perhaps best known as his “Pastoral”) Symphony–even with a thunderstorm brewing on the horizon. Mozart casts bright bolts of sunshine in his Divertimento that spotlights the New Jersey Symphony’s superb strings, and in his Clarinet Concerto featuring Principal Clarinet Juan Esteban Martinez.

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, his books routinely appear on the New York Times bestseller list.

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, together they will perform iconic songs including “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie), “This Train” (Sister Rosetta Tharpe), “Just Like a Woman” (Bob Dylan), “Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt and John Prine), “Car Wheels On a Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams) and more! Coinciding with the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the United States’ founding), Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history. 

Experience a night of captivating true stories told live as The Moth takes five storytellers to New Jersey for back-to-back shows. The iconic storytelling podcast will feature performances at McCarter Theatre and MPAC featuring the same tellers sharing their stories back-to-back. The Moth is a nonprofit that celebrates the commonality and diversity of human experience through the art and craft of true, personal storytelling.

Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Tony Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.

Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray has dedicated much of the past few years to reporting from the frontlines in Ukraine and Gaza. Murray discusses the strategic and moral imperatives for the West to secure victories in both wars, highlighting the broader implications for global stability and democracy. Beyond his war reporting, Murray offers his perspective on the recent wave of campus protests in the U.S. and shares his insights on recent and upcoming elections, discussing the key issues at stake and their potential impact on the country’s future.

This event is generously sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.

Gary Mullen and the Works will rock you when they bring the music of Queen to life with note-by-note renditions of such classics as “Keep Yourself Alive,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and more. 

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine! Along with other select repertoire, the ladies will perform original music which showcases the group’s vibrant sound with fresh takes on the music of contemporary soul legends and pop icons. 

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.

One half of the global sensation 2CELLOS, Luka Šulić is a virtuoso cellist renowned for his dynamic blend of classical and solo performances. Rejecting the confines of classical tradition, he draws inspiration from a wide range of influences, from Beethoven to Max Martin, as he constantly strives to push the boundaries of instrumental expression through original compositions and masterful arrangements.

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!  

The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist! With their smokin’ hot band, they capture and deliver the classic sounds of the guys who, back in the day, harmonized with each other on stoops, in the subway, and on street corners, and they have also created a unique, exciting, fun way to “Doowop-ify” today’s biggest hits – reimagining them as though they had been written during the Doo Wop era!  

Nobody put more Americans “In the Mood” for great swing music than Glenn Miller, leader of the most famous big band of all time. The Miller sound lives on through performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that made the Greatest Generation swing.

Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Mendelssohn’s surging Hebrides Overture finds Bell leading from the concertmaster seat; then he stands in the solo spotlight for Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto, tinged with Spanish flair; finally Bell takes the conductor’s podium for Mendelssohn’s ebullient “Italian” Symphony, full of sun-splashed melodies.

From the poetic soul of James Taylor, the electrifying energy of Carly Simon, to the timeless magic of Carole King, celebrate four decades of classic pop music through unforgettable performances that will stir your heart, spark your memories and get you singing every word.