Upcoming Events

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.

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.

Inspired by the worldwide K-Pop phenomenon and recent smash-hit film KPop Demon Hunters, this high-octane production brings today’s biggest K-Pop hits to life on stage in a spectacle unlike anything audiences have seen in a tribute concert before. Designed as a high-energy K-pop revue, Forever K-Pop fuses electrifying vocals and choreography, bold costuming, and cinematic visuals into a dazzling live performance, capturing the pulse of the global K-pop movement while spotlighting iconic moments and breakout anthems including electrifying live singers and dancers performing songs made famous by BTS, BLACKPINK, Katseye, HUNTR/x, Saja Boys, NewJeans, and more.

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.

With nearly three decades of hits behind them, Collective Soul remains creatively energized and united, delivering high-impact live performances that blend new material with fan-favorites such as “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know.”

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, the show includes songs made famous by iconic artists like Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss,  Dolly Parton and more. Titles like  “Blowin’ In The Wind” (Joan Baez),“Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt), “Car Wheels On A Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams), “Can The Circle Be Unbroken” (The Carter Family), and more.  Accompanying video projections make this concert a multi-media event, coinciding with the upcoming Semi-quincentennial (250th anniversary of the United States’ founding).  Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history.

Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits,” and “spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem.”  No matter what, An Evening of Alton Brown will present Brown as you’ve never seen him — unless, of course, you’ve been invited to his house.

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.

This event is generously sponsored by The Thomas H. Kean Visiting Professorship.

Tyrannosaurus Rex is the most famous dinosaur out there, but few people know the true story of this species. Go on assignment with paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Lindsay Zanno to dig sites in the remote deserts of the western U.S. to find out how T. rex evolved. Along the way, uncover the entire landscape—from plants to fish to mammals—where these memorable dinos reigned 66 million years ago.

This event is generously sponsored by BASF

Beautiful simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. Through the years, her name has become synonymous with grace, style, and class, with an effortless ability to belt out classic rhythm and blues, pop standards and soul, such as “Lady Marmalade,” “On My Own,” and “New Attitude.”

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. 

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

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

FJ honors the timeless music of Foreigner, Journey and more with authentic performances that capture the sound and spirit of these classic rock giants.

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!  

Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.”

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.

The touring sensation that has delighted audiences for over a decade and a half returns with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s! Featuring: The Association (“Cherish,” “Windy,” “Never My Love”); The Troggs (“Wild Thing”); Jason Scheff, Chicago lead singer, 1985-2016 (performing early Chicago hits); Gary Puckett (“Young Girl,” “Woman”); The Fortunes (“You’ve Got Your Troubles”); Ron Dante, former leader singer of The Archies and The Turtles (“Sugar Surgar,” “Tracy”); The Vogues (“Five O’clock World,” “You’re The One,” “Turn Around Look At Me”); The Cowsills (“Hair,” “Indian Lake”)

Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage in a high-energy live show packed with music, laughter, and surprises, featuring fan-favorites like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.” This brand-new interactive adventure invites families to put on your orange glasses and unlock the spark of curiosity inside us all—showing that everyone can Be Like Blippi!

The iconic sound of Sergio Mendes returns to the stage as Gracinha Leporace leads The Sergio Mendes Band in a spirited celebration of his life, joy, and musical legacy.

Chicago, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago has released 38 albums and had 20 Top 10 singles including “If You Leave Me Now,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Beginnings” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.”

Summer kickoff concert! 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! No two Jessie’s Girl shows are the same – you’ll always get a different mix of ‘80s hits.

The international phenomenon Straight No Chaser disproves all stereotypes of male a cappella groups. Neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, they immediately bring audiences to their feet with nothing more than microphones in hand, grins ear-to-ear, witty banter on point, and an uncanny ability to belt out R&B, smooth jams, and stadium anthems carried by style, swagger and spirit.

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. 

Get ready to move! Following the sold-out successes of Symphony of Dance, Dance for the Holidays, and Live: The Tour, Derek Hough is back with his most dynamic live experience yet — DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE. From the EMMY® Award-winning mind of Derek Hough, this brand-new production brings fresh, high-energy choreography, breathtaking stage design, and Derek’s signature showmanship to cities across the country. Fans will experience a thrilling fusion of dance and music — from ballroom and tap to salsa, hip-hop, and beyond. Creative visionaries Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo (known as NappyTabs), two-time EMMY® winners recognized for their work with Jennifer Lopez and the GRAMMYs®, join Derek to co-create, direct, and choreograph this unforgettable production.

Bruce Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. His work reflects a creative iconoclasm that’s been a constant throughout his career, whether that’s being a part-time member of the Grateful Dead, or collaborations with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, Bonnie Raitt and many others. Hornsby’s performance will feature material from throughout his storied career, in addition to music from his new album, Indigo Park.

NETFLIX Series Star Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium presents his one-of-a-kind live show, An Evening of Hope and Healing. Tyler will be discussing his gift and sharing unparalleled insights into the afterlife. Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side, gives live audience readings and answers audience questions.

With respect and reverence, Dead On Live celebrates and pays tribute to the Other One, Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir. For this special show, Dead On Live will present a set of their trademark “Dead On” note for note fan faves from Bob’s extensive catalog with the Dead, as well as his solo albums. Deep emotion, funky fun, rocking and rolling classic Dead and family fan favorites will make for a truly memorable evening. Come re-live the magic with Dead on Live as they faithfully recreate the iconic sound of an era, in their tribute to the Other One, Bob Weir.

The Stray Cats — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early-’80s thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style and sound on such hits as “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17”  and “Runaway Boys.”

Enjoy an evening of classic hits from the 70s featuring Pure Prairie League (“Amie”), Atlanta Rhythm Section (“Spooky,” “So Into You”), Orleans (“Still the One, “Dance with Me,” “Love Takes Time”) and Firefall (“You Are the Woman,” “Just Remember I Love You”).

Glen Burtnik and the amazing Summer of Love band celebrate the songs of the Woodstock generation, the music that changed the world! Featuring the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane and many more.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide, covering music from every era of the band’s evolution.  Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.

The iconic British reggae band performs classics (“Red Red Wine,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do”) alongside brand-new tracks from their new studio album.

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! 

Buena Vista Orchestra is the world’s foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble, featuring a revolving lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban All Stars, the bands of Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés, Willie Colon and more in a celebration of Cuba’s rich musical and cultural heritage.