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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves
Oct 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves

Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.

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Ghostbusters in Concert
Sun Oct 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Ghostbusters in Concert

Experience the beloved 1984 classic film like never before, with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Audience members will enjoy the ultimate movie concert experience as Ghostbusters is presented on a large HD cinema screen, fully synced to a live performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Elmer Berstein’s spine-tingling score.

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Coco Live-to-Film Concert
Sat Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:00 pm

Coco Live-to-Film Concert

Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the movie Coco, with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclorica Nacional de Mexico. Coco also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. 

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
Nov 27, 2026 @ 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage

Everyone’s favorite TV holiday classic comes to life onstage as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest 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! 

New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony

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

Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed!
Jan 9, 2027 @ 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm

Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed!

Come see some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers dance, prance, flip, and skip their way into your heart in an uproariously funny dog spectacular that leaves audiences howling for more!  

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Cirque Alice
Wed Jan 27, 2027 @ 7:00 pm

Cirque Alice

Step into magical Wonderland as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and astonishing, gravity-defying feats. A joyous acrobatic adventure filled with heart-stopping moments and unforgettable performances, Cirque Alice is a fantastical extravaganza for all ages!

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Reza: The Edge of Illusion
Jan 30, 2027 @ 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Reza: The Edge of Illusion

Reza takes the art of illusion to new extremes, delivering incredible cutting-edge magic, masterful comedic timing, and interactive and inspirational moments in a rock concert-style show that appeals to magic fans young and old! 

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Pinkalicious The Musical
Jan 31, 2027 @ 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

Pinkalicious The Musical

A girl finds herself in a colorful predicament after her indulgence in too many pink cupcakes causes her to change colors!  

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Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour
Fri Feb 12, 2027 @ 7:00 pm

Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour

Experience the electrifying energy of Step Afrika!, the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. This high-octane performance blends percussive dance, traditional African beats and contemporary style. 

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Dog Man: The Musical
Feb 20, 2027 @ 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Recommended for ages 6+

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Grand Shanghai Circus
Feb 27, 2027 @ 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Grand Shanghai Circus

Grand Shanghai Circus presents a dynamic production featuring breathtaking acrobatics, colorful dance, surprising comedy, mystifying magic, high-flying aerial feats and more, sure to entertain children and adults.   

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Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy
Sat Mar 20, 2027 @ 7:00 pm

Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy

Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY is the all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect. Filled with reality-twisting magic, mischievous comedy, and playful audience participation, it’s a wild ride for all ages where wonder takes center stage, laughter is the sidekick, and reality doesn’t stand a chance. 

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Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
Thu May 20, 2027 @ 7:00 pm

Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil...

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Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

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