Concerts

Rent in Concert
Fri Feb 20, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Rent in Concert

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.   

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Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

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.  

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
Fri Feb 27, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

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. 

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Ndlovu Youth Choir
Sat Feb 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Ndlovu Youth Choir

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  

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Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt – Together on Stage
Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt – Together on Stage

Two of our most innovative singer-songwriters share the stage as they perform individually and together.

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Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour featuring Songs of Enigma
Tue Mar 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour featuring Songs of Enigma

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.

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The High Kings: The Rocky Road Tour
Wed Mar 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

The High Kings: The Rocky Road Tour

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.

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour
Thu Mar 12, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour

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 30th 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.

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Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan
Fri Mar 13, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Stanley Jordan

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.

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Dream Like Taylor
Sun Mar 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm

Dream Like Taylor

Back by popular demand! With her distinct style, legendary catalog of music, and a stage presence like no other, it’s easy to see why Taylor Swift is one of today’s most successful and influential artists. This tribute starring Cassie B features all of Taylor’s top hits including “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Love Story,” “You Belong With Me,” “Look What You Made Me Do,” “Wildest Dreams” and more! Sing. Dance. Dream.

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The Ten Tenors – 30th Anniversary World Tour
Thu Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

The Ten Tenors – 30th Anniversary World Tour

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...

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Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
Sun Mar 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony

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.  

Forever K-Pop – A Celebration Concert
Fri Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Forever K-Pop – A Celebration Concert

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...

Collective Soul
Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Collective Soul

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.”

Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Thu Apr 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

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 ...

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Patti LaBelle
Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Patti LaBelle

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.”

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Tony Danza
Sat Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Tony Danza

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.

One Night of Queen
Wed Apr 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

One Night of Queen

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. 

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The String Queens
Fri Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

The String Queens

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. 

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Luka Šulić
Thu May 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Luka Šulić

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.

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KC and The Sunshine Band
Fri May 8, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

KC and The Sunshine Band

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!  

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The Doo Wop Project
Sat May 9, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

The Doo Wop Project

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...

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Fri May 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

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.

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New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”
Sun May 17, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”

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.  

Happy Together 2026
Fri Jun 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm

Happy Together 2026

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...

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
Fri Jun 26, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

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.

Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King
Sat Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King

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. 

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Dead On Live – Bob Weir Tribute
Thu Aug 6, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Dead On Live – Bob Weir Tribute

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...

Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section
Wed Aug 19, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section

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”).

The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Sat Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

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.

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UB40: The Unstoppable Tour 2026
Sat Sep 26, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

UB40: The Unstoppable Tour 2026

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.

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An Intimate Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee
Sun Sep 27, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

An Intimate Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee

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! 

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