Arts Education & Classes

MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education opportunities to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Through our Performing Arts School, School Programs, Main Stage Performances and Outreach Opportunities, over 40,000 children and their families participate in theatre classes, field trip performances, workshops, seminars, student recognition programs, and enrichment opportunities. Each program strives to make the performing arts a vital component of every child’s upbringing and to spark a lifelong interest in music, dance and culture.

Performing Arts School

MPAC’s Performing Arts School offers a wide variety of classes and programs for ages 3 – adult in Musical Theatre, Acting, Voice and much more!  Classes are offered for a 14 week Fall and Spring semester and throughout the summer!  This dynamic program serves over 1,000 students annually offering exceptional quality training in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere!

 

Community Engagement

MPAC’s Community Engagement initiatives take the arts beyond our theatre’s walls and into the community through our free Arts in the Community concerts and events, arts education programs in underserved communities, collaborative partnerships with area nonprofits and more.

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Arts in the Community

Our Arts in the Community program offers free events at MPAC and throughout the community.

MPAC's Starlight Room

Support Us

As a non-profit performing arts center, MPAC relies on contributions to deliver world-class performances and vast arts education programs to over 250,000 patrons and students – of all ages – each year. By donating today, your support helps fuel our mission and benefits the entire community.

Become a Member Today

Membership and sponsorship support helps enable MPAC to present world-class performances in its 1,319-seat theater, serve over 40,000 students through its education programs, and provide free events throughout our community. We invite you to become part of MPAC’s lively arts community by exploring the giving options below or simply Donate Now to make a general donation with just one click.

Matt Nathanson’s new album is out today – don’t miss his show this month!
February 7, 2025

Matt Nathanson’s new album is out today – don’t miss his show this month!

Matt Nathanson's new album, King Of (Un)Simple, is out today! Check out an exclusive performance of the song "Impossible People" in the video below. Don't miss your chance to see this soulful...

Black History Month events at MPAC
February 5, 2025

Black History Month events at MPAC

Legendary gospel singers…contemporary visual artists… a salute to break dancing.  From the Blind Boys of Alabama to MPAC’s visual art exhibit by Art in the Atrium, MPAC has a variety of events...

Art in the Atrium presents “Black Joy” An all-new exhibit at MPAC’s art galleries January 17-March 1
February 5, 2025

Art in the Atrium presents “Black Joy” An all-new exhibit at MPAC’s art galleries January 17-March 1

Art in the Atrium, Inc. (ATA), a non-profit arts organization founded in Morris County that champions Black art excellence, returns with its fourth major exhibition at Mayo Performing Arts Center’s...

Check out Bilal’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert – and don’t miss his show this month!
February 3, 2025

Check out Bilal’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert – and don’t miss his show this month!

Recently, Bilal made his NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert debut as a solo artist! Check out his performance in the video below. "Vocally, Bilal is untethered — there’s nothing he can’t do. The...

January Highlights
January 3, 2025

January Highlights

New year, great shows coming to MPAC! January sees the annual return of the Dancing with the Stars Tour, as well as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. ...

MPAC’s Holiday Gift Guide: Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy and Engaging Speakers
December 17, 2024

MPAC’s Holiday Gift Guide: Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy and Engaging Speakers

Welcome to MPAC's Holiday Gift Guide! This holiday season, give the gift of unforgettable live experiences and magical moments at MPAC. With a wide variety of fantastic events in every genre,...

MPAC’s Holiday Gift Guide: Broadway’s Best
December 11, 2024

MPAC’s Holiday Gift Guide: Broadway’s Best

Welcome to MPAC's Holiday Gift Guide! This holiday season, give the gift of unforgettable live experiences and magical moments at MPAC. With a wide variety of fantastic events in every genre,...

MPAC’s Holiday Auction!
December 5, 2024

MPAC’s Holiday Auction!

MPAC's Online Holiday Auction is here again to help you find that unique gift for friends and loved ones that is sure to get a "round of applause." The auction opens on Friday, December 6th at noon...

Bilal’s Adjust Brightness Named Top Album of The Year!
December 3, 2024

Bilal’s Adjust Brightness Named Top Album of The Year!

Bilal's latest album, Adjust Brightness, was named #4 on Vulture's list of The Best Albums of 2024! "The 1st Born Second singer hasn’t lost a step; his instrument — the closest thing to...

Diane Garafano named MPAC’s  Volunteer of the Month of November
November 13, 2024

Diane Garafano named MPAC’s Volunteer of the Month of November

Diane Garafano has been named MPAC’s Volunteer of the Month of November. This recognition program is designed to shine a light on the many individuals who contribute their time and energy toward...

MPAC Food Drive with Nourish.NJ
November 11, 2024

MPAC Food Drive with Nourish.NJ

Mayo Performing Arts Center is holding a food drive this holiday season with all donations going to nourish.NJ. Patrons attending events are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and...

MPAC’s Theatre of Light Sunday, November 24 at 5 pm
November 6, 2024

MPAC’s Theatre of Light Sunday, November 24 at 5 pm

The universal symbol of light will illuminate the rich cultural diversity of our community when Mayo Performing Arts Center transforms the Vail Mansion Plaza into a “Theatre of Light” on Sunday,...