Upcoming Events

This electrifying production celebrates the world’s greatest pianists and showmen – from Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Liberace and Billy Joel!  The show features storytelling, a great band and hit song after hit song. 

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

Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring Dancing with the Stars Professional DancersAlan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov and Rylee Arnold. 2024 US Olympic bronze medalist in men’s gymnastics, Stephen Nedoroscik, who earned the nickname ‘Pommel...

The Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! 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!

Eaglemania thrills audiences with their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles. Enjoy The Eagles’ greatest hits and some of the solo work of its members.   

Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach, and more. Cool School & Hard Bop — music-directed by JLCO saxophonist Sherman Irby and pianist Joe Block — explores the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz through striking arrangements, mellow tones, virtuosic vocabulary, and a commitment to the blues. 

As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime TV and to be voted “America’s Favorite Mystifier!” Mike has also been a Top Finalist on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 

A girl finds herself in a colorful predicament after her indulgence in too many pink cupcakes causes her to change colors! Ages 4-12.

For over two decades, country chart-toppers Blackberry Smoke have infused their brand of Southern rock with a modern spin that incorporates elements of hard rock, smoky blues and vintage country, as showcased on the current release, Be Right Here.

For 80 years, The Blind Boys of Alabama have broken down racial barriers, soundtracked the Civil Rights movement, and helped redefine modern gospel music in the process. Through it all, not only has their music endured, but it has thrived, helping both to distinguish the sound of the American South and to push it forward through 20th century and well into the 21st. 

Magical Mystery Doors performs the timeless music of three legendary bands — The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors — to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. It’s the songs you know, the songs you love and the songs you sing at the top of your lungs!

Xian Zhang – conductor Nancy Zhou – violin Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony

Former Senator and comedian Al Franken delves into the critical issues of the country with humor and insight, emphasizing the need for collective action to safeguard the nation’s foundation. Through a blend of personal experience, satire, and sharp analysis, he urges all Americans to recognize their power for positive change. The message is clear, and often funny: it’s time to speak up and shape the future of democracy. This event is generously sponsored by...

For more than four decades, The Outlaws have remained one of Southern Rock’s most influential and best-loved bands, with classic hits that include that include “Green Grass & High Tides,” “There Goes Another Love Song,” and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.”

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of...

With over two billion streams, pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Netflix’s smash Bridgerton, VSQ has become one of the most popular contemporary string ensembles in the world. In this concert, VSQ performs fresh, spellbinding and innovative renditions of the music of Taylor Swift, alongside familiar hits from the...

Jay Leno presents his hilarious take on the world when he performs his trademark brand of everyman humor that has made him one of America’s favorite comedians.  

Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce have deep roots going back to the birth of the 60s’ British blues R&B rock explosion. Sons of Cream honors the legacy of their fathers, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, featuring the music of Cream (“White Room,” “Sunshine of Your Love,” “Crossroads”) and beyond, bringing to light the spirit and pure energy and audacity of the music of their fathers.

BREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular! celebrates Hip Hop dancing.  Featuring a cast of supremely talented artists from the world of “B-Boying,” “Locking,” “Electric Boogaloo” or “Popping,” Power Tumbling, as well as DJ-ing and Bucket Drumming, BREAK pays tribute to this urban American art form.  

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! 

Over his almost 30 year career, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene, with hits such as the multi-platinum “Come on Get Higher,” “Faster” and “Run.”  Featuring special guest Rachael Yamagata.

Singer-songwriter Bilal blends jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative R&B, rock, and even classical in his vocals and music. Known for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres and magnetic live performances, he’s been described by Earth, Wind and Fire’s Philip Bailey as the rare singer who uses his voice like an instrument. Bilal’s latest release, “Adjust Brightness,” was ranked #4 on Vulture’s Best Albums of...

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary Fab Four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new. With vibrant costumes and...

A double bill of traditional Irish music! The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, have been internationally acclaimed singers of Irish folk songs since they first arrived on the scene in 2008. Irish music legend Mary Black returns to the U.S. for the first time in nearly a decade, performing her classic songs that you’ve come to know and love over the years.

The acclaimed and ever-popular KODO presents its newest production, Warabe, showcasing the Japanese taiko ensemble’s continued exploration of new and old traditions from Sado Island. KODO amazes with their unique combination of supreme artistry and physical endurance, creating a mesmerizing, riveting and spiritual experience enjoyed by millions around the world. “Indeed, if there is such a thing as perfection in music, KODO comes as near to it as any group in the...

For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”  This concert promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.

A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog And Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale that bubbles with melody and wit, this whimsical musical follows two great friends — the cheerful, popular Frog and the curmudgeonly Toad — through four, fun-filled seasons as they celebrate and rejoice in their differences that...

Few artists have achieved the level of success and critical acclaim that Burton Cummings enjoys in a career spanning more than sixty years. Burton’s voice has been rated among the finest in rock music.   As lead singer and songwriter with the original The Guess Who, Burton recorded and wrote/co-wrote hits such as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” and many more. As a solo artist, he leaves his mark with the poignant “Stand...

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. BEING ALIVE is a collection of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway...

An evening featuring George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco and Tarantella, alongside Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction. 

Xian Zhang, conductor Gregory D. McDaniel, conductor Adam Tendler, piano

Celebrate all things Irish in this high-energy production featuring award-winning step dancers, musicians and vocalists who bring to life the vibrant spirit of the Emerald Isle. 

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide-and-seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street! 

New Jersey Ballet’s Once Upon A Time is a family show taking its audience on a comical tour through some of classical ballet’s greatest stories. 

Rhythm India takes you on a journey of dance and celebration through Bollywood and beyond. Experience joyous dance, vibrant costumes, dynamic music and soulful rhythms echoing heartbeats of royal palaces and sacred temples, desert villages and modern stages. Rhythm India was created by World Choreography Award nominee and Telly Award-winning director and choreographer Joya Kazi, whose company of dancers has been seen on screens from Bollywood to Hollywood. 

For over a decade, Terry Fator has sold out night after night in Las Vegas with a show featuring his cast of characters that includes everyone from an Impersonating Turtle to Elton John to Elvis. In addition to winning America’s Got Talent, Terry has won Las Vegas’s best show, best all-around performer, best family show and best overall show. 

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that opened their homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed and nerves ran high—but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Celebrate the best of humankind and the best in all...

The Experience Hendrix Tour evokes the era when artists treated each performance as a unique interaction with their audience. Jimi Hendrix called this his “Electric Church.” The Experience Hendrix Tour fully embraces this approach, presenting multiple opportunities for performers and audiences to witness unique collaborations among the participating artists, and will highlight these artists performing their favorite Hendrix signature songs including “Little...

Stomp is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Stomp uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. See what the noise is all about. 

Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.

Dr. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Dr. Grandin gets down to the real issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her “insider” perspective and a great deal of research. 

Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ thrilling score live.

Described as “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” singer-pianist Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. DeSare delivers a fresh take on old-school class in critically-acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs like “Come Fly with Me,” “I’ve Got the World On a String,” “The Summer Wind,” “New York, New York” and so many more. 

Get insight into how dogs think, how to interpret their behavior and how to enjoy the best of these joyful members of our families. Whether you are a seasoned dog owner or curious newcomer, our dog behavior expert will equip you with the tools to foster a deeper connection with your four-legged companion. Featuring a Q&A, audience interaction and trained dogs on stage!

Anthony Rodia is back with an all-new routine that’s refreshingly genuine and quick witted! A first-generation Italian American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant.

Old Crow Medicine Show has established itself as America’s most beloved Old-Time String Band and one of Nashville’s most revered musical torchbearers over the past 25 years. Their signature song, “Wagon Wheel,” is one of the most widely sung folk songs in history and was recently certified by RIAA as one of the top five country singles of all time. Their influence has been felt across the Americana music genre from the Lumineers to Mumford & Sons.

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter, Michael W. Smith, is excited to come to MPAC with his Beyond the Far Horizon Tour. Michael is bringing a whole new dimension to this tour with a reimagined live show, featuring brand new music that ventures into new creative ground, while still resonating with long-time fans through beloved hits and uplifting worship moments.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. 

Andy Borowitz is an award-winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author. He is the creator of The Borowitz Report, a news satire site with millions of readers around the world. He has contributed humor to The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, for which he has written over a thousand pieces. He is the first-ever winner of the National Press Club’s humor award. Moderated by Paula Zahn. This event is generously sponsored by the Blanche and Irving...

Dust off your bell bottoms and platform shoes! The Concert: A Tribute to Abba presents a night of pure Swedish pop, recreating the music and magic of ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo” and “Dancing Queen.”

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s Whose Line is it Anyway, transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business. 

No violinist more beautifully captures and conveys the joy of music than Itzhak Perlman, the undeniable reigning virtuoso of violin. In this extraordinary recital, he is joined by his musical partner of 25 years, Rohan De Silva, in a program celebrating the classical tradition through Perlman’s insightful and modern mastery of the violin and De Silva’s ingeniously fluid accompaniment.  

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. 

Brit Floyd returns with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album Wish You Were Here and other classic hits, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics.

Ride a wave of music and laughter with Gilbert and Sullivan’s delightful comedic tale about overblown nationalism, personal ambition and forbidden love amongst the social classes of British society and the Royal Navy. 

Comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, honesty and humanity into nonstop laughter. He’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield and Ralph Kramden. The bottom line is, DiBitetto leaves his audiences breathless with laughter. 

This madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s (Captain Underpants, Dogman) irreverently hilarious book series finds Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog starting an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics, flipping out their fishy father Flippy in the process!  

Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 40 years, and has been a fixture as a long-time judge on NBC’s flagship series ​America’s Got Talent. Mandel returns for another off-the-cuff, anything-goes evening of laughs. Language, Mature content. Adults only.

Join New Jersey Ballet for Timeless Masterpieces, an enchanting evening featuring Swan Lake Act 2 and more exciting repertory.  

Xian Zhang – conductor Conrad Tao – piano New Jersey Symphony

They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. Donning genuine costumes and featuring signature four-part harmonies, Almost Queen captures the energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.

Enjoy a Neil Diamond concert experience like none other, featuring favorites like “Cherry Cherry,” “I Am, I Said,” “I’m a Believer,” “Solitary Man,” “Coming to America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” as well as the stories behind the songs! Starring Robert Neary.

An evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s! Featuring The Turtles (“Happy Together”); Jay & The Americans (“Come a Little Bit Closer,” “This Magic Moment”); Little Anthony (“Tears on My Pillow,” “Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop”); The Vogues (“Turn Around, Look at Me,” “Five O’ Clock World”); Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders (“Arizona,”...

Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s acclaimed concert performances have been described by The New York Times as “determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off-limits.” His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by...

Streaming Performance! Let's raise a little hell this summer. Starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, this cult-favorite Broadway musical re-tells the unbelievable true story of America's most infamous couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Captured in stunning, world-class quality, ain't no way you won't remember us.