MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The heart of arts & entertainment in Morristown since 1994.
Cover Art by Celeste Sewall, Grade 8 East Hanover Middle School
A Welcome From Our President and Chairman of the Board
Welcome to Mayo Performing Arts Center as we celebrate our 30th anniversary season!
Three decades ago, a group of dedicated volunteers attempted to take a boarded up, run-down movie theatre and make a go of it as a concert venue. The odds were stacked against success. Previous attempts had failed. And the building was in no condition to operate as a concert hall.
It was said it would take a miracle. But where once mushrooms sprouted from the floor, grew a dream. And through determination and inspiration, renovation and innovation, sprang a miracle that arose as a community preserved its cultural crown jewel.
Today, that tattered building has become home to one of the leading arts organizations in the country, hosting over 200 events, with attendance of over 240,000 annually. Through good times and challenging times, MPAC has been where our community has turned to find respite and joy through a celebration of the arts.
We would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting our organization over the past thirty years. It is with deep appreciation that we reflect on the millions of people who have walked through our doors over that time to enjoy, partake in and be inspired by the arts.
MPAC’s future is bright – we have exciting and ambitious plans ahead. Thank you so much for being part of making our venue the heart of arts and entertainment in the region – this year and for the past 30 years. Enjoy the show!
Board of Trustees
Allison Larena MPAC President & CEO
Gregory J. Supron Chairman, Board of Trustees
Allison Larena President & CEO
Gregory J. Supron Chairman,
The 2024-2025 season marks the 30th anniversary of Mayo Performing Arts Center. Originally built as Morristownʼs premier movie theater in 1937 and called The Community Theatre, MPAC (renamed in 2009) was saved from the wrecking ball in 1994 by a group of community volunteers who envisioned a vibrant arts center.
Much has changed since then! Today, MPAC remains Morristownʼs crown jewel, and has evolved into a world-renowned performing arts center. Tony Bennett, Ringo Starr, Jerry Seinfeld, Gladys Knight, and many more of the worldʼs best known performers have graced the stage. It is the Morris County home to the New Jersey Symphony and New Jersey Ballet, and over the years has provided space for many other New Jersey-based arts organizations.
The Miracle on South Street
Celebrating 30 years!
Beyond main stage performances, MPACʼs education and community engagement programs provide arts experiences for children and adults in our region through free programs, ticketed events and tuition-based classes. MPAC education initiatives, which include our performing arts school, student recognition programs, in-theatre field trips, family shows, residency programs and The Miracle Project, an arts program for children with autism and other specific needs, touch the lives of over 27,000 children and families annually.
Theatre exterior, 1994
Lobby, 1994
MPAC Parking
Mayo Performing Arts Center offers parking solutions to make your theatre experience stress free. Please refer to your pre-show email or MPACʼs online Preshow Planner for show-specific information.
MPAC Operated Lots:
For many performances, you can reserve parking in advance on MayoArts.org
Verizon Lot
39 Maple Ave (entrance on Oak St.)
Available for many shows exclusively for MPAC patrons.
Nearby Municipal Lots & Garages:
Presbyterian Church
65 South Street
(across the street from MPAC)
Available for many shows. Prepaid Only. Limited spaces.
For more information about municipal lots, visit mpanj.org
• DeHart Street Garage
• Ann/Bank Street Garage
• Dalton Garage
Free Shuttle Service
MPAC operates a FREE shuttle service for select* performances from the Dehart Street Garage and Verizon Lot.
Now wheelchair accessible!
*Check online for availability
• Dumont Street Lot
• Franklin & Elm Street Lot
Y O U R T A B L E I S R E A D Y .
J O I N U S A T A N Y O F O U R T H R E E M O R R I S T O W N L O C A T I O N S T O D A Y !
SARAH JACOBS, ESQ.
JAMIE BERGER, ESQ.
ABOUT THE COVER Student Art Exhibit & Program Cover Contest
Each year, MPAC asks Morris County middle and high school students to create art pieces that embody the theme:
“Imagine! Discover! Create! Celebrate MPAC and the Arts”
Celeste Sewall, Grade 8; East Hanover Middle School Program Book 3 Cover Art WINNER!
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 MPAC held a reception for all students who participated in the 2025 Program Cover Art Contest. Artists and their friends and families attended this special event where the winners were revealed.
A winning piece by Celeste Sewall, an 8th grader at East Hanover Middle School, is featured on the cover of this program book, to be seen by thousands of MPAC patrons.
Over 50 students from throughout Morris County participated in this yearʼs contest. All of the works were exhibited in the Art Upstairs Gallery over a two-week period in March, and can be viewed on MayoArts.org.
Mayo Performing Arts Center BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
Gregory J. Supron, Chairman
Marylyn McLaughlin, Vice Chair
Anita J. Siegel, Esq., Secretary & Legal Counsel
Mary Jane Robertson, Treasurer
Allison Larena, President & CEO
Edward W. Ahart, Esq.
Tara Albritton
Susan Brauer
MPAC STAFF
Administration
Allison Larena
Ed Kirchdoerffer
Sasha Pensado
Anthony Scareon
Crystal Sotiropoulos
Adrienne Beck
Anna Villegas
Charles Miller
Box Office
Cheryl Yosh
Jennifer Clarke
Patrick Fragale
Jordyn Cherry
Gail Flaherty
Nazhely Hernandez
Ally Larena
Melissa Montuori
Kathleen O’Donnell
Marlene Rabiner
Ross Weinberg
Mary E. Cobb
Art Corwin
Simone Craig
Kevin Dunphy
Kristin V. Gallagher
Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq.
Thomas C. Jardim, Esq.
Ken Lantigua
Kristin Lynn
Elizabeth A. Mattson
Howard Moseson
Harry J. Riskin, Esq.
Nikki Sumpter
President & CEO
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Manager of Administration & Board Relations
Administrative Office Assistant
Programming Director
Programming Coordinator
Programming Consultant
Director of Ticketing Services
Box Office Manager
Assistant Box Office Manager
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Box Office Associate
Education
Cathy Roy
Jenny Boeckel
Julie Dwoskin
Jon Rodriguez
Marketing
Jean Leonard
Michael Dundon
Lauren Soule
Lindsey Fu
Katy Cockrell
Operations
Lee Kaloidis
Erin Pach
Trustees Emeriti
Joseph M. Goryeb*
Bud Mayo*
The Late Stephen B. Wiley
*Former Chairman
HONORARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Honorable
Timothy P. Dougherty
The Honorable
Thomas H. Kean, Sr.
Joe Piscopo
John Pizzarelli
Education Director
Education Manager
Education Administration Manager
Performing Arts School Coordinator
Marketing Director
Audience Development Manager
Sr. Manager, Digital Design & Platforms
Sr. Manager, Branding & Creative
Marketing Assistant
Operations Director and Accessibility Services Coordinator Front of House Director
Michael Del Vecchio
Zachary England
Yasmine Yaghnam
Kiki Foster
David Kennedy
Walter Urban
Gloria Beltrand
Julian Montes
Operations & Starlight Manager
Front of House Manager Front of House Manager
Assistant Operations Manager
Building Maintenance Technician
Facilities Maintenance
Facility Cleaning & Sanitization
Head Porter
Community Engagement
Kadie Dempsey
Olivia Duho
Development
Community Engagement Director
Community Engagement Coordinator
Marysue DePaola
Justin Wynn
Lana Missaggia
Christina Wolfe
Janell Ledford
Linda Corcoran
Development Director
Assistant Director of Development
Membership & Special
Events Manager
Development Manager
Development Assistant
Capital Campaign Associate
Mery Perez
Jense Petit Vindel
Luis Carrillo
Angelica Galeas Cardoza
Production
Chris Ball
Andy West
Cassandra Hoyt
Amber Card
Esther Neibart
John O’Krinsky
Jim Sargent
Luke Kostuchik
Dave Cifelli
Rob Kent
Event Cleaning
Event Cleaning
Event Cleaning
Event Cleaning
Production Director
Production Manager
Production Manager
Production Assistant
Catering & Hospitality Manager
Union Steward
Lighting Director
Production House Staff
A1 Audio Engineer
A2 Audio Engineer
MPAC ’ S MISSION
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. The 2024-2025 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations, and individuals.
WHY MPAC EXISTS
MPAC is where our community comes together to be entertained and uplifted by the power of the performing and visual arts.
Through education programs and Arts in the Community events, MPAC is dedicated to providing meaningful arts experiences, helping to unleash creativity, shape future leaders and build stronger communities.
MPAC Performing Arts School
Musical Theatre Acting Singing Improvisation Voiceovers
Audition Technique & more!
MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our Performing Arts School (PAS), founded in 2006, is a performancebased theatrical training program which serves approximately 1,000 students per year with over 30 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere. Stay in the know! www.MayoArts.org/PAS
MPAC is proud to offer The Miracle Project™ New Jersey, a fully inclusive program for children with autism and other specific needs. For more information, please contact Education Director Cathy Roy at CRoy@MayoArts.org.
Major support for The Miracle Project™ at MPAC is provided by Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management.
Ba s h o w s t o p p e r .
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
As a courtesy to the artists and for the uninterrupted enjoyment of your fellow patrons, please silence all electronic devices. No portion of this performance may be photographed, recorded, filmed, taped, broadcast or mechanically reproduced without the written consent of the Artist and/or the Presenter. Mayo Performing Arts Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Program subject to change.
Photo © Lawrence Sumulong
Photo © Frank Stewart
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
WYNTON MARSALIS, Music Director, Trumpet
SHERMAN IRBY, Music Director, Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
RYAN KISOR, Trumpet
KENNY RAMPTON, Trumpet
MARCUS PRINTUP, Trumpet
JESUS RICARDO, Trumpet
CHRIS CRENSHAW, Trombone
ELLIOT MASON, Trombone
MICHAEL DEASE, Trombone
ALEXA TARANTINO, Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
CHRIS LEWIS, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
ABDIAS ARMENTEROS, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, The Zou Family Chair in Saxophone
PAUL NEDZELA, Baritone and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
DAN NIMMER, Piano, The Zou Family Chair in Piano
CARLOS HENRIQUEZ, Bass, The Mandel Family Chair in honor of Kathleen B. Mandel
OBED CALVAIRE, Drums
JOE BLOCK, Special Guest, Piano
Program to be announced from the stage. Artists subject to change. Visit us at jazz.org.
Meet the Artists
With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and guest artists spanning genres and generations, Jazz at Lincoln Center produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each season in its home in New York City (Frederick P. Rose Hall, “The House of Swing”) and around the world, for people of all ages. Jazz at Lincoln Center is led by Chairman Clarence Otis, Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Executive Director Greg Scholl.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988 and spends over a third of the year on tour across the world. Featured in all aspects of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs and leads educational events in New York, across the U.S. and around the globe; in concert halls; dance venues; jazz clubs;
public parks; and with symphony orchestras; ballet troupes; local students; and an everexpanding roster of guest artists. Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and current and former Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Ted Nash, Victor Goines, Sherman Irby, Chris Crenshaw, and Carlos Henriquez.
Throughout the last decade, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has performed with many of the world’s leading symphony orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic; Cleveland Orchestra; Philadelphia Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic; Berlin Philharmonic; Boston Symphony
Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Sydney Symphony Orchestra; Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; Los Angeles Philharmonic and many others. Marsalis’ three major works for full symphony orchestra and jazz orchestra, All RiseSymphony No. 1 (1999), Swing Symphony – Symphony No. 3 (2010), and The Jungle – Symphony No. 4 (2016), continue to be the focal point of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s symphonic collaborations.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has also been featured in several education and performance residencies in the last few years, including those in Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Chautauqua, New York; Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; London, England; São Paulo, Brazil; and many others.
Education is a major part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission; its educational activities are coordinated with concert and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra tour programming. These programs, many of which feature Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members, include the celebrated Jazz for Young People™ family concert series; the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival; the Jazz for Young People™ Curriculum; Let Freedom Swing, educational residencies; workshops; and concerts for students and adults worldwide. Jazz at Lincoln Center educational programs reach over 110,000 students, teachers and general audience members.
Jazz at Lincoln Center, NPR Music and WBGO have partnered to create the next generation of jazz programming in public
radio: Jazz Night in America. The series showcases today’s vital jazz scene while also underscoring the genre’s storied history. Hosted by bassist Christian McBride, the program features hand-picked performances from across the country, woven with the colorful stories of the artists behind them. Jazz Night in America and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s radio archive can be found at jazz.org/radio.
In 2015, Jazz at Lincoln Center launched Blue Engine Records (www.jazz.org/ blueengine), a new platform to make its vast archive of recorded concerts available to jazz audiences everywhere. The label is dedicated to releasing new studio and live recordings as well as archival recordings from past Jazz at Lincoln Center performances, and its first record—Live in Cuba, recorded on a historic 2010 trip to Havana by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis—was released in October 2015. Big Band Holidays was released in December 2015, The Abyssinian Mass came out in March 2016, The Music of John Lewis was released in March 2017, and the JLCO’s Handful of Keys came out in September 2017. Blue Engine’s United We Swing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas features the Wynton Marsalis Septet and an array of special guests, with all proceeds going toward Jazz at Lincoln Center’s education initiatives. Blue Engine’s most recent album releases include 2020’s A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration and 2021’s The Democracy Suite featuring the JLCO Septet with Wynton Marsalis.
For more information on Jazz at Lincoln Center, please visit www.jazz.org.
Become our fan on Facebook: facebook.com/jazzatlincolncenter Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/jazzdotorg Watch us on Jazz Live: www.jazzlive.com.
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis (Music Director, Trumpet) is the Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1961 to a musical family, Mr.
Marsalis was gifted his first trumpet at age six by Al Hirt. By eight, he began playing in the famed Fairview Baptist Church Band led by Danny Barker. Yet it was not until he turned
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
twelve that Marsalis began his formal training on the trumpet. Subsequently, Wynton began performing in bands all over the city, from the New Orleans Philharmonic and New Orleans Youth Orchestra to a funk band called the Creators. His passion for music rapidly escalated. As a young teenager fresh out of high school, Wynton moved to New York City in 1979 to attend The Juilliard School to study classical music. Once there, however, he found that jazz was calling him. His career quickly launched when he traded Juilliard for Art Blakey’s band, The Jazz Messengers. By 19, Wynton hit the road with his own band and has been touring the world ever since. From 1981 to date, Wynton has performed 4,777 concerts in 849 distinct cities and 64 countries around the world. Mr. Marsalis made his recording debut as a leader in 1982 and has since recorded 110 jazz and classical albums, four alternative records, and released five DVDs. In total, he has recorded 1,539 songs at the time of this writing. Marsalis is the winner of 9 GRAMMY Awards, and his oratorio Blood on the Fields was the first jazz composition to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He’s the only musician to win a GRAMMY Award in two categories, jazz and classical, during the same year (1983, 1984).
Mr. Marsalis has solidified himself as an internationally acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader, educator and advocate of American culture. As a composer, his body of work includes over 600 original songs, 11 ballets, four symphonies, eight suites, two chamber pieces, one string quartet, two masses, one violin concerto, and in 2021, a tuba concerto. Included in this rich body of compositions is Sweet Release; Jazz: Six Syncopated Movements; Jump Start and Jazz; Citi Movement/Griot New York; At the Octoroon Balls; In This House, On This Morning; and Big Train. As part of his work at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Wynton has produced and performed countless new collaborative compositions, including the ballet Them Twos, for a 1999 collaboration with the New York City Ballet. That same year, he premiered the monumental work All Rise, commissioned and performed by the New York Philharmonic along with the Jazz
at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Morgan State University Choir. All Rise was performed with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra as part of the remembrance of the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre in June 2021. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra have released seven full-length albums and four singles on Blue Engine Records.
Mr. Marsalis is also a globally respected teacher and spokesman for music education. For Jazz, Wynton led the effort to construct Jazz at Lincoln Center’s new home–Frederick P. Rose Hall–the first education, performance, and broadcast facility devoted to jazz, which opened in October 2004. He conducts educational programs for students of all ages and hosts the popular Jazz for Young People™ concerts produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center. In addition to his work at JALC, Wynton is also the Founding Director of Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School. Mr. Marsalis has written and is the host of the video series “Marsalis on Music,” the radio series “Making the Music,” and a weekly conversation series titled “Skain’s Domain.” He has written and co-written nine books, including two children’s books, Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! and Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits, both illustrated by Paul Rogers. Wynton has received such accolades as having been appointed Messenger of Peace by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan (2001), The National Medal of Arts (2005), The National Medal of Humanities (2016). In December 2021, Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center were awarded the Key to New York City by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Marsalis has received honorary doctorates from 39 universities and colleges throughout the U.S, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Tulane University in New Orleans. Wynton Marsalis’ core beliefs and foundation for living are based on the principles of jazz. He promotes individual creativity (improvisation), collective cooperation (swing), gratitude and good manners (sophistication), and faces adversity with persistent optimism (the blues).
Outstanding Jazz Musicians
Taso Benos
Grade 8; Thomas Jefferson School; Nominated by Helen Love and Nicholas Bova
Taso has been involved in the music program since 4th grade and has always been diligent and hard-working. He started as an alto saxophone player here at school, but studied piano privately for many years before, and continues to do so. He has even already performed solo recitals in Carnegie Hall. Taso created a YouTube channel where he was creating his own compositions even before entering the band program. He has continued to add material over the years. He has dedicated much of his free time to creating and exploring music. His basement studio at home includes a drum set, keyboards, many sized saxes, and guitars – all of which he has learned to play in the course of his middle school career. He also joined the Morris Hills High School Marching Band as an eighth grader this year. Taso never misses a lesson or rehearsal. He is extremely reliable, respectful, and helpful both with other students and when it comes to assistance with the equipment. Taso has an incredible ear and an extremely high musical aptitude. He is able to contribute his talent on any instrument we need in any band. His ability to improvise is off the charts, and he is always eager to try new things. Taso will be conducting a piece in our Spring Concert, having won the conducting competition. He helps with sound production in our middle school musical as well. Most of all, Taso shares his joy of music with us, his family, and his peers. We are excited to see what Taso does with music in his future.
Nathan Eisenmenger
Grade 12; Kinnelon High School; Nominated by Ryan Stroud
Nathan is a senior trumpet player in our Wind Ensemble, Pep Band and Jazz Ensemble. He's been a part of every ensemble that we offer here at KHS. Nate is constantly working to improve his playing. He is a definite leader in our performing ensembles, and weʼre really going to miss him after he graduates.
Alex Fu
Grade 12; Whippany Park High School; Nominated by Carl Sabatino
Alex Fu is a tremendously talented and driven trumpet player. He has consistently demonstrated a mastery of musicianship through hard work and dedication to his craft. Highly intelligent and yet unassuming this honor would be yet another feather in his cap in a long list of accolades both musical and academic. I highly recommend Alex for this honor; he is a very worthy candidate.
Patrick LeFebvre
Grade 12; Morris Hills High School; Nominated by Richard Hartsuiker
Patrick is an outstanding student and citizen of Morris Hills High School. He is a very dedicated and concerned individual who is most thorough in all his efforts. Patrick has been involved in numerous aspects of the music program. He is a principal trumpet in our concert bands, has learned the cello to be involved in our school’s strings program, and is a member of our jazz band (on guitar) and spring musical pit orchestra. Simply put, Patrick is a musician of the highest caliber. He has an incredibly diligent work ethic and is both motivated and driven to succeed. He is task-oriented, organized, and never fails to follow through on assignments. He has earned the respect of his peers through his incredible musicianship, his compassion as a leader, and through his engaging personality. He is someone who the other members of the program strive to be like and be around. He is open and accepting of constructive criticism, and he is mature enough to use that feedback to improve upon his individual performance.
The 2024-2025 Music Student of the Month program is supported by The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc.
Outstanding Jazz Musicians
He has been one of the most “teachable” students I have had in my twenty-five year career as a music educator.
Sarah Hendricks
Grade 7; Mount Olive Middle School; Nominated by Ken Adessa
Sarah has not only been playing trumpet in our middle school jazz band since 6th grade, she also plays in both of our high school big bands. Now in 8th grade, Sarah has emerged as a leader in our trumpet section with both her character and her sound. I often look to her to model style for the trumpet section and ask them to do their best to sound like her. I expect her to be taking a lead playing role in our high school jazz ensembles this year even though she is still in 8th grade! Sarah has also been playing french horn in our concert bands here at the middle school and is a leader in that ensemble as well. This year she is auditioning for Area Band, Region Band, both on horn, and Region Jazz Band on trumpet.
Sophie Mautone
Grade 7; Brooklawn Middle School; Nominated by Joseph Stella
Sophie is a talented trumpet player in our 7th grade band, jazz band & pit orchestra. She is always very conscientious of learning her parts for any band and has improved a great deal in the past year. This is the second year that Sophie successfully auditioned into the schoolʼs jazz band and this year she had a very strong audition which earned her the lead trumpet spot in the jazz band. She is absorbing the jazz concepts and style and is becoming a stand-out player in the ensemble. Aside from her musical accomplishments, she is also always very polite and responsible. Sophieʼs musicianship and demeanor make her an excellent choice for this monthʼs MSOM.
Rasheeq Parvez
Grade 8; Randolph Middle School; Nominated by Tom Davidson Rasheeq is a music lover; from an early age, he was interested in learning music. His first interest was to learn to play the piano. Rasheeq excelled in his first solo piano performance at the age of seven. Later, Rasheeq had the opportunity to join his elementary school band. His first band instrument was the trombone, although his interest led him to later switch to the euphonium, which is what he currently plays. He gets excited to perform in the school band concerts twice each year. In 7th grade, Rasheeq auditioned for and was accepted into the Randolph Middle School Jazz Ensemble. He was also accepted into this ensemble during 8th grade. He is excited to perform a solo in the upcoming RMS Jazz Ensemble performances in December and January. Rasheeq wanted to expand his musical skills and knowledge, so he also began to learn the ukulele. In addition, he enjoys composing and transcribing music using Noteflight. Outside of school, Rasheeq enjoys skiing, swimming, playing video games, practicing music with his friends, and participating in Boy Scouts.
Lana Roberto
Grade 11; Pequannock Township High School; Nominated by Anthony Streifer
Lana is a phenomenal student all around, but especially in Jazz Band. She takes lessons with Oscar Perez, a renowned jazz artist in the area, and is looking to major in Jazz Performance. She often tells me about her trips to see combos and big bands that are performing in the area, and how inspiring they are to her. She practices consistently and with a mature approach. I believe she would deeply appreciate this opportunity and really understand its importance. Lana is on her way to being a great Jazz musician.
Aiden Rosen
Grade 8; Pequannock Valley Middle School; Nominated by Michael Kertesz
I am thrilled to recommend Aiden Rosen as an Outstanding Jazz Musician whose talent, dedication, and leadership set him apart. Aiden has consistently excelled as a key member of our Jazz Band, showcasing exceptional musicianship and a deep passion for jazz. As an eighth-grader, his technical skills, improvisational creativity, and ability to collaborate with others have made him a standout performer. Beyond his musical abilities, Aiden serves as Secretary of Tri-M and contributes to numerous artistic and community initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to growth and excellence. His dedication to honing his craft and inspiring others makes him a truly remarkable jazz musician, and I am confident he will continue to achieve great success in the future.
MPAC acknowledges the following generous
Representing support from February 28, 2024 - February 28, 2025*
MAJOR PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
$5,000
Kristin Elliott Charitable Fund Bud and Sudy Mayo and Anne Mayo Ferrante
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and the associated benefits, please call Justin Wynn at 973-539-0345 x6550 or email JWynn@MayoArts.org.
*As of February 28, 2025
THE STARLIGHT SOCIETY
MPAC gratefully acknowledges its Starlight Society members for their generous contributions, providing the theater’s leading source of annual support each year.
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$25,000 and up
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Amir and Naama Hadar
The Hagelin Family
Bryan and Bridget Jaeger
Peter and Catharina King
Patricia M. Koyce
Matthew Krog
Jane and Michael Kurek
Katie and Taylor Lauber
Dave and Tess Lewis
Ellen and Jonathan Lewis
James and Christine MacDonald
Janice Marturano and Peter Thompson
Donna McNamara
Mr. David F. Miller and Ms. Sheila F. Eule
The Mooney Family
Arnold M. Olshan
Nicholas and Marta Pascarella
Patrice Picard
Jim and Helen Quinn
Gary and Marie Radford
Harry and Maxine Riskin
Eileen Rolnick
Rudy and Debora Schloesser
Robert and Sherry Scott
Maggi Sellers
Marg and Glen Skar
Jill Southren-Moretti
Ms. Nikki Sumpter
Deborah Vilage, James Wilkinson, and Chris Vilage
Lisa and Peter Wallburg
Marsha and Peter Wolfson
Conductor’s Circle:
$1,250-$1,999
Monica and Charles Accurso
Susan and Ken Adler
Ben Alexander
Todd and Sally Andrews
Nancy and Charles Bareijsza
Laurie and Larry Baruch
Charles and Mary Becht
Wendy and Jay Birnbaum
Morgan and Amy Bornstein
Richard F. Brazicki
Ginger Brennan and Romas Radvila
Robin and Eli Brickman
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brown
Denis and Barbara Burke
Melissa Burnside and Jair Brand
Robert and Fran Cavalero
Robin and Jeffrey Cohen
Janet and Robert Cole, MD
John and Christine Como
Dr. David and Lynda Conyack
Rachel and Tom Cortese
Linda R. Couch
Frank and Jeanine Crippen
Ivy R. Cutler
Paul and Johanna Daly
Virginia De Lalla
Matthew and Elizabeth DeLaney
James and Lorna DeMaio
Karen and Ted DeZabala
Paul and Donna DiAntonio
Ed Duffy and Serafina Oxner
Molly Dunn and Len Smith
Donna L. Eberle
Tony and Marianne Ehinger
Kristin Elliott
John and Linda Fedinec
Gary and Joan Feitlin
Edward Fernandez and
Jessica Thomee
Pat and Bud Foullois
Jeri-Ann and Matt Frankel
Andrew Gaffney Foundation
Gearty & McIntyre CPAs
John and Siobhan Gilfillan
The Goret Family
Lawrence and Rita Gotfried
Edward A. Gramigna, Jr.
Lawrence and Florence Green
Mr. Robert Groder
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Habib
Bob and Cynthia Hamburger
Don Hardman
The Hart Family
Ken and Cindy Heaton
Roger and Ameeta Held
Pam Heller
Sarah and John Holman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horan
Karl and Donna Huelsenbeck
Elizabeth Iacampo
Joel and Alissa Isaacson
Janine and George Kelly
Hans and Pamela Knapp
Michael Kohner
Harry Krystalla
Allison and Paul Larena
John and Elaine Lasalandra
Tracey and Stu Lasser
Lisa Leggett
Will and Mary Leland
Jered and Alyssa Leo
Bill and Eileen Levine
Barbara and Stuart Levy
Angela and William Lewis
Jeffrey and Lisa Libman
John and Brenda Lillis
Arleen and Sandy Lipsman
Matthew and Susan Lodge
Mr. Bruce Lowenhaupt
Kevin and Trisha Luing
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lynch
Don and Fran MacMaster
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Magnani
Jim and Danielle Malloy
Lois and Peter Mancuso
Nick and Jamie Mandala
Shikha and Ken Mayer
Jim and Sue McArdle
Charles McClafferty
Mrs. Rachel Mullen
Sep and Karen Naraghi
Phil and Gen Nicastro
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norkin
Joyce and Edward O’Gorman
Gordon Olver and Lynn Fiore
Tony and Toni Pecci
Jennifer and Jeff Peifly
Jack and Carole Plaxe
Judy and Jim Pohlman
Eugene and Wendy Potkay
Martin and Clare Prentice
Myla Pridgen
Andrea Martone and Paul Cristelli, Realty Executives Platinum Agents
Kurt and Linda Riedener
Dr. Mark A. Rieger and Debbie Rieger
Andrea Rizzo
Rick and Terri Rizzuto
Anthony Roselli and Cortney
D’Amato-Roselli
Angelo and Mona Sappio
William and Stacey Schlosser
Christopher and Sumali Schmidt
Mr. Michael Schramm
Adam Schwab
Craig and Cathy Simon
Michelle Six and Brian Shoaf
Christine St. Peter and Adam Levinsohn
Dan Stiles and Monika Karoly
Kevin and Betsy Sullivan
Pat and Pam Sullivan
Berton and Wendy Taffet
Ardra Vanessa
Thomas and Rebecca Wafer
Judy and Alan Weinstein
Wendy and Michael Whiting
Lori and Rich Wilson
Leonard and Mona Witman
Wendy and Gary Young
Carla and Nelson Zabransky
Matthew and Cindy Zimmer
BUSINESS CIRCLE
Join the growing list of companies whose support of the arts also drives customers through their doors. Visit the Support Us section of our website for more information or to join!
CEO $10,000 and higher
Basking Ridge MendhamCapital.com; 908-204-1234
Ledgewood TowneToyota.com 973-584-8100
LEADER $5,000 - $9,999
Union OBerk.com; 908-851-9500
Rockaway TrendMotors.com 973-625-0100
Madison CFIns.com; 973-490-6600
EXECUTIVE
$2,500 - $4,999
ALFA Development, Inc.
AlfaDevelopment.org; 973-697-1010
Alstede Farms AlstedeFarms.com; 908-879-7189
Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management JLEM.com; 973-410-9222
ADVOCATE
$1,500 - $2,499
Attentive Dental Care,
Dr. Karey P. Matthews, DDS
Baum Advanced Chiropractic
Bleakley Financial
Richard Bloom, Bloom & Bloom LLP
Bressler, Amery & Ross
Chilmark Real Estate Services
Anthony L. Coviello Law Offices LLC
Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell H. Davich
Morristown SymphonyWorkplaces.com 973-644-3000
FJ Rawding, A.I.A.; Architecture & Planning fjraia.com; 973-539-7878
Shade Tree Garage ShadeTreeGarage.com; 973-540-9880
DePasquale The Spa
Leslie and Brian Drucks
Erios Group
Financial Structures and Advisory, Inc.
Fitness Together
Greystone Intelligence
In Thyme Catered Events
Mike Tannenbaum, Key Strategies, LLC
Progressive Marketing Dynamics
Riker Danzig LLP
Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
Tempewick Wealth Management
Zinckgraf Electrical Contractors LLC, Benjamin Zinckgraf President
Tom Zinckgraf / Investment Strategies Advisors
of February 28, 2025
THE ENCORE SOCIETY
The Encore Society at Mayo Performing Arts Center was established to thank and recognize those generous individuals who have remembered MPAC in their will or estate plans. Members of the Encore Society enjoy special benefits and privileges including invitations to an annual Encore Society event; invitations to tours and select performances, and recognition in MPAC’s e-newsletter and website. With a planned gift, such as a bequest, you can help MPAC in its mission of bringing the finest performing arts to our community, providing arts education to all ages, and operating and maintaining our beautiful facility. Your support will strengthen MPAC and create a lasting legacy for generations to come.
If you are considering a gift to us, please visit our website at www.MayoArts.org/support/ planned-giving. Download and return the Intent of Planned Gift form, or contact Marysue DePaola, Development Director, at 973-5390345 ext. 6503 or MDepaola@MayoArts.org for more information.
BECOME A MEMBER
MPAC thanks our Encore Society
Members for their generous support!
Lois Brounell*
Gar Wood N. Burwell*
Barbara and Mark Byron
Thomas J. Collins*
Joan Eisen*
Kay Gannon*
Helen Grace*
John and Sheridan Greeniaus
Martin Lockwood and Maureen Babb
Bud and Sudy Mayo
Francis MacMaster
Eileen Paragano
N. Larry Paragano Sr.*
Marjorie and Keith Remland
Harry and Maxine Riskin
Ron and Debra Sanes
Anita J. Siegel
Bill and Mary Louise Smith*
Allan W. Staats*
Wendy and Greg Supron
Lisa and Peter Wallburg
*deceased
Membership brings you closer to the heart of MPAC’s mission. As a nonprofit organization, MPAC relies on the generosity of its members to help bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs. Visit MayoArts.org/Support and click on the “Membership” tab to view a complete list of all levels and benefits, or use the QR code below.
Consider membership in the Starlight Society and receive even more benefits!
For more information, call Lana Missaggia, Membership and Special Events Manager at 973-539-0345, ext. 6526.
Support the Arts
MPAC Family of Donors
MPAC is grateful to all of the donors who have given so generously to our Annual Fund through Membership, the Starlight Ball, and other special gifts. This list represents total cumulative giving in the past twelve months (February 28, 2024 through February 28, 2025).
$100,000 and higher
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gagnon*
F.M. Kirby Foundation
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
$40,000 - $99,999
BASF Corporation
Ralph Errington Charitable Foundation
Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management*
A. P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
Mayo Family/Anne Mayo Ferrante*
New Jersey Cultural Trust
Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark*
$20,000 - $39,999
ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc. Foundation
Jim and Donna Chambers*
Joe and Jeanne Goryeb*
John and Kristin Hyland*
Kennedys
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Paula and Bill Marino*
Nancy and Howard Moseson*
Wendy and Greg Supron*
Towne Toyota*
Trend Motors Volkswagen*
The Harold Wetterberg Foundation
$10,000 - $19,999
Ed and Cathy Ahart*
Atlantic Health System
Katherine and Joseph Brucchieri*
Eileen Campbell and Struan Robertson
Mary E. and David L. Cobb*
The Conger Family Foundation*
Ann and Art Corwin*
Crum & Forster*
Rob and Nancye Falzon*
Sheridan and John Greeniaus*
The Hampshire Companies, LLC
The Hyde & Watson Foundation
Richard and Cindy Johnson*
JPMorgan Private Bank
Karen and Jeff Kirby/ The Broadfield Fund*
Ken and Lauren Lantigua*
Bruce Leff and Family*
Raymond Loffredo and Hon. Sallyanne Floria A.J.S.C. (Ret.)*
Lord Abbett
Jim and Danielle Malloy*
Elizabeth A. Mattson*
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
Mendham Capital Management*
O. Berk Company LLC*
Paragano Family Foundation
Provident Bank
RBC Wealth Management
Harry and Maxine Riskin*
Eileen and Carlos Rodriguez*
The Rosenbloom Foundation
Clementina, Debra and Ron Sanes*
Paul and Christine Scheele*
Hank and Jacke Schram*
Symphony Workplaces*
Valley Bank
David and Lisa Welsh*
Wm. Blanchard Co.
$5,000 - $9,999
Tara Albritton and Amanda Sinkewitz*
The Arnold F. Baggins Foundation, Inc.
Colleen M. Bondy*
Betty Carroll*
Chip Carver and Anne DeLaney*
Ms. Janet DeMeo*
Christine Corra DiCesare*
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Harriett and Bob Druskin*
E.J Grassmann Trust
The Ellis Family*
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc.
Adam and Samantha Greene
The Grushkin Family*
Linda Hellstrom*
J. Brooke Hern and Elizabeth Shipman*
Marcia and Peter Hunter*
Jeffrey Kalajian*
Bill and Barbara Killeen*
Gay Klapman*
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Knief
The Sandra Kupperman Foundation
McCarter & English, LLP
Thomas and Marylyn McLaughlin*
Nancy and David Medford*
Pam Mondelli and Paul Pazniokas*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mulholland*
The Frank A. and Edith Orechio Foundation, Inc.
Nicholas and Marta Pascarella*
PNC Financial Services Group
Sue and Eric Robbins*
Bob and Anne Rooke*
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Catherine Shirtz
Anita J. Siegel*
Pat and Pam Sullivan*
TD Bank Charitable Foundation
Denise and Dean Vanech
Lisa and Peter Wallburg*
Finn and Kim Wentworth *
Gil and Claire Zweig*
$1,000 - $4,999
Monica and Charles Accurso*
Susan and Ken Adler*
The Albert M. Higley Co.
Ben Alexander*
Sheri and Steve Alexander*
ALFA Development, Inc.*
Alstede Farms*
Virginia R. Anderson*
Todd and Sally Andrews*
Joseph Angeletti
Anne and Alexander Aquilino*
Attentive Dental Care, Dr. Karey P. Matthews, DDS*
Elizabeth Bacot*
Carole Baker and Joseph Ward*
Bruce R. Balbach*
Jerry and Sue Ballanco
Nancy and Charles Bareijsza*
Daniel and Carol Barkin
Christine Barton
Laurie and Larry Baruch*
Baum Advanced Chiropractic*
BCB Bank
Charles and Mary Becht*
Charles Binkley and David Kemp
Wendy and Jay Birnbaum*
Michele and William Blanchard
Bleakley Financial*
Richard Bloom, Bloom & Bloom LLP*
Gary Bobko
MPAC Family of Donors
Roger and Laura Bodman
Ken and Lisa Bodmer*
Michael and Eileen Boos Family*
Carol and Ray Borgersen*
Morgan and Amy Bornstein*
Richard F. Brazicki*
Ginger Brennan and Romas Radvila*
Bressler, Amery & Ross*
Robin and Eli Brickman*
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brown*
Gregg and Jackie Buckalew*
Denis and Barbara Burke*
Melissa Burnside and Jair Brand*
Karen and Mike Byrne*
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Carroll, Jr.*
Robert and Fran Cavalero*
Chilmark Real Estate Services*
Citizens Philanthropic Foundation
Robin and Jeffrey Cohen*
Janet and Robert Cole, MD*
Stan and Holly Coleman*
Marlene and Wayne Colizza*
John and Nancy Collier*
Gail Collins*
John and Christine Como*
The Contino Family*
Rachel and Tom Cortese*
Linda R. Couch*
Anthony L. Coviello Law Offices LLC*
Marc and Theresa Creedon*
Frank and Jeanine Crippen*
Ivy R. Cutler*
Paul and Johanna Daly*
Lara and Dan Darocha
Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell H. Davich*
Virginia De Lalla*
Matthew and Elizabeth DeLaney*
Victor Delimata*
Sharon M. Della Fera*
Brian and France Delle Donne
Delta Dental of New Jersey
James and Lorna DeMaio*
DePasquale The Spa*
Karen and Ted DeZabala*
Paul and Donna DiAntonio*
John and Kellie Doucette*
Leslie and Brian Drucks*
Ed Duffy and Serafina Oxner*
DW*
Tom Eastwick*
Donna L. Eberle*
Tony and Marianne Ehinger*
John and Lisa Ennis*
Sally Epstein*
Erios Group*
Conor Evans
Kieran and Molly Fagan*
Dr. and Mrs. Colin Failey
John and Linda Fedinec*
Stephen L. and Ann Marie Feld*
Edward Fernandez and Jessica Thomee*
Fitness Together*
Pat and Bud Foullois*
Patricia Fox*
Caren Frankel and Jory Magidson*
Jeri-Ann and Matt Frankel*
Franklin Templeton Investments
David Fry*
Tom and Susan Fuller*
George Fustos
G & W Charitable Gift Fund*
Andrew Gaffney Foundation*
Clementina Gardner
Gearty & McIntyre LLP, CPAs*
Mr. Richard Genabith*
Joseph Gesualdi
John and Siobhan Gilfillan*
Glenmede Trust Company
Tobi and George Goldman*
Tiernan Gordon
The Goret Family*
Richard and Leslie Goryeb*
Lawrence and Rita Gotfried*
Edward A. Gramigna, Jr.*
Helen Green
Lawrence and Florence Green*
Greystone Intelligence*
Dana Griffith and Jack Hogoboom
Mr. Robert Groder*
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Habib*
Amir and Naama Hadar*
The Hagelin Family*
Bob and Cynthia Hamburger*
Jerry Happ*
Don Hardman*
Michael and Jennifer Harmon*
Bruce and Sharon Harrison*
The Hart Family*
Ken and Cindy Heaton*
Roger and Ameeta Held*
Pam Heller*
Louise Murray
Sarah and John Holman*
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horan*
Karl and Donna Huelsenbeck*
I.A.T.S.E. Local 632
Elizabeth Iacampo*
In Thyme Catered Events*
Joel and Alissa Isaacson*
Bryan and Bridget Jaeger*
Irving B. Kahn Foundation, Inc.
Norman and Ruth Kallen
Suzanne Kane
Brad M. Kaplan, Esq.*
Janine and George Kelly*
Jeff Kelly
Deanna and Kevin Kenny
Mike Tannenbaum, Key Strategies, LLC*
Laura Kiesewetter*
Peter and Catharina King*
Hans and Pamela Knapp*
Michael Kohner*
Patricia M. Koyce*
Matthew Krog*
Harry Krystalla*
Allison and Paul Larena*
John and Elaine Lasalandra*
Tracey and Stu Lasser*
Katie and Taylor Lauber*
Lisa Leggett*
Will and Mary Leland*
Jered and Alyssa Leo*
Bill and Eileen Levine*
Barbara and Stuart Levy*
Angela and William Lewis*
Dave and Tess Lewis*
Ellen and Jonathan Lewis*
Jeffrey and Lisa Libman*
John and Brenda Lillis*
Arleen and Sandy Lipsman*
Mr. Bruce Lowenhaupt*
Kevin and Trisha Luing*
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lynch*
Andy and Kristin Lynn
James and Christine MacDonald*
Don and Fran MacMaster*
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Magnani*
Lois and Peter Mancuso*
Nick and Jamie Mandala*
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Martin*
Janice Marturano and Peter Thompson*
Robert Mathews
Laura and Steve Matlin
Shikha and Ken Mayer*
Jim and Sue McArdle*
Charles McClafferty*
Charles and Casey McElligott
The McGuinn Family Foundation
Donna McNamara*
June Meehan
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meizoso, Jr.
Mr. David F. Miller and Ms. Sheila F. Eule*
Nirav Mistry and Dawn Howard-Mistry
The Mooney Family*
Marianne and Walter Morris*
Maria Moser-Meister
Mrs. Rachel Mullen*
Sep and Karen Naraghi*
Stephen and Kirsten Neville*
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company
Phil and Gen Nicastro*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norkin*
Joyce and Edward O’Gorman*
Carolyn Olenowski*
Arnold M. Olshan*
Gordon Olver and Lynn Fiore*
John and Lucy Orfan*
Luma Oweis
Don and Tammy Panetta*
The Park Savoy Estate
The Edward C. and Edith B. Parker Charitable Fund
Jennifer and Thomas Pasuit
Peapack Private
Tony and Toni Pecci*
Jennifer and Jeff Peifly*
Patrice Picard*
Jack and Carole Plaxe*
Judy and Jim Pohlman*
Martin and Clare Prentice*
Myla Pridgen*
Progressive Marketing Dynamics*
Christopher Puleo
Bob and Patricia Pures
Jim and Helen Quinn*
Gary and Marie Radford*
FJ Rawding, A.I.A.;
Architecture & Planning*
Andrea Martone and Paul Cristelli, Realty Executives Platinum Agents*
Kurt and Linda Riedener*
Dr. Mark A. Rieger and Debbie Rieger*
Riker Danzig LLP*
Andrea Rizzo*
Rick and Terri Rizzuto*
Eileen Rolnick*
Anthony Roselli and Cortney D’Amato-Roselli*
S Rubenstein Family Foundation
Joanne Ryan*
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sailer*
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Alice Samach*
Angelo and Mona Sappio*
Rudy and Debora Schloesser*
William and Stacey Schlosser*
Christopher and Sumali Schmidt*
Mr. Michael Schramm*
Adam Schwab*
Robert and Sherry Scott*
Jackie Scura and Benny Epstein*
Maggi Sellers*
Shade Tree Garage*
Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman*
Brenda Sichel*
Drs. Matthew and Judi Sills*
Craig and Cathy Simon*
Michelle Six and Brian Shoaf *
Jill Southren-Moretti*
Christine St. Peter and Adam Levinsohn*
Ms. Ann Stachenfeld
Isaac and Deborah Starker
JStu (Jon Stewart)*
Dan Stiles and Monika Karoly*
Sandy and Jeff Stiles*
Kevin and Betsy Sullivan*
Ms. Nikki Sumpter*
Berton and Wendy Taffet*
Tempewick Wealth Management*
The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family, Inc.
Suzanne Thoeni
Susan Townsend*
Ardra Vanessa*
Deborah Vilage, James Wilkinson, and Chris Vilage*
Thomas and Rebecca Wafer*
Judy and Alan Weinstein*
Wendy and Michael Whiting*
Eileen and Hayes Williams*
Lori and Rich Wilson*
Leonard and Mona Witman*
Marsha and Peter Wolfson*
Wendy and Gary Young*
Carla and Nelson Zabransky*
Matthew and Cindy Zimmer*
Zinckgraf Electrical Contractors LLC, Benjamin Zinckgraf President*
Tom Zinckgraf / Investment Strategies Advisors*
Mary and Louis Zingone*
$500 - $999
Barbara Andriso
John Arvanites
Dr. Laura Balsamini*
Carol Banks
William Blinn*
Don and Donna Blum*
Joanne Bollman*
Jennifer and Andro Buneta
Karel and Jeff Carfora*
John Celardo and Maureen Duffy*
Matthew Clark*
Vicki Clauss*
John and Nancy Collier*
Julie and Steve Conger*
Alice D. Cutler*
Robert and Claudia Damiano*
Terry DiNapoli*
Susan and Brian Donnelly*
Timothy and Mary Dougherty
Mark and Missy Durham*
Andrew Hummel*
A’Loise Faria
Denise Flanagan
William and Donna Flannery*
Karen Ford
Amanda and David Fowler*
Stephen Froehlich*
Michael P. Gallagher*
Gardinerville*
Gina and Kyle Gehan
Lisa Gemborys*
Rob Ghelli
Bernadette and Ferdinand Hamada
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hendricks*
Hightower Family*
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hilbert*
Merle Johnson
Laura Kontoleon*
Jim Korn
Jeffrey and Donna Kraft*
Jennifer Kraft
Larena Construction
Donna Lawson
Nancy L. and Arthur E. Lee*
Matthew and Susan Lodge*
Drs. William and Julie Timins Lupatkin*
Frank Mangiafico and Andrea Gagliardi
Jeffrey Markovitz and Michelle Tomasso*
Michael and Jennifer Markovitz*
Irene Maroney
Sara P. McMahon*
Peter and Jill McRae*
Frances and Scott Miller*
Glenn and Lacey Miller*
Penolope Moore*
Andrew Muroff*
Joseph M. and Jane E. Myers*
Lisa and Roy Naturman*
Kevin O’Brien
Arlene Paladino
Mrs. Margaret Parker*
Ken and Andrea Pesta
Laura J. Pinti*
Polizzi Family*
Prime Tobacco Zone
Marjorie and Keith Remland*
Ann and Warren Rhines*
Eleanor Rowe*
Steve and Diana Schlesinger*
Lacianne Schmidt*
Ronald and Frances Schwarz *
Deborah and William Seme
Larry B. & Cheryl L. Smith*
Christine and Kerry Smyth*
Allyson and Bruce Speier*
Chris and Sandra Stamos*
Harold Starkman and Christine Donnelly*
Frances Tort*
Gregory Truman
Richard and Cheryl Tully*
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Show your MPAC Membership card and save at local businesses!
• Amanti Vino
• Beenie’s Ice Cream
• Cluck-U Chicken
• Crunch Fitness
• Enjou Chocolat
• Enzo Restaurant & Pizzeria
• Fully Promoted
• Glenbrook Brewery
• John Napolitano, RN, LMT, CPMT
• NOM Mexican Table + Tequila Bar
• The Office Tavern Grill
• South Street Creamery & Cafe
• TOWN Bar + Kitchen
Complete terms, conditions, and discount information available on the Member Discounts page on MayoArts.org.
For more info, call 973-712-0708.
MATCHING GIFTS
Bethea verDorn
William and Susan Waagner*
Sheryl and Gary Weine*
Susan Weinstock*
Ms. Melanie West
Alison Williams
Helen Williams*
James Wronko*
Donna Zablatzky*
The Rose & Isadore Zeman Foundation
*Denotes MPAC Member
Look for this window decal at participating businesses
*As of February 28, 2025
We are grateful to the following companies who have generously matched their employees’ charitable gifts to MPAC.* Please be sure to check with your HR Department or scan the QR code to see if your company participates in a Matching Gift program!
AbbVie Inc.
ADP
AT&T Foundation
Bank of America
BD
Big Lots!
BlackRock
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Evernorth
FirstEnergy Foundation
Goldman Sachs
Horizon
Insperity Support Services LP
Johnson & Johnson
Merck Foundation
Mondelez International, Inc.
Novartis
Pfizer
Pitney Bowes
Prudential
SPS Gives Back
StoneX Group Inc.
TCV
Toyota
Voya Foundation
Wells Fargo
*As of February 28, 2025
DIRECTORY OF FACILITY & SERVICES
Assistive Listening Devices are available at the concessions counter prior to each performance.
Elevator: There is an elevator to the balcony level and Art Upstairs gallery.
Restrooms are located on both the orchestra and balcony levels and are all equipped with changing tables.
Large print program inserts are available upon request. Program book can also be viewed digitally at MayoArts.org/ProgramBook
In Case of Fire, exits are indicated by red signs. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk to the nearest exit. MPAC is a barrier-free environment.
Lost & Found is available through house management. Please call 973-539-0345 ext. 6516.
Please silence all electronic devices before entering the theatre.
Photographing or recording any performance as well as possessing any device for photographing or recording inside the Theatre without the express permission of the management is prohibited.
Ordering Tickets can be done in person at the box office, online at MayoArts.org, on the MPAC mobile app, or by calling 973-539-8008
Box Office hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm and
Two hours prior to a performance
Advertise in this program guide! Call 973-539-0345 ext. 6507 for info.
Rent the Theatre: The theatre, lobby and Starlight Room are available for rent during our concert season subject to availability.
Visit:
MayoArts.org/about/facility-rental
Every Tuesday, 12 PM - 2 PM
MPAC’s Starlight and Art Upstairs Galleries showcase visual artists from a variety of mediums.
www.MayoArts.org/about/visual-arts
*Source: HealthgradesTM
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Thank you to the following food establishments for their support. Read more about our Restaurant Partners on MayoArts.org!
Agricola Eatery
40 W Park Place, Morristown; 973-326-9200
Creative farm-to-table fare is the draw at this modern eatery with an open kitchen and hip atmosphere. AgricolaEatery.com
Blue Morel Restaurant & Wine Bar
2 Whippany Road, Morristown; 973-451-2619
Blue Morel combines the finest seasonal ingredients from local, regional, organic and sustainable farms with the culinary creativity of Chef Thomas Ciszak.
BlueMorel.com
Enjou Chocolat
8 DeHart Street, Morristown; 973-993-9090
Enjou Chocolat makes uniquely delicious chocolate gift items. Gourmet Chocolate, Custom Shaped Chocolate, Corporate Gifts, Gift Baskets, and Wedding and Party Favors. EnjouChocolat.com
il laboratorio del gelato
64 South Street, Morristown; 212-343-9922
Discover il laboratorio del gelato’s new Morristown location, where every scoop is crafted with real, fresh ingredients— never any artificial flavors. Treat yourself to our seasonal flavors today!
laboratoriodelgelato.com
Kirshenbaum Baking Co.
22 Schuyler Place, Morristown; 973-850-8005
New to Morristown! We started small during the pandemic, sending love in cookie form to friends and family across the country. As the word spread, so did the demand for our cookies, pastries, and savory bites.
kbcbakery.com
NOM Mexican Table + Tequila Bar
67 Morris Street, Morristown; 973-267-4700
NOM is a place for you enjoy happy hour, brunch, dinner or date night! Our menu features sharable appetizers, Mexican inspired entrees, and everyone’s favorite: tableside guacamole! The ‘main attraction’ is our selection of 200 plus agave spirts, creative margaritas, and craft cocktails! NomMexicanTable.com
RESTAURANT GUIDE
The Office Tavern Grill
3 South Street, Morristown; 973-285-0220
We have a new menu featuring a modern twist on classic comfort foods, a large craft-centric beer selection, great happy hours and a fun & friendly atmosphere. It is our goal to make sure that each time you visit The Office, it is better than the time before.
OfficeTavernGrill.com
Roots Steakhouse
40 W Park Place, Morristown; 973-326-1800
Roots is an upscale local chophouse serving steak, seafood and New American sides in a traditional setting. Roots brings the old-fashioned New York steak house feel to the heart of downtown Morristown.
RootsSteakhouse.com
South+Pine
90 South Street; 862-260-9700
South+Pine is an american eatery by Chef/Owner Leia Gaccione, focused on using fresh seasonal ingredients to create artistic, and of course, delicious dishes. Casual and inviting, South+Pine is family friendly and located just next door to MPAC.
SouthAndPine.com
Stirling Tavern
150 South Street, Morristown; 973-993-8066
The Stirling Tavern, minutes away from MPAC, is the sister restaurant to the award-winning Stirling Hotel.
Stirling Tavern offers an exquisite cocktail menu, 16 revolving draft beers and happy hour Tuesday - Friday. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to begin or end your theatre experience.
StirlingTavern.com
TOWN bar + kitchen
80 Elm Street; 973-889-8698
A contemporary American restaurant located across the street from the Morristown train station. Offering a diverse menu along with extensive wines, beers, and cocktails in a chic, urban atmosphere.
TownBarAndKitchen.com
Interested in becoming a Restaurant Partner? Email lfu@mayoarts.org
Upcoming Events at MPAC
April
4/1 The West Point Concert Band
4/2 Experience Hendrix
4/5-6 STOMP
4/8 Black Violin: Full Circle Tour
4/9 Dr. Temple Grandin: The Way I See It
4/10
New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
4/11 Manhattan Comedy Night
4/12 Chris Botti
4/13 Tony DeSare Presents Sinatra & Beyond
4/17 The Psychology of Dogs
4/18 Anthony Rodia
4/19 The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty
4/23 Old Crow Medicine Show
4/24 Michael W. Smith
4/25-27 Clue
4/28 The Drew Forum presents: Andy Borowitz
May
5/1 The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
5/2 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
5/3 Itzhak Perlman in Recital
5/4 Pete the Cat
5/6 Brit Floyd
5/7
MPAC’s Sustainability Series: Mattias Klum: The Planet in Our Hands Sponsored by BASF
5/9 New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore
5/10 Vic DiBitetto
5/13 Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
5/16 Howie Mandel
5/17 NJ Ballet presents: Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II and more
5/30-6/1 MPAC’s Spring Musical: Disney’s Newsies
June - October
6/5 New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich
6/14 Almost Queen
6/19 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
6/20 So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience
6/21
Happy Together 2025
6/26 Isaac Mizrahi
7/11
New Jersey Symphony: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
7/17 The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert
8/13
Dave Mason’s Let It Flow Tour 2025 10/18
Randy Travis: More Life Tour
* Additional events to be added. **Schedule subject to change.
