Welcome to MPAC’s
Welcome to Mayo Performing Arts Center’s 31st season!
Since 1994, MPAC has been our community’s gathering space, a place where we collectively enjoy the exhilaration of a great concert, have our emotions stirred by the power of a Broadway musical and watch the wonder on our children’s faces as they experience live theatre. Through engaging entertainment, inspiring education programs and free public performances, we uplift hundreds of thousands of people each year.
I am so pleased that our dynamic Season 31 lineup will continue to feature amazing concerts that will bring joy, happiness, laughter, and inspiration to our patrons all season long.
There is tangible evidence that the arts improve our overall wellness. Now more than ever, your support of our programs is vital to MPAC’s health as we present entertainment, educational and engagement opportunities that positively impact our region and bring us together as a community. Please consider supporting MPAC through our membership program or other giving opportunities. More information is available on page 23.
We hope to see you here often for what’s sure to be another memorable season! We thank you for your patronage and enthusiastic support.
Our Mission
Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts 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.
Allison Larena, President & CEO
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Schedule of Events
September
9/5 moe. - Celebrating 35 Years
9/9 George Thorogood and The Destroyers: “The Baddest Show on Earth Tour”
9/11 An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder
9/12 Opening Night! Aaron Tveit
9/19 Manhattan Comedy Night
9/20 MasterChef All-Stars Live
9/21 The Platters®, The Coasters® & The Classic Drifters
9/24 Steve Winwood Live*
9/26-27 The Addams Family
9/29: The Drew Forum Presents Mitt Romney
October
10/2 YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour
10/3 Disney’s Moana: Live-to-Film Concert
10/4 Pink Martini
10/5 Masters of Illusion
10/7 Joss Stone: Less is More
10/8 An Evening with Amy Grant: Songs/Stories/Memories
10/9 Yächtley Crëw
10/12 Celebrating Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Helloween
10/17 The Psychology of Cults
10/18 Randy Travis: More Life Tour
10/22 Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour
10/24 Il Divo By Candlelight
10/26 Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
November
11/1
Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour
11/4 The Stray Cats
11/5 Postmodern Jukebox: Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe
11/6 NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour
11/8-9 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
11/13
Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin Together Onstage
11/14 New Jersey Ballet: Visionary Voices
11/20 Keb’ Mo’
11/22 Sutton Foster
11/28 Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour
11/29 Manhattan Comedy Night
11/30 Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
December
12/2 Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents A Creole Christmas
12/3 Home for the Holidays Featuring Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard and Ilya Serov
12/4 LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour
12/5 The Irish Tenors
12/6 Chris Isaak
12/7 A Magical Cirque Christmas
12/12-27 New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony
January
1/3
Magic Rocks starring Illusionist Leon Etienne
1/9 Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert
1/16-18
Chicago the Musical
1/30 Manhattan Comedy Night
1/31 The New York Bee Gees
February
2/5
Alan Cumming: Uncut
2/6 An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee
2/7 The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
2/12 The Temptations and The Four Tops
2/13 Cirque Kalabante
2/14
Linda Eder: With Love from Linda
2/20 RENT in Concert
2/27 The Fab Four: HELP!
2/28 Ndlovu Youth Choir
March
3/1 Curious George: The Golden Meatball
3/5 The Simon & Garfunkel Story
3/6-8 Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
3/10 Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour featuring the Songs of Enigma
3/15 The Gazillion Bubble Show
3/20-21
3/21-22
New Jersey Ballet: Icons of American Ballet Featuring New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Featuring New Jersey Symphony
3/25 ¡Cubanisimo!
3/26
3/27
April
4/9
4/18
The Ten Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado
Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Tony Danza: Standards and Stories
4/22 One Night of Queen
4/24 The String Queens
May/June
5/3 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
5/9 The Doo Wop Project
5/15 The Glenn Miller Orchestra
6/27
Three American Troubadours: A Celebration of Taylor, Simon & King
*Limited Tickets
**All on sale dates and events subject to change. More events will be added throughout the season! Pricing is subject to change.
moe. – Celebrating 35 Years
Friday, September 5 at 8 pm
Celebrate 35 years of moe.! Lauded by American Songwriter for its “mind-bending musicality,” jam-band pioneers moe. is beloved for its sonic adventurousness, unbridled showmanship, and its witty and insightful songwriting.
$48 - $80
George Thorogood and The Destroyers
“The Baddest Show on Earth Tour”
Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30 pm
Five decades, more than 8,000 live shows, and 15 million albums later, “one of the most iconic bands in rock & roll history” (Rapid City Journal) celebrates it all with The Baddest Show On Earth Tour! Since 1976, George Thorogood and The Destroyers have built a catalog of classic hits that includes “Get A Haircut,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” and “Move It On Over.” Their definitive badass anthem, “Bad To The Bone,” celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022 and the party’s still going strong!
$58 - $110
An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder
Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 pm
MPAC's 25/26 Season Opening Night!
Aaron Tveit
Friday, September 12 at 8 pm
Celtic Thunder performs its most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories and camaraderie. Featuring some of their greatest hits, this concert will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s illustrious career.
$67 - $109
MPAC celebrates the opening of our new season with a performance by Aaron Tveit, winner of the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Moulin Rouge. Known for his dynamic performances, Tveit has appeared in other Broadway hits including Catch Me If You Can and Next to Normal (and will soon be seen in this fall’s revival of Chess), in films such Les Miserables, and on TV in Gossip Girl, Grease: Live and Schmigadoon!
$57 - $119 | Limited Tickets
Masterchef All-Stars
Live! Featuring Past Contestants
Saturday, September 20 at 7 pm
MasterChef All-Stars Live! The Heat. The Competition. The Culinary Magic—LIVE! Get ready, food lovers! MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing your favorite chefs straight from the MasterChef kitchen! Witness epic head-to-head battles, thrilling challenges and jaw-dropping culinary creations. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime night of food, fun, and competition! Cast will include Season 14 show winner Michael Leonard and Season 9 winner Gerron Hurt, as well as others from the current season to be announced. *Cast is subject to change.
$47 - $160
The Platters®, The Coasters® & The Classic Drifters
Sunday, September 21 at 3 pm
An afternoon of musical memories saluting three of the world's most beloved musical groups: The Platters (“Only You,” “Remember When,” “The Great Pretender”), The Coasters (“Charlie Brown,” “Poison Ivy,” and “Yakety Yak”), and The Classic Drifters (“Under the Boardwalk,” “Up on the Roof”).
$47 - $97
The Addams Family
Friday, September 26 at 8 pm
Saturday, September 27 at 2 pm and 8 pm
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.
$79 - $129
Steve Winwood
Wednesday, September 24 at 8 pm
Very Limited Tickets.
Mature themes, language. Adults only.
The Drew Forum presents Mitt Romney
Monday, September 29 at 7:30 pm
$47 - $99
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Friday, September 19 at 8 pm
Saturday, November 29 at 8 pm
Friday, January 30 at 8 pm
$35 - $57
YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour
Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 pm
Pioneers of progressive rock, YES has achieved worldwide success with a history spanning 47 years and over 20 studio albums. The band, featuring Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davidson, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, will perform its hit album Fragile in its entirety, along with other greatest hits from the band’s vast catalog.
$99 - $174
Pink Martini All-Stars
Saturday, October 4 at 8 pm
Pink Martini is back with an all-new show that brings triple the joy! Featuring three of the band’s favorite singers and long-time collaborators, the Pink Martini All-Stars tour conjures up a mix of old favorites and new treats, glittering with the band’s unique brand of catchy classic pop, big band sound, and Hollywood glamour. Led on stage by NPR’s dashing Ari Shapiro, the soulful Edna Vazquez, and the sensational America’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod, these three vibrant voices present the global party that fans have grown to love, infused with a vital new spirit.
$57 - $119
Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert
Friday, October 3 at 7 pm
Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Disney’s Moana: Live-To-Film Concert, featuring a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists, celebrating the music and songs from this award-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated classic.
$35 - $79
Masters of Illusion
Sunday, October 5 at 7 pm
Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this magic show is unlike anything you have seen before. Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by jaw-dropping grand illusions, and laugh out loud at the hysterical comedy magic as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor and flair.
$47 - $89
Joss Stone: Less is More
Tuesday, October 7 at 8 pm
Less is More features a soulful night in an intimate setting of stripped-back performances from Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist Joss Stone. Stone released her acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003 at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.
$67 - $139
Yächtley Crëw
Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 pm
The ships-ahoy septet Yächtley Crëw sets sail for an evening of the best in the Yacht Rock sound, featuring all of your favorite soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s. Come ready to party!
$47 - $79
An Evening with Amy Grant Songs/Stories/Memories
Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 pm
Six-time GRAMMY® Award and 26-time GMA Dove Award winner Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel to becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers.
$57 - $109
Celebrating Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Helloween
Sunday, October 12 at 7:30 pm
Celebrate the legendary Meat Loaf and experience his hit songs performed by Meat Loaf’s own band The Neverland Express, featuring American Idol Season 13 champ Caleb Johnson on vocals. Celebrating Meat Loaf honors 45 years of Bat Out of Hell plus Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. As a special Halloween season bonus, the band celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which costarred Meat Loaf.
$47 - $79
Randy Travis
More Life Tour
Saturday, October 18 at 8 pm
The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher, along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis, will rejoin “Hoss” on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Randy Travis will make a special appearance.
$57 - $194
The Psychology of Cults
Friday, October 17 at 8 pm
Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free. From infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM, to lesser-known but equally insidious organizations, Ashlen unpacks the psychology, manipulation tactics, and hidden dangers that cults use to control their members as well as how coercion and abuse can happen in everyday life—within relationships, workplaces, wellness communities and social movements. Recommended for ages 13+ age due to the subject matter, language, and images that some patrons may find disturbing.
$35 - $67
Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 pm
When Aaron Lewis collaborated with Charlie Daniels, George Jones and Chris Young early in his career, it was clear that the man with the remarkable voice was a country boy at heart. His current album, The Hill, was the iTunes top-selling country album upon its release in 2024. The singer-songwriter is back on the road with his band, The Stateliners, delivering an entertaining show of great songs, captivating stories and patriotic anthems. And that's as American as it gets.
$79 - $139
Il Divo By Candlelight
Friday, October 24 at 8 pm
Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, weaving the international, chart-topping supergroup’s greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening. Featuring string trio Simply Three.
$89 - $174
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Sunday, October 26 at 1 pm and 4 pm
A brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation! Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! brings to life an exciting original story featuring unique puppets, dynamic staging, and songs that will have audiences singing and dancing along, from beginning to end.
$40 - $82
Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour
Saturday, November 1 at 7 pm
Anthony Rodia’s comedy is refreshingly genuine and quick witted! Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. Mature themes, language. Adults only.
$47 - $114 ($114 includes meet & greet)
Postmodern Jukebox Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe
Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 pm
Postmodern Jukebox’s musical troupe of world-class singers, dancers and instrumentalists will perform a variety show-styled evening of its popular genre-twisting covers of pop hits, with a few holiday classics sprinkled in. Audiences can expect to hear familiar hits -- from Guns 'n' Roses to the Spice Girls to Chappell Roan -- in the throwback styles of yesteryear. Dress in your vintage best for the full effect!
$47 - $99
The Stray Cats
Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30 pm
The Stray Cats -- Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom -- put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style and sound on such hits as “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17” and “Runaway Boys.”
$109 - $244
NEEDTOBREATHE
The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour
Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 pm
For over two decades, GRAMMY nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has been a dynamic musical force, fusing modern rock, purpose-driven soul and irresistible pop. Their spiritmining songs, master musicianship and elemental artistry have generated over two billion streams, five number one albums, and multi-platinum chart topping hits.
$79 - $119
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Saturday, November 8 at 2 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, November 9 at 1 pm & 7 pm
TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits! TINA–The Tina Turner Musical presents Tina’s journey against all odds to become one of the world’s most beloved artists of all time. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. Recommended for ages 14+.
$79 - $129
Keb’ Mo’
Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 pm
With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today.
$47 - $99
Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin Together Onstage
Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 pm
Shawn Colvin’s songs like “Sunny Came Home” are slowrelease works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters.
$47 - $89
Sutton Foster
Saturday, November 22 at 8 pm
One of Broadway’s most accomplished performers, Sutton Foster is known for her Tony-winning turns in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie, as well as roles in Once Upon a Mattress, Sweeney Todd and The Music Man, and on TV in Younger and Bunheads. Foster will present a delightful evening of Broadway favorites and more.
$57 - $109
Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour
Friday, November 28 at 8 pm
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a dazzling evening of music, warmth and joy from Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. This festive concert features beloved holiday classics, heartfelt originals from his acclaimed Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony for his iconic role as Aaron Burr. Join us for a night of music that captures the wonder of the holidays and leaves hearts aglow.
$79 - $149
Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents A Creole Christmas
Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30 pm
The legendary New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with its Creole Christmas concert. The legendary band and NoLa staple band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.
$35 - $79
Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Sunday, November 30 at 4 pm
Capture the magic of the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular, featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, creating a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for the season, filled with wonder, spectacle and joy!
$35 - $79
Home for the Holidays Featuring Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard and Ilya Serov
Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30 pm
Enjoy an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists performing their hits and holiday songs! Featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson (“Tonight I Celebrate My Love,” “Whole New World,”); two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton (“Morning Train,” “Strut,” “Almost Over You”); American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and world-renowned trumpet player Ilya Serov.
$57 - $99
LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits
Christmas Tour
Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 pm
International multi-platinum selling superstar LeAnn Rimes (“How Do I Live,” “Blue,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight”) has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. Enjoy an evening of hits and holiday music.
$79 - $139
Chris Isaak
Saturday, December 6 at 8 pm
Spend the holidays with platinum-selling and Grammynominated singer and actor Chris Isaak and his longtime band Silvertone, performing music from his Christmas album Everybody Knows It’s Christmas as well as his many hits from his 40-year career.
$79 - $139
The Irish Tenors
Friday, December 5 at 8 pm
The Irish Tenors -- Declan Kelly, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan -- have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene in the 1980s. With ten best-selling CDs to their credit, The Irish Tenors have delighted audiences all over the world and are among the most successful acts in PBS history.
$57 - $109
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Sunday, December 7 at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS
$47 - $89
Magic Rocks starring Illusionist Leon Etienne
Sunday, January 3 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! This family-friendly spectacular starring illusionist Leon Etienne features incredible illusions, award-winning sleight of hand and hilarious comedy. This show is an immersive experience that brings joy, laughter and wonder when the world needs it most!
$35 - $57
New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
December 12-December 27
New Jersey Ballet's beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony.
$47 - $99
(Dec. 26 1 pm show is sensory friendly)
Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert
Friday, January 9 at 8 pm
Face2Face returns with a new name and new show! Experience a tribute celebrating the two greatest piano men of our generation – Billy Joel and Elton John. David Clark performs as Billy Joel along with Bill Connors as Elton John.
$35 - $79
Chicago the Musical
Friday, January 16 at 8 pm
Saturday, January 17 at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday, January 18 at 2 pm
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for over 29 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, it’s just getting started.
$79 - $139
The New York Bee Gees
Saturday, January 31 at 8 pm
Enjoy all of your favorite Bee Gees hits, from classic 70’s disco chart toppers like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever” as well as earlier works. Also in the show is a special tribute to legendary disco diva Donna Summer!
$35 - $79
An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee
Friday, February 6 at 8 pm
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!
$89 - $159
Alan Cumming: Uncut
Thursday, February 5 at 7:30 pm
Multi-hyphenate, multi-award winning, multimedia mogul Alan Cumming returns with a new cabaret show, this time even more revealing, hilarious and authentic than ever before. It is, in fact, Alan Cumming Uncut. With musical direction by Henry Koperski.
$57 - $109
The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Saturday, February 7 at 8 pm
Close your eyes and imagine it’s the 1960s, and you are hearing the unique sound of Johnny Cash for the first time. That’s the feeling you’ll experience as Shawn Barker stars in this remarkably authentic performance that delivers the raw prowess that made Johnny Cash a music icon with a signature sound immediately recognized and never forgotten.
$47 - $67
The Temptations and The Four Tops
Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 pm
Two legendary supergroups – together again! From “Baby, I Need Your Loving” to “My Girl,” enjoy an evening full of your favorite Motown memories from two classic hitmakers.
$79 - $129
Linda Eder: With Love from Linda
Saturday, February 14 at 8 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Linda Eder! Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. When she performs in concert, it is amazing to experience the ease with which she moves back and forth from one genre to another as if she were gifted with the vocal ability to perform each genre as well as all the others.
$57 - $99
Cirque Kalabante
Friday, February 13 at 8 pm
Cirque Kalabante (Afrique en Cirque) showcases the beauty and artistry of African culture, inspired by daily life in Guinea. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, Cirque Kalabante represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans, as acrobats execute gravity-defying moves to the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora.
$47 - $89
Rent in Concert
Friday, February 20 at 8 pm
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.
$67 - $109
Ndlovu Youth Choir
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 pm
The Fab Four: HELP!
Friday, February 27 at 8 pm
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.
$47 - $89
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
$35 - $67
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm 4:30 pm show is sensory friendly
Curious George, the inquisitive monkey of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show, stars in a brand-new fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family!
$26 - $43
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Thursday, March 5 at 8 pm
The Simon & Garfunkel Story is the critically acclaimed concertstyle theatre show that tells the story of two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo. Using video projection and a full band, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a moving and powerful event featuring hits such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Boxer” and many more.
$47 - $89
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Friday, March 6 at 8 pm
Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, March 8 at 1 pm & 6:30 pm
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time, Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.
$57 - $215
The Gazillion Bubble Show
Sunday, March 15 at 11 am and 2 pm
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.
$35 - $67
Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour featuring Songs of Enigma
Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 pm
Gregorian is the most successful choir in the world, thrilling millions of people with their choreographed shows and their ability to switch seamlessly from classical chorales to pop and rock songs. This concert features the music of Enigma, which helped to launch Gregorian to international fame.
$47 - $79
¡Cubanismo!
Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 pm
¡Cubanismo!, led by master trumpeter Jesús Alemañy, brings the fire of the Havana dance floor to life, rich with swaggering horns, brilliant harmonies and wild Cuban rhythms. From the irresistible traditional to the super-exciting modern, their infectious music is the very heartbeat of Cuba itself. Enjoy iconic Cuban rhythms that keep the world dancing to this day, such as Mambo, Salsa, Chachachá, Danzon, Desacarga, Bolero, Rumba, Son, and Latin Jazz.
$35 - $67
The Ten Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm
Celebrated globally for their unique blend of soaring harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and genre-defying performances, the vocal wonders from Down Under, 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 delivered with their trademark Aussie charm and vocal brilliance.
$47 - $89
Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, together they will perform iconic songs including “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie), “This Train” (Sister Rosetta Tharpe), “Just Like a Woman” (Bob Dylan), “Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt and John Prine), “Car Wheels On a Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams) and more!
$35 - $79
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado
Friday, March 27 at 8 pm
Don’t miss this all-new, critically acclaimed restaging of The Mikado, the revered comic operetta. A brief new prologue frames the classic work for today’s audiences. Gilbert’s lyrics and Sullivan’s melodies - which have delighted comic opera lovers for over one hundred thirty-five years - are still as fresh as “the flowers that bloom in the spring.”
$47 - $89
Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
Saturday, April 18 at 8 pm
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.
$57 - $109
One Night of Queen
Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works
Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 pm
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.
$47 - $89
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Sunday, May 3 at 7 pm
Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring over a dozen of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.
$67 - $119
The String Queens
Friday, April 24 at 8 pm
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.
$35 - $79
The Doo Wop Project
Saturday, May 9 at 8 pm
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 era!
$47 - $79
May/June 2026
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm
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.
$35 - $89
Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King
Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 pm
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.
$35 - $67
Field Trips
Teachers, bring your class for an enriching live performance and make your curriculum come alive! Visit MayoArts.org/FieldTrips to learn more and place an order.
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
Monday-Tuesday, December 1-2
Let’s Go Science
Monday-Tuesday, January 12-13
Pete the Cat
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 20-21
Mayhem Poets
Monday-Tuesday, January 26-27
Cirque Kalabante
Friday, February 13
Hero: The Boy from Troy: A New Musical about the Young John Lewis
Tuesday, February 17
Stuntboy, In the Meantime Monday, February 23
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Monday-Tuesday, March 2-3
Jazz Reach presents: Stolen Moments: The First 100 Years of Jazz Monday, March 9
Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream
Monday-Tuesday, March 23-24
The Pout-Pout Fish
Monday-Tuesday, April 13-14
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Monday-Tuesday, May 11-12
Photo Credits: Cover: CHICAGO The Musical
Photography by Victoria @ VAM // CHICAGO The Musical © Jeremy Daniel Page 14: The New York Bee Gees © Wayne Herrschaft Page 15: Cirque Kalabante © Peter Graham // Linda Eder © Lori Zapata Photography // RENT © Michael Reinmiller Page 17: Riverdance © Countess Cathleen // The Gazillion Bubble Show
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Page 18: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado ensemble © Danny Bristoll Photo // Women of Americana: Brennen Leigh © Brooke Hamilton, Cristina Vane © Starla Dawn Page 19: One Night of Queen © Jay Baumgardner // The String Queens © PAUL JAMES DIPASQUALE // Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra © Frank Stewart Page 21: Joshua Bell © Shervin Lainez // Time for Three © Shervin Lainez Page 22: MPAC Theatre of Light © Katharine Boyle Page 24: Sutton Foster © Jenny Anderson
Purchase New Jersey Symphony tickets online at njsymphony.org/ mpac or by phone at 1-800-ALLEGRO (255-3476)
New Jersey Symphony: Randall Goosby Returns
New Jersey Symphony
Classical
Sunday, January 11 at 2 pm
Xian Zhang conductor
Randall Goosby violin New Jersey Symphony
Jean Sibelius Finlandia
Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2, “Ukrainian”
New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s
Fifth Symphony
Time for Three Performs Contact
Thursday, February 26 at 7 pm
Markus Stenz conductor Time for Three
Ranaan Meyer double bass |
Nick Kendall violin | Charles Yang violin
New Jersey Symphony
Richard Wagner Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin
Kevin Puts Contact
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5
New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Sunday, March 29 at 2 pm
Xian Zhang conductor
Juan Esteban Martinez clarinet New Jersey Symphony
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in D Major, K. 136
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Sunday, May 17 at 2 pm
Joshua Bell conductor & violin New Jersey Symphony
Felix Mendelssohn The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) Édouard Lalo Symphonie espagnole
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
Tickets for the above events sold by New Jersey Symphony. njsymphony.org/mpac | 1-800-ALLEGRO (255-3476)
Visionary Voices
Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm
Visionary Voices is a powerful contemporary program featuring three works: Jewel Box by Lauren Lovette, In Creases by Justin Peck, and New Ancient Strings by Harrison Ball.
$35 - $85
Icons of American Ballet Featuring New Jersey Symphony
Friday, March 20 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm
Program features Serenade by George Balanchine, In the Night by Jerome Robbins and Nine Sinatra Songs* by Twyla Tharp. * Nine Sinatra Songs will be performed to recordings of Frank Sinatra.
$47 - $99
Sleeping Beauty Featuring New Jersey Symphony
Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 22 at 2 pm
Full-length production of the timeless fairytale classic, featuring live music by New Jersey Symphony.
$47 - $99
Juan Esteban
Joshua Bell Time for Three
Randall Goosby
About MPAC
Mayo Performing Arts Center is where our community comes together to be inspired, entertained and uplifted by the power and the passion of the performing arts. Through our world-class main-stage performances, education programs, visual arts galleries, community engagement events and more, over 220,000 people engage with the arts through MPAC programs each year. We also drive over $18 million back into our local economy annually!
Education
MPAC 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. Through our Performing Arts School, teen Performing Arts Company, annual spring musical, field trip shows, student recognition programs and school residency programs, thousands of school-age children and their families annually participate in MPAC arts experiences.
Community
MPAC brings the performing arts beyond our walls through Community Engagement programs such as our annual Theatre of Light, free summer concerts, Creative Aging senior program and arts participation events that connect MPAC with the greater Morristown community.
The Arts & Well-Being
We are thrilled to announce that Atlantic Health has been named MPAC’s Official Health & Wellness Partner!
Like exercise and good nutrition, the arts have health benefits. Whether it is through viewing a live performance, or arts participation through a class, the arts add value to quality of life and an individual’s health and wellness, improving overall well-being, reducing stress, and enhancing mental health.
Performing arts learning experiences for students can strengthen academic skills development, improve overall school performance, and help to develop social and emotional skills, including teamwork, empathy, and self-expression.
Arts programs help older adults lower their overall risk of dementia and disease, and maintain their independence. In fact, participating in the arts supports both mental and physical health!
This new partnership with Atlantic Health will highlight the many ways our organizations are working to keep our community healthy, happy and well!
Make an iMPACt
MPAC supporters play a leading role in helping MPAC fulfill our nonprofit mission while receiving amazing benefits.
Membership Corporate Partners
Membership begins at $150. All members receive*:
• Early ticket access prior to the general public
• 48-hour advance ticket exchange privileges
• Discounts at select area businesses
Join the Starlight Society and enjoy many more benefits*, including:
• Sneak Preview of the new season and first opportunity to purchase tickets for all newly added shows
• Private patron lounge
• Invitation to exclusive Starlight Society events
• Complimentary parking and much more!
Grow brand visibility by becoming a Business Circle Member or Event Sponsor. Benefits include client entertainment opportunities, exclusive networking events, employee ticket discounts, access to our private patron lounge and more!
753-0357
*Some limitations may apply. Based on availability.
MPAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on donations to help bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs. Membership support helps MPAC to present world-class performances, serve over 35,000 students through education programs, and offer free community events.
MPAC is grateful to the following donors whose major support helps to sustain the general operating needs of our organization. MPAC gratefully acknowledges the following for their major support:
MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
MAJOR PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
MPAC is grateful to the following donors whose major support helps to sustain the general operating needs of our organization:
HOTEL PARTNERS
*$7,500 sponsor levels and higher
