2025 Spring Brochure by Mayo Performing Arts Center

Chris Botti

CLUE

Howie Mandel

Black Violin

Spring Schedule

April

4/1 Free Event : West Point Concert Band 4/2 Experience Hendrix *

4/5-6 STOMP – Celebrating 30 Years

4/8 Black Violin

4/9

4/10

Dr. Temple Grandin: The Way I See It

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: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour *

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 * Sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

May

5/1 The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA*

5/2 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

5/3 Itzhak Perlman in Recital *

5/4

Pete the Cat

5/6 Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here

50 th Anniversary

5/7 MPAC 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

5/17-18 NJ Ballet presents: Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II and more

5/30-6/1 MPAC’s Spring Musical: Disney’s Newsies Proud Lead Sponsor: Trend Motors

June/July/August

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

*Limited Tickets: Tickets for many events have been on sale since June 2024 and may have limited seating. Please call the box office for availability.

Our Mission

Introducing: All-In Pricing

No more surprise fees. All pricing in this brochure includes all service fees up front. New!

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. Check MayoArts.org for additional summer events and free outdoor concerts to be added soon!

Experience Hendrix

Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30 PM

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

$99 - $174 | Limited Tickets

STOMP – Celebrating 30 Years

Saturday, April 5 at 3 PM and 8 PM

Sunday, April 6 at 2 PM

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

$57 - $109

Black Violin

Full Circle Tour

Tuesday, April 8 at 7 PM

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

$47 - $79

Dr. Temple Grandin:

The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Aspergerʼs

Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 PM (Sensory Friendly)

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

$35 - $57

New Jersey Symphony Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Constantine Kitsopoulos – Conductor

Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 PM

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

Tickets at NJSymphony.org

MANHATTAN

Comedy Night

Friday, April 11 at 8 PM

Tickets $35 - $47

Get some comic relief with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature themes, language. Adults only.

Chris Botti

Saturday, April 12 at 8 PM

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, and collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet on the most prestigious stages worldwide.

$57 - $119

Tony DeSare presents Sinatra & Beyond

Sunday, April 13 at 7 PM

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

$47 - $89

Psychology of Dogs

Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 PM

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

$35 - $69 | VIP tickets available

Anthony

Rodia Laugh Till It Hurts Tour

Friday, April 18 at 8 PM

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

$47 - $79 | Limited Tickets

The Breakers A Tribute to Tom Petty

Saturday, April 19 at 8 PM

The Breakers encompass the true unmistakable sound of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on such favorites as “Refugee,” “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’” and many more.

$47 - $67

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Old Crow Medicine Show

Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 PM

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

$57 - $99

Michael W. Smith

Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 PM

Mega-platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith has been at the forefront of Christian Contemporary music for over three decades. Honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, and an American Music Award, Smith continues to create new music as he performs around the world to sold-out crowds.

$57 - $135 | $135 VIP includes Meet & Greet

Clue

Friday, April 25 at 8 PM

Saturday, April 26 at 2 PM and 8 PM Sunday, April 27 at 2 PM

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

$79 - $119

The Drew Forum presents Andy Borowitz Moderated by Paula Zahn

Monday, April 28 at 7:30 PM

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

$47 - $89 | Limited Tickets

Sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

The Concert

A Tribute to ABBA

Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 PM

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

$47 - $89 | Limited Tickets

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Asking for Trouble

Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?, transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

$57 - $89

Itzhak Perlman in Recital

Saturday, May 3 at 8 PM

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

$89 - $159 | Limited Tickets

Pete

the Cat

Sunday, May 4 at 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM (4:30 PM show Sensory Friendly)

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

$26 - $36

Brit

Floyd

Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary

Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 PM

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

$67 - $119 | Limited Tickets

New

York Gilbert & Sullivan Players HMS Pinafore

Friday, May 9 at 8 PM

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

$47 - $89

Vic DiBitetto

Saturday, May 10 at 7 PM

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

$47 - $67

Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical

Tuesday, May 13 at 4 PM (Sensory Friendly)

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

$26 - $36

Spotlight On: Sensory-Friendly Performances at MPAC

Sensory-friendly performances will have lights up, modified sound, a Relaxation Station, and the ability to get out of your seat so children with sensory sensitivities may share in the family arts experience. For more info, visit www.MayoArts.org/Accessibility

Howie Mandel

Friday, May 16 at 8 PM

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

$57 - $119

New Jersey Ballet presents Timeless Masterpieces

Swan Lake Act II and more

Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 18 at 2 PM

The program features two of George Balanchine’s masterpieces, Serenade and Rubies from Jewels, showcasing his signature blend of musicality, precision and dynamic movement. Complementing these works is the timeless romance of Swan Lake Act II, a portrayal of ethereal beauty and the enchanting story of love and transformation. Join us for a performance that epitomizes the enduring elegance of ballet.

$35 - $85

Guest Attraction

New Jersey Ballet is the resident ballet company at MPAC.

MPAC’S 11th Annual Spring Musical

Proud Lead Sponsor:

Disney’s Newsies

Friday, May 30 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 31 at 2 PM & 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 1 at 12 PM & 5:30 PM (12 PM show Sensory Friendly)

MPAC’s spring musical returns to our stage for its 11 th annual production! Seize the day with Disney’s Newsies, a musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business.

$35 - $57

Tickets on sale beginning April 4

The annual spring production features a cast of talented young performers, ages 13 - 25.

Guest Attraction

New Jersey Symphony

Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich

Xian Zhang – Conductor

Conrad Tao – Piano

Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 PM

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Piano Concerto No. 2

Dmitri Shostakovich

Symphony No. 5

Tickets at NJSymphony.org

Almost Queen

Saturday, June 14 at 8 PM

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

$47 - $99

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 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 - $109

So Good

The Neil Diamond Experience

Friday, June 20 at 8 PM

Broadway veteran Robert Neary recreates the Neil Diamond concert experience like no other tribute show! Enjoy favorites like “Cherry Cherry,” “I Am, I Said,” “I’m a Believer,” “Solitary Man,” “Coming to America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” and learn about the stories behind the songs!

$35 - $67

Saturday, June 21 at 8 PM

happy together / 2025 style guide

An evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s! Featuring: The Turtles (“Happy Together”), Jay & The Americans (“Come a Little Bit Closer,” “This Magic Moment”), Little Anthony (“Tears on My Pillow,” “Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop”), The Vogues (“Turn Around, Look at Me,” “Five O’ Clock World”), Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (“Young Girl,” “Woman Woman”), and The Cowsills (“The Rain The Park & Other Things”).

$67 - $139

Isaac Mizrahi

Thursday, June 26 at 8 PM

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

$47 - $79

New Jersey Symphony How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Lawrence Loh – Conductor

Friday, July 11 at 7 PM

DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. How to Train Your Dragon in Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®nominated score performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony in a thrilling experience for all ages.

The Hit Men

The Ultimate Rock Concert

Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 PM

Relive rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists including Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream. The Hit Men share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love, such as “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Eye in the Sky” and many more, just the way you remember them.

$47 - $67

Dave Mason Let It Flow Tour 2025

Wednesday, August 13 at 7:30 PM

Dave Mason returns to touring in 2025 with Let It Flow, which isn’t just the name of a song, it’s his philosophy in life. As a guitarist, singer, songwriter and a producer, Dave has always put forth that great songs come from a state of being quiet enough to hear the flow of the music before it ever hits the page. Don’t miss this legendary artist as he performs classics that have been loved by fans for more than half a century, interwoven with Dave’s rich storytelling of a history that encompasses over five decades in rock n’ roll.

$47 - $89

Education at MPAC

“The confidence that you instill, how organized your program is, the events that you invite us parents to, how you allow each student to shine, etc. are just some of the things that I love about MPAC.”

- Corby Swan, parent of a PAS student

Classes Offered In:

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 performance-based theatrical training program which serves approximately 1,000 students per year with over 30 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere.

For the latest news and summer class info, visit: 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.

support for The

MPAC Arts in the Community brings free concerts, movies and more beyond the wall of the Theatre and into our neighborhood in Morristown.

Schedule coming soon!

Photos by Dan Spielman

Major

Miracle Project™ at MPAC is provided by Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy of Jacobs Levy Equity Management.

Planning Your Visit

Plan your next trip to MPAC with the help of our online welcome guide. Ticket buyers who provide their email addresses will receive an email prior to the show with event-specific information, including options to reserve parking.

Parking

Street parking and paid lots are available throughout Morristown.

Check your preshow email or our online Visitor Info page for updated parking options for your specific show.

Reserve your parking spot in advance! Available online 2-3 weeks prior to most performances, in the Verizon lot and the Presbyterian Church lot.

Complimentary shuttle service is available for many performances to/from the Verizon lot and the DeHart Street garage.

Our Mission:

Scan QR code with your smartphone camera to view MPAC’s Visitor Info page

Amenities & Accessibility

Concessions · Mobile Tickets

Digital Program Book · WiFi · Earplugs

Changing Tables · Elevator

Accessibility: MPAC strives to make our venue accessible to all patrons. Check our website or call the box office for details. Please ensure the box office is aware of any specific needs when you place your ticket order. An elevator is available to the balcony level.

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.

Thousands of people come to MPAC each year to enjoy world-class mainstage shows, performing arts classes and visual art exhibits.

Community initiative

events beyond our walls and into our community.

Performing

performs at senior centers, community events and nonprofit fundraisers.

Photo Credits:

Cover: Black Violin WarnerTheatre © Shannon T Flack Photography // The Company of the North American tour of CLUE - photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Page 2: MPAC © Katharine Boyle Page 3: Black Violin © Rachel Bennett Photography // Dr. Temple Grandin © Rosalie Winard Page 6: OCMS 2024 - Wide © Chris Wood // The Company of the North American tour of CLUE - photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Page 7: Itzhak Perlman © Masterclass.com Photo by Drew Gurian 2018 Page 8: TheaterWorksUSA Pete the Cat Travis Artz by Jeremy Daniel Photography // NYGASP HMS Pinafore © Danny Bristoll // Vic DiBitetto Photo By Len DeLessio Page 11: Wynton Marsalis © Frank Stewart // Mizrahi 2022 © Gregg Richards Page 13: MPAC Arts in the Community Summer Events Photos © Dan Spielman Page 14: MPAC © Katharine Boyle // Jake Wildhorn © Katharine Boyle // Starlight Ball 2023 © Anne Katherine Photography Back Cover: MPAC © Katharine Boyle // OCMS 2024 © Chris Wood

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Starlight Ball 2024

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Kristin Elliott Charitable Fund

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