Happy Holidays from MPAC!
OUR MISSION
This is a magical time of year, and we hope that your family will spend part of your holiday season at MPAC. Not only has New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker become an annual tradition, but we have many other terrific holiday events here at MPAC. While in town, please make sure to check out the variety of wonderful retail stores, restaurants and other holiday traditions and events going on in the area. Please consider purchasing MPAC gift certificates as holiday presents. It’s a great way to share your love of our venue with friends, family and co-workers all year long. This year, we have some special gift items available for purchase to include with your gift certificate. Please ask the box office for details. MPAC is a nonprofit organization at the heart of arts and entertainment in the region. It is where our community comes together to be inspired, entertained and uplifted by the passion and power of the performing arts. Our goal is to provide incredible entertainment, quality arts education and impeccable customer service. Thank you for choosing MPAC as your primary arts and entertainment venue. Enjoy your holidays and have a wonderful 2019! Sincerely,
Allison Larena, President & CEO
Gift certificates make great stocking stuffers...great for family, friends, and coworkers!
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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.
DECEMBER 12/2 Monty Python’s Spamalot 12/3 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2018 12/4 Craig Ferguson: Hobo Fabulous Tour 12/5 Biscuit 12/6 Donny & Marie Holiday Show (Limited Tickets) 12/7 98° at Christmas (Limited Tickets) 12/14-27 New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra JANUARY 1/4 Manhattan Comedy Night 1/6 Sing Along Grease 1/11 The Capitol Steps 1/13 Pinkalicious 1/19 American Girl Live 1/24 Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure 1/25 Tusk & Eaglemania 1/26 The Magic of Adam Trent FEBRUARY 2/1 The Havana Cuba All-Stars: ASERE! A Fiesta Cubana 2/2 Legends in Concert: A Tribute to Neil Diamond, Cher, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers 2/3 Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix 2/8-9 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella 2/13 Love Letters - Starring Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker 2/15 Disney’s DCappella 2/17 Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra 2/21 The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” 2/23 Jackie Evancho: An Evening with the New American Songbook 2/28 Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles MARCH 3/1 Steve Martin & Martin Short: "Now You See Them, Soon You Won't" Featuring Chatham County Line and Jeff Babko 3/2 Currents by Mayumana 3/3 Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could (Relaxed Performance) 3/7 Scharoun Ensemble Berlin 3/8 Steel Magnolias 3/10 National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance 3/14 Kodo: Evolution 3/15 Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour 2019
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Songs of Ireland - A Celtic Celebration NEEDTOBREATHE: Acoustic Live Tour The FUN Show with Cat & Nat Manhattan Comedy Night Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
APRIL 4/3 Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show 4/4 Russian National Ballet Theatre: Giselle 4/6 Chris Botti 4/7 Peg+Cat Live! 4/9 REO Speedwagon 4/10 The World of Musicals 4/15 Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories (Relaxed Performance) 4/18 Michael Feinstein with very special guest Storm Large 4/19 The Romeros 4/20 The Hit Men - Legendary Rock Supergroup 4/24 Derek Hough: Live! The Tour 4/25 Pilobolus 4/26-27 The Sound of Music MAY 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/8 5/9 5/11 5/16 5/17 5/18
A Conversation with Linda Ronstadt New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado NJ Ballet: Ballet with a Latin Beat NJ Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Charlotte’s Web Foreigner: The Hits on Tour The Gong Show Off Broadway Bernadette Peters Black Violin Battle of the Big Bands: The Glenn Miller Orchestra vs. The Cab Calloway Orchestra The Illusionists™: Live from Broadway™
JUNE 6/7 6/13 6/14
Manhattan Comedy Night Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy Happy Together Tour 2019
*All events subject to change. Additional events will be added throughout the season. Tickets may be sold out in specific sections.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 3 PM AND 7:30 PM The Tony Award-winning Best Musical! This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up Spamalot! Not recommended for children. $59-$99
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 7:30 PM Santa Koz is coming to town! Multi-Grammy® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns for a spirited holiday celebration. Special Guests joining Dave this year will be saxophonist Mindi Abair, guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboard sensation Keiko Matsui, and Sheléa. $49-$89
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 7:30 PM An evening of standup from the popular TV and satellite radio host. Language, mature themes. Adults only. $49-$69
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 7:30 PM In the holiday tradition of the “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials, the legendary Donny and Marie invite you and your family to celebrate the spirit of the season with them in true Osmond fashion. Entertainment Weekly raved that their live performance is “Insanely entertaining. A song and dance spectacular.” $79-$179 LIMITED TICKETS!
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 8 PM One of the original boy bands of the 90s, known for such songs as “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche),” “The Hardest Night,” “I Do (Cherish You)” and “Because of You,” performs hits and holiday music from their release Let It Snow. $39.50-$69.50 LIMITED TICKETS!
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 at 3 PM Grease is the word! Join in on the fun and sing along to all of the songs of the classic movie musical Grease, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. $15
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 8 PM No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet The Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “mock” in Democracy? $29-$59
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 7:30 PM Adventurer, TV personality and author Josh Gates is the host of the Travel Channel series, Expedition Unknown. The show takes viewers around the world and off the map for thrilling investigations into history's most iconic legends in immersive, hilarious, and nail-biting journeys of discovery. From Bigfoot to lost cities of gold, join Josh as he discusses some of his most intriguing journeys. $29-$69
Get some comic relief with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only. $25-$30
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 7:30 PM A double bill featuring two amazing bands that bring the music of Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles alive with their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of these two supergroups. $29-$59
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 7:30 PM Direct from Broadway, Adam Trent brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this high-tech spectacle. Adam Trent’s production is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of magic! “Seeing is dis-believing!” – The New York Times $29-$69
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 8 PM With rhythms and melodies ranging from the salsa to the cha-cha to the rumba, the Havana Cuba All-Stars showcase a wide variety of Cuban beats. In “Asere,” the All-Stars will be backed by some of Cuba’s finest dancers in a spirited spectacle of song and dance. $29-$59
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 3 PM AND 8 PM Las Vegas’ longest-running tribute show features a talented ensemble of performers who re-create the music and artistry four pop legends -Neil Diamond, Cher, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. If you can’t see the real deal, don’t miss the glitz and glamour of Legends in Concert! $39-$79
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 2 PM AND 7:30 PM Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®winning Broadway musical that puts a contemporary take on the classic tale. Rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream…or a really great pair of shoes. $59-$99 Louis Griffin and Tatyana Lubov and the cast of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. © Carol Rosegg
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 7:30 PM A.R. Gurney’s tender emotional portrait about the powerful connection of love. Love Letters is a tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong friends. $39-$59
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8 PM 100% Voice! 100% Disney! DCappella, Disney Music Group’s new a cappella group featuring seven world class vocalists, embarks on its first North American tour. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing Off and much more), DCappella will appeal to fans of both Disney and a cappella with their modern a cappella versions of Disney hits. $39-$89
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT 3 PM The Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra is renowned worldwide for its interpretation of classical symphony repertoire. Repertoire consists of: Verdi: Nabucco-Overture Zhanhao & Gang: Butterfly Lovers Concerto Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D Minor $39-$69
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 7:30 PM All 37 plays in 97 minutes! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild and memorable ride that leaves audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. $29-$49
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT 8 PM Jackie Evancho matches her extraordinary voice with one of most exciting reemerging genres in popular music today – the New American Songbook. Enjoy a selection of songs from breakthrough musicals like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Waitress, The Band’s Visit, Once and hit films like The Greatest Showman, as well as favorites from her past repertoire that have won over audiences over the years. $39-$79
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 7:30 PM In celebration of 50 years since the release of Abbey Road, Rain will bring The Beatles’ greatest hits to life in addition to all of your early favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing The Beatles. Experience the world’s most iconic band and come celebrate the best of Abbey Road with Rain – A Tribute to The Beatles. $39-$89
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 AT 8 PM Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations about their iconic careers, most memorable encounters, and of course, their legendary lives in show-business. The duo will be joined on stage by American bluegrass group Chatham County Line and renowned pianist and Jimmy Kimmel Live band member Jeff Babko. $119-$299 Photo Credit: Mark Selinger
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 AT 8 PM If Blue Man Group and Stomp had a child, it just might be this innovative troupe that takes you on a breathless journey of sound and light, combining music, visual effects and skilled performers in constant movement in a one-of-a-kind experience. $29-$69
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 AT 7:30 PM Made up exclusively of members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Scharoun Ensemble Berlin is a classical octet -- clarinet, bassoon, horn, two violins, viola, cello and double bass -- whose repertoire ranges from the Baroque period to contemporary works. Repertoire consists of: Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115 Schubert: Octet in F Major, D. 803 $29-$59
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FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 8 PM Within the walls of Truvy’s beauty shop, the lives of six women increasingly hinge on the existence of one another. Together, they absorb the passing seasons, just like the weathered wooden structure of the salon “home” that they share. At turns both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching, Steel Magnolias reveals the strength of the human condition and our shared need for companionship. $29-$59
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 3 PM AND 7 PM Celebrate all things Irish in this high-energy production featuring awardwinning step dancers, musicians and vocalists who bring to life the vibrant spirit of the Emerald Isle. $29-$49
THURSDAY, MARCH 14 AT 7:30 PM Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo forges new directions for a vibrant living art form that transcends the barriers of language, cultures and customs with a powerful and profound musical performance that speaks to the heart of Japanese tradition. Kodo thanks ANA for their support of “Kodo One Earth Tour 2019: Evolution” North America Tour.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 15 AT 8 PM Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating over 60 years as a recording artist, performs his greatest hits such as “Chances Are” and “Misty” as well as his personal favorites. Come hear why Johnny will always be the Voice of Romance! $69-$159
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SATURDAY, MARCH 16 AT 7:30 PM Enjoy an exhilarating and unique musical approach to universally loved songs with all original arrangements drawing from Irish traditional folk songs, the Great American songbook, Broadway hits and contemporary music. $29-$59
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 AT 7 PM NEEDTOBREATHE is a GRAMMY-nominated rock band hailing from South Carolina, comprised of brothers Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Josh Lovelace. Their most recent album, Hardlove, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Albums, Top Current Albums, Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts, and #2 on the Billboard 200, their greatest debut yet. Special guest Matt Maeson. $49-$99
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 AT 7:30 PM Cat & Nat, the mom duo most well known for their viral #MOMTRUTHS videos and hilarious weekly Facebook Live Shows are hitting the road! On their Live North American Tour they are taking a Girls Night Out to a WHOLE NEW level. These ladies are notoriously known for talking about all the things moms are thinking but never saying in an honest, hilarious, and candid way. With the focus on community and uniting women (and men, yes some men come and learn a thing or two!) this show offers a little something for everyone. $25-$99 ($99 incl. meet & greet)
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 AT 8 PM Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes deliver their soul-searing brand of raucous rock, blues and R&B that has made them fan favorites since emerging from the same 1970s New Jersey shore music scene that produced Bruce Springsteen. $39-$69
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 AT 7:30 PM Multitalented entertainer and former Carol Burnett Show star Vicki Lawrence and her alter ego “Mama” take the stage in this show that’s a mix of comedy, music and humorous observations about life. $29-$59
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 AT 7:30 PM This story of unrequited love, betrayal, madness, revenge and forgiveness is the most famous, revered and enduring of all the Romantic ballets. $29-$59
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 8 PM Since 2004, Chris Botti has been America's best-selling instrumental artist, with four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Grammy Awards. Botti’s form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre, crossing over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. $49-$99
TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 8 PM Legendary rockers REO Speedwagon, led by Kevin Cronin, perform hits like “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Take It on the Run,” “Keep on Loving You” and “Time for Me to Fly” that have made them one of the most popular bands since the 1970s. $79-$125
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 AT 7:30 PM All of your favorite shows on one stage for one night only! Enjoy your favorite moments and music from some of Broadway’s greatest shows, including Evita, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, The Lion King, Once, Chicago, Oklahoma!, South Pacific and more. $29-$69
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 AT 8 PM Five-time Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein joins forces with Pink Martini’s Storm Large to reimagine American Songbook standards and modern classics that are chilled, shaken and stirred into an unforgettable evening. $59-$99
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 AT 8 PM Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros were founded by the legendary Celedonio Romero with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel in 1958. Today, the classical guitar quartet consists of Celin, Pepe and their sons Lito and Celino. To have so many virtuosi of the same instrument in one family in the realm of the classical music is unprecedented. $29-$59
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 AT 8 PM Take a star-studded, multi-media journey through rock history with these legendary performers who were the actual musicians heard on original recordings and in concert with everyone from Elton John to Frankie Valli to Journey. From “Pinball Wizard” to “Don’t Stop Believing,” relive the greatest years of rock and your favorite songs with The Hit Men. $39-$59
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 AT 8 PM From the EMMY® award winning mind of Derek Hough, this live dance show is the first-ever solo tour for the dynamo. The show features brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hop-hop and everything in between. $59.50-$85
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 AT 7:30 PM Pilobolus’s Come to Your Senses is a multisensory experience, featuring live performances of onstage Pilobolus works alongside transmedia digital creations. In this brand new repertory show, come back to your senses...and explore the connection between the human body and the analog world around us. $29-$59
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 27 AT 1 PM AND 7 PM A new production of the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. $49-$89 Jill-Christine Wiley as Maria Rainer and the von Trapp children. Photo by Matthew Murphy
THURSDAY, MAY 2 AT 7:30 PM Take a multi-media journey through the life of Linda Ronstadt, featuring the iconic singer’s personal recounting of her career, assisted by videos, rare personal photos and music, including a look at some of the behind-the-scenes events that shaped her uniquely eclectic musical style. Event includes a Q&A. Ms. Ronstadt does not sing. $39-$79
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FRIDAY, MAY 3 AT 8 PM This all-new, critically acclaimed restaging of The Mikado is a collaboration with the Asian-American theatrical community to promote diversity, equity and inclusive practice with classic works of art. Join Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner and the rest of the cast in this revered comic operetta. $29-$69
SATURDAY, MAY 4 AT 8 PM Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with New Jersey Ballet as it honors Hispanic culture and choreographers with a selection of dances that are sensual and sophisticated, earthy and elegant, and that have the critics cheering “Viva Ballet Latino!” $29-$59
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 AT 8 PM With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world. Enjoy their arsenal of hits such as “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “I Want To Know What Love Is” and “Feels Like The First Time.” $89-$149
THURSDAY, MAY 9 AT 8 PM Unpredictable, deranged and magnificent! The Gong Show is the OffBroadway smash that captures the hilarity and lunacy of the beloved television show with a cast of mind-blowing, oddball and amazing performers who battle for the coveted prize of $516.32. “Ecstatic fun” -- The Wall Street Journal. A Sony Pictures Television Authorized presentation of The Radiochick Corporation.
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SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 8 PM Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert and on recordings. One of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed performers, most recently seen in Hello, Dolly, Peters has won numerous accolades including three Tonys, a Golden Globe, two Grammys and three Emmy nominations. $69-$99
THURSDAY, MAY 16 AT 7:30 PM Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” “Their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.”- NPR $29-$59
FRIDAY, MAY 17 AT 8 PM Two legendary Big Bands face off to battle for the title of “The Greatest Ever.” Performing individually and jointly, the rival bands play the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that made the greatest generation swing! $29-$69
MPAC's Art Upstairs Gallery and Starlight Gallery feature rotating exhibitions by New Jersey visual artists, photographers and sculptors. The Galleries are viewable during shows and by appointment. Check our website for current exhibitions. The Art Upstairs Gallery is a gift of the John and Margaret Post Foundation. The Starlight Gallery is a gift of Jay and Wendy Birnbaum.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 13 AT 7:30 PM You don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to love Steve Solomon -- all you need to know is what it’s like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. Prepare to laugh until you cry as Steve brings to life over twenty wacky characters in a show that's one part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac. $29-$49
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 AT 8 PM An evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s! With The Turtles, Check Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills. $39-$89
Biscuit
Wednesday, December 5 at 10:30 AM
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
That Physics Show
Tuesday, March 5 at 10 AM and 12:15 PM
Madeleine and the Bad Hat
Tuesday, March 19 at 10 AM and 12:15 PM
Danny Carmo's Mathematical Mysteries
Tuesday, March 26 at 10 AM and 12:15 PM
Tuesday, January 15 at 10:30 AM Monday, February 4 at 10:30 AM
Tuesday, February 5 at 10 AM and 12:15 PM
Call of the Wild: Illustrated Edition Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream
The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook Tuesday, April 2 at 10 AM
Peg + Cat
Monday, April 8 at 10 AM and 12:15 PM
The Crucible
Monday, May 13 at 10:30 AM
Twelfth Night
Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 AM
Black Violin
Thursday, May 16 at 11 AM
To place an order, call the Teacher Hotline at 973-539-0345 ext. 6556 or reserve online at MayoArts.org/FieldTrips
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 4 PM This musical based on the iconic series of children’s books follows the adventures of a frolicking little puppy who loves exploring, making new friends and stirring up mischief. Ages 3-8 $12-$15
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM A girl finds herself in a colorful predicament after her indulgence in too many pink cupcakes causes a severe case of Pinkititis! Ages 4-12 $12-$15
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 2 PM AND 5:30 PM Experience American Girl in an all-new musical! American Girl Live is a premiere stage production, featuring all-original songs and unforgettable experiences. Come along to sleepover camp with some new friends for an exciting summer away from home. As bold tales of bravery and friendship come to life, iconic American Girl characters lend a hand through story and song. Join your favorite American Girl characters and the campers as they follow their hearts, share their dreams, and learn the power of friendship. Ages 5+ $29-$59 Š2018 American Girl. All American Girl marks are trademarks of American Girl. Copyright Mills Entertainment 2018. All rights reserved.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT 1:30 PM AND 4:30 PM Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone with amazing and hilarious stunts! This show for the dog lover in all of us stars mostly animals rescued from shelters or pounds. All Ages $12-$15
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SUNDAY, MARCH 3 AT 1:30 PM AND 4:30 PM (Relaxed Performance) Brady Rymer performs rockin’ music for kids and families. When not moonlighting as a member of The Laurie Berkner Band, Brady’s pop and rock regularly wins critical acclaim and national awards including three Children’s Grammy nominations. Ages 3-12 $12-$15
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 AT 1:30 PM AND 4:30 PM Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series, this totally awesome musical features wild comedy, countless favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone! Ages 3-12 $12-$25
MONDAY, APRIL 15 AT 4 PM (Relaxed Performance) This musical revue brings to life five beloved children’s books: Dragons Love Tacos, Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days. Ages 3-12 $12-$15
SUNDAY, MAY 5 AT 1:30 PM AND 4:30 PM Beloved characters including Princess Aurora, the Handsome Prince and other favorites from the fairy tale realm including the Lilac Fairy, Puss in Boots and Red Riding Hood fill the stage in this ballet that features splendid dancing and “Storyteller” narration to make sure even the littlest theater-goers can keep up with ease. Ages 4+ $15-$25
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MONDAY, MAY 6 AT 4 PM Based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, Charlotte’s Web explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Ages 3-12 $12-$15
MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
MPAC Makes The Arts Accessible For All
Each program strives to make the performing arts a vital component of every child’s upbringing and to spark a lifelong interest in music, dance and culture. Our Performing Arts School (PAS) offers classes in Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing Technique, Song Presentation, Improvisation, Private Voice and Adult Cabaret, in a supportive and creative atmosphere. Winter classes begin in January. For more information, visit www.MayoArts.org/PAS.
MPAC is the only New Jersey provider of The Miracle Project, a groundbreaking, fully inclusive music and theatre program for children with special needs. Classes are available for children ages 9 – 15. For more information, please contact Education Director, Cathy Roy at: croy@mayoarts.org
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Our website, MayoArts.org has a “Visitor Information” section to help you plan your next trip to MPAC. Ticket buyers who provide their email addresses will receive an email prior to the show with show-specific information, including parking options.
Street parking and paid lots are available throughout Morristown. Our website features an interactive Google Map that will help you locate our recommended lots and plan the best route for your trip. Be sure to check your preshow email or our online Preshow Planner page for updated parking options pertaining to your specific show, which may include:
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Accessibility: MPAC strives to make our venue accessible to all patrons. Check our website for information or call the box office for details. Please ensure the box office is aware of any special needs when you place your ticket order. An elevator is available to the balcony level.
Reserved Parking: Cut the stress of performance parking and reserve your parking spot in advance! Reserved parking is available online 2-3 weeks prior to most performances, in the Verizon lot, the Good Grief lot on Elm Street and the Presbyterian Church lot. Shuttle Service: We are pleased to offer complimentary shuttle service for many performances to and from MPAC's Verizon parking lot and the DeHart Street parking garage.
Arrive early to view our Art Galleries, which feature New Jersey visual artists A list of our terrific restaurant and hotel partners can be found at MayoArts.org
MPAC is the only performing arts venue in New Jersey recognized by Sustainable Jersey for demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental management and commitment to our community. You can do your part by recycling cups and books used at shows. Together, we make a difference!
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Qualify as a season ticket holder by purchasing tickets to five or more events. Upon purchasing your fifth qualifying performance for the 2018-2019 season, you earn the following rewards: •
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Tickets for shows presented through June 30, 2019 count toward your total.
Members receive all season ticket holder benefits and much more! Member support is essential to MPAC as a nonprofit organization. Our members help us raise the curtain for exceptional events onstage, as well as raise the bar for excellence in arts education. Join today and play a "starring role" in helping MPAC provide important arts enrichment programs (especially for children in need) and essential cultural events in our community. Basic memberships begin at $150. Starlight Society, the ONLY membership level with the ability to purchase tickets on the first day they go on sale, begins at only $1,250. For details about membership levels, please visit MayoArts.org or call 973-539-0345 ext. 6526 to join today! Mayo Performing Arts Center acknowledges the following Season Sponsors and Partners for their generous support. For information about sponsorship opportunities, please call 973-539-0345, ext. 6550.
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Foreigner
Josh Gates
NEEDTOBREATHE
Rhythm of the Dance