A NEW YEAR OF ARTS AWAITS...
This year, we proudly present a richly curated program of performances, broadcasts, concerts, documentaries, and courses that illuminate the boundless possibilities of artistic expression. We invite you to gather with fellow art enthusiasts to celebrate the voices, visions, and creative spirit that continue to inspire and transform our world.
MARC COHN & SHAWN COLVIN
Fri. November 7 ● 8 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets starting at $65
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Grammy-winning artists MARC COHN and SHAWN COLVIN share the stage for a night of masterful songwriting and heartfelt storytelling. Cohn delivers his soulful voice and rich, romantic tales with the passion of a true troubadour, while Colvin brings her signature blend of sharp wit, emotional depth, and lyrical elegance. Experience the songs you love— and the stories behind them— in one extraordinary night of music.
MONIQUE MARVEZ
that leaves audiences laughing, thinking, and inspired. 52 million laughs can’t be wrong – see Monique live!
Fri. December 5 ● 7 PM A| POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets starting at $60
Embrace the joy and warmth of the season at the annual holiday concert with FATHER ALPHONSE STEVENSON & the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea! This cherished tradition brings a 42-piece orchestra and exceptional soloists to Pollak Theatre, filling the air with beloved carols and festive melodies.
ORCHESTRA OF ST. PETER BY THE SEA ROGER MCGUINN
*Tickets purchased for concert allow free entry to workshop.*
Thurs. April 30 ● LECTURE: TIME TBD GREAT HALL AUDITORIUM*
Experience the magic of rock history with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and The Byrds co-founder, ROGER MCGUINN, as he shares rare video, unforgettable stories, and the songs that defined a generation.
Fri. May 1 ● CONCERT: 8 PM POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets starting at $45
The legendary co-founder of The Byrds takes the stage for an unforgettable solo performance. He brings his iconic songs, masterful guitar work, and captivating stories to create an intimate, one-of-a-kind evening.
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BELLINI’S LA SONNAMBULA
Sat. October 18 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 165 min.
In surround sound with easy-to-read subtitles on our 30’ screen
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BELLINI’S I PURITANI
Sat. January 10, 2026 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 300 min.
Soprano NADINE SIERRA stars as the delicate and love-struck Amina, with tenor XABIER ANDUAGA as her devoted fiancé Elvino, soprano SYDNEY MANCASOLA as the scheming rival Lisa, and bass ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV as the enigmatic Count Rodolfo.
PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME
Sat. NOVEMBER 8 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 185 min.
Soprano JULIANA GRIGORYAN portrays the feeble seamstress Mimí, with tenor FREDDIE DE TOMMASO as her passionate Rodolfo. This picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met Stage as Puccini's young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life.
STRAUSS’S ARABELLA
Sat. November 22 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 230 min.
Soprano RACHEL WILLIS-SØRENSEN leads as the independent Arabella, with soprano LOUISE ALDER making her Met debut as her sister Zdenka. Bass-baritone TOMASZ KONIECZNY brings charm and elegance to the role of the dashing Count in the romance and glamour of 19th-century Vienna.
GIORDANO’S ANDREA CHÉNIER
Sat. December 13 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 190 mins.
Tenor PIOTR BECZAŁ A takes the lead as the virtuous poet caught in the turmoil of the French Revolution, with soprano SONYA YONCHEVA as his aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny. Baritone IGOR GOLOVATENKO portrays Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their tragic fates.
ALL BROADCASTS AT THE POLLAK THEATRE
Large print programs are available at each performance
Presentations of the Met: Live in HD series at Monmouth University are made possible by a generous gift from University Trustee Emeritus Robert Sculthorpe, as well as gifts from the Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Foundation Inc. and the Nicola Musso Charitable Foundation.
Soprano LISETTE OROPESA shines as Elvira, the heartbroken heroine, with tenor LAWRENCE BROWNLEE as the dashing Arturo, her passionate love torn by the chaos of war. Baritone ARTUR RUCIŃSKI brings depth to Riccardo, the man bound to Elvira through duty but not love, while bass-baritone CHRISTIAN VAN HORN pays Giorgio, her compassionate uncle caught in the turmoil of political strife.
WAGNER’S TRISTAN UND ISOLDE
Sat. March 21, 2026 ● 12 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 312 min.
Soprano LISE DAVIDSEN commands the stage as Isolde, the fated Irish princess, with tenor MICHAEL SPYRES as the love-struck Tristan. Mezzo-soprano EKATERINA GUBANOVA returns as the devoted Brangäne, and bass-baritone TOMASZ KONIECZNY bings strength to Kurenal, while bass-baritone RYAN SPEEDO GREEN makes his important role debut as King Marke.
TCHIKOVSKY’S
EUGENE ONEGIN
Sat. May 2, 2026 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 245 min.
Soprano ASMIK GRIGORIAN returns as Tatiana, the passionate young dreamer, with baritone IGOR GOLOVATENKO as the elegant Onegin, who comes to regret his delayed love.
GABRIELA LENA FRANK’S (LIBRETTO BY CRUZ)
EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO
Sat. May 30, 2026 ● 1 PM
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 168 min.
Mezzo-soprano ISABEL LEONARD shines as Frida Kahlo in a vibrant Met premiere, with baritone CARLOS ÁLVAREZ as Diego Rivera, her fiery and devoted partner. In this magical-realist take on the Orpheus myth, the legendary couple reuinites on the Day of the Dead to relive a love both passionate and painful. Composer GABRIELA LENA FRANK makes her Met debut with her first opera.
ART ON SCREEN
Fine art films exploring the creative journeys of history’s greatest artists and the masterpieces that shaped the world.
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
Mon. August 11 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 91 minutes
This documentary offers exclusive access to the Mauritshuis, the jewellike gallery that houses Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, uncovering the painting’s mysteries through insights into the artist’s life and work.
HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Mon. September 8 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 94 minutes
This film delves enduring influence of Edward Hopper, revealing the man behind America’s most recognizable imagery through expert insights, personal archives, and a vivid portrait of 20th-century American life.
GOYA: VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD
Mon. October 13 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 96 minutes
Discover the genius of Goya— Spain’s master of modern portraiture— in this cinematic journey through the National Gallery’s landmark exhibition. This heir to Velazquez and inspiration to Picasso redefined modern art.
LUCIAN FREUD: A SELF PORTRAIT
Mon. November 10 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 86 minutes
Learn about the life and art of Lucian Freud through his unflinching selfportraits in this compelling documentary— an intimate study of identity, aging, and one of Britain’s greatest painters.
REMBRANDT
Mon. December 8 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 95 minutes
This film gives an intimate look at a landmark Rembrandt exhibition, featuring rare international loans and perspectives from leading art historians, while exploring the moving work of his later years.
National Theatre
The British theatre behind the Tony award-winning WAR HORSE & ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS brings thrilling HD broadcasts to Pollak Theatre.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Thurs. August 7 ● 7:30 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 198 minutes
GILLIAN ANDERSON (Sex Education), VANESSA KIRBY (The Crown), and BEN FOSTER (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennnessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.
FRANKENSTEIN
(WITH BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH AS CREATURE)
Thurs. October 23 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 129 minutes
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH (BBC’s Sherlock) stars as Creature alongside JOHNNY LEE MILLER (Trainspotting) as Victor Frankenstein in this gripping adaptation of Mary Shelly’s gothic classic.
HAMLET
Thurs. November 6 ● 7:00 PM | POLLAK THEATRE
Tickets: $23 | Run Time: 210 minutes
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH (Doctor Strange) plays the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS bring classical music to all, with performances illuminated by thousands of candles for a magical experience. Enjoy works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Massanet, alongside tributes to Queen, Imagine Dragons, Coldplay and more, offering a fresh take on iconic compositions & top hits!
August 8
● 7 PM | Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites
September 4
September 12
October 11
ADULT EDUCATION SERIES
Join Monmouth University faculty and friends as they host courses both virtually and in person exploring topics that blend leisure and learning.
CLASSIC FOR A REASON: THE BEACH BOYS’ PET SOUNDS
Class Schedule: Tues. August 19 | 7:30 – 9 PM
Tickets starting at $20
Join music historians KEN WOMACK & KIT O’TOOLE as they revisit classic record albums for in-depth analysis and discussions.
DISCO INFERNO!, PART I
Class Schedule: September 11, 16, 18 | 7:30 – 9 PM
Tickets starting at $50
Join KIT O’TOOLE for a two-part course exploring the history of disco, from its origins through its heyday and beyond.
CREATIVE WRITING (INTRODUCTION)
Class Schedule: September 25, 30 and October 7 | 7:30 – 9 PM
Tickets starting at $50
In this three-session course led by MIKE FARRAGHER ('88), author of four books, writers of all levels will learn to craft compelling characters— real or imagined—using description, dialogue and action.
ART FOR THE NON-ARTIST
Class Schedule: October 16 | 6 – 8:30 PM | Bey Hall
Tickets starting at $65.87 (materials included)
Led by Art Coach and Teaching Artist JENNY SANTA MARIA, this workshop helps you unlearn the myth of "natural talent" and discover the joy of drawing as a skill that can be taught, learned and enjoyed.
CLASSIC FOR A REASON: PRINCE'S
PURPLE
RAIN
Class Schedule: October 21 | 7:30 – 9 PM
Tickets starting at $20
Join music historians KEN WOMACK & KIT O’TOOLE as they revisit classic record albums for in-depth analysis and discussions.
● 7 PM | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more
● 7 PM | From Bach to the Beatles
● 6:00 PM | Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
Sat. October 11 ● 8:30 PM | Tribute to Queen and the Beatles
THE BEATLES' RUBBER SOUL
Class Schedule: October 28 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Tickets starting at $20
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, join OM SRIVASTAVA, in discussion of the personal, cultural, and sonic landscapes that shaped the iconic record and what impact it had on the world.
