New Jersey Performing Arts Center Presents Shows for the Whole Family

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents shows for the whole family! Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Year of The Rooster. A delight for the entire family, the Year of the Rooster combines the elegance of traditional Asian art and the beauty of American modern dance with thrilling choreography, exotic music and dazzling acrobats. Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:00 PM & Sunday, January 29, 2017 2:00 PM at Victoria Theater.

Then Introduce your family to all the characters of Prokofiev's classic tale of Peter & The Wolf! The duck, bird, cat, wolf, hunters, Peter and his Grandfather are each represented by a specific theme and instrument, making this a wonderful introduction to the instruments of the orchestra, as well as a charming story with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, February 11, 2017 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM at Victoria Theater .

For 31 years, the Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and show their prowess in trick-cycling, tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Saturday, February 18, 2017 1:00 PM at Prudential Hall.

Based on Arnold Lobel's beloved books, A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit: an inventive, exuberant and enchanting experience for the whole family! Saturday, February 25, 2017 2:00 PM at Victoria Theater.

Moscow Festival Ballet presents Swan Lake. A company of 50 dancers, direct from Moscow, performs the tale of a beautiful woman doomed to be a swan in this opulent production set to Tchaikovsky's glorious score. Whether you're a dance aficionado or a newcomer, this ballet about an evil sorcerer who stands in the way of true love, performed to heart-wrenching music, is a must-see. Saturday, April 15, 2017 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall.

Bugs Bunny is back and better than ever in Bugs Bunny at the Symphony! Celebrate Looney Tunes and its legendary stars, including Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and, of course, our very favorite "wascally wabbit." Kids of all ages will enjoy hearing the extraordinary musical scores performed live and perfectly in-sync with all the on-screen action.
Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Year of the Rooster:
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Saturday, January 28, 2017 2 PM
Sunday, January 29, 2017 2 PM
Tickets $15 - $37

Victoria Theater Event Link:
http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/year-of-the-rooster-nai-ni-chen-dance-company

Peter & the Wolf
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, February 11, 2017
2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Tickets $10 - $20

Victoria Theater Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/peter-the-wolf

Peking Acrobats

Saturday, February 18, 2017 1 PM
Tickets $29 - $59

Prudential Hall Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/peking-acrobats

Wally Jones &Casa Mañana Theatre Presents:
A Year with Frog & Toad

Saturday, February 18, 2017 1 PM
Tickets $15 - $29

Victoria Theater Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/a-year-with-frog-and-toad

Swan Lake:
Moscow Festival Ballet

Saturday, April 15, 2017 8 PM
Tickets $29 - $65

Prudential Hall Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/swan-lake-moscow-festival-ballet

WARNER BROS. presents
Bugs Bunny AT THE SYMPHONY

Saturday, June 3, 2017 8 PM
Tickets $24 - $94

Prudential Hall Event Link:
http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/warner-bros-presents-bugs-bunny-at-the-symphony Group Sales NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information.

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