South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces 2010-2011 Season

South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS)

SEASON FIVE: SEP '10 - MAY ‘11

Midtown Direct Rep's The Girl in the Frame
Theater
Wed, Sep 1 at 8pm
Thu, Sep 2 at 8pm
Tickets: $15
Company member Christopher Mark Peterson will lead a Q&A following each reading.

SOPAC is proud to introduce Midtown Direct Rep, a new theater company in residence at SOPAC. Comprised of local Broadway actors, musicians, directors and producers, Midtown Direct Rep is dedicated to showcasing Broadway talent, locally. In this The Girl in the Frame, a fast-paced musical comedy, a tiny New York apartment gets even smaller as a young couple's wildest fantasies burst to life. A hunky fireman and the impossibly attractive "girl next door" turn one couple's cold feet into a fun and sexy parable of modern love. Produced by SOPAC, The Girl in the Frame is a staged reading with book, lyrics, & music by Jeremy Desmon directed by Jeremy Dobrish, and features the cast of: Becky Gulsvig, David Josefsberg, Christiane Noll & Charlie Pollock.

An Evening with BritishMania Beatles Tribute

Music Sat, Sep 11 at 8pm

Tickets: $35, $48

Leading Beatles Tribute Band performs one-night-only concert at SOPAC! BritishMania invites you to take a memorable trip back to the experience of seeing the Beatles live! The band re-creates a high level theater like concert complete with 4 costume eras, including "The British Invasion/Ed Sullivan Show era," "The 1965 Help/Shea Stadium era," "The Sgt. Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour ear," and "The Let it Be/Abbey Road era."

Menopause The Musical ®
The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®

Theater

Fri, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 31

Tue - Sat at 8pm
Sat & Sun at 2pm

Tickets: $45

The String Orchestra of New York City

Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council

Classical Thu, Nov 4 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25, $15 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Classical Concert Series." The String Orchestra of New York City is a high-energy, conductor-less string ensemble comprised of some of New York's most exceptional string players. The members of the ensemble stand while performing and are known for forging an exciting and vibrant relationship with audiences. "a feisty string orchestra" - The New York Times

Max Weinberg Big Band
Jazz
Sat, Nov 6 at 4pm & 8pm

Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle
Hudson Vagabond Puppets
Family, Theater
Sun, Nov 7 at 11am & 2pm
Tickets: $20

Judy Carmichael
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Jazz
Tue, Nov 9 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25, $15 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Jazz ‘n the Hall" series. Grammy-nominated pianist Judy Carmichael is one of the world's leading interpreters of stride and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her "Stride" acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style. "astounding, flawless and captivating ..." - The New York Times

Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Dance, Family
Sun, Nov 14 at 3pm & 7pm

Richie Havens
Folk
Sat, Nov 20 at 8pm

The United States Navy Band
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Jazz
Tue, Nov 30 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Free Admission

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Jazz ‘n the Hall" series. Recognized as "The World's Finest," the band features some of the nation's top musicians and performs a variety of music from classical orchestral works to original arrangements of current popular favorites, as well as traditional marches and patriotic fare. This special performance by the U.S. Navy Band is a free performance but seating is reserved and a ticket is required.

The Nutcracker
New York Theatre Ballet
Dance, Family
Fri, Dec 3 at 7pm
Sat, Dec 4 at 2pm & 8pm

Red Horse: Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka & Lucy Kaplansky
Folk
Sun, Dec 5 at 7pm

American Brass Quintet
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Classical
Tue, Dec 7 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25, $15 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Classical Concert Series." Celebrating over 50 years of performance, American Brass Quintet has historically been a leader in introducing original works for brass to chamber music audiences. They continue their crusade as the "high priests of brass" (Newsweek) in a special holiday performance.

James Braley: Life in a Marital Institution
Theater, Comedy
Fri, Dec 10 at 8pm

Juilliard @ SOPAC
Classical
Sun, Dec 12 at 3pm

McCoy Tyner
Jazz
Sat, Dec 18 at 8pm

McCoy Tyner's blues-based piano style, replete with sophisticated chords and an explosively percussive left hand has transcended conventional styles to become one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music. His harmonic contributions and dramatic rhythmic devices form the vocabulary of a majority of jazz pianists. Tyner has released nearly 80 albums under his name, earned four Grammys and was awarded Jazz Master from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2002.

Raul Midon
R&B
Sun, Jan 16 at 7pm

Tierney Sutton Band
Jazz, Vocals
Sun, Jan 23 at 4pm & 7pm

Juilliard @ SOPAC
Classical
Sun, Jan 30 at 3pm

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Omaha Theater Company
Family, Theater
Sun, Feb 6 at 11am & 2pm
Tickets: $20

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company
Dance
Sat, Feb 12 at 8pm

The Robber Bridegroom
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Theatre
Fri, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 27
Fri & Sat at 8pm
Sun at 2pm
Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID, $5 Student rush tickets are available 30 minutes before showtime

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Seton Hall Theatre" series. A rousing, bawdy Southern fairy tale set in eighteenth century Mississippi, "The Robber Bridegroom" is the story of the courting the only daughter of the richest planter in the country and a rascally robber of the woods. A rollicking country romp! Book and Lyrics by Alfred Uhry. Music by Robert Waldman.

Three Classics by Mercer Mayer
Omaha Theater Company
Family, Theater
Sun, Mar 6 at 11am & 2pm
Tickets: $20

Juilliard @ SOPAC
Classical
Sun, Mar 13 at 3pm

Variation with pianist Benjamin Hochman
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Classical
Mon, Mar 14 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25, $15 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Classical Concert Series." Pianist Benjamin Hochman has achieved widespread acclaim for his performances as orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. "Fluidity and resiliency were two hallmarks of Mr. Hochman's playing ..." - The New York Times

Seton Hall University Jazz Ensemble
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Jazz
Tue, Mar 15 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Free Admission

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Jazz ‘n the Hall" series. The Ensemble is made up of professional musicians from the University's music faculty. Special and surprise guest artists are regularly featured in Ensemble performances. This special performance is a free performance but seating is reserved and a ticket is required for seating.

The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei
Family
Sun, Mar 20 at 4 & 7pm

Midori
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Classical
Tue, Mar 22 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $25, $15 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Classical Concert Series." Heralded as one of the world's foremost violinists, Midori consistently seeks to share herself with others and finds great personal fulfillment in that pursuit, both on and off the concert stage. Her performing schedule and appearances with the most prestigious symphonic ensembles, annually takes her to the great concert stages of Europe, North America and the Far East.

Jil Aigrot in Concert
The Voice of Edith Piaf in the Award-winning Film "La Vie En Rose"
Cabaret, Vocals
Fri, Mar 25 at 8pm

Tartuffe
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council
Theatre
Fri, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 10
Fri & Sat at 8pm
Sun at 2pm
Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID. $5 Student rush tickets are available 30 minutes before showtime.

As part of Seton Hall Arts Council's "Seton Hall Theatre" series. A sparkling version of the great French comedy about religious hypocrisy. By Jean Baptiste Molière. Translated by Richard Wilbur.

Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck
Family, Music
Sun, May 15 at 1pm & 3pm

Juilliard @ SOPAC
Classical
Sun, May 22 at 3pm