The B-52s, Mat Franco & NJ Ballet On Sale 8/11 at bergenPAC

New show on sale at bergenPAC: New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, 2017 at 1 & 4:30 p.m.; Mat Franco: Winner of NBC's America's Got Talent on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at 8 p.m.; New Jersey Ballet's An Evening of Romance and Tragedy featuring Romeo & Juliet and Carmen on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 8 p.m.; New Jersey Ballet's Cinderella on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 1 & 4 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at 11 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

The B-52's

Nearly 40 years and over 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why the B-52s remain one of rock music's most beloved and enduring bands. From groundbreaking songs like "Rock Lobster," "Dance This Mess Around" and "Private Idaho" to chart-topping hits like "Love Shack" and "Deadbeat Club" to their thriling reemergence on the pop scene with their 2008 CD Funplex, the B-52s' unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time their music begins.

As they take their party-music revolution into the 21st century the B-52s show no signs of slowing down, serving up their own unique blend of music and showmanship to millions of fans around the world.

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker

Nothing says "holiday magic" better than the classic Nutcracker. New Jersey Ballet has been bringing this production to families for more decades. The troupe of professional dancers have all studied in the world's finest academies and toured on every continent. Audiences will be delighted when the theater lights go down and the magical toys come alive on stage.

The Dec. 3, 1 p.m. performance will have Audio Described Performance technology available for those interested. That option can be included at no extra charge when purchasing directly with the box office or on the Ticketmaster website.

Mat Franco: Winner of NBC's America's Got Talent

Mat Franco takes the stage with a fun and feel-good twist on magic that defies expectations. Named "Best Show" by Las Vegas Weekly and voted "Best Magic Show" in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas Awards, Franco treats guests to an unparalleled production with an innovative and immersive approach to magic that's driven by his passion and imagination. With his signature brand of breezy humor, Franco mixes his inventive and stunning magic with crowd-guided improv.

New Jersey Ballet's An Evening of Romance and Tragedy featuring Romeo & Juliet and Carmen

Romeo & Juliet tells the tale of young lovers torn apart by family rivalries, while Carmen follows a fiery gypsy as she seduces a young army corporal then leaves him for a dashing toreador. The New Jersey Ballet highlights these stories vividly with an evening of dance.

New Jersey Ballet's Cinderella

Cinderella is one of New Jersey Ballet's most popular children's productions. The classic fairy tale about a girl losing her slipper at the big ball gets the royal treatment with beautiful sets and costumes. New Jersey Ballet's hallmark "storyteller" narration makes sure even the littlest theater-goers can keep up with ease.

Tickets available at: www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office (201) 227-1030

Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area's cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment. The jewel in our crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC - the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that, through programs, classes, outreach, school shows, and main theater presented shows, reach more than 30,000 students and community youth annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, "hands-on" training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors, members, and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.

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