Daniel Tiger, Harry Potter, The Nutcracker, ET and More Among NJPAC's 2017-18 Family Shows

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an array of FAMILY SHOWS this fall. Scroll down for details!

Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day!
Saturday, October 14, 2017
2:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Tickets $29 - $79
Prudential Hall

The award-winning, No. 1 PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood springs to life on stage in this interactive, all-new musical adventure for young audiences.

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-live

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Saturday, October 28, 2017
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Tickets $35 - $89

Prudential Hall This unforgettable concert will feature the full-length film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, projected in high-definition on a giant screen, with composer John Williams' thrilling score performed live by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets-in-concert

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Shooting for the Stars
Saturday, November 18, 2017
2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Tickets Starting at $20
Prudential Hall

Blast off with a concert-going experience of astronomical proportions! Hear music inspired by the far reaches of space, including Holst's The Planets, the otherworldly main theme from Star Trek and more. Your little astronauts can reach for the stars and dream their own dreams.

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/shooting-for-the-stars

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PAW Patrol Live!
Saturday, December 9, 2017
10:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 10, 2017
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Tickets $23 - $154
Prudential Hall

Ryder and the rescue dogs of Nick Jr.'s hit animated series PAW Patrol are on a roll with their action-packed, first-ever live tour!

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/paw-patrol-live

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker featuring Kurtis Blow
Friday, December 15, 2017 7:00 PM
Tickets $29 - $79
Prudential Hall

NJPAC's very own holiday smash is back - an urban dance retelling of the timeless fairy tale, featuring rap legend Kurtis Blow as special guest MC.

Event Link:
http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/the-hip-hop-nutcracker-featuring-kurtis-blow-2018

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The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 16, 2017
3:00 PM
Tickets $29 - S79
Prudential Hall

The incomparable State Ballet Theatre of Russia arrives with its traditional staging of the holiday classic, complete with sparkling sets, enchanting costumes, and more than 65 performers who bring Tchaikovsky's beloved score to life.

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/the-nutcracker

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Sci-Fi Spectacular:
Music From Star Wars,
Star Trek & Beyond
Saturday, January 6, 2018 8:00 PM
Tickets Starting at $20
Prudential Hall

Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the four feature films that followed, hosts an out-of-this-world night of film music. Blast off to music from Star Wars, Star Trek, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and more!

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/sci-fi-spectacular-music-from-star-wars-star-trek-beyond

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Year of the Dog, The Nai Ni Chen Dance Company
Saturday, February 10, 2018
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tickets $25 - $33
Victoria Theater

Colorful costumes, twirling ribbons, dancing dragons - they're all a part of Year of the Dog, a dance and music celebration of the Chinese New Year, courtesy of NJ's acclaimed Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company.

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

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Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey
Saturday, March 3, 2018 2:00 PMTickets $25
Victoria Theater

Join Marvin the mouse on the space adventure of a lifetime in Lightwire Theater's glow-in-the-dark experience!

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/moon-mouse-a-space-odyssey

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Saturday, March 17, 2018
1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Tickets $25
Victoria Theater

This is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets!

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/popovich-comedy-pet-theater

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The Sleeping Beauty: Russian National Ballet
Saturday, April 7, 2018 8:00 PM
Tickets $29 - $69
Prudential Hall

This sumptuous company of over 50 dancers brings a traditional staging of the classic fairytale to life with stunning precision and artistry, all set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score.

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/russian-national-ballet-the-sleeping-beauty

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Shen Yun
Friday, April 27, 2018 8 PM
Saturday, April 28, 2018 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, April 29, 2018 2 PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8 PM
Thursday, May 3, 2018 2 PM
Tickets $84 - $204
Prudential Hall

The spectacular Shen Yun - the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company - returns to NJPAC with its latest epic production.

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/shen-yun-2018

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Panda-monium: Music From The Animal Kingdom
Saturday, May 12, 2018
2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Tickets Starting at $20
Victoria Theater

It's a purr-fect arf-ternoon at the NJSO, when we take you on a wild and wooly concert adventure. You'll be buzzing in delight as you listen to music inspired by the animal kingdom, featuring tunes from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet, Stravinsky's Firebird and more! We're not lion-ewe'll have a whale of a time!

Pre-Concert Adventure: Come early for an instrument petting zoo and other special activities in the lobby!

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/panda-monium-music-from-the-animal-kingdom

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E.T. The Extra-terrestrial In Concert With The NJSO
Saturday, June 2, 2018 8:00 PM
Tickets Starting at $20
Prudential Hall

Don't miss Steven Spielberg's cinematic masterpiece E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial with John Williams' Academy Award-winning score performed live to picture by the NJSO. Experience the magic once more!

Event Link: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/et-the-extra-terrestrial-in-concert-with-the-njso

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, 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 8 million visitors (including over 1.6 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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