MPAC Holiday Events Include Craig Ferguson, SPAMALOT, and More

Mayo Performing Arts Center has a full lineup of holiday events that appeal to people of all ages and entertainment tastes. From New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker to a Charlie Brown Christmas to Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas, MPAC has many options to celebrate the holidays this season.

The lineup:

Elf The Musical

Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 7 pm
Elf The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf!
$99-$59 LIMITED TICKETS

The Wizards of Winter
Saturday, November 24 at 8 pm
The Wizards of Winter features former members of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra and rock powerhouses like Rainbow and the Alice Cooper Band. Celebrate the holidays with soaring vocal harmonies, precision instrumentation and a touch of Christmas magic that appeals to the whole family.
$59-$29

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 1 pm and 4 pm
Your favorite Peanuts characters come to life in this all-new stage adaptation of Charles M. Schulz's classic Emmy and Peabody Award-winning animated television special - all set to Vince Guaraldi's unforgettable music. Join the gang as they put on their own Christmas play and discover the true meaning of the season. It's a present the whole family can enjoy!
$69-$29

Canadian Brass Holiday Concert
Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm
With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world's most famous brass group. The group's uniquely engaging stage presence features spontaneity, virtuosity and fun - but never at the expense of the music.
$69-$29

Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas Tour
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present The Best of Christmas Tour with New Jersey Festival Orchestra. Featuring music from the all-female ensemble's most favorite Yuletide songs that they've performed over the years. Prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer.
$129-$59

The Beach Boys - Reason for the Season Christmas Tour
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8 pm
Enjoy Beach Boys classics and holiday songs that prove that Beach Boys concerts are fun, fun, fun no matter what time of year.
SOLD OUT

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2018
Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Santa Koz is coming to town! Multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns for a spirited holiday celebration. Special Guests joining Dave this year will be saxophonist Mindi Abair, guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboard sensation Keiko Matsui and vocalist Shelea.
$89-$49

Donny & Marie Holiday show
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm
In the holiday tradition of the "Osmond Family Christmas" television specials, the legendary Donny and Marie invite you and your family to celebrate the spirit of the season with them in true Osmond fashion. Entertainment Weekly raved that their live performance is "Insanely entertaining. A song and dance spectacular."
$200-$79 SOLD OUT

98 Degrees: 98 Degrees at Christmas
Friday, December 7, 2018 at 8 pm
One of the original boy bands of the 90s, known for such songs as "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)," "The Hardest Night," "I Do (Cherish You)" and "Because of You," performs hits and holiday music from their release Let It Snow.
$89.50-$39.50 LIMITED TICKETS

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker
with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Friday, December 14-Thursday, December 27, 2018
Our annual seasonal favorite enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, live orchestra, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic. Ages 4 and up
$69-$29

MPAC has a few non-holiday events during this time span that still make for a nice evening out. These events include:
Manhattan Comedy Night
Friday, November 23, 2018 at 8 pm
Get some comic relief with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only.
$30-$25

Monty Python's Spamalot
Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical! This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with a book by ex-Python Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award winning team of Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up Spamalot! Not recommended for children
$99-$59

Craig Ferguson: "Hobo Fabulous Tour"
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 7:30 pm
An evening of stand-up comedy from the Sirius XM personality and former host of The Late Late Show. Mature content, language; Adults Only.
$79-$49

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2018-2019 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

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100 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960
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