Handel's Messiah at Richardson Auditorium
Dates: 12/18/2026
📍 Theatre: Richardson Auditorium
New Jersey Symphony
68 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08544
Phone: 800-255-3476
Tickets: $33 - $128
Kedrick Armstrong conductor
Jessica Rivera soprano
Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano
Martin Bakari tenor
Kevin Short bass-baritone
Montclair State University Singers | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
“For unto us a Child is born.” Our glorious holiday tradition returns with this iconic masterpiece, a classical rendition of the greatest story ever told. The majestic music—including the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus”—rekindles the spirit of the holidays for first-time listeners and those who return each season.
News About Handel's Messiah at Richardson Auditorium
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang Have Announced 2020–21 Season
January 22, 2020 The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang have announced the Orchestra's 2020-21 season. Classical highlights include a Winter Festival featuring works by Gershwin and other luminary composers who blend classical and popular traditions; performances of commissions from Tyshawn Sorey, Thomas Adès and a quartet of jazz composers; a continuing celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday; return engagements by violin superstars Joshua Bell and Jennifer Koh and solo performances by multiple NJSO musicians.About the Theatre
Richardson Auditorium Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Richardson Auditorium?
Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great" (10/23/26-10/23/26)
Mozart & Ravel (01/08/27-01/08/27)
Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven (03/12/27-03/12/27)
Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky (05/14/27-05/14/27)
Season Finale: Ravel's Boléro with Xian Zhang (06/11/27-06/11/27)
Where is Richardson Auditorium located?
What shows have played recently at Richardson Auditorium?
Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's (05/15/26-05/15/26)
Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra (03/13/26-03/13/26)
Randall Goosby Returns (01/09/26-01/09/26)
Handel's Messiah (12/20/25-12/20/25)
Rhapsody in Blue (11/07/25-11/07/25)
New Scores: The Cone Composition Institute Concert (07/19/25-07/19/25)
Holiday POPS! (12/14/24-12/14/24)
Time For Three (03/09/24-03/10/24)
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