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Mayo Performing Arts Center

100 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960

Upcoming Shows

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

Jun 26

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on June 26, 2026. The international a cappella group brings their signature blend of...

Darren Criss

Jul 9

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center on July 9, 2026. Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape in TV's...

Janelle James

Jul 11

An evening of stand-up comedy from Janelle James, who stars as Ava Coleman in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary. James has earned four...

Janelle James: Stand Up Show

Jul 11

Janelle James, known for her scene-stealing role as Ava Coleman in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, performs an evening of stand-up comedy at...

Janelle James: Stand-Up Comedy

Jul 11

Janelle James, known for her role as Ava Coleman in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, performs an evening of stand-up comedy. James has...

Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels

Jul 26

Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels is an interactive evening with Hallmark Channel stars, hosted by Nikki DeLoach. Guests include Ashley Williams, Andrew Walker, Tamera...

Hindley Street Country Club

Jul 29

Hindley Street Country Club (HSCC) is an Australian cover band that started in 2017 as a group of Adelaide musicians recording re-arranged covers and uploading...

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

Aug 5

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA recreates the music and magic of ABBA's greatest hits, including Mamma Mia, Waterloo, and Dancing Queen....

Dead On Live – Bob Weir Tribute Show

Aug 6

Dead On Live celebrates and pays tribute to Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir. The show presents note-for-note fan favorites from Bob Weir's extensive catalog with...

The Stray Cats

Aug 16

The Stray Cats — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom — put rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early 1980s...

Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert

Aug 20

Glen Burtnik and the Summer of Love band celebrate the songs of the Woodstock generation. The concert features music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones,...

Golden Girls The Laughs Continue

Golden Girls The Laughs Continue

Oct 10

The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug...

Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey

Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey

Nov 7

Rick Steves hostNew Jersey SymphonyUsually you’ll find Rick Steves touring the great destinations of Europe. Now you can join him on a different journey: A...

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

May 20

New Jersey SymphonyLuke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the...



Review: VIENNA LESSONS at NJ Rep-A Smart and Compelling World Premiere Play


by Marina Kennedy - June 16, 2026

Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is currently presenting the riveting world premiere of Jack Canfora’s The Vienna Lessons, skillfully directed by the theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Evan Bergman, and featuring an exquisite three-person cast. ...

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production


by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2026

The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet.  Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks....

Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining


by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026

The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)...

Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight


by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2026

STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead....

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More


by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2026

Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre....

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters


by Donna Marie Nowak - May 05, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters?...

Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play  


by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2026

Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco. ...

Review: SINS OF THE MOTHER at NJ Rep-A Gripping Play on the Long Branch Stage


by Marina Kennedy - April 14, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting a riveting new play, 'Sins of the Mother' by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz. ...

Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making


by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026

The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....

Review: WHAT BECAME OF US at George Street Playhouse-Relatable and Affecting


by Marina Kennedy - March 24, 2026

From the first moment of the show, you become immersed in the rich, personal story about the joys and challenges of a family as presented by two siblings....

Past Shows

Hallmark Stars Live

Jun 17

Hallmark Stars Live is an event hosted by Nikki DeLoach at Mayo Performing Arts Center....

Chicago

Jun 14

Chicago is the legendary rock and roll band with horns and the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades....

Blippi: Be Like Blippi

Jun 6

Blippi: Be Like Blippi is a live, interactive family show featuring Blippi and Meekah on stage together in a high-energy production filled with music, laughter,...

Happy Together 2026

Jun 5

Happy Together 2026 returns to the Mayo Performing Arts Center with chart-topping hits from the '60s and '70s. The touring show features The Association, The...

Disney's Frozen

May 29 – May 31, 2026

Disney's Frozen runs May 29-31 at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown with five performances, including a sensory-friendly option. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated...

Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's

Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's

May 17

Joshua Bell conductor & violinNew Jersey SymphonyPerhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Beethoven’s...

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

May 15

The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs the classic swing music of the 1930s and 40s that made Glenn Miller and his big band legendary. The orchestra...

Punch Brothers

May 14

Punch Brothers, the Grammy Award-winning quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas, kicks off...

The Doo Wop Project

May 9

The Doo Wop Project brings Broadway stars together to celebrate the classic sounds of Doo Wop, recreating the harmonies that once echoed on stoops, in...

Luka Sulic

May 7

Luka Sulic, one half of the global sensation 2CELLOS, is a virtuoso cellist renowned for his dynamic blend of classical and solo performances. Rejecting the...

Manhattan Comedy Night

May 1

Manhattan Comedy Night is a stand-up comedy series at Mayo Performing Arts Center showcasing rising stars of comedy. The show features mature content and language...

Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony

Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony

Mar 29

Xian Zhang conductorJuan Esteban Martinez clarinetNew Jersey SymphonyIn this first week of spring, you’ll feel the joy of being outdoors again in Beethoven’s Sixth (perhaps...

Icons of American Ballet with New Jersey Symphony

Icons of American Ballet with New Jersey Symphony

Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2026

Icons of American Ballet celebrates the genius of three towering figures who helped define American dance. The program opens with George Balanchine’s Serenade, a sweeping, lyrical masterpiece...

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

Mar 6 – Mar 8, 2026

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation brings a fresh take on the beloved original show to the Mayo Performing Arts Center from March 6 to...

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Feb 26

Markus Stenz conductorTime For Three  Ranaan Meyer double bass | Nick Kendall violin | Charles Yang violinNew Jersey SymphonyThe internationally-acclaimed conductor Markus Stenz strives to make...

Chicago the Musical

FeaturedChicago the Musical

Jan 16 – Jan 18, 2026

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping...

Randall Goosby Returns

Randall Goosby Returns

Jan 11

Xian Zhang conductorRandall Goosby violinNew Jersey SymphonyAfter his 2023 concerts here, you asked and the wunderkind-violinist Randall Goosby returns. Two Romantic European classics flank American...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

Nov 8 – Nov 9, 2025

The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical continues to capture audiences with the inspiring story of Tina Turner's journey from a...

Disney's Fantasia in Concert

Disney's Fantasia in Concert

Oct 23

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductorNew Jersey SymphonyExperience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Beloved repertoire from the original 1940 version and Fantasia 2000, including...

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2025

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. The Addams Family is...

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Jul 11

Lawrence Loh conductorNew Jersey SymphonyA winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines...

Isaac Mizrahi

FeaturedIsaac Mizrahi

Jun 26

Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s acclaimed concert performances have been described by The New York Times as “determined to challenge the cultural status quo...

Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich

Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich

Jun 5

Xian Zhang conductorConrad Tao pianoNew Jersey SymphonyRussian fireworks to close our season: Shostakovich’s blazing triumph of a symphony written after a frightening threat to his...

Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II & More

Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II & More

May 17 – May 18, 2025

Join New Jersey Ballet for Timeless Masterpieces, an enchanting evening featuring Swan Lake Act 2 and more exciting repertory to be announced soon.New Jersey Ballet...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

Apr 10

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductorNew Jersey SymphonyThirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order,...

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Mar 16

Xian Zhang conductorGregory D. McDaniel conductorAdam Tendler pianoNew Jersey SymphonyRachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, filled with dark-chocolate harmonies, has been seducing newcomers to classical music for a...

Masterworks in Motion

Masterworks in Motion

Mar 15

Join New Jersey Ballet for Masterworks in Motion, an evening featuring George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco and Tarantella, alongside Peter Martins' Hallelujah Junction. Experience the elegance...

Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Feb 2

Xian Zhang conductorNancy Zhou violinMontclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, directorNew Jersey SymphonyStunning HD images from decades of NASA exploration accompany Holst’s...

Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Dec 13 – Dec 26, 2024

New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to...

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

Dec 5

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductorNew Jersey SymphonyThe New Jersey Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live...

Paquito D'Rivera with New Jersey Symphony

Paquito D'Rivera with New Jersey Symphony

Nov 10

Carlos Miguel Prieto conductorPaquito D’Rivera guest artist & co-curatorPaquito D’Rivera QuintetAmber Monroe sopranoNew Jersey SymphonySuch riches from south of the border! Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto...

Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins, & More

Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins, & More

Nov 8

Join New Jersey Ballet for Creative Forces, featuring Justin Peck’s dynamic Murder Ballades and Jerome Robbins’ elegant In the Night.Peck’s Murder Ballades brings thrilling narratives...

The Sleeping Beauty: Full Length

The Sleeping Beauty: Full Length

May 18 – May 19, 2024

Restaged by Artistic Director, Maria Kowroski, the Company will present the updated production of The Sleeping Beauty modeled after the original choreography of Marius Petipa;...

Patti LuPone

FeaturedPatti LuPone

Mar 8 – May 17, 2024

Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone describes her new concert as a “personal musical memoir,” and what a memoir she has! Patti takes to the...

Beethoven’s “Eroica”

Beethoven’s “Eroica”

May 16

Markus Stenz conductor Jeremy Denk pianoNew Jersey SymphonyThe sound of revolution. France’s Berlioz crafted a whole new world for the orchestra in his Roman Carnival Overture....

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Apr 4

Nicholas Hersh conductorNew Jersey SymphonyComing to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before as your...

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

Mar 17

Xian Zhang conductorTom Borrow pianoNew Jersey SymphonyTwenty-three years have flown since the New Jersey Symphony premiered David Ludwig’s amazing NightVision. The Symphony caught him on...

Leap Into Spring

Leap Into Spring

Mar 9 – Mar 10, 2024

Leap into Spring will feature George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco.One of Balanchine’s greatest masterpieces, Concerto Barocco is music made visible as two elegant yet dynamic lead...

Aretha: A Tribute

Aretha: A Tribute

Feb 15

Lucas Waldin conductorCapathia Jenkins vocalistRyan Shaw vocalistNew Jersey SymphonyAretha Franklin OvertureChain of FoolsI Say a Little PrayerBirth of BluesSir DukeNobody Does it BetterWhat a Friend...

The American Dream

The American Dream

Jan 21

Xian Zhang conductorRob Kapilow conductorJCC Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer | Emma Brondolo, artistic directorYoung People’s Chorus of New York City® | Francisco J. Núñez, artistic...

Nutcracker with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Nutcracker with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Dec 15 – Dec 27, 2023

New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker is the longest running original professional production in the state. The production debuted in Millburn in 1971 with international star of...

Joshua Bell Leads the New Jersey Symphony

Joshua Bell Leads the New Jersey Symphony

Dec 3

Joshua Bell conductor and violin New Jersey SymphonyJoshua Bell has earned the adoration of audiences all over the world for his gorgeous violin playing—and he’s gaining...

Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance

Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance

Nov 30

EMMY® award winning dancer Derek Hough’s first national tour in four years features all-new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s...

A Night on the Town

A Night on the Town

Nov 17

Featuring Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free & George Balanchine’s Rubies and more…A Night On the Town will feature Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, which was the inspiration...

Jurassic Park in Concert

Jurassic Park in Concert

Oct 25

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductorNew Jersey SymphonyThis action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special...

Donny Osmond

Donny Osmond

Jul 20

Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond presents a dynamic musical journey of his unparalleled career that has made him one of the most popular...

Matilda: The Musical

Matilda: The Musical

Jun 2 – Jun 4, 2023

MPAC’s spring musical returns to our stage for its' 9th annual production! Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid...

Symphonie fantastique

Symphonie fantastique

Apr 30

Gemma New conductor George Li piano New Jersey Symphony Former Associate Conductor Gemma New returns to New Jersey stages to conduct Berlioz's extraordinary Symphonie fantastique....

Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls

Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls

Apr 29

Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth brings her powerhouse voice and her emotionally charged interpretations as she performs a series of...

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles

Apr 20

RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert, in addition to all your favorites hits. This mind-blowing...

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Mar 31

Leslie Odom, Jr., best known for his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, performs a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with...

New Jersey Ballet: Once Upon a Time

New Jersey Ballet: Once Upon a Time

Mar 26

Once Upon a Time will take your family on an entertaining journey through the magical stories of classical ballet’s timeless masterpieces. Hosted by British actor...

New Jersey Symphony Stars

New Jersey Symphony Stars

Mar 19

Xian Zhang conductor Eric Wyrick violin Ha Young Jung bass Chris Komer horn Garth Greenup trumpet Nayoung Baek cello New Jersey Symphony Eh, what's opera,...

Cats

Cats

Mar 10 – Mar 12, 2023

Rediscover CATS—the beloved musical with breathtaking music—including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, "Memory.” Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for...

New Jersey Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

New Jersey Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Mar 4

New Jersey Ballet’s full-length The Sleeping Beauty is a three act ballet that will take you on an engaging trip through the classic fairy tale....

The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

Mar 4

New Jersey Ballet’s full-length The Sleeping Beauty is a three-act ballet that will take you on an engaging trip through the classic fairy tale. Full...

Daniil Trifonov Performs Brahms

Daniil Trifonov Performs Brahms

Jan 8

Xian Zhang conductor Daniil Trifonov piano New Jersey Symphony Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov brings his technique, style, poetry and power to one of the...

New Jersey Ballet: Nutcracker

New Jersey Ballet: Nutcracker

Dec 16 – Dec 27, 2022

This year marks the 51st anniversary of New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker, making it the longest running original professional production in the state. The production debuted...

Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour

Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour

Dec 8

Leslie Odom Jr., best known for his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, performs his jazz-influenced music and holiday favorites that have shaped his...

New Direction

New Direction

Nov 19

New Jersey Ballet opens its season with New Direction, which will feature three works that point to the new artistic vision Maria Kowroski has for...

New Jersey Ballet: New Direction

New Jersey Ballet: New Direction

Nov 19

New Jersey Ballet opens its season with New Direction, which will feature three works that point to the new artistic vision Maria Kowroski has for...

Jessie Montgomery & Mozart

Jessie Montgomery & Mozart

Nov 18

George Manahan conductor Awadagin Pratt piano New Jersey Symphony Past Music Director George Manahan returns to bring to life Mozart's Prague Symphony, Mozart's exploration of...

Yefim Bronfman Plays Rachmaninoff

Yefim Bronfman Plays Rachmaninoff

Oct 9

Xian Zhang conductor Yefim Bronfman piano Nimbus Dance Company New Jersey Symphony The excitement of our centennial season begins with Banner, a contemporary work by...

New Jersey Ballet's Don Quixote

New Jersey Ballet's Don Quixote

Mar 14

When New Jersey Ballet premiered Don Quixote in 2011, it made it to the Star-Ledgers prestigious Top Ten dance events of the year. Don Quixote...

New Jersey Ballet's Hansel & Gretel

New Jersey Ballet's Hansel & Gretel

Mar 1

This two-act ballet is a lively re-telling of the well-known fairytale about a brother and sister who wander into a forest where they are captured...

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker

Dec 13 – Dec 27, 2019

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, a live orchestra, and eye-popping special effects. Audiences of all ages will feel...

NJ Ballet's 60th Anniversary Opener

NJ Ballet's 60th Anniversary Opener

Nov 10

New Jersey Ballet opens its 60th season at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 10th with Highlights from the Repertory, an exciting program...

New Jersey Ballet's Hansel & Gretel

New Jersey Ballet's Hansel & Gretel

Mar 25

This two-act ballet is a lively re-telling of the well-known fairytale about a brother and sister who wander into a forest where they are captured...

New Jersey Ballet's Esmeralda

New Jersey Ballet's Esmeralda

Mar 10

New Jersey Ballet’s spectacular Esmeralda – based on Victor Hugo’s Hunchback of Notre Dame – tells the tale of a poor gypsy dancer, a handsome...

Gems of the Ballet

Gems of the Ballet

Nov 11

New Jersey Ballet opens its 59th season at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 11th with Gems of the Ballet an exciting program...

Videos


Disney's Newsies in New Jersey Disney's Newsies
Vanguard Theater (6/11-6/28)
Frozen in New Jersey Frozen
Algonquin Arts Theatre (12/05-12/20)
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert in New Jersey Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/22-5/22)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick in New Jersey The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
State Theatre New Jersey (10/03-10/03)
Grease the Musical in New Jersey Grease the Musical
Music Box at the Borgata (7/12-8/09)
We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation in New Jersey We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (9/14-9/14)
MrBallen: Lights out Live in New Jersey MrBallen: Lights out Live
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (10/08-10/08)
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert in New Jersey Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
Count Basie Center for the Arts (5/21-5/21)
NIC+DESI In Concert in New Jersey NIC+DESI In Concert
Robert Shackleton Playhouse (12/13-12/13)
2027 Lunar New Year Celebration in New Jersey 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/30-1/30)