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New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony


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 ...

Randall Goosby Returns


Xian Zhang conductor Randall Goosby violin New Jersey Symphony After his 2023 concerts here, you asked and the wunderkind-violinist Randall Goosby returns. Two Romantic European ...

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony


Markus Stenz conductor Time For Three    Ranaan Meyer double bass | Nick Kendall violin | Charles Yang violin New Jersey Symphony The internationally-acclaimed conductor ...

Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony


Xian Zhang conductor Juan Esteban Martinez clarinet New Jersey Symphony In this first week of spring, you’ll feel the joy of being outdoors again in ...

Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's


Joshua Bell conductor & violin New Jersey Symphony Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European ...


Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore features renowned dancer and choreographer Derek Hough, showcasing a vibrant mix of dance styles including ballroom, tap, salsa, and ...



New Jersey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER with New Jersey Symphony Begins Performances  December 12


by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2025

New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the The Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for 15 performances beginning Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm....

New Jersey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER with New Jersey Symphony Begins Performances  December 12


by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2025

New Jersey Ballet's presentation of the The Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for 15 performances beginning Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm....

Amy Grant To Perform At Mayo Performing Arts Center This October


by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2025

Amy Grant will bring An Evening with Amy Grant: Songs/Stories/Memories to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on October 8, 2025. The six-time GRAMMY winner will perform classics from her four-decade career, spanning gospel, pop, and holiday favorites....

THE ADDAMS FAMILY to be Presented at MPAC in September


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, the magnificently macabre hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY is coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center. Learn more! ...

Mayo Performing Arts Center Opens Registration for Fall Performing Arts School Classes


by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2025

Registration is now open for the Mayo Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) Fall 2025 Performing Arts School classes. The 14-week session begins in early September and runs through January, with offerings for students as young as age 3 through adults....

Mitt Romney To Open Drew Forum 2025–2026 Season At Mayo Performing Arts Center


by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2025

Former U.S. Senator and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will launch the 2025–2026 Drew Forum series at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Monday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. ...

Leann Rimes Brings GREATEST HITS CHRISTMAS TOUR TO Mayo Performing Arts Center​​​​​​​ This Winter


by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2025

Grammy Award-winning artist LeAnn Rimes will bring holiday cheer to Morristown this winter with her Greatest Hits Christmas Tour, launching at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m....

New Jersey Ballet 2025/2026 Season at Mayo Performing Arts Center


by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2025

New Jersey Ballet has announced its 2025/2026 Season at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), where the company serves as the Resident Ballet Company. This season offers an inspiring mix of bold contemporary choreography, beloved classics, and treasured holiday traditions—all performed at one of New J...

New Jersey Ballet 2025/2026 Season at Mayo Performing Arts Center


by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2025

New Jersey Ballet has announced its 2025/2026 Season at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), where the company serves as the Resident Ballet Company. This season offers an inspiring mix of bold contemporary choreography, beloved classics, and treasured holiday traditions—all performed at one of New J...

Aaron Tveit, Sutton Foster, and More Included in New Season at MPAC


by Emmy Rice - June 22, 2025

MPAC’s 31st season features something for everyone – from the classic rock of Yes to legendary Broadway shows like Chicago, to stirring artistic experiences including Riverdance 30 - A New Generation....

Past Shows

New Jersey Ballet Season Opener: Visionary Voices


The program features three groundbreaking works by some of today’s most compelling choreographers: Jewel Box by Lauren Lovette, inspired by the inner workings of an antique music ...


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


Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony Experience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia . Beloved repertoire from the original 1940 version and ...

The Addams Family
The Addams Family
9/26 - 9/27/2025


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.  ...

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert


Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story ...

Isaac Mizrahi


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 ...

Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich


Xian Zhang conductor Conrad Tao piano New Jersey Symphony Russian fireworks to close our season: Shostakovich’s blazing triumph of a symphony written after a frightening ...

MPAC’s 11th Annual Spring Production: Newsies


Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, Newsies tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an ...

Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II & More


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 ...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert


Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The ...

Once Upon a Time: Featuring excerpts from Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, and Sleeping Beauty


New Jersey Ballet's Once Upon A Time is a family show taking its audience on a comical tour through some of classical ballet’s greatest stories. ...

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2


Xian Zhang conductor Gregory D. McDaniel conductor Adam Tendler piano New Jersey Symphony Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, filled with dark-chocolate harmonies, has been seducing newcomers to ...

Masterworks in Motion


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


Xian Zhang conductor Nancy Zhou violin Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony Stunning HD images from decades of ...

Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra


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


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

Paquito D'Rivera with New Jersey Symphony


Carlos Miguel Prieto conductor Paquito D’Rivera guest artist & co-curator Paquito D’Rivera Quintet Amber Monroe soprano New Jersey Symphony Such riches from south of the ...

Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins, & More


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 ...

The Sleeping Beauty: Full Length


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
Patti LuPone
3/8 - 5/17/2024


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”


Markus Stenz conductor  Jeremy Denk piano New Jersey Symphony The sound of revolution. France’s Berlioz crafted a whole new world for the orchestra in his ...

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert


Nicholas Hersh conductor New Jersey Symphony Coming to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before ...

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony


Xian Zhang conductor Tom Borrow piano New Jersey Symphony Twenty-three years have flown since the New Jersey Symphony premiered David Ludwig’s amazing NightVision . The ...

Leap Into Spring
Leap Into Spring
3/9 - 3/10/2024


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 ...

Aretha: A Tribute


Lucas Waldin conductor Capathia Jenkins vocalist Ryan Shaw vocalist New Jersey Symphony Aretha Franklin Overture Chain of Fools I Say a Little Prayer Birth of ...

The American Dream


Xian Zhang conductor Rob Kapilow conductor JCC Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer | Emma Brondolo, artistic director Young People’s Chorus of New York City®  | ...

Nutcracker with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra


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 conductor and violin  New Jersey Symphony Joshua Bell has earned the adoration of audiences all over the world for his gorgeous violin playing—and ...

Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance


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


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 ...

Jurassic Park in Concert


Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony This action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and ...

Hitting New Heights with Mandy Gonzalez and Javier Muñoz


Mandy Gonzalez  and  Javier Muñoz , the Broadway stars of  Hamilton  and  In the Heights , are coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ ...

Donny Osmond


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
6/2 - 6/4/2023


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 ...

New Jersey Ballet: Princess Aurora's Wedding


Guided by a storyteller, the audience will take an engaging trip through the classic fairy tale of The Sleeping Beauty, set to the beautiful score ...

New Jersey Ballet: Spring Forward


Featuring works by George Balanchine and masterpieces by past and present choreographers....

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert


Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony Coming to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far away, experience Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back like never ...

Symphonie fantastique


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


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 performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert, in addition to all your favorites hits. This mind-blowing ...

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan


ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: ...

Leslie Odom, Jr.


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 ...

New Jersey Ballet: Once Upon a Time


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


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
3/10 - 3/12/2023


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’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


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


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
12/16 - 12/27/2022


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., 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 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 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


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


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 ...

An Evening With Renee Elise Goldsberry


Best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, Rene Elise Goldsberry is a multi-gifted actress and singer who has delivered ...

Opening Night: An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry


Best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, Rene Elise Goldsberry is a multi-gifted actress and singer who has delivered ...

New Jersey Ballet's Don Quixote


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


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

New Jersey Ballet's Season Opener at MayoPAC


NJ Ballet opens its season at Mayo Performing Arts Center, with a selection of both old and new works. The evenings performance will include the ...

NJ Ballet's 60th Anniversary Opener


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


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

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra


New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker at MPAC will feature the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Gary S. Fagin. When the curtain rises, audiences ...

Gems of the Ballet


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


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Old Library Theatre (12/12 - 12/14) Tracker
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play in New Jersey A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Mile Square Theatre (12/11 - 12/21)
Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's in New Jersey Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's
Mayo Performing Arts Center (5/17 - 5/17)
The Wonder of Christmas in New Jersey The Wonder of Christmas
Jersey Shore Arts Center - Palaia Theatre (12/18 - 12/19)
Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra in New Jersey Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra
Richardson Auditorium (3/13 - 3/13)
The Hook in New Jersey The Hook
Warner Theater (7/21 - 12/31)
Return of the Holiday Tenors in New Jersey Return of the Holiday Tenors
The Concert Hall at Drew University (12/7 - 12/7)
Your Name Means Dream in New Jersey Your Name Means Dream
Luna Stage (11/20 - 12/14)
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