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Xian Zhang conductorGil Shaham violinNew Jersey SymphonyLegendary violinist Gil Shaham makes a welcome New Jersey return, joining with Xian Zhang for Dvoks only violin concerto, brimming with Bohemian character. This virtuosic concerto is paired with a fizzing Dvok overture and...
Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a...
New Jersey Symphony Grab your superhero cape and come out to see Batman Returns in Concert (PG-13). Watch Tim Burton’s Oscar-nominated film on the big screen, accompanied by the New Jersey Symphony performing Danny Elfman’s phenomenal score. It’s a madcap adventure as Batman...
Tim Burton's legendary 1989 film Batman will be projected on a large screen while the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performs Danny Elfman's Grammy-nominated score live. The film stars Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as the Joker, and Kim Basinger as Vicki...
Professor Brian Cox brings his Emergence World Tour to Prudential Hall at NJPAC on March 11, 2027. Following the global success of his previous live show Horizons, performed for nearly half a million fans worldwide, Cox returns with his most ambitious production yet. The show...
Joshua Bell conductor & violinNew Jersey SymphonyPrincipal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell conducts performances marking the 200th anniversary of Beethovens death. From the sublime eloquence of his only violin concerto to the rhythmic propulsion of the Seventh Symphony, youll hear...
Joshua Bell conductor & violinNew Jersey SymphonyPrincipal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell conducts performances marking the 200th anniversary of Beethovens death. From the sublime eloquence of his only violin concerto to the rhythmic propulsion of the Seventh Symphony, youll hear...
Christoph Knig conductorGabriel Cabezas celloNew Jersey SymphonyChristoph Knig made his US debut in 2009 conducting your New Jersey Symphony in Mahlers Symphony No. 5. Now one of the orchestras closest musical friends, he returns to this piece that started it all. Plus, be the...
Xian Zhang conductor Gregory LaRosa timpani New Jersey Symphony Xian Zhang is at the helm for a pair of Mozart symphonies, which she conducts with operatic fervor and boundless joy. Plus, Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa brings his drums front and center for a new concerto...
Xian Zhang conductor Gregory LaRosa timpani New Jersey Symphony Xian Zhang is at the helm for a pair of Mozart symphonies, which she conducts with operatic fervor and boundless joy. Plus, Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa brings his drums front and center for a new concerto...
Ludovic Morlot conductorLiv Redpath sopranoJNai Bridges mezzo-sopranoMontclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, directorNew Jersey SymphonyLudovic Morlot brings his signature gallic flare to a radiant program that celebrates the sacred and the profane as Montclair...
Ludovic Morlot conductorLiv Redpath sopranoJNai Bridges mezzo-sopranoMontclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, directorNew Jersey SymphonyLudovic Morlot brings his signature gallic flare to a radiant program that celebrates the sacred and the profane as Montclair...
Xian Zhang conductorGabriela Montero pianoNew Jersey SymphonyA musical tour around the worldXian Zhang is your travel agent as we journey from the Nordic chill of Finland with Sibelius nationalistic overture, to the warmth and fire of Latin America with Gabriela Monteros...
Xian Zhang conductorGabriela Montero pianoNew Jersey SymphonyA musical tour around the worldXian Zhang is your travel agent as we journey from the Nordic chill of Finland with Sibelius nationalistic overture, to the warmth and fire of Latin America with Gabriela Monteros...
Xian Zhang conductorNew Jersey SymphonyXian Zhang leads a program perfect for orchestral thrill-seekers. New Jerseys own Steven Mackey brings a brand-new piece written to highlight the strengths and individual characteristics of your Symphony musicians. Tchaikovskys exhilarating...
Nicholas Hersh conductor New Jersey Symphony Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope . Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has...
Xian Zhang conductorPablo Sinz Villegas guitarNew Jersey SymphonyThe season comes to a close with the global ambassador of Spanish guitar (Billboard), Pablo Sinz Villegas, making his debut with one of the most beloved guitar concertos. Plus, Xian leads favorites by Bernstein and...
Xian Zhang conductorPablo Sinz Villegas guitarNew Jersey SymphonyThe season comes to a close with the global ambassador of Spanish guitar (Billboard), Pablo Sinz Villegas, making his debut with one of the most beloved guitar concertos. Plus, Xian leads favorites by Bernstein and...
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Def Poetry Reunion brings together a lineup of accomplished poets who were part of the original Def Poetry Jam, Russell Simmons' groundbreaking spoken word HBO series. The event is part of the Dodge Poetry Festival, North America's largest poetry festival, produced by NJPAC and...
Filmmaker and author Nelson George leads a multimedia conversation exploring the Brooklyn Moon poetry scene and its place in the Black bohemian arts movement. The evening features Jessica Care Moore, Tracie Morris, Vernon Reid, Carl Hancock Rux, DJ Spinna, and more, bringing...
The Dodge Poetry Festival, North America's largest poetry festival, returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center October 15–17, 2026. The festival features poet and punk rock icon Patti Smith, U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, Elizabeth Acevedo, Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba...
Patti Smith: Songs and Stories is a featured performance within the Dodge Poetry Festival, North America's largest poetry festival, produced by NJPAC and returning to Newark October 15–17, 2026. Known as the "punk poet laureate," Patti Smith performs alongside an array of poets...
Keitaro Harada conductor New Jersey Symphony Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of thrilling orchestral music from classic movies. Movie-musicals West Side Story and An American in Paris , with their timeless tunes, are heard alongside...
German stand-up comedian Mario Adrion performs on The Superior Comedy Tour. His debut special, My Struggle, smashed stereotypes about German and American culture, drawing on growing up in the Black Forest and living in Los Angeles. His German Efficiency Tour was a global hit.
Beloved funnyman and screen star Chris Tucker, known for Friday and Rush Hour, takes the stage. The Def Comedy Jam and Netflix sensation keeps his audience laughing with stories from his iconic films, impersonations and takes on current events and pop culture.
Comedian Jamie Lissow is a regular weekly guest on Fox's Gutfeld!, known for his punchlines about politics, pop culture and current events. He starred in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series Real Rob alongside Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade...
Joe Bonamassa will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on June 28, 2026. As a celebrated blues-rock musician, Bonamassa brings his signature sound to the stage, featuring a mix of new music and timeless classics. With five Grammy nominations and 29 number-one albums...
The North to Shore Festival is set to return from June 13 to June 28, 2026, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, featuring an impressive lineup of international music and comedy talent. Headliners include Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and...
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A Beat of Our Own McCarter Theatre Center (10/07-10/25) |
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Pipeline Vanguard Theater (10/08-10/25) |
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The Hello Girls Old Library Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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The Dragon King The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (10/24-10/24) |
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Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky State Theatre New Jersey (5/16-5/16) |
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Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey State Theatre New Jersey (11/08-11/08) |
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Season Finale: Ravel's Boléro with Xian Zhang New Jersey Performing Arts Center (6/13-6/13) |
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Destroying David Union Arts Center (10/09-10/18) |
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Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky Richardson Auditorium (5/14-5/14) |
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Almost, Maine The Lord Stirling Theater Company (10/16-10/25) |
