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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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Xian Zhang conductor Jonathan Spitz cello Nimbus Dance | Samuel Pott, artistic director & choreographer New Jersey Symphony You may be lifted out of your seat as the final pages of Stravinsky’s landmark ballet, The Firebird , light up the hall in phosphorescent musical color...
Ryan Hamilton will bring his unique brand of observational comedy to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on February 22, 2025. Known for his "nice guy" image, Hamilton's humor often draws on his own experiences as a single man, sharing laughs through relatable anecdotes about...
Christoph König conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony Compelling new voices and the pleasure of dear friends. Christoph König is a cherished, frequent guest on the New Jersey Symphony’s podium, a master especially of classics like Chopin’s tune-filled Concerto No. 1...
George Daugherty conductor George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong creators New Jersey Symphony Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is back! Celebrate Looney Tunes and its legendary stars, including Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and of course Bugs Bunny, our...
That voice. That power. That personality! There’s nobody in the world like Patti LuPone — and aren’t we lucky to bear witness to her singular talents? The Tony-winning singer and actress changed American theater forever unforgettable performances in Company , Evita, Sweeney...
Xian Zhang conductor Nancy Zhou violin Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony Stunning HD images from decades of NASA exploration accompany Holst’s celestial orchestral suite, The Planets . Paired with a love song to the...
Xian Zhang conductor Nancy Zhou violin Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony Stunning HD images from decades of NASA exploration accompany Holst’s celestial orchestral suite, The Planets . Paired with a love song to the...
Xian Zhang conductor Min Kwon piano Michael Fabiano tenor Peking University Alumni Chorus Starry Arts Children’s Chorus | Rebecca Shen, director Edison Chinese School Lion Dance Team New Jersey Symphony Join us for this evening of community and cultural exchange that is...
Violins of Hope is a concert featuring youth musicians performing on restored violins that survived the Holocaust. The event, led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo, will showcase the New Jersey Youth Symphony alongside choirs and guest artists like...
Kevin John Edusei conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano New Jersey Symphony A lightning-fast touch and richly expressive insights have made pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet internationally famous, and Ravel’s jazz-age Concerto, bursting with blues and heartbreaking melody, is...
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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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Night of the Living Drag State Theatre New Jersey (10/23-10/23) |
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Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven Richardson Auditorium (3/12-3/12) |
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Freestyle: A Love Story New Jersey Performing Arts Center (12/05-12/06) |
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Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/15-5/15) |
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SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts (11/13-11/22) |
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Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky State Theatre New Jersey (5/16-5/16) |
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Mozart & Ravel Richardson Auditorium (1/08-1/08) |
