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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 ...

Step into the unexpected with HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis , coming live to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Victoria Theater in Newark on Saturday, ...

Conner Gray Covington conductor New Jersey Symphony Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. ...

The 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, hosted at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, celebrates the legacy of the iconic Newark-born singer. ...

Dorthaan's Place showcases the Nat Adderley Jr. Quartet, led by pianist Nat Adderley Jr., renowned for his work as a composer and music director for ...

The TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center runs from November 8 to November 23, 2025, showcasing a blend of ...

Stanley Jordan, a world-renowned jazz guitarist, will pay tribute to the legendary Jimi Hendrix in a special performance. Known for his innovative two-handed touch technique, ...

Carlos Varela, a renowned figure in Cuban music known as the "Poet of Havana," will perform alongside special guests Diana Fuentes and Jackson Browne. Varela's ...

Christian McBride leads the Big Band in a thrilling evening featuring renowned vocalists Andra Day, José James, and Ledisi. This performance highlights McBride's innovative approach ...

REPRESE! A NIGHT OF JAZZ, HIP HOP, AND POETRY brings together an impressive lineup of artists, blending the worlds of jazz, hip-hop, and spoken word. ...

Savion Glover brings his latest production, PROjECt.9, to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, where he showcases his innovative approach to tap dance and percussion. ...

Arturo Sandoval is set to perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 13, 2025, as part of the TD James Moody Jazz ...

Stanley Clarke N•4EVER features the renowned bassist Stanley Clarke, a four-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master. The performance will showcase his exceptional skills on ...

Bethany Baptist Jazz Vespers features the George Cables Trio, presenting an evening of jazz that combines worship with musical expression. Celebrated pianist George Cables will ...

Tito Muñoz conductor Michelle Cann piano New Jersey Symphony Discover what makes a live orchestra concert so special. We’ll take a deep dive into one ...

Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos will perform on November 8, 2025, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of the 14th annual TD James ...

Tito Muñoz conductor Michelle Cann piano New Jersey Symphony An all-American program as vibrant and varied as our country itself. Gershwin set classical music on ...

Tito Muñoz conductor Michelle Cann piano New Jersey Symphony An all-American program as vibrant and varied as our country itself. Gershwin set classical music on ...

Steve Hackman conductor & creator New Jersey Symphony GIRLS. They run the world.... they turn up the night... and if you liked it, then you ...

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will host the first Creating Healthy Communities Convening from October 14 to 16, 2025. This event brings together artists, public ...

Tom Segura brings his new global stand-up comedy tour, Come Together, to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on October 15, 2025. Known for his ...

Xian Zhang conductor Joyce Yang piano New Jersey Symphony From Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone to Dvoák’s autumnal Eighth, our season-opening concert is full of musical ...

Xian Zhang conductor Joyce Yang piano New Jersey Symphony From Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone to Dvoák’s autumnal Eighth, our season-opening concert is full of musical ...

TwoSet Violin Maurice Cohn conductor New Jersey Symphony World-famous YouTube classical music comedy duo TwoSet Violin take the stage with the New Jersey Symphony for ...

Chicago, the legendary band known for its unique blend of rock and jazz, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on July 25, ...

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 ...

Rick Springfield headlines a nostalgic evening of '80s music at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, sharing the stage with fellow icons John Waite, Wang Chung, ...

Gregory D. McDaniel  conductor New Jersey Symphony Ludwig van Beethoven  Selection from Symphony No. 5 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky   Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Gabriel ...

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 ...

Xian Zhang conductor Eric Wyrick violin Francine Storck violin New Jersey Symphony Music of joy echoes our New Jersey springtime. Two buoyant Mozart masterworks surround ...

Xian Zhang conductor Gregory D. McDaniel conductor Bill Barclay host Eric Wyrick violin Francine Storck violin Annamaria Witek cello New Jersey Symphony Discover what makes ...

Xian Zhang conductor Eric Wyrick violin Francine Storck violin New Jersey Symphony Music of joy echoes our New Jersey springtime. Two buoyant Mozart masterworks surround ...

The Broadway Birthday Salute honoring Governor Thomas H. Kean marks his 90th birthday with an evening of musical theater. This celebration at the New Jersey ...

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 ...

Xian Zhang conductor Gregory D. McDaniel conductor Steven Banks saxophone Felicia Moore soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Issachah Savage tenor Reginald Smith Jr. baritone Montclair State ...

Xian Zhang conductor Gregory D. McDaniel conductor Steven Banks saxophone Felicia Moore soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Issachah Savage tenor Reginald Smith Jr. baritone Montclair State ...

Xian Zhang conductor Gregory D. McDaniel conductor Steven Banks saxophone Felicia Moore soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Issachah Savage tenor Reginald Smith Jr. baritone Montclair State ...

Lina González-Granados conductor Vadim Gluzman violin New Jersey Symphony When a dear friend brings you a present…that’s the feeling of violinist Vadim Gluzman, who’s given ...

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 ...

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 ...

Xian Zhang conductor Jonathan Spitz cello Nimbus Dance | Samuel Pott, artistic director & choreographer New Jersey Symphony You may be lifted out of your ...

Xian Zhang conductor Jonathan Spitz cello Nimbus Dance | Samuel Pott, artistic director & choreographer New Jersey Symphony You may be lifted out of your ...

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 ...

George Daugherty conductor George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong creators New Jersey Symphony Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is back! Celebrate Looney Tunes and ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New Jersey Symphony Bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke isn’t just an NEA Jazz Master, multi-GRAMMY® winner and veteran of 40+ albums. He’s also an accomplished composer ...

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 ...

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 ...

Xian Zhang conductor Inon Barnatan piano New Jersey Symphony Stories and music together – what could be better? Kauyumari tells the tale of a joyful ...

Social Justice through Spoken Word features a lineup of renowned hip-hop artists bringing their voices to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on October 19, ...

Xian Zhang conductor Renée Fleming soprano New Jersey Symphony A breathtaking start to the 2024–25 season with international superstar Renée Fleming. As fall colors flare, ...

Kai Wright hosts a live broadcast of WNYC’s Notes from America at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, focusing on the political priorities of Gen ...

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Tour stops in Newark on September 17, 2024, featuring U.S. Senator Cory Booker as moderator. This event marks Secretary Clinton's first ...

Nicholas Hersh conductor New Jersey Symphony Relive the chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan’s rise and near fall from power in The Godfather as the ...

Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor New Jersey Symphony Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Polonaise from Eugene Onegin Robert Schumann Overture, Scherzo and Finale Claude Debussy / arr. Caplet ...

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony Experience India’s biggest box-office smash-hit, Baahubali: The Beginning on a vast HD screen while the New Jersey Symphony performs ...

Xian Zhang conductor Daniil Trifonov piano New Jersey Symphony American music swings into summer with hits from Gershwin’s pathbreaking opera, Porgy and Bess . Letting ...

Xian Zhang conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor Brett Boles host Min Kwon piano New Jersey Symphony Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Prokofiev Suite from ...

Xian Zhang conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor Brett Boles host Min Kwon piano New Jersey Symphony Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Prokofiev Suite from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Markus Stenz  conductor Diego García host New Jersey Symphony Discover what makes a live orchestra concert so special. We’ll take a deep dive into Beethoven’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth doesn’t just step into the spotlight—she  is  the spotlight. Prepare to be dazzled by the effervescent star of Broadway’s  Wicked ...

Xian Zhang conductor Andrew Adelson oboe d’amore Jana McIntyre soprano Andrew Morstein tenor  Hugh Russell baritone Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director ...

James Olmstead conductor New Jersey Symphony We’re sending out a Bat Signal … you’re invited to Batman in Concert. Watch Tim Burton’s 1989 film (PG-13) ...

Xian Zhang conductor Andrew Adelson oboe d’amore Jana McIntyre soprano Andrew Morstein  tenor  Hugh Russell baritone Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director ...

Xian Zhang conductor Robert Ingliss oboe Eric Wyrick violin New Jersey Symphony The spotlight shines on New Jersey Symphony musicians! Reena Esmail’s wildly colorful overture ...

Xian Zhang conductor Robert Ingliss oboe Eric Wyrick violin New Jersey Symphony The spotlight shines on New Jersey Symphony musicians! Reena Esmail’s wildly colorful overture ...

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 ...

Yue Bao conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano Peking University Alumni Chorus Edison Chinese School Lion Dance Team New Jersey Symphony Li Huanzhi Spring Festival Overture ...

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

Xian Zhang conductor New Jersey Symphony Our nation’s music is a kaleidoscope that always turns to the new. Bernstein captured the energy and audacity of ...

Xian Zhang conductor Augustin Hadelich violin New Jersey Symphony When Augustin Hadelich performs, time stands still. He makes a classic like Beethoven’s serenely beautiful Violin ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Joseph Young conductor  Sterling Elliott cello New Jersey Symphony Discover astonishing new talent! In the solo spotlight, cellist Sterling Elliott performs Schumann’s ravishing Cello Concerto, ...

Joseph Young conductor  Sterling Elliott cello New Jersey Symphony Discover astonishing new talent! In the solo spotlight, cellist Sterling Elliott performs Schumann’s ravishing Cello Concerto, ...

Robert Spano conductor  Aaron Diehl piano Aaron Diehl Trio New Jersey Symphony The first half of the season-opener celebrates the invaluable art of Black composers ...

Tong Chen conductor Terrance McKnight host New Jersey Symphony Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture Mendelssohn Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream  Elgar “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations ...

Case Scaglione conductor Steven Mackey institute director and host New Jersey Symphony Tom Morrison Messages in the Ground Kory Reeder Walls of Brocade Fields Sam ...

Xian Zhang conductor Joshua Bell violin New Jersey Symphony An all-new commission from the genre-bending Resident Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain kicks off an epic ...

Xian Zhang conductor Joshua Bell violin New Jersey Symphony An all-new commission from the genre-bending Resident Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain kicks off an epic ...

Xian Zhang conductor Randall Goosby violin New Jersey Symphony Chen Yi's new work brings her signature blend of Chinese traditional themes and Western orchestral forms ...

Xian Zhang conductor Randall Goosby violin New Jersey Symphony Chen Yi's new work brings her signature blend of Chinese traditional themes and Western orchestral forms ...

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 ...

New Jersey Symphony Take a musical journey inspired by Bollywood, the Indian Hindi-language film industry. Hear captivating stories of Bollywoods meteoric rise to international fame ...

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. ...

Xian Zhang conductor Meigui Zhang soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano mezzo-soprano Alicia Olatuja mezzo-soprano Sean Panikkar tenor Nathan Berg bass-baritone Steven Mackey electric guitar Princeton University ...

Lionel Bringuier conductor Tiffany Townsend soprano Reginald Smith Jr. baritone Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony French phenom Lionel ...

Lionel Bringuier conductor Tiffany Townsend soprano Reginald Smith Jr. baritone Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony French phenom Lionel ...

Neeme Jarvi conductor New Jersey Symphony Former Music Director Neeme Jarvi returns to takes our audiences on a journey of power and reflection fueled by ...

Neeme Jarvi conductor New Jersey Symphony Former Music Director Neeme Jarvi returns to takes our audiences on a journey of power and reflection fueled by ...

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, ...

Xian Zhang conductor Kelley O'Connor mezzo-soprano Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony Hear New Jersey Symphony Music Director ...

Xian Zhang conductor Kelley O'Connor mezzo-soprano Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony Hear New Jersey Symphony Music Director ...

Damon Gupton conductor New Jersey Symphony Celebrate the music of iconic composer John Williams as your New Jersey Symphony brings to life some of his ...

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in a way you've ...

Xian Zhang conductor Hilary Hahn violin New Jersey Symphony Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn accentuates all the brilliant colors and shades of melancholy in Sibelius' ...

Xian Zhang conductor New Jersey Symphony Music Director Xian Zhang ignited the first Lunar New Year Celebration five years ago, and this festive tradition gets ...

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 ...

Hugh Wolff conductor Richard Goode piano New Jersey Symphony The powerful and expressive Egmont Overture distills all of Beethoven's musical hallmarks: storminess, heroism, triumph into ...

New Jersey Symphony Spotlighting celebrated artists from Newark and beyond, the New Jersey Symphony lauds the power of the first instrument, the human voice, with ...

Hugh Wolff conductor Richard Goode piano New Jersey Symphony The powerful and expressive Egmont Overture distills all of Beethoven's musical hallmark's: storminess, heroism, triumph into ...

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 ...

Xian Zhang conductor Yo-Yo Ma cello New Jersey Ballet New Jersey Symphony IT'S HERE! This landmark event marks 100 years of musical excellence, innovation and ...

Nicholas Hersh conductor New Jersey Symphony The original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award-winning score by composer John Williams, Jaws is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra ...

Xian Zhang conductor Michelle Cann piano New Jersey Symphony Award-winning composer Dorothy Chang wrote her inspirational and bright Northern Star as part of a larger ...

Xian Zhang conductor Michelle Cann piano New Jersey Symphony Award-winning composer Dorothy Chang wrote her inspirational and bright Northern Star as part of a larger ...

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 ...

Carolyn Dorfman Dance, whose bold and dramatic works connect life and movement, is premiering Snap Crackle Pop in collaboration with Pilobolus during its yearly performance ...