PERFORMANCE HALL

by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada....

by Blair Ingenthron - May 05, 2024

On Thursday, May 16, the South Orange Performing Arts Center will present three events showcasing the cornerstones of its programming: professional artists on the Mainstage, the next generation of artists in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery, and the community supporting all arts in the Loft. ...

by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2023

The cast has been announced for the Non-Equity National Tour of THE CHER SHOW. The new production, featuring Bob Mackie’s dazzling original Tony Award-winning Broadway costumes, hits the road in November 2023, traveling to 57 markets across the USA.  ...

by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2023

Casting has been announced for the 2023-24 North American Tour of ANNIE that launches in Paducah, KY before a two-week engagement in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tuesday, October 10th. Find out who is starring in the show here!...

by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

Darren Criss is celebrating 'Crissmas' this year with a brand-new lineup of holiday tour dates! Criss will be playing The Town Hall in New York City on December 5 and will also be stopping in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit, Toronto, Indianapolis, Nashville, and more. Check out the complete list o...

by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2022

On Saturday, November 5 at 6PM, patrons, community leaders and artists will gather at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club for the South Orange Performing Arts Center's 2022 Gala. The event—SOPAC's largest fundraiser of the year—will raise significant funds to support local arts education and serve the commu...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2022

Peanuts' timeless holiday television special comes to life on stage with the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage, skating into more than 20 cities this fall....

by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2022

The South Orange Performing Arts Center has named Stephen Beaudoin—a community-focused, inclusivity-driven performing arts executive—as the organization's new Executive Director. Beaudoin will usher in SOPAC's 2022-2023 Season as he takes the helm of the award-winning arts nonprofit....

by Michael Major - May 02, 2022

This fall, the group will kick off their “The 25th Anniversary Celebration” tour on October 20th in Deadwood, South Dakota, and will perform through New Year’s Eve, where the tour wraps up in Portland, OR. In total, this fall the group will perform 62 shows. Check out the full list of upcoming tour ...

by Marissa Tomeo - April 08, 2022

Laughs in the Loft is a monthly series hosted by South Orange-based comedian Joe Larson. Each show features several stand-up comedians. On Wednesday, June 1, SOPAC will celebrate the one-year anniversary of this series with a special show on the SOPAC mainstage....