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Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

Oct 11

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...

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Def Poetry Reunion

Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026

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...

Dodge Poetry Festival

Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026

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

Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026

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...

Little Big Town

Oct 22

Little Big Town, the award-winning country music group comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook, performs live for one night only at NJPAC. The group is known for their signature vocal harmonies and chart-topping hits, and has earned...

Opening Weekend: Beethoven's Emperor & Schubert's Great

Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great"

Oct 24

Xian Zhang conductorGeorge Li pianoNew Jersey SymphonyA new season begins with two of Classical musics most epic works. Music Director Xian Zhang introduced George Li to New Jersey audiences 10 years ago and hes since become a true local favorite, returning now for Beethovens...

An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman & Rohan De Silva

Oct 25

Itzhak Perlman returns to NJPAC for a Sunday matinee concert following his successful 2023 visit. The multimedia program interweaves storytelling with personal photos, clips from the GRAMMY-nominated Itzhak documentary, and live performances with his pianist and friend Rohan De...

Itzhak Perlman

Oct 25

Itzhak Perlman returns to Prudential Hall at NJPAC on October 25 for an afternoon multimedia program blending live violin performances, storytelling, and visual content. Audiences will experience personal anecdotes, rare family photos, and video clips from the GRAMMY-nominated...

Gregory Porter

Nov 13

Two-time GRAMMY-winning singer Gregory Porter returns to NJPAC with his deep, warm, soulful voice. Porter has recorded studio albums including Liquid Spirit, Nat King Cole & Me, and All Rise, and this year celebrates a decade of his album Take Me to the Alley, released in 2016.

New Jersey Symphony with Christian McBride and Eric Jacobsen

Nov 19

Jazz legend Christian McBride makes his debut with the New Jersey Symphony in a genre-defying program conducted by Eric Jacobsen. The program includes McBride soloing in George Duke's Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for Christian McBride (2015) and McBride's own first work for symphony...

Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

Nov 19

Eric Jacobsen conductorChristian McBride double bassChris Komer hornNew Jersey SymphonyJazz and classical meet in this genre-defying program full of color, rhythm, and fun. Montclairs own jazz legend and nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Christian McBride debuts with your New...

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Concert

Nov 21

Broadway icon Ben Vereen, who originated Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar and won a Tony Award for Pippin, celebrates his 80th birthday in concert with an all-star lineup and the Andy Farber Orchestra. Joining Vereen are vocalists Shoshana Bean, Melba Moore, Stephanie Pope, and...

Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

Nov 22

Eric Jacobsen conductorChristian McBride double bassChris Komer hornNew Jersey SymphonyJazz and classical meet in this genre-defying program full of color, rhythm, and fun. Montclairs own jazz legend and nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Christian McBride debuts with your New...

Dru Hill and Mýa

Dec 11

New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents an evening of R&B music featuring vocal group Dru Hill alongside GRAMMY Award-winning artist Mýa. Dru Hill will perform timeless hits including Tell Me, In My Bed, Never Make a Promise, and How Deep Is Your Love, with founding members...

Christmas with the Canadian Brass

Dec 12

The Canadian Brass, an all-brass quintet with over four decades of performing, presents an afternoon holiday concert of carols and classics. The ensemble features Joe Burgstaller and Mikio Sasaki on trumpet, Jeff Nelsen on horn, Keith Dyrda on trombone, and Chuck Daellenbach on...

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Jan 22, 2027

Xian Zhang conductorTony Siqi Yun pianoNew Jersey SymphonyXian Zhang takes the podium for a program of fantasy and fairytale wonder. Zemlinskys musical portrait of The Little Mermaid makes an orchestral splash in its first Garden State performance. Tony Siqi Yun tackles...

Discover Rachmaninoff

Discover Rachmaninoff

Jan 23, 2027

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony What is a rhapsody, and who was Paganini? Unlock the mystery of the musical puzzle in this roller coaster ride for piano and orchestra, demonstrated by the extraordinary talent of Tony Siqi Yun. Inspired by Leonard...

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Jan 23, 2027

Xian Zhang conductorTony Siqi Yun pianoNew Jersey SymphonyXian Zhang takes the podium for a program of fantasy and fairytale wonder. Zemlinskys musical portrait of The Little Mermaid makes an orchestral splash in its first Garden State performance. Tony Siqi Yun tackles...

2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

Jan 30, 2027

Naomi Woo conductor Sophia Liu piano New Jersey Symphony Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a festive evening that unites symphonic works, choral music, and dance. Experience amazing talent, vibrant energy, and a grand spectacle designed to...

Bluey's Big Play

Feb 6 – Feb 7, 2027

Bluey's Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning animated children's television series, featuring brilliantly crafted puppets, vibrant music, and original voice talent from the hit TV series. The production follows Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their family...

Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák

Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák

Feb 18, 2027

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...

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

Feb 27, 2027

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...

Batman Returns in Concert

Batman Returns in Concert

Mar 6, 2027

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...

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Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Moorestown Theater Company

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Moorestown Theater Company

by Donna Marie Nowak · July 27, 2026

As temperatures reach the stratosphere this summer, it’s a good idea to cool off “under the sea” with the award-winning Moorestown Theater Company’s swimmingly good production of The Little Mermaid, their 261st show, directed by Mark Morgan and produced by Mark Morgan and Carol Ann Murray. …

Past Shows

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Ellington & Dvořák: New Worlds

Ellington & Dvořák: New Worlds

Oct 14

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 past and present. Valerie Coleman’s Umoja launches the concert, and William Grant Still and Duke Ellington paint...

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Classical Favorites: Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and More!

Classical Favorites: Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and More!

Aug 30

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 Tchaikovsky “Valse” from Symphony No. 5 Beethoven “Finale: Allegro Molto” from Symphony No. 3...

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New Scores: The Cone Institute Concert

New Scores: The Cone Institute Concert

Jul 15

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 Wu Hydrosphere Yangfan Xu Bya Steven Mackey “Sphere” from Concerto for Curved Space Witness the future of classical...

Season Finale with Joshua Bell

Season Finale with Joshua Bell

Jun 11

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 season finale. Superstar Joshua Bell brings to life Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1. Stravinsky's energetic...

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Season Finale with Joshua Bell

Season Finale with Joshua Bell

Jun 9

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 season finale. Superstar Joshua Bell brings to life Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1. Stravinsky's energetic...

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Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Jun 3

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 to this new commission. Stravinsky takes baroque-era music and spikes it with his inimitable sense of harmony...

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Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Jun 1

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 to this new commission. Stravinsky takes baroque-era music and spikes it with his inimitable sense of harmony...

StageMagTchaikovsky's Violin Concerto StageMag
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

May 20

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 before as your New Jersey Symphony performs John Williams' Oscar-winning score live to the entire film. "You must feel...

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Hooray for Bollywood!

Hooray for Bollywood!

May 13

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 and dance along with special guests to signature music, moves and lyrics of this thrilling genre.

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Symphonie fantastique

Symphonie fantastique

Apr 27

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. Pianist George Li returns with dazzling keyboard pyrotechnics in Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini...

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