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DATES PRODUCTION 4/11/2024 - 4/11/2024 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Non-Equity) (2023) 3/2/2023 - 3/2/2023 The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Equity) (2023) 5/1/2012 - 5/6/2012 West Side Story (2010) 6/22/2011 - 6/26/2011 Beauty and the Beast (2010) 4/26/2011 - 5/1/2011 A Chorus Line (2010) 3/29/2011 - 4/3/2011 Monty Python's Spamalot (2010) 1/26/2011 - 1/30/2011 South Pacific (2009) 6/1/2010 - 6/6/2010 Legally Blonde (2008) 12/16/2009 - 12/27/2009 The Color Purple (2007) 3/28/2006 - 4/2/2006 Chicago (unknown) 10/15/2003 - 10/18/2003 Baby (2003)
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NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL to Bring Janelle Monae, Primus & More to Asbury Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The North to Shore Festival is underway in Asbury Park and Newark, featuring concerts by Janelle Monae, Primus, Brian Fallon, and Yellowcard alongside hundreds of free public events at venues including Stone Pony and NJPAC.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The North to Shore Festival is underway in Asbury Park and Newark, featuring concerts by Janelle Monae, Primus, Brian Fallon, and Yellowcard alongside hundreds of free public events at venues including Stone Pony and NJPAC.
Little Big Town to Perform One-Night-Only Concert at NJPAC in Newark
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
Little Big Town, the award-winning country group known for hits like 'Girl Crush' and 'Better Man,' will perform at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark in support of their 12th studio album, It's a Dying Art.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
Little Big Town, the award-winning country group known for hits like 'Girl Crush' and 'Better Man,' will perform at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark in support of their 12th studio album, It's a Dying Art.
HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY Free Concert Series to Feature Kenny Lattimore, Kurtis Blow & More at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
NJPAC's free outdoor HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY series will return to Chambers Plaza in Newark, featuring Kenny Lattimore, Kurtis Blow, CimaFunk, Vivian Green, Nice & Smooth, SPINALL, and a Tribute to Mtume.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
NJPAC's free outdoor HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY series will return to Chambers Plaza in Newark, featuring Kenny Lattimore, Kurtis Blow, CimaFunk, Vivian Green, Nice & Smooth, SPINALL, and a Tribute to Mtume.
Dru Hill and Mýa to Perform Together at NJPAC in Newark
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
R&B vocal group Dru Hill, featuring founding members SisQo, Nokio, and Jazz, will perform alongside GRAMMY Award-winning artist Mýa at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
R&B vocal group Dru Hill, featuring founding members SisQo, Nokio, and Jazz, will perform alongside GRAMMY Award-winning artist Mýa at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Little Big Town to Play 2026 Fall Tour 'For The Art Of It'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
NJPAC to Host Free Food Security Film Screening and Panel Discussion
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
NJPAC will host a free PSEG Foundation Social Impact film screening and panel discussion on food security in New Jersey, featuring the documentary JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY, a food drive, and farm-to-table samples.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
NJPAC will host a free PSEG Foundation Social Impact film screening and panel discussion on food security in New Jersey, featuring the documentary JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY, a food drive, and farm-to-table samples.
AN EVENING WITH OCTOBER LONDON AND ERIC BENÉT to Come to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
October London and Eric Benét are set to perform at NJPAC in Newark as part of the North to Shore Festival, bringing a night of soul and R&B to the stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
October London and Eric Benét are set to perform at NJPAC in Newark as part of the North to Shore Festival, bringing a night of soul and R&B to the stage.
DEF POETRY JAM REUNION to Take Center Stage at NJPAC During Dodge Poetry Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
NJPAC will host an exclusive DEF POETRY JAM reunion during the Dodge Poetry Festival, featuring alumni performances and a tribute to Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of The Last Poets.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
NJPAC will host an exclusive DEF POETRY JAM reunion during the Dodge Poetry Festival, featuring alumni performances and a tribute to Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of The Last Poets.
CALEMA to Perform at NJPAC In 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Calema, the Portuguese-speaking duo known for over 50 million monthly YouTube views and #1 positions on national airplay charts, will perform at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, New Jersey.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Calema, the Portuguese-speaking duo known for over 50 million monthly YouTube views and #1 positions on national airplay charts, will perform at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, New Jersey.
Martin Lawrence to Perform Live at NJPAC's Prudential Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Martin Lawrence, known for the TV series Martin and the Bad Boys films, will perform live at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ. Tickets go on sale at njpac.org.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Martin Lawrence, known for the TV series Martin and the Bad Boys films, will perform live at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ. Tickets go on sale at njpac.org.
LIVE FROM NEWARK to Bring SNL Writers and Cast to NJPAC for Comedy Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2026
Emmy Award-winning SNL writer Ceara Jane O'Sullivan will host a comedy show at NJPAC in Newark, joined by cast members including James Austin Johnson, Chloe Troast, Carl Tart, and Richie Moriarty.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2026
Emmy Award-winning SNL writer Ceara Jane O'Sullivan will host a comedy show at NJPAC in Newark, joined by cast members including James Austin Johnson, Chloe Troast, Carl Tart, and Richie Moriarty.
Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.
TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL to Return to NJPAC for 15th Annual Edition
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
NJPAC announced the lineup for the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, NJ, featuring tributes to Miles Davis, Zakir Hussain, and James Moody, plus a rare Ben Vereen 80th birthday performance.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
NJPAC announced the lineup for the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, NJ, featuring tributes to Miles Davis, Zakir Hussain, and James Moody, plus a rare Ben Vereen 80th birthday performance.
Iyanla Vanzant to Appear at NJPAC for SPIRITUAL HYGIENE Event
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Six-time New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant will appear live at NJPAC in Newark for an interactive conversation inspired by her new book, Spiritual Hygiene.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Six-time New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant will appear live at NJPAC in Newark for an interactive conversation inspired by her new book, Spiritual Hygiene.
Ben Folds to Join New Jersey Symphony for Greatest Hits Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform music spanning his career with the New Jersey Symphony at two venues, NJPAC in Newark and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform music spanning his career with the New Jersey Symphony at two venues, NJPAC in Newark and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
New Jersey Symphony to Close Season with Emanuel Ax and World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
New Jersey Symphony will present its season finale concerts featuring pianist Emanuel Ax performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 22, Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, and the world premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull's Doublespeak.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
New Jersey Symphony will present its season finale concerts featuring pianist Emanuel Ax performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 22, Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, and the world premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull's Doublespeak.
Musiq Soulchild and Kindred The Family Soul Will Perform Live at NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
NJPAC will present an intimate evening with MUSIQ SOULCHILD and KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL at Prudential Hall in Newark, N.J. The Philadelphia-born soul jazz artist debuted with Aijuswanaseing in 2000.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
NJPAC will present an intimate evening with MUSIQ SOULCHILD and KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL at Prudential Hall in Newark, N.J. The Philadelphia-born soul jazz artist debuted with Aijuswanaseing in 2000.
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Will Come to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
NJPAC announced it will host RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION, marking three decades of the Irish dance production. The four-performance run at Prudential Hall features a new cast directed by John McColgan, with music by Bill Whelan.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
NJPAC announced it will host RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION, marking three decades of the Irish dance production. The four-performance run at Prudential Hall features a new cast directed by John McColgan, with music by Bill Whelan.
Robby Hoffman to Perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Comedian Robby Hoffman will perform live at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), featuring her unique comedic style, to be presented in November 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Comedian Robby Hoffman will perform live at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), featuring her unique comedic style, to be presented in November 2026.
Matt Fraser To Bring Live Psychic Medium Event to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2026
Psychic medium and Meet The Frasers star Matt Fraser will present two live shows at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ, offering audience readings connecting them with loved ones in the afterlife.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2026
Psychic medium and Meet The Frasers star Matt Fraser will present two live shows at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ, offering audience readings connecting them with loved ones in the afterlife.
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