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b5CeCe Winans With Anthony Brown & JJ Hairston Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents MLK Celebration. Be inspired by the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at NJPAC’s annual musical tribute, an all-star gospel celebration featuring CeCe Winans, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, and a special guest speaker to be announced on Friday, January 18, 2019 8:00 PM. This year’s celebration will feature 12-time GRAMMY Award winner CeCe Winans, one of the best-selling female gospel and R&B artists of all time. Winans has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold in excess of 5 million albums in the U.S. alone. Her latest recording, 2017’s Let Them Fall in Love, was described by Positively Gospel as “a vibrant, soul-stirring masterpiece.” Since the release of his self-titled, 2012 debut album and its smash hit single, “Testimony,” singer, songwriter and arra...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the five-time GRAMMY-winning a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo – “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the world” – makes a welcome return to NJPAC. Nelson Mandela once famously labeled Ladysmith Black Mambazo “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World,” and that description has continued to follow this acclaimed, all-male ensemble through a career that’s repeatedly taken them to the top of the world music charts. Since they were first introduced to an international audience on Paul Simon’s classic 1986 Graceland LP, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has gone on to earn a whopping 19 GRAMMY Award nominations and five wins, the most recent this year for “Best World Music Album” for Shaka Zulu Revisited. Tickets to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo go on sale Friday, June 1st at 10 AM. For tickets visit NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJP...

Frankie Valli Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Spend an evening with American pop icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli when he brings an evening of his classic hits: “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Rag Doll,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and many more. Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, a Newarker who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, their classic songs are all the rage all over again. But please don’t say that Frankie is back. The truth is, he never went away. Sure, the majority of the 71 chart hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (including 40 in the Top 40, 19 in the Top 10 and eight No. 1s) came during the 1960s, but ...

Brigada Víctor Jara Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening of traditional and cutting-edge Portuguese folk music, featuring a double-bill of that country’s most exciting musical acts: the venerable folk ensemble Brigada Víctor Jara, and OMIRI, a cutting-edge project that mixes rural traditions with today’s urban culture. Brigada Víctor Jara, originally formed by a collective of artists in Portugal’s inland region of Beira Baixa, has been at the forefront of that country’s traditional music for well over three decades. A favorite on stages throughout Portugal and at world music festivals around the globe, this influential band has helped to usher the sounds of Portugal’s cultural history into a new era by seasoning that music with new instruments and original, highly creative arrangements.

Tavis Smiley Newark, New Jersey – New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Tavis Smiley. Best-selling author and television host Tavis Smiley presents this live, multi-media presentation of his New York Times bestseller, Death of A King : The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Year. Death of a King will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 7:30PM at Prudential Hall and will reveal a side of the iconic civil rights leader you’ve never known before. With Smiley serving as narrator and original compositions performed live by jazz pianist Marcus Roberts, this joyful tribute will tell the little-known story of King’s final year. Against all odds and with his popularity in decline, King had to summon the courage, conviction, and character to bring a message of peace, equality, and justice to a divided nation. Death of a King examines the impact that one man’s integrity and faith in humanity can have on the American people, and people across th...

Patti LaBelle Newark, New Jersey - Celebrate the perfect Valentine’s weekend at New Jersey Performing Arts Center! NJPAC presents an evening with Patti Labelle! As a queen of rock and soul (“Lady Marmalade,” “If Only You Knew,” “On My Own”), Patti LaBelle’s name is synonymous with style and elegance. “Ms. Patti” is known and revered for her versatility, whether she’s belting out classic R&B renditions, pop standards or spiritual sonnets. This GRAMMY-winning singer is not only a three-time Emmy Award nominee, but also a New York Times bestselling author for her cookbooks. GRAMMY-winning pop and rock balladeer Michael Bolton (“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”) shares a Valentine's Week concert with R&B/soul songstress Stephanie Mills (“Never Knew Love Like This Before”) Friday, February 17, 2017 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Don’t miss this exclusive NJPAC concert featuring two contemporary music chart-toppers! Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or ...

Jose Feliciano Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Jose Feliciano. Acclaimed by reviewers worldwide as “The Greatest Living Guitarist,” nine-time Grammy winner Jose Feliciano welcomes the holiday season by performing “Feliz Navidad,” “Light My Fire” and many more hits. Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin artist to cross over into the English music market, opening the door for other artists who now play an important role in the American music industry. Nominated for Grammys 19 times, he’s been awarded over 45 gold and platinum records and received the LARAS Award for Lifetime Achievement and Billboard magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Some of Feliciano’s major record releases include “Amor Gitano,” “Chico and the Man,” “Che Sara,” “La Copa Rota” and “Affirmation.” He plays with many of the world’s top symphonic orchestras, and he and his music have been featured on television, in films and on s...

Gladys Knight Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Gladys Knight with special guest The Whispers. Be there for an electric evening of classic soul, R&B and pop when reigning “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight (“Midnight Train to Georgia”) shares an evening with Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees The Whispers (“Rock Steady”). The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed No. 1 hits across the charts – in the pop, gospel, R&B, and adult contemporary categories. As part of the timeless Gladys Knight and The Pips, she created a long list of chart-topping hits: “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “If I Were Your Woman,” “Neither One of Us (Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye),” “You’re the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me” and “Midnight Train to Georgia,” to name but a few. All told, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums o...

Brain Candy Live! Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Brain Candy Live! Starring Adam Savage & Michael Stevens. Adam Savage, television's beloved MythBuster, joins forces with YouTube Vsauce sensation Michael Stevens for this mind-blowing, interactive theatrical experience that features more than three tons of their crazy toys and incredible tools. It’s what your mind is hungry for … a celebration of curiosity that’s an interactive, hands-on, minds-on theatrical experience like no other. Brain Candy Live! has been described as “a cross between TED Talks and the Blue Man Group.” Adam Savage and Michael Stevens can’t wait to unleash their collective sense of wonder, curiosity and fun, and they’re inviting you and your friends and family to join in and get your minds messy. The Brain Candy Live! experience is like a two-hour play date with Walt Disney, Willy Wonka and Albert Einstein. Ask yourself, “Is it possible to 3D print a ...

Kwanzaa Newark, NJ -- Share in the 50th annual celebration of Kwanzaa! at NJPAC beginning Thursday, December 15th until Sunday, December 18th. NJPAC’s Prudential Hall Lobby will be transformed into a Kwanzaa Artisan Marketplace where vendors display creative, unique and one of kind items for everyone’s gift-giving needs. Then on Saturday, December 17th families and children of all ages are invited to a FREE Kwanzaa Children’s Festival taking place from 12 Noon until 5pm where kids of all ages experience hands-on activities that share and educate the true meaning of Kwanzaa. This event takes place at NJPAC’s Center for Arts Education located on the NJPAC campus at 24 Rector Street. Also on Saturday, December 17th, NJPAC presents Forces of Nature Dance Theater with special guest Les Nubians with two special performances at 2pm and at 8pm. The 2pm Forces of Nature Dance performance will begin with A Tribute To The Elders, honoring elders in the community who are...

NJPAC Handel’s Messiah with Members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra perform at NJPAC. One of the most magnificent achievements in music, Handel’s Messiah is an annual holiday season must for music lovers everywhere. Sunday, December 18, 2016 3:00 PM Tickets $24 - $89 NJPAC Prudential Hall One Center Street Newark, NJ Tickets available at: or www.NJPAC.org or Box Office 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Handel’s Messiah. This iconic, centuries-old oratorio has come to be known as Handel’s masterpiece. The Messiah has become a Christmas tradition. A soaring showpiece for chorus, soloists and orchestra, considered one of the most majestic compositions in Western music, Messiah is a soul-stirring way to celebrate Advent. PLEASE NOTE:  Seating for Handel's Messiah will vary from seating for other concerts in the series. George Manahan, conductor Mem...

Colin Hay New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present Men at Work’s lead singer Colin Hay in the Victoria Theater on Thursday, November 10th at 8PM. Colin Hay is familiar to millions as the front man, songwriter, and vocalist of pop sensation group of the 80’s Men at Work known for their top hits including “Down Under,” “Overkill,” “Who Can it Be Now?” Hay is justifiably proud of his place in pop history, but since moving to Los Angeles in 1989, he’s made 11 critically-acclaimed solo albums, including the highly successful Man at Work, and has recently announced the release of his new album Next Year People on Compass Records. The album was produced by Hay and mixed by Chad Fischer (Chasing Mavericks, Ice Age 3, Lisa Loeb) and includes contributions from two young Cuban musicians, San Miguel Perez and Yosmel Montejo, both of whom recently emigrated from Havana, as well Larry Goldings on piano, Jeff Babko (Jimmy Kimmel) on B3, and Colin's wife,...

New Jersey PAC New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening Celebrating Barbra Streisand. In this celebration of all things Babs, some of the finest voices from Broadway and Manhattan cabarets celebrate the music of a legend, from Funny Girl and The Way We Were to little gems from A Star Is Born and Yentl. The stellar cast includes Bergen County's Kelli Rabke Agresta, Alexis Cole, Natalie Douglas, Molly Pope and Lucia Spina . With more than 45 best-selling albums, Barbra Streisand has stood the test of time like no other artist. At Simply Streisand, you’ll hear an array of music from her catalog, accompanied by a three-piece band and narrated by producer Phil Geoffrey Bond. From Streisand’s humble beginnings in the cabarets of Greenwich Village straight through to her mega-stardom, Simply Streisand covers it all! Saturday, February 6, 2016 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM at The Chase Room. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466...

Video Games Live! New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Video Games Live! An award-winning, immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, from Asteroids to Zelda. The New York Times calls it “Captivating! Bombastic!”. Saturday, January 2, 2016 7:30 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) Created, produced and hosted by game industry superstar Tommy Tallarico, this explosive, one-of-a-kind entertainment experience features the world’s top orchestras and choirs performing with exclusive synchronized videos, lighting and music arrangements, well-known internet solo performers, electronic percussion, and live action and interactive segments. Pre- and post-show activities include a costume contest, Guitar Hero competition, prize giveaways, interactive game demos, and a meet-and-greet with leading gamecomposers, designers and industry talent. Vid...

Mariah Carey Multi-platinum selling recording artist and musical genius, Busta Rhymes, known worldwide for his hit records and extraordinary stage performance has aligned with HOT 97, the number one Hip Hop radio station in the world, to birth one of the most highly anticipated events of the year: “Busta Rhymes & Friends Hot for the Holidays” concert . The event will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on December 5, 2015, and go down in history as a night to remember as these musical icons shut down the entire tri state area! HOT 97’s own legendary DJs will host the star-studded event. The upcoming winter season is about to get HOT! The event will feature performances from friends of Busta Rhymes such as mogul, recording artist and record producer, Sean “Diddy” Combs a.k.a. Puff Daddy; Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist, Mary J. Blige; multi-platinum selling recording artist, Lil Wayne; Grammy Award winning recording artist...

Mike Epps New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey is proud to present comedian and actor Mike Epps of Hangover 3 fame slings his sharp observations about life at large in an exclusive metro area appearance. Since his big-screen breakthrough as Day-Day in 2000’s Next Friday (and the sequel Friday After Next), this stand-up comedian, actor, rapper and producer continues to generate a huge amount of buzz within the entertainment industry. Don’t miss Mike Epps on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 8PM. Be sure to reserve your tickets on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10am at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722). About Mike Epps: Comedian and actor Mike Epps of Hangover 3 fame slings his sharp observations about life at large in an exclusive metro area appearance. Since his big-screen breakthrough as Day-Day in 2000’s Next Friday (and the sequel Friday After Next), this stand-up comedian, actor, rapper and producer has gen...

Jerry Seinfeld America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2015. His tour will visit the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Friday, December 4 at 7PM and 9:30 PM. Tickets available online at www.njpac.org , the NJPAC Box Office or charge by phone 1-888-GO-NJPAC or 1-888-466-5722. About Jerry Seinfeld: Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning num...

Mary Chapin Carpenter The New Jersey Performing Arts Center announces new shows on sale Friday, April 24h at 10AM. NJPAC is your entertainment hot spot for everyone, new shows announced today include country great, Mary Chapin Carpenter Wednesday, June 24th at 7PM and on July 16th it’s Hot Tuna, then back by popular demand it’s everyone’s favorite game show, The Price is Right Live! Friday, October 30th. UB40 will perform live with original members Astro and Mickey Virtue on Sunday, November 1st and Jethro Tull – The Rock Opera, Wednesday, November 11th at 7:30PM. Then it’s a New Jersey Centennial Celebration of Frank Sinatra by Grammy® nominated, Ambassador of the American Songbook, Michael Feinstein. Riverdance 20 Years-The Anniversary Tour comes to NJPAC for a five show run starting Friday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 24th 2016. Be sure to reserve your tickets Now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722). About Mary Chapin Carpenter Born in Princeton,...

Linda Lavin New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a glittering lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars – featuring Linda Lavin and Dee Hoty – pays homage to Mame, one of American theater’s most cherished musicals on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM in The Chase Room. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) This special holiday soiree salutes the great Jerry Herman score with acclaimed singers and a brassy trio primed to “coax the blues right outta the horn.” It’s Today: Mame at NJPAC covers numbers from “Bosom Buddies” to “If He Walked Into My Life” with the talents of Tony winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd), Eric Michael Gillett (Kiss Me, Kate), Annie Golden (Xanadu), Hunter Ryan Herdlicka (A Little Night Music), Pamela Myers (Company), Lee Roy Reams (Hello, Dolly!) and a 15-member chorus. A co-presentation with 54Below, Broadway’s Supper Club N...

Willie Nelson New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with seven-time Grammy winner Willie Nelson and Family Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7PM. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) With a six-decade career and 200-plus albums, including his latest, Band of Brothers, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and continues to forge paths as an author, actor and activist. One of Nashville’s longest reigning singer-songwriters and seven-time Grammy winner, Nelson is the creative force behind timeless songs like “Crazy,” “On the Road Again,” “Always On My Mind,” “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” and dozens of other jukebox favorites. This iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger and Stardust and To All the Girls. Nelson’s newest release, Band of Brothers, is his first album of predominately new original material in nearly two decad...