it all happens here!

2016

-17

SEA

SON

It

All

Hap

pens

Her

e!

NE

W J

ER

SE

Y P

ER

FO

RM

IN

G A

RT

S C

EN

TE

R

Dan

ce

Thea

tre

of H

arle

m

Dear Friends,

A story in The New York Times recently mourned the lost art of filling a weekend with activity and live entertainment – that cocooning had usurped concert-going.

Really? When there are 400-plus special events to love at NJPAC each season, the odds are good I won’t be at home reading the paper.

Some folks think they can get the full dance experience by watching ballet on an iPad or listening to Beethoven via microchip. We live in an age of distraction, when we’re wondering if we should click on a video because it’s (sigh) five … minutes … long.

Truth is, there’s no substitute for the real thing. The beauty and wonder of seeing dancers in motion, or feeling the crescendo of an orchestra down to your toes, are best enjoyed in the inspirational surroundings of Prudential Hall, shared in a community of like-minded individuals.

Just to give you a taste of the excellence and excitement ahead for 2016-17, here’s a short roll call: comedy, conversation, family events, jazz, R&B, dance and classical music. What’s more, I’ve taken the liberty of curating a list of eight “must-sees.”

Here they are…

It’s titled An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life. Steve Martin and Martin Short —two longtime, SNL friends—are reuniting for the first time in 20 years in a night of stand-up. I won’t forget it, and neither will you.

Saxophonist and Newark treasure Wayne Shorter gets the all-star treatment during Wayne Shorter Weekend, featuring a pair of concerts, one featuring acoustical works performed by Herbie Hancock and special guests, and the other reflecting Shorter’s “electrified” side from his years with Weather Report and beyond.

The New Jersey Speakers Series returns! John Cleese. I could stop there, but then I’d be leaving out Ted Koppel, Ehud Barak and all the other boldface names.

“Staying home is NOT the new going out!” —John Schreiber President & CEO, NJPAC

Guess who’s moving to our block for the first time? Hint: They’re a bunch of real characters... Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music! Families will love the rest of our kid-friendly lineup, too.

Here’s an offer we couldn’t refuse concerning The Godfather of Soul: Get On Up: A James Brown Celebration, a one-time-only opportunity to gather members of theJames Brown Band on our stage. And there’s more … Sharon Jones, Bettye LaVette and Christian McBride “work it” in tribute to the hardest-working man in show business, as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Another of Newark’s greatest in the spotlight this season—as well as NJPAC’s Dance Advisor. In Savion Glover’s Chronology of a HooFer the tap master tells of the big shoes he had to fill on his journey to becoming a theater legend.

Arlo Guthrie and Taj Mahal—folk music royalty and an iconic bluesman. Put them together and you have an example of the Arts Center’s knack for booking unique collaborators. Similarly, look for The Chieftains, adding fiery Irish fiddler Natalie MacMaster to the band.

Following an Emmy-nominated third season on public television, American Songbook at NJPAC—NJPAC’s music-and-conversation series—is back with a new host: Michael Feinstein, arguably the Songbook’s finest interpreter and historian. I hope you’ll join us for the taping of the new season in December.

I think you’ll agree with me that staying home is yesterday’s news.

All the best,

John Schreiber

John Cleese Michael Feinstein Taj MahalSharon Jones Sesame Street Live Savion GloverSteve Martin

Martin Short

Call 1.888.MY.NJPAC today to Create Your Own Series and save! Visit NJPAC.org/CYO for details.Cla

ssic

al“If I don’t bring something meaningful to it, then I might as well not play it at all.”–Yuja Wang

London Symphony OrchestraGianandrea Noseda, conductor

Yuja Wang, piano

Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8pmWagner: Overture to Die MeistersingerRavel: Piano Concerto in GShostakovich: Symphony No. 5Dmitri Shostakovich. His defiant music was silenced by Soviet authority. His response could have cost him his life. But it proved to be his greatest triumph. The London Symphony performs Shostakovich’s rebellious Fifth Symphony. And Yuja Wang plays Ravel’s jazz-inspired Piano Concerto in G. Wagner’s lighthearted Overture to Die Meistersinger opens the concert. Prudential Hall Reg $24 – $109 • CYO $20.40 – $92.65

Renée FlemingIn RecitalFriday, November 4, 2016 at 8pmHers is a voice of uncommon radiance. The voice of our time. Experience the exquisite Renée Fleming—in recital, in the acoustic splendor of Prudential Hall. “America’s reigning diva for more than a decade now. The Beautiful Voice soared, swelled and glistened in recital. The shining freshness that grabbed everyone’s attention when she was just coming onto the scene …” (Washington Post).Prudential Hall Reg $24 – $109 • CYO $20.40 – $92.65

FiveTrilogy: An Opera Company Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 7pmComposer Anthony Davis and playwright Richard Wesley create a compelling new opera about the Central Park Five, featuring bass Kevin Maynor. American music, in its many genres, is used to tell the story of racism and injustice in the conviction of the men accused of raping a jogger in Central Park in 1989. A brilliant and moving score incorporates young voices with five remarkable principal singers. Victoria Theater Reg $54 – $64 *

Salzburg Mozarteum OrchestraMatthew Halls, conductor

Radovan Vlatkovich, horn

Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 3pmMozart: Jupiter SymphonyMozart: Horn Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 7Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His was a genius that revealed itself early, developed swiftly, and vanished all too soon. The authentic Mozart sound direct from his hometown of Salzburg, in a concert also featuring Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Share the magic of Mozart with family and on Thanksgiving weekend!Prudential HallReg $24 – $99 • CYO $20.40 – $84.15

5

Handel’s MessiahNew Jersey Symphony OrchestraGeorge Manahan, conductorPatricia Schuman, soprano Mary Phillips, mezzo-sopranoRyan MacPherson, tenor David Pittsinger, bass-baritoneMontclair State University SingersHeather J. Buchanan, directorSunday, December 18, 2016 at 3pm

One of the most magnificent achievements in music, Handel’s Messiah is an annual holiday season must-go for music lovers everywhere.Prudential Hall Reg $29 – $89 • CYO $24.65 – $75.65Presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

The Bank of America Classical Series is made possible,in part, through the generosity of the Smart Family Foundation/David S. Stone, Esq., Stone & Magnanini.

* There are no discounts for this performance.

Kevin Maynor

Please note: Dates, times, prices, artists and programs are subject to change.

George Manahan

Orchestre National de LyonLeonard Slatkin, conductor

George Li, piano

Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3pmRavel: Shéhérazade, ouverture de féerieSlatkin: KinahLiszt: Piano Concerto No. 1Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique

Pianist George Li, Tchaikovsky Competition silver medalist for 2015, performs Liszt’s famously challenging Piano Concerto No. 1. Leonard Slatkin, the orchestra’s music director, conducts Kinah—a musical elegy he composed in memory of his musician parents—Ravel’s poetic Shéhérazade, ouverture de féerie, and Berlioz’s vivid Symphonie Fantastique.

Prudential Hall Reg $24 – $99 • CYO $20.40 – $84.15

Das RheingoldTrilogy: An Opera Company Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 7pmTrilogy: An Opera Company, directed by Kevin Maynor, performs Wagner’sDas Rheingold—the first in the composer’s famed Ring cycle—in collaboration with the New Jersey Festival Orchestra. A vocal feast and a great introduction to opera for all.Victoria Theater Reg $44 – $54 *

Munich PhilharmonicValery Gergiev, conductor

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 7pmStrauss: Don JuanRavel: Piano Concerto in D (for the Left Hand)Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”)NJPAC favorite Valery Gergiev returns to conduct one of music’s towering achievements—Beethoven’s mighty Symphony No. 3, the “Eroica.” Plus, the brilliant Pierre-Laurent Aimard returns to perform Ravel’s astonishing Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. “He takes exploration to exhilarating extremes,” says The New York Times.Prudential Hall Reg $24 – $109 • CYO $20.40 – $92.65

6 CLASSICAL 7

Budapest Festival OrchestraIvan Fischer, conductor

Richard Goode, piano

Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 8pmAll Beethoven! Symphony No. 1Piano Concerto No. 2Symphony No. 5No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy. The acclaimed Budapest Festival Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, concluding this all-Beethoven program featuring legendary pianist Richard Goode. “On both nights,” The New York Times raved, “there was not better orchestra on the planet. Played under the inspired leadership of one of its founders, Ivan Fischer.”Prudential HallReg $24 – $99 • CYO $20.40 – $84.15


Bank of America Classical Overtures Learn just what to listen for during the live performance at these enlightening pre-show events, held one hour prior to most classical performances in Prudential Hall. NJPAC’s Bank of America Classical Overtures are hosted by George Marriner Maull, the star of the NJ-based Discovery Orchestra’s educational Discovery Concerts, featured on PBS stations across the country.

“Our TD James Moody Jazz Festival celebrates its fifth year in November! This season, I’m especially looking forward to leading all-star concert tributes to two of Newark’s legendary musicians—the “Divine” Sarah Vaughan and saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter—and hosting an afternoon of music and conversation with four-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding. I’m also beyond excited to be part of a very special reunion of James Brown alumni in Prudential Hall with guests including Sharon Jones, Bettye LaVette and more to come. Now and throughout the season, you’ll be hearing from Cécile McLorin Salvant, The Buena Vista Social Club, Wynton Marsalis, the greats of GRP Records, and many others. That’s the kind of company we keep. Expect big turnouts and I recommend you get yourself to the box office early.”

Jazz

—Christian McBride Multi-GRAMMY® Award winner NJPAC Jazz Advisor

Buena Vista Social Club™ presents:Omara Portuondo with Roberto Ronseca, Anat Cohen and Regina CarterSaturday, October 15, 2016 at 8pm The legendary Cuban singer celebrates her 85th anniversary in a rare concert tour—agrand fiesta representing the impressive sweep of her career, performing her much-loved classics from “Besame Mucho” to “Veinte Años.” Listeners will be taken back to Portuando’s younger years from the Buena Vista Social Club days to the present, in a musical feast full of piquant sabrosura.Prudential Hall Reg $39.50 – $89.50 • CYO $33.58 – $76.08

Jazz in the Key of EllisonWynton Marsalis, Catherine Russell, Angelique Kidjo and Andy Farber with the After Midnight Orchestra Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 7:30pm Great American novelist Ralph Ellison’s life was filled with music. An evening of great entertainment is in store when renowned instrumentalists, singers and speakers gather to salute his writings and passion for jazz. Jazz in the Key of Ellison includes trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, joined by a host of artists who will present spoken excerpts of Ellison’s writing between musical segments. This evening inspired by Ellison mentee Don Katz, Founder and CEO of Audible.Prudential Hall Reg $25 – $79 • CYO $21.25 – $67.15Sponsored by Audible, Inc.

The Brubeck SongbookThe Brubeck Brothers Band, Hilary Kole and Michael BourneSunday, November 6, 2016 at 3 & 7pm Musicians Chris and Dan Brubeck, sons of jazz giant Dave Brubeck, head a versatile band in concert with celebrated Manhattan singer-pianist Hilary Kole and host Michael Bourne of WBGO Jazz88.3.The Chase Room Reg $40 – $60 • CYO $34 – $51

Cole Porter from A to Z: Celebrating 125 Years with Judy Kaye and Robert KimballSunday, November 13, 2016 at 3pmTwo-time Tony winner Judy Kaye sings all the great Cole Porter numbers (“Love For Sale,” “Let’s Do It,” “Begin the Beguine”) in a 125th anniversary salute hosted by Porter biographer Robert Kimball. Kaye, who currently stars as Madame Morrible in Broadway’s Wicked, was awarded Tonys for Nice Work If You Can Get It and The Phantom of the Opera. She also received Tony nominations for her roles in Mamma Mia! and Souvenir.The Chase RoomReg $40 – $60 • CYO $34 – $51

GRP Jazz Revisited:Honoring Larry RosenDave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, David Sanborn, Phil Perry, The Yellowjackets and moreThursday, November 17, 2016 at 8pm Many of the greatest artists of the groundbreaking jazz label GRP Records reunite to present music from the studio’s heyday. Founded by musicians Dave Grusin and the late Larry Rosen in the ‘70s, GRP Records built its legacy on performers like Grusin, Lee Ritenour, David Sanborn, Phil Perry and The Yellowjackets. In tribute to Larry Rosen—an esteemed consulting producer of the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition—these GRP musicians and others will gather for a memorable celebration.Prudential HallReg $25 – $79 • CYO $21.25 – $67.15

Get On Up: A James Brown CelebrationChristian McBride, Sharon Jones, Bettye LaVette, Lee Fields and James Brown Band alumni Pee Wee Ellis, Danny “Capeman” Ray, Robert “Mousey” Thompson and Fred WesleyFriday, November 18, 2016 at 8pmBassist Christian McBride, a passionate James Brown expert, presides over an ultra-high-energy, all-star concert salute to the Godfather of Soul.Prudential Hall Reg $25 – $79 • CYO $21.25 – $67.15

Sarah Vaughan Celebration †The Christian McBride Trio, Dianne Reeves, Lisa Fischer and Shelia JordanSaturday, November 19, 2016 at 7:30pmThe Christian McBride Trio and special guests celebrate the legacy of Newark’s “Divine One” in an all-star jazz concert highlighted by rare film clips. Nicknamed “Sassy,” Sarah Vaughan was one of the top female jazz singers of all time. Her wide, perfectly controlled range often ranked her with Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Vaughan was named an NEA Jazz Master in 1989.Victoria TheaterReg $59 – $69 • CYO $50.15 – $58.65

Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition – SASSY Awards †with Judges Christian McBride, Mark Ruffin and moreSunday, November 20, 2016 at 3pmFollowing an extensive international talent search, NJPAC will host performances by the five finalists in the fifth annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Founded in honor of Newark’s “divine” jazz icon, the winner of this exciting evening will win a cash prize and a recording contract, plus the opportunity to launch her performance career.Victoria Theater Reg $29 – $39 • CYO $24.65 – $33.15


Antonio Hart Quartet Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 6pm • Bethany Baptist Church, 275 Market Street

WBGO presents Brandee Younger Quartet Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 12pm • Gateway Center II

NJPAC Day of Swing Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 11am-3pm • NJPAC Center for Arts Education

The Divine Sarah Vaughan † — film clips and discussion hosted by Todd Barkan

Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 6pm • NJPAC 8 9

FREE EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

† Sarah Vaughan Celebration, The Divine Sarah Vaughan and Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition are supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

8 Please note: Dates, times, prices, artists and programs are subject to change.

Wynton Marsalis

David Sanborn

Dianne Reeves

Call 1.888.GO.NJPAC today or visit NJPAC.org

Christian McBride & Esperanza Spalding One on OneSunday, April 23, 2017 at 3pmEsperanza Spalding, the innovative, genre-bending composer, bassist and vocalist, joins bassist Christian McBride in tribute to Newark jazzman Wayne Shorter. Spalding’s work, grounded in jazz traditions but never bound by them, has won her four GRAMMY Awards and brought her onstage at the Oscars, the Nobel Prize ceremony, the White House and with Prince and Herbie Hancock. Victoria TheaterReg $59 – $69 • CYO $50.15 – $58.65

Renee RosnesSunday, November 20, 2016 at 11am & 1pmOne of the premier jazz pianists and composers of her generation, Renee Rosnes opens NJPAC’s Sunday brunch series at NICO Kitchen + Bar. She has toured and recorded with bands led by such giants as Wayne Shorter, James Moody, Buster Williams and Ron Carter’s Foursight Band, and is a founding member of the all-star octet, the SFJAZZ Collective. As a leader, Rosnes has released 15 acclaimed albums and has appeared on other recordings as a consummate sideman.NICO Kitchen + BarReg Adult $45 Child $15 *

Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin QuartetSunday, January 22, 2017 at 11am & 1pm One of the greatest marriages in jazz history! NEA Jazz Master pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and virtuosic saxophonist-flutist Lew Tabackin are a treat for the ears. These acclaimed musicians have been swinging jazz in various formats, from small groups to big bands, since the ’60s. The couple has established distinctive sounds and styles over careers that have spanned more than five decades each.NICO Kitchen + BarReg Adult $45 Child $15 *

Cécile McLorin Salvantwith Sullivan Fortner and special guest The Emmet Cohen TrioFriday, April 21, 2017 at 7:30pm Double GRAMMY® nominee and winner of the Thelonious Monk competition, Cécile McLorin Salvant performs unique, theatrical interpretations of rare jazz and blues songs. New Orleans composer Sullivan Fortner dazzles on piano and the Emmet Cohen Trio opens with verve.Victoria TheaterReg $59 • CYO $50.15

Weather Report and Beyond ReimaginedChristian McBride, Rachel Z. Hakim, Joe Lovano, Steve Wilson, Omar Hkim and Manolo BadrenaSaturday, April 22, 2017 at 8pmJazz all-stars Christian McBride on bass, Rachel Z. Hakim on keyboard, Joe Lovano and Steve Wilson on saxophones, and former members of Weather Report—drummer Omar Hakim and percussionist Manolo Badrena—salute Newark jazz pioneer, saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter. This one-time-only concert commemorates Shorter’s years with Weather Report and Beyond the Sound Barrier.Victoria Theater Reg $65 • CYO $55.25

Kevin MahoganySunday, February 12, 2017 at 11am & 1pm With more than 10 recordings as a leader, vocalist, businessman and educator, Kevin Mahogany has been the standard setter for jazz vocalists for three decades. He learned to swing like Charlie Parker, shout the blues like Big Joe Turner and cry a ballad like Lester Young. He elaborates and refines the jazz vocal legacies of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Eddie Jefferson and Al Jarreau into myriad dimensions of music—from gut-bucket, the Great American Song-book and gospel to Mingus and Motown.NICO Kitchen + Bar Reg Adult $45 Child $15 *

Rob PaparozziSunday, March 12, 2017 at 11am & 1pm Jersey-based frontman, singer and harmonica player Rob Paparozzi brings a wide range of musical styles to NJPAC’s jazz brunch series. He has been a blues performer since 1967, but is at home playing music from rock to blues and jazz to pop. A former lead singer with the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, Paparozzi has been touring the world with the Original Blues Brothers Band, featuring guitar legend Steve Cropper and special guest Eddie Floyd, and leads the Rob Paparozzi Band.NICO Kitchen + Bar Reg Adult $45 Child $15 *

10 11

Wayne Shorter Weekend“…probably jazz’s greatest living small-group composer and a contender for greatest living improviser…” (The New York Times)

The Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub DuoSunday, April 2, 2017 at 11am & 1pmThe accomplished guitar duo performs American Songbook selections and classic 1930’s guitar duets in NJPAC’s Sunday jazz brunch series at NICO Kitchen + Bar. The Bucky Pizzarelli/Ed Laub Duo have been performing for the past 12 years after a lifetime association as teacher-student. Their great friendship of more than 45 years is evident in their sound and the way they interact on stage.NICO Kitchen + Bar Reg Adult $45 Child $15 *

† Note: Ticket price includes performance & brunch

Wayne Shorter Quartetwith special guests Herbie Hancock and Gretchen ParlatoSunday, April 23, 2017 at 7pmAcclaimed saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter and electronic jazz and R&B icon Herbie Hancock, former colleagues in the Miles Davis Quintet, together on stage! Shorter performs with band mates Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on bass and Brian Blade on drums. Vocalist Gretchen Parlato opens.Prudential Hall Reg $25 – $79 • CYO $21.25 – $67.15

Wayne Shorter Weekend events at NJPAC are produced with and co-sponsored by the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers-Newark.

Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunches†

NJPAC’s series of intimate jazz brunches at NICO Kitchen + Bar returns, curated and hosted by jazz champion and WBGO legend Dorthaan Kirk, Newark’s “First Lady of Jazz.”

Joe Lovano


Herbie Hancock

Wayne Shorter Quartet

Call 1.888.MY.NJPAC today to Create Your Own Series and save! Visit NJPAC.org/CYO for details.Dan

ce Savion Glover’s Chronology of a HooFerFriday, September 23, 2016 at 8pmThe tap master of Broadway’s Shuffle Along and Tony® Award winner chronicles his performance history through photos, words, stories and rhythmic percussion. In this intimate, unprecedented, storytelling piece, NJPAC Dance Advisor Savion Glover gives a summation of his art soul, as he masterfully introduces the audience to the forefathers and experiences that shaped his calling.Victoria Theater Reg $65 – $85 • CYO $55.25 – $72.25

Cinderella State Ballet Theatre of RussiaSunday, December 4, 2016 at 3pmSet to the music of Prokofiev, Cinderella is one of the most magical and hopeful of the storybook ballets, the enchanting story of wishes that really do come true. This full-scale production is choreographed by Vladimir Vasiliev, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Theater Ballet.Prudential HallReg $29 – $65 • CYO $24.65 – $55.25

Forces of Nature Dance Theatre with special guests Les NubiansA Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 2 & 8pmCelebrating its 35th anniversary, the daringly theatrical Forces of Nature Dance Company combines elements of modern dance, West African movement, ballet, hip-hop, and even martial arts. The company leads Kwanzaa festivities with special guest Les Nubians, an Afro-French jazz vocal duo.Victoria Theater Reg $29 – $45 • CYO $24.65 – $38.25

The Hip Hop Nutcrackerwith special guest MC Kurtis BlowSaturday, December 17, 2016 at 3pmNJPAC’s very own holiday smash is back! Rap legend Kurtis Blow rejoins the cast for this mash-up for the entire family. The Hip Hop Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, DJ, violinist and digital scenery bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life with a contemporary urban twist.Prudential HallReg $29 – $79 • CYO $24.65 – $67.15

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CelebrationDance Theatre of HarlemSaturday, January 14, 2017 at 8pmExperience the passion, power and perfection of one of the nation’s most vital dance institutions and the company The New York Times calls “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings.” This multicultural ensemble has grown over more than four decades into an innovative powerhouse that brings bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences around the globe.Prudential Hall Reg $29 – $65 • CYO $24.65 – $55.25

13

“Dancing is like life. The lessons of one are the lessons of the other.”

— Savion Glover Tony Award Winner NJPAC Dance Advisor


Swan LakeMoscow Festival BalletSaturday, April 15, 2017 at 8pm Direct from Moscow, this company of 50 dancers performs the tale of a beautiful woman doomed to be a swan in this opulent production set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. Whether you’re a dance aficionado or a newcomer, this ballet about an evil sorcerer who stands in the way of true love, performed to heart-wrenching music, is a must-see.Prudential HallReg $29 – $65 • CYO $24.65 – $55.25

Jersey Moves! Festival of DanceCarolyn Dorfman Dance Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7pmCarolyn Dorfman creates contemporary dance that moves you to think, feel, laugh and engage. The company’s multi-ethnic and stunning dancers tap their unique talents to present high-energy and technically demanding dance that unleashes the powerful storytelling and imagery of its visionary creator. Joining the company is the incomparable storyteller, narrator and librettist Charlotte Blake Alston in DANCE/STORIES—a work that bathes the senses and the soul—among other works.Victoria TheaterReg $30 – $45*

Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterFriday, May 12, 2017 at 8pmSaturday, May 13, 2017 at 8pm Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 3pmElegant, electrifying and marvelously athletic, this always dazzling company returns for Mother’s Day weekend with programs that include some of its newest works as well as classics like Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s undisputed masterpiece. “Phenomenal. Go see Ailey. It’s change-your-life good.” (NBC’s Today)Prudential Hall Reg $29 – $89 • CYO $24.65 – $75.65

Jersey NEW Moves! Emerging ChoreographersFriday, June 16, 2017 at 8pmThe third annual edition of this Garden State showcase features four of New Jersey’s best up-and-coming choreographers in their professional debuts. After an open submission process, chosen artists are mentored by four of the modern dance world’s leading choreographers, and will share their work for the first time with NJPAC audiences.Victoria Theater Reg $34 • CYO $28.90

14 DANCE 15Am

eric

anSo

ng

“For me, the Great American Songbook is one of the most unique and special creations to come from American culture…this body of work is timeless.” — Michael Feinstein

Jam

ar R

ober

ts P

hoto

by

And

rew

Ecc

les

* There are no discounts for this performance.Please note: Dates, times, prices, artists and programs are subject to change.

Broadway’s Best with Seth Rudetsky Friday, October 7, 2016 at 7:30pmHost Seth Rudetsky’s “amahzing” Broadway singers perform numbers from Gypsy, The Phantom of the Opera, A Chorus Line and other hit musicals—interspersed with fabulous backstage gossip! The afternoon Broadway host on SiriusXM Radio and the star-creator of Broadway’s new musical comedy Disaster!, brings you Broadway’s Best! This performance will be recorded for future broadcast on SiriusXM.Victoria TheaterReg $59 – $69 • CYO $50.15 – $58.65

Carefree: Dancin’ with Fred & GingerSaturday, November 4, 2016 at 7:30pmSunday, November 5, 2016 at 7:30pmA world premiere tribute—live on stage—to American cinema’s most iconic dance duo, Carefree is a modern musical journey through Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ on-screen partnership. Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle’s innovative staging blends today’s hottest Broadway hoofers with originalfootage from films like Top Hat and Swing Time to breathe fresh life into the pair’s famous routines. Featuring tunes from the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals (“Cheek to Cheek,” “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Slap That Bass”) and accompanied by a swinging house band, Carefree confirms that the spirit of Fred and Ginger lives on!Victoria Theater Reg $65 – $85 • CYO $55.25 – $72.25Co-produced with RKO Stage.

NJPAC and NJTV present Michael Feinstein’sAmerican Songbook at NJPACThursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:30pmFriday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30pmBroadway’s brightest stars join host Michael Feinstein for season four of American Songbook at NJPAC! Feinstein, a foremost interpreter and historian of the Great American Songbook, welcomes top talents from the worlds of musical theater and cabaret to perform and talk about their lives on and off the stage. This popular series, co-presented with NJTV, was nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for direction. Victoria TheaterReg $49 • CYO $41.65

James Monroe Iglehart in Concert!Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6 & 8:30pmThe show-stopping, Tony-winning Genie from Broadway’s Aladdin and original cast member of Memphis performs his favorite hit songs from stage and screen. A member of the hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme, Iglehart played sold-out dates at 54 Below in Manhattan with his fantastic cabaret show, How the Heck Did I Get Here?

The Chase RoomReg $55 – $70 • CYO $46.75 – $59.50

One Hand One Heart:100 Years of Leonard BernsteinScott Coulter, Tony Yazbeck, Lisa Howard, Mary Testa and Jessica VoskSaturday, February 18, 2017 at 7:30pmA celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, paying tribute to the musical masterpieces he created, while honoring the scope of his genius. Creator-director Scott Coulter and a cast of Broadway’s best present such timeless songs as “Tonight,” “Somewhere,” “New York, New York,” “America,” “Some Other Time” and “Make Our Garden Grow” from the legendary musicals West Side Story, On the Town and Candide. Victoria Theater Reg $59 – $69 • CYO $50.15 – $58.65

Judy KuhnSaturday, March 18, 2017 at 6 & 8:30pmFour-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn (Fun Home) performs songs from her career on the musical stage and beloved standards.The singing voice of Disney’s Pocahontas, Kuhn has been acclaimed for her roles in the Roundabout’s hit revival of She Loves Me and the American premieres of Chess, Les Misérables and Rags.The Chase RoomReg $55 – $70 • CYO $46.75 – $59.50

Paulo SzotSaturday, May 6, 2017 at 6 & 8:30pmA Tony Award winner for South Pacific, Paulo Szot has appeared with major opera companies around the globe and in his native Brazil. He made a highly acclaimed Metropolitan Opera debut in Shostakovich’s The Nose (2010) and a New York Philharmonic debut in a concert conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. He returned to the Met in Carmen and to Carnegie Hall for a concert with Deborah Voigt and the New York Pops.The Chase RoomReg $55 – $70 • CYO $46.75 – $59.50

Betty BuckleySaturday, September 17, 2016 at 6 & 8:30pmDubbed “The Voice of Broadway,” Tony® winner Betty Buckley is equally renowned for her work on stage (Cats), TV (Eight Is Enough), film (Carrie) and concert halls worldwide. This quintessential music theater actress has also released an astonishing 16 solo albums and has been twice-nominated for a GRAMMY®. The Chase RoomReg $55 – $70 • CYO $46.75 – $59.50

The American Song series at NJPAC is presented, in part, through the generous support of the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and David S. Steiner and Sylvia Charitable Trust. Call 1.888.GO.NJPAC today or visit NJPAC.org16 AMERICAN SONG 17Please note: Dates, times, prices, artists and programs are subject to change.

Steve Martin and Martin Short in An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Lifewith The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff BabkoSunday, October 30, 2016 at 7pmThe longtime comedians and Saturday Night Live co-stars reunite for a one-night-only performance of stand-up, film clips and musical numbers. Steve Martin and Martin Short will be joined by the Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko. Martin frequently performs with this GRAMMY®-winning bluegrass band. Expect nonstop laughs as the hilarious duo recall their iconic careers, creative influences and memorable encounters, uniquely presented through banter, singing and banjo playing. Prudential Hall Reg $59.50 – $249.50* Presented in association with John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment

Second City’s Paved & Confused 2: Please Don’t Feed the Candidates Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3 & 8pmIt takes one to know one! We’re talking about cities with a rich history of backroom affairs, of course. Just in time for Election Day, Chicago’s legendary Second City brings its unique brand of satire back to NJPAC to celebrate electioneering in the Garden State. Paved & Confused 2: Please Don’t Feed the Candidates is a funny, fast-paced look at this year’s presidential campaign circus, Jersey life and the politics that play into it.Victoria Theater Reg $39 – $49 • CYO $33.15 – $41.65

The Legend of Zelda:Symphony of the GoddessesSunday, November 13, 2016 at 7:30pmBased on the beloved video game series, Symphony of the Goddesses features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, and a giant screen showing the franchise’s most memorable moments. Guests will enjoy their favorite game moments from the series, carefully and beautifully timed with a gorgeous orchestral score approved by Nintendo sound director and Legend of Zelda franchise composer Koji Kondo. The concert is a festive experience for all fans, many of whom “cosplay” as their favorite characters.Prudential Hall Reg $34 – $109 *

Var

iety

Call 1.888.MY.NJPAC today to Create Your Own Series and save! Visit NJPAC.org/CYO for details. 19

“Be so good they can’t ignore you.”—Steve Martin



An Evening withNeil deGrasse TysonThursday, December 15, 2016 at 8pmAstrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, best-selling author, director of the Hayden Planetarium, and former host of NOVA ScienceNOW on PBS, unravels the mysteries of modern science for Earthlings. The renowned science communicator transports audiences from the nucleus of an atom to the farthest reaches of the universe as he explores humanity’s quest for understanding. This family-friendly event is followed by a Q&A.Prudential HallReg $39.50 – $99.50*VIP packages are available. Call for details.

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASYSaturday, January 28, 2017 at 3 & 8pmReturning to NJPAC with a new program of favorites, don’t miss Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY! Showcasing the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by GRAMMY®-winning conductor Arnie Roth, these performances will feature breathtaking HD video direct from SQUARE ENIX in an immersive, dynamic experience.Prudential HallReg $41.50 – $99* VIP Packages are available. Call for details.This event goes on sale June 21.

20 VARIETY 21

Wor

ld

M

usic

Shen Yun Performing ArtsFriday, May 5, 2017 at 7pmSaturday, May 6, 2017 at 2 & 7pmSunday, May 7, 2017 at 2pmShen Yun brings a lost civilization to life with unrivaled mastery, using the richly expressive art of classical Chinese dance, groundbreak-ing musical compositions and cutting-edge, interactive stage effects. Every movement, every musical note, makes this a stunning visual and emotional experience you won’t find anywhere else! Prudential HallReg $64 – $184*

*There are no discounts for this performance.

“There’s drums, there’s rhythm, there’s dance, there’s song. All these come together in one balanced and very cohesive performance.” —Zakir Hussain

World Music Series sponsored by

Last Fan StandingHosted by Bruce Campbell Friday, December 2, 2016 at 8pmThis hilarious, fast-paced quiz show, hosted by Comic Con god Bruce Campbell of Ash vs. Evil Dead and Burn Notice, gives fans the chance to show off their knowledge of geek culture. Like Jeopardy for fanboys and fangirls! No state capitals or potent potables here, however: Contestants win or lose based on their fluency in the subjects that really matter, like superheroes, wizards, monsters and alien worlds. The search for the ultimate master of geek knowledge has begun!

Prudential Hall Reg $39.50 – $49.50* VIP packages are available. Call for details.A POP Quiz Entertainment Production

Client: Tim Spika at Cinedigm Contact: Ray Ochoa / Light MattrJob: Last Fan Standing Key ArtDate: 3/5/2015 Round: 4 Comp: 1


SalsaPaloozaTito Rojas, Charlie Aponte, Paquito Guzman and Ray De La PazSaturday, September 24, 2016 at 8pmYou’ll leap to your feet when NJPAC hosts this explosive performance by four salsa greats: “El Gallo Salsero” Tito Rojas; Charlie Aponte, one of the best-loved Puerto Rican soneros working today; romantic tenor Paquito Guzman; and two-time GRAMMY® winner Ray De La Paz.Prudential Hall Reg $39.50 – $89.50 • CYO $33.58 – $76.08

Zakir Hussain, tablawith Niladri Kuma, sitarSunday, October 16, 2016 at 3pmGRAMMY-winning tabla player Zakir Hussain and acclaimed sitarist Niladri Kumar, “The Masters of Percussion,” are a hit with fans of both classical Indian and world music. Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Hussain has elevated the status of the tabla in India and around the world. Sitar maestro Kumar, blessed with the lineage of five generations of sitar players, made his first public performance at the age of 6. Today he is hailed as a serious young exponent of Indian classical music.Victoria Theater Reg $49 – $79 • CYO $41.65 – $67.15

Marizawith special guest Bebel GilbertoSunday, October 16, 2016 at 7pmGRAMMY nominee Mariza (“Meu Fado Meu”), the new face of Portuguese fado, has risen from a local phenomenon to one of the most widely acclaimed stars of the world music circuit. This young singer with a rich, vibrant voice and a strong artistic personality has enjoyed highly successful international performances from the Paris Olympia and New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl and the Sydney Opera House. Bebel Gilberto, a multi-GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian singer and the daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha, is theevening’s special guest.Prudential Hall Reg $35 – $125 • CYO $29.75 – $106.25

22 WORLD MUSIC 23Con

cert

s

“If it brings joy to your heart, the song has done what it is supposed to do.”—Jose Feliciano

The Chieftainswith special guests Natalie MacMaster & Donnell LeahySunday, March 5, 2017 at 7pmSix-time GRAMMY winners and cultural ambassadors The Chieftains and the First Couple of Celtic music join forces in an evening of astonishing fiddle and song. After more than 50 years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, The Chieftains continue to create a sound that remains as fresh and relevant as when they first began, reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and international scale. MacMaster and Leahy have been captivating audiences all over North America with their exceptional musical skills and obvious joy at playing the fiddle together.Prudential Hall Reg $39.50 – $79.50 • CYO $33.53 – $67.58

World Music Series sponsored by American Express

Mariza

Bebel Gilberto

The Chieftains

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy


Zakir Hussain

An Evening withStyxThursday, September 22, 2016 at 7:30pmStyx draws from over four decades of chart hits, joyous sing-alongs and hard-driving deep cuts: “Renegade,” “Come Sail Away,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and many more! Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones, from the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for “Lady” to a soul-deep quest to achieve the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball.”Prudential Hall Reg $39.50 – $119.50 *VIP packages are available for this event. Call for details.

Presented in association with the John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment

The Hot SardinesSunday, October 9, 2016 at 3pmThe Sardine sound is steeped in straight-up, foot-stomping jazz, salty stride piano and the kind of music Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt and Fats Waller used to make. The Hot Sardines reinvent hot jazz for the 21st century with glamour, grit and passion, and encompasses a blustery brass lineup, a rhythm section led by stride piano, and Miz Elizabeth’s English and French vocals. Their sound fuses musical influences from New York, Paris and New Orleans, from the Prohibition era through the Great Depression, World War II and beyond. “One of the best jazz bands in New York City today” (Forbes)Victoria TheaterReg $49.50 *VIP packages are available for this event. Call for details.

An Evening withPatrizio BuanneFriday, October 28, 2016 at 8pmInternational multi-platinum recording artist Patrizio Buanne has taken the world by storm with his ballads and up-tempo tunes (“Forever Begins Tonight,” “Un Angelo”), all rooted in the pop traditions of his Italian homeland, earning him the title “The Ambassador of Dolce Vita.” This national tour heralds a new era for the young Neapolitan, who performs many of his greatest hits and spirited interpretations of timeless pop standards from the Italian songbook (“Il Mondo,” “Mambo Italiano”). The program also includes Buanne’s favorite American songs and upcoming releases.Victoria TheaterReg $49.50*

Simply ThreeFriday, November 11, 2016 at 8pmInternet sensations Glen McDaniel, Nick Villalobos and Zack Clark have captivated audiences worldwide with high-octane concerts and are continually praised for the ability to impress listeners with a multitude of genres that span Puccini and Gershwin to Adele, Coldplay and Michael Jackson. With an ever-growing online popularity, Simply Three is renewing excitement for instrumental music through inventive music videos that have captured the hearts of millions of YouTube viewers around the globe.Victoria TheaterReg $39.50 • CYO $33.58VIP packages are available for this event. Call for details.

Call 1.888.GO.NJPAC today or visit NJPAC.org24 CONCERTS 25

Festival of SoulRussell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics The Dramatics featuring LJ ReynoldsThe Jones Girls featuring Shirley JonesHarold Melvin’s Blue NotesTed Mills—the voice of Blue MagicFriday, November 25, 2016 at 8pmOnly NJ engagement! An extravaganza of ‘70s soul bands playing all your favorite hits live: “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else,” “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “Stop to Start” and more!Prudential HallReg $49.50 – $79.50 *Part of the Horizon Foundation Concert Series

The Piano GuysFriday, December 9, 2016 at 8pmThe Piano Guys’ highly original blend of classical music and pop has been the cause of an Internet phenomenon and has led to over 500 million YouTube views. The four dads became a Web sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly unique, self-made music videos—over 50 since early 2011, including their innovative, multi-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” and a gorgeous reinvention of the hit song “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.Prudential Hall Reg $43.50 – $73.50 *


festival-of-soul-3x4 ad.indd 1 5/9/16 10:29 AM

José FelicianoHoliday Feliz NavidadSunday, December 18, 2016 at 3 & 7pmAcclaimed by reviewers worldwide as “The Greatest Living Guitarist,” nine-time GRAMMY® winner José 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. Victoria Theater Reg $59 – $69 • CYO $50.15 – $58.65

Arlo Guthrie / Taj MahalFriday, March 3, 2017 at 8pmHear “City of New Orleans,” “Statesboro Blues” and more! Two musical legends, on stage together in one incredible night. Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie, the eldest son of singer Woody Guthrie, has toured worldwide with The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour, Here Comes the Kid: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Tour and The Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour. Two-time GRAMMY Award winning southern country and blues artist Taj Mahal emerged from the music scene of the ’60s as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Rising Sons. Prudential Hall Reg $39.50 – $89.50 • CYO $33.58 – $76.08

Arlo Guthrie Taj Mahal


The New Jersey Speakers SeriesPresented by Fairleigh Dickinson University, The New Jersey Speakers Series invites you to experience the ultimate in cultural engagement: seven evenings of diverse ideas and thought-provoking perspectives on a broad range of issues from some of the best and brightest minds of our time. Available as a subscription package only, the Thursday evening series presents the world up close in memorable events guaranteed to enlighten and inform. Each Prudential Hall lecture is followed by a spirited question-and-answer period. Prudential Hall • Series $245 – $475 †

Dia

logu

es

Rita MorenoOscar-winning actress, singer, dancerThursday, October 6, 2016 at 8pm

Ehud BarakFormer Prime Minister of IsraelThursday, October 27, 2016 at 8pm

Panel Discussion: Racism in America Michele NorrisFormer host of NPR’s All Things Considered

Jason RileyWall Street Journal columnist and author of Please Stop Helping Us

Morris DeesCo-founder of the Southern Poverty Law CenterThursday, December 1, 2016 at 8pm

John CleeseCo-founder of Monty PythonThursday, January 26, 2017 at 8pm

Gen. Martin DempseyChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 8pm

Ted KoppelBroadcast Journalist, First anchorman of ABC’s NightlineThursday, March 23, 2017 at 8pm

Jon MeachamPulitzer Prize-winning presidential historianThursday, April 20, 2017 at 8pm

Newark History Society: Innovation & Industry in 19th Century Newark Monday, September 19, 2016 at 6pmDuring the 19th century, Newark was one of America’s wealthiest cities and an important center of manufacturing and technical innovation. Its factories supplied the nation with a wide variety of machinery, leather goods, jewelry and electronics. An expert panel explores Newark’s industrial heritage through its most famous manufacturers and inventors such as Seth Boyden, the inventor of patent leather, and Hannibal Goodwin who devised and produced celluloid roll film.The Chase Room • FREE

Just Announced!Ethnicity & Community in Modern NewarkMonday, October 24, 2016 at 6pmPanelists will discuss the experience of African Americans, Puerto Ricans and Portuguese in creating community in Newark and opportunities for their children through social clubs, churches, festivals, and informal support networks.The Chase Room • FREE

Two Centuries of Piano Passion: Bernstein & Parsonnet in Concert and Conversationfeaturing Seymour Bernstein, Dr. Victor Parsonnet & Guy SterlingWednesday, November 2, 2016 at 6:30pm Renowned pianist Seymour Bernstein returns to Newark, the city of his birth, for a one-time-only performance and interview with Dr. Victor Parsonnet and author Guy Sterling. Though absent from the concert stage for many years, Bernstein returned to the news with the 2014 release of the critically acclaimed documentary Seymour: An Introduction, directed by actor Ethan Hawke, who considers Bernstein his mentor. The 88-year-old Bernstein will be interviewed by Sterling about his years in Newark and his career in and out of music. He will be joined in discussion and at the piano by Dr. Parsonnet, another native son of Newark, who’s an accomplished musician and also serves as Chairman Emeritus of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.The Chase RoomReg $29 • CYO $24.65

NJPAC Stage ExchangeThe 2017 CommissionsFriday, April 21, 2017 at 7pm; Friday, May 19, 2017 at 7pm;Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7pmNJPAC Stage Exchange, now in its third year, is where cutting-edge, new play development meets insightful community dialogue. NJPAC once again is working with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance and three New Jersey regional theaters to commission and develop brand new plays by a trio of the best writers in the Garden State. Following Stage Exchange readings, each play will receive a world premiere at the partner theater.The 2017 writers and theaters include: • April 21: Joel Stone and New Jersey Repertory Company, Long Branch • May 19: Nicole Pandolfo and Premiere Stages, Union • June 23: Playwright TBA and Crossroads Theatre Company, New BrunswickEach reading’s proceeds will benefit a different local organization, chosen for its mission’s connection with the play’s themes and issues.The Chase Room • Reg $5*

Nicole Pandolfo

Rita Moreno Ehud Barak Michele NorrisJason Riley Morris Dees

John Cleese Gen. Martin Dempsey Ted Koppel Jon Meacham

† There are no discounts for these evemts. Subject to 7% sales tax and a $30 handling fee per order. (Tickets must be purchased as a full series.) Call 1.888.MY.NJPAC today to Create Your Own Series and save! Visit NJPAC.org/CYO for details. 27Call 1.888.MY.NJPAC to order your Series subscription today.

*There are no discounts for this performance.

Seymour Bernstein Dr. Victor Parsonnet


Fam

ily

“Kids are simply mesmerized by the Peking Acrobats. They see things there on the stage that they don’t

believe can happen, or be done.”—The Peking Acrobats

Poet

ry

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Poetry Festival 2016October 20–23, 2016

FOUR-DAY PASS Reg $100 • Senior/Teacher $88 • Student $50*WEEKEND PASS Reg $60 • Senior/Teacher $54 • Student $30* FULL DAY PASS Reg $40 • Senior/Teacher $36 • Student $20*DAYTIME OR FEATURED EVENT Reg $30 • Senior/Teacher $27 • Student $15* EVENING EVENT Add-On $15*

For the fourth time, the largest poetry event in North America arrives in New Jersey’s largest city when the 30th Anniversary Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival returns to NJPAC. For four days, Newark’s vibrant downtown Arts District will be transformed into a poetry village featuring some of the most celebrated, diverse and vibrant poets and spoken-word artists.

The 2016 Festival will feature the outstanding programming you’ve come to love:

• Poets on Poetry: Festival Poets read and discuss some of the poems and poets that have mattered to them.

• Poetry Samplers, featuring over two dozen poets, introduce audiences to the wide range of the poets appearing at the Festival.

• Conversations: Intimate groups of Festival Poets discuss enduring themes, topical issues and emerging questions evoked by poetry.

• Festival Poet Readings feature a dynamic and diverse group of regional and national poets.

• Evening Main Stage Readings feature some of the most celebrated poets writing and performing today.

• Poetry and music explorations and collaborations featuring poets, musicians and dancers from a wide range of genres.

• Special themed events and discussions including “When Politics is Personal,” “Silence is Become Speech: The Emergence of Women’s Voices,” “Masks and Masculinity: Poetry and the Rituals of Men” and “Poetics of War: Writing the Military Experience.”

For more information, visit dodgepoetry.org

Presented in association with NJPAC and the City of Newark.

“It’s how I breathe and

speak to the world.”

—Patricia Smith

* There are no discounts for these events.


Call 1.888.GO.NJPAC today or visit NJPAC.org

Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Other Treasured Stories by Eric CarleSaturday, December 10, 2016 at 11am

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s acclaimed composite of Eric Carle’s storybook tales brings together old favorites and new friends in an imaginative, hour-long production. Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Stories by Eric Carle showcases a blend of innovative puppetry and striking scenic effects that has won international acclaim for the Canadian theater.Victoria TheaterReg Adult $20 Child $13*

Nai-Ni Chen Dance CompanyYear of the RoosterSaturday, January 28, 2017 at 2pmSunday, January 29, 2017 at 2pm

A delight for the entire family, the Year of the Rooster combines the elegance of traditional Asian art and the beauty of American modern dance with thrilling choreography, exotic music, dancing lions and dragons, the lilting sound of Chinese pipa and erhu, vibrant costumes and dazzling acrobats. Victoria Theater Reg Adult $27 – $35 Child $13*

Peking AcrobatsSaturday, February 18, 2017 at 1pmChina’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts, accompanied by musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, dazzle audiences with their bravery and dexterity. A performance by the Peking Acrobats is the epitome of a rich and ancient folk art tradition, blended with 21st-century special effects.Prudential HallReg $29 – $59 • CYO $24.65 – $50.15

Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersSaturday, May 6, 2017 at 2pm

Based on John Steptoe’s book, this thrilling musical adaptation by Dallas Children’s Theater is the tale of two sisters whose courage and kindness are put to the test in a mystical African jungle. A combination of authentic African drumming, powerful choreography and original music brings the splendor of Zimbabwe and the African continent to life on stage!Victoria Theater Reg Adult $27 Child $13*

30 FAMILY 31

A Year with Frog and ToadSaturday, February 25, 2017 at 2pmBased on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books, A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit: an inventive, exuberant and enchant-ing experience for the whole family! The Broadway hit musical features a jazzy, upbeat score and follows two great friends—the cheerful, popular Frog and the curmudgeonly Toad—through four, fun-filled seasons.Victoria Theater Reg Adult $27 Child $13*

Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes MusicFriday, October 7, 2016 at 6:30pmSaturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:30am & 2pm

When the new music teacher’s instruments go missing, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and their friends come to the rescue and discover things about music they never knew existed. Monsters make music? Yes, they do, and in wonderful ways, too. Children learn that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together!Prudential HallREG $25 – $45*Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats featuring premium seating and a pre-show meet-and-greet with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo! Call for details.

FREE FAMILY EVENTS

NJPAC Day of Swing – Celebrating New Orleans!Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 11am-3pm

NJPAC’s Day of Swing, part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, is an exciting and fun-filled day of jazz exploration and learning for children and families. NJPAC Center for Arts Education • FREE

Embodying the DreamSaturday, January 16, 2017 • 11am–2pmNJPAC Center for Arts Education

NJPAC’s annual free celebration of the life and message of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for children and their families will convey the essence of Dr. King’s dream through performing arts workshops and activities.Support provided by PSEG Foundation

NJPAC Center for Arts Education • FREE

Broadway Sings The Muppet Christmas CarolJohn Treacy Egan, Allison Guinn, Molly Pope, Bret Shuford and Judy GoldSaturday, December 3, 2016 at 3pmA new holiday tradition is born when Broadway Sings The Muppet Christmas Carol takes to the stage with a concert version of the music, the magic and the holiday cheer of the Muppets’ memorable rendition of theDickens tale. Some of Broadway’s biggest talents sing Paul Williams’ festive and funny songs: “Thankful Heart,” “Marley and Marley,” “Scrooge,” “It Feels Like Christmas” and more. As a special holiday treat, we’ll even throw in some numbers that didn’t make it to the big screen. Note: The Muppets characters do not appear in this performance.

Victoria Theater Reg $39-$49 • CYO $33.15-$41.65


John Treacy Egan

Allison Guinn


Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffithswith special guest LucianoSaturday, July 9, 2016 at 8pm

Reggae royalty! Two of Jamaica’s most influential singers team up in concert, performing hits like “Elec-tric Boogie Song,” “See You Again” and “Rockaway.” Beres Hammond, Jamaica’s undisputed king of “lovers rock” and one of reggae’s most iconic stars, is joined by “Empress of Reggae” Marcia Griffiths, whose 40-year career on stage is going stronger than ever, and Luciano, aka “The Messenger.” Prudential HallReg $59 – $119*Part of the World Music Series sponsored by American Express

Jorge CeledónGrupo NicheFriday, July 22, 2016 at 8pm

World-famous salsa band Grupo Niche and GRAMMY® Award winner Jorge Celedón, “The Prince of Vallenato,” celebrate their independence day in true Colombian spirit. Both artists will be playing the best of salsa and vallenato music in an evening of hits that bring the heart and soul of Colombia to the forefront: “Sin Sentimientos,” “Una Aventura,” “Gotas de Lluvia,” and more. Que Viva Colombia!Prudential HallReg $49.50 – $99.50*Part of the World Music Series sponsored by American Express

Boyz II Men En VogueSunday, July 24, 2016 at 7pm

Two iconic R&B groups team up for one hit-packed evening! Boyz II Men (“I’ll Make Love to You,” “End of the Road,” “One Sweet Day”), recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold. En Vogue (“Don’t Let Go (Love),” “Free Your Mind,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)”) fuses style, sophistication, sass and sex appeal, and has set a standard for new female R&B and pop acts.Prudential Hall Reg $49.50 – $89.50*Part of the Horizon Foundation Concert Series

Chris Tucker Live!Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 8pm

Hilarious stand-up from the award-winning comedian and actor of the Rush Hour movies, Silver Linings Playbook and Money Talks. Tucker became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and had his first starring role in the film cult classic Friday, followed by the hits Money Talks and The Fifth Element. Prudential Hall Reg $45 – $125*Part of the Horizon Foundation Comedy Series

Bring It! LIVEThursday, August 4, 2016 at 8pm

Fans of the Lifetime hit series Bring It! get a chance to be part of the action when they see Miss D and her Dancing Dolls perform never-before-seen routines live on stage! Audience members take part in live voting, engage in a Q&A with the cast and get the exclusive, behind-the-scenes lowdown on the series.Prudential Hall Reg $29.75 – $49.75*

Bonnie RaittDig in Deep Tour 2016with special guest The Richard Thompson TrioSaturday, August 13, 2016 at 8pm

Only NJ appearance! This 10-time GRAMMY-winning artist and songwriter and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” and “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” (Rolling Stone) performs her greatest hits (“Something to Talk About,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me”) and captivating new mzaterial. Antother “Top 20 Guitarists of All Time,” multiple GRAMMY nominee Richard Thompson (“Dad’s Gonna Kill Me,” “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”) also performs. Prudential Hall Reg $50.50 – $120.50*Presented in association John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment

Call 1.888.GO.NJPAC today or visit NJPAC.org32 33

Sum

mer

Fuse presentsGabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias#FluffyBreaksEvenThursday, July 7, 2016 at 8pmFriday, July 8, 2016 at 8pm

Only NJ engagements! Among the country’s most successful stand-up comedians, Gabriel Iglesias has performed in sold-out concerts around the world. The famed comic returns to NJPAC with a new comedy tour featuring eccentric mates Martin Moreno and Rick Gutierrez from his hit cable series Fluffy Breaks Even. Tickets are sure to go quickly! Prudential HallReg $39.50 – $99.50*Part of the Horizon Foundation Comedy Series

“The great thing about the arts… is that it really does cut across genres and races and classes.” —Bonnie Raitt


Celtic WomanThe Destiny TourThursday, June 30, 2016 at 8pm

Irish music sensation CelticWoman, Billboard’s No. 1 WorldMusic Artist, returns in the all-new Destiny concert tour, anentirely new production thathonors Ireland’s past whilebringing a contemporary musicaledge to songs old and new.Prudential HallReg $45 – $80*Part of the World Music Series sponsored by American Express


35

Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm RevueThursday, July 7, 2016

Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue returns to kick off NJPAC’s annual Sounds of the City outdoor music dance party. Now in its 30th year on the New York City airwaves, the live classic soul, disco and funk show originated and is also heard on WBGO Jazz88.3. Rhythm Revue has been recognized as the “Best Radio Show” in New York by New York magazine and The Village Voice.

Tiempo LibreThursday, July 14, 2016

One of today’s hottest Latin bands—a triple GRAMMY® nominee—celebrates Afro-Caribbean music! Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, Tiempo Libre is acclaimed for its sophisticated tropical music, featuring an irresistible, exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities and seductive Latin rhythms. The band has appeared around the globe and on The Tonight Show, Live from Lincoln Center, Dancing with the Stars and many other programs.

Universal Hip Hop Museum presents: Rakim, Roxanne Shante, T Ski Valley, Lakim Shabazz, B Fats and moreThursday, July 21, 2016

Universal Hip Hop Museum returns to NJPAC’s summer concert series with a showcase featuring Rakim The Microphone Fiend, Roxanne Shante and friends. The Peace, Unity & Love Show also brings T Ski Valley and Lakim Shabazz, B Fats and more. Hosted by Roxanne Shante with DJs Awesome Two and Grand-wizzard Theodore.

Jazz & More!Thursday, July 28, 2016

Stay tuned for upcoming details as Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City gets ready for what promises to be an exciting evening of hot jazz, world-influenced rhythms and modern big band music—with very special guests!

Sponsored by the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers-Newark.

Junior Marvin’s WailersThursday, August 4, 2016

This blues-rock guitarist, a longtime Bob Marley collaborator, brings the summertime sounds of reggae to NJPAC. Junior Marvin, an innovative and expressive musician who has played on all Bob Marley and the Wailers albums since 1977, also contributed to albums by Gerry Lockran, Fairport Convention, Sandy Deny and many others on the UK scene, and was a writer, singer and lead guitarist for albums by the Keef Hartley Band. He can be found on CDs with Beres Hammond, Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer and The Congos.

Avery*SunshineThursday, August 11, 2016

One of the most dynamic voices on the creative music scene, Avery*Sunshine also is known for her compelling and honest songwriting. The singer has collaborated with the likes of Roy Ayers, Will Downing and Musiq Soulchild and choral-directed for live performances by Michael Bublé, David Foster, Anthony Hamilton and Jennifer Holliday. She is heard on the soundtrack of The Fighting Temptations.

Tortured SoulThursday, August 18, 2016

Three distinctive guys get the crowd dancing to their deep, soulful house music. Influenced by Prince, Heatwave and Kool & The Gang, the members of Tortured Soul are united under a groove-centered rhythm. The band’s frontman and songwriter, John-Christian Urich (“Might Do Something Wrong”), drums and sings with effortless mastery, while bassist Jordan Scannella and keyboardist Isamu McGregor are virtuosos at generating the pulsating accompaniment.

BilalThursday, August 25, 2016

One of the most eclectic of R&B vocal artists, Philly-born Bilal draws his inspirations from gospel, jazz, soul, blues and hip-hop. His 2010 album, Airtight’s Revenge, yielded the GRAMMY-nominated song “Little Ones.” Three years later, his release A Love Surreal garnered crit-ical acclaim when it was named one of People magazine’s Top 10 albums of the year.

8 FREE Outdoor Concerts: July 7 – August 25, 5-9pmFree as the air! Enjoy eight exciting concerts and discover for yourself why NJPAC is the place to meet and mingle on Thursday evenings in the summer!


Rakim

MEMBERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Additional support provided by:

Disney Corporate CitizenshipEdison Properties Newark FoundationGeraldine R. Dodge FoundationThe Griffinger FamilyBlanche & Irving Laurie FoundationPaula and William J. MarinoPanasonic Corporation of North AmericaPNC Bank, N.A./PNC FoundationElaine and Steve PozyckiPat and Art RyanThe Walter V. and Judith L. Shipley Family FoundationThe Smart Family Foundation/David S. Stone, Esq., Stone and MagnaniniSteinway & SonsSurdna FoundationJill and Michael TanenbaumTurrell FundSuzanne and John Willian/Goldman Sachs GivesThe New Jersey Cultural Trust

Major support also provided by:The Joan and Allen Bildner Family FundThe Chambers Family and The MCJ Amelior FoundationJudy and Stewart ColtonToby and Leon CoopermanBetty Wold JohnsonMary Kay and John StrangfeldVictoria FoundationJudy and Josh Weston

SEASON SPONSORS NJPAC is grateful to the following partners for their commitment and investment in our mission. as of May 2, 2016

OFFICIAL SPONSORS Enjoy exclusive benefits at NJPAC and help bring the Arts Center’s mission to life.

Ticket sales cover only part of NJPAC’s annual operating budget. Your tax-deductible Membership contribution enables us to:• Present diverse programming—more than 450 performances last season• Offer free live music to the community through the Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City summer concert series• Reach almost 80,000 children and their families through Arts Education programs and events• Help drive Newark’s revitalization

Enjoy Members-Only benefits including:• Priority ticket pre-sales• Membership Month ticket discounts• Special restaurant discounts• Invitations to unique events…and much more!

MEMBERSHIPS START AT JUST $75Join today at NJPAC.org/membership or call 1-973-297-5809!

Discover Arts Education at NJPACInspiring bigger dreams and bolder accomplishments since 1993

NJPAC’s Department of Arts Education has engaged more than 1.5 million children, families and teachers with its innovative and imaginative programming. NJPAC offers:

In-School Residencies—Our teaching artist teams with your classroom teacher for culturally rich instruction. Book a residency today.

SchoolTime Performances at NJPAC—Once-in-a-lifetime concerts and performances with pre- and post-show visits. Tickets are on sale now!

NJPAC Assemblies at Your School—Stageworks related to character development and cultural celebrations. Book now for September 2016–June 2017.

Performing Arts Training at NJPAC—Engaging and creative performing arts classes after school and on Saturdays in jazz, hip hop, dance and musical theater.

Professional Development for Teachers— Renew, refresh and rejuvenate your teaching techniques with professional development in early childhood, jazz, voice, hip hop, dance and arts integration.

Sign up today! The laughter, music and conversation that ring out in our performance spaces and in the schools we visit throughout the state are the sounds of creativity at work.

NJPAC ARTS EDUCATION

NJPAC presents two dining choices to complete your NJPAC experience.

NICO Kitchen + Bar has earned rave reviews from The New York Times and The Star-Ledger for its “Italian without borders” culinary creations. The $45 prix-fixe menu is geared to get you to your performance on time. You’ll recognize our manager, Keys, by his charming smile and his readiness with a handcrafted cocktail or the presentation of our impeccable cuisine.

The buffet-style Tier 3 Café offers a varied antipasto display, salads, three pasta choices and sumptuous desserts at a modest price. NICO Kitchen + BarLunch: Monday–Friday, 11:30am–3pmHappy hour: Monday–Friday, 4-7pmDinner: Monday–Thursday 5-9pm;Friday until 11pmSaturday–Sunday in conjunction with performances

Tier 3 CaféCall 973.297.5124 for dates and hours of availabilityFor details, to confirm hours of operation and to make a reservation, call 973.642.1226 or visit nicokitchenbar.com.

Learn more at NJPAC.org/education or call 973.353.7058

Phot

o: N

orm

an D

eSho

ng

WORLD-CLASSDINING AT NJPAC

T I E R 3

CafeX I A N Z H A N G M U S I C D I R E C T O R

RESIDENT ORCHESTRA OF NJPAC

Proud to be the Resident Orchestra of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center

“It was an honor to be in the hall for the astonishing performance of the orchestra.”— The New York Times

Your New Jersey Symphony Orchestra proudly makes its home at NJPAC, in addition to performing in other locations throughout the Garden State. Under the artistic leadership of Music Director Xian Zhang, the orchestra willperform classical, pops, family and school-time concerts at NJPAC during the 2016-17 season.

For a full listing of the NJSO’s upcoming performances at NJPAC, visit www.njsymphony.org or call 1.800.255.3476.

36 37

®

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NJPAC’S SPOTLIGHT GALA

OFFICIAL CAR OF NJPAC

OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF NJPAC

MEDIA SPONSOR

t o m o r r o w s o f f i c e . c o m

TOM

OR

RO

W’S OFFICE TECHNOLO

GY

TO D A Y

OFFICIAL IMAGING SUPPLIER OF NJPAC

OFFICIAL CRUISE LINE OF NJPAC

OFFICIAL SOFT DRINK OF NJPAC

Xian Zhang

NJPAC’s Create Your Own Series!You pick the shows. We save you money — 15% off each ticket.* Just Create Your Own Series of 3 or more events and save 15% all season long!

TO CREATE YOUR OWN SERIES ONLINE NJPAC.orgTo receive all eligible discounts when ordering a Create Your Own Series, be sure to select “subscriptions” before you order.

CALL 1.888.MY.NJPAC or 1.888.696.5722

IN PERSON The Box Office is located at One Center Street, Newark, NJ and is open Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 6pm, and Sunday 3 hours prior to curtain time when performance is scheduled until the end of the first intermission.

To order single tickets, visit njpac.org or call 1.888.GO.NJPAC or 1.888.466.5722

GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE, CALL 1.973.297.5804Please note: Orders placed by phone and online are subject to handling fees.Tickets are non-refundable. Artists, dates, times, programs, prices and venues are subject to change.

* Initial order must include 3 or more events to get CYO offer. Discount is taken off eligible events only. Special engagements not eligible for discounts are noted within this brochure. All tickets purchased by phone or online are subject to a per-ticket handling charge. Mail and fax orders are subject to a per-order handling charge.

Tickets for New Jersey Speakers Series (page 26) are subject to a per-order subscription handling fee and NJ sales tax at all points of sale.

PARKING & DIRECTIONSEASY TO REACH BY CARComing from I-280, I-78, Route 22, the New Jersey Turnpike or the Garden State Parkway, follow the signs to the front door via Broad Street and Route 21. To locate NJPAC on your GPS, please use ONE CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NJ as your destination address.

PURCHASE PARKING IN ADVANCE AND SAVE!Your car is in good hands in the convenient parking garage under Military Park, directly across from NJPAC, or in the safe and secure NJPAC surface parking lots. With Advance Parking Discount Vouchers you’ll save off of “day of” parking prices and reduce the wait to pay when you exit. Parking Vouchers are valid only for the specified performance date, and can be purchased online at NJPAC.org

ARRIVE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONTrains in and out of Newark’s Penn Station and Broad Street Station embark for all New Jersey destinations on a timely and convenient schedule. NJPAC is as close as a 20-minute ride from Manhattan on Amtrak and NJTransit, and is also accessible by PATH train. Visit NJTransit.com.

TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL TO NJPACNJ Transit’s frequent light rail service connects all rail lines served by Newark Penn Station and Newark BroadStreet Station to NJPAC, offering a convenient alternative to driving to a performance or event. The service isan extension of the Newark City Subway. Visit NJTransit.com/NLR.

HOW TO ORDER TICKETS

Please call our ticket services department to let them know if you require ADA services, particularly if you require wheelchair seating. 39

Summer 2016Thu Jun 30 8pm Celtic Woman - The Destiny TourThu Jul 7 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm RevueThu Jul 7 8pm Gabriel “Fluffy” IglesiasFri Jul 8 8pm Gabriel “Fluffy” IglesiasSat Jul 9 8pm Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths and LucianoThu Jul 14 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Tiempo LibreThu Jul 21 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Sugar Hill Gang, Brand Nubian and moreFri Jul 22 8pm Jorge Celedón | Grupo NicheSun Jul 24 7pm Boyz II Men | En VogueThu Jul 28 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Jazz & More!Sat Jul 30 8pm Chris Tucker Live!Thu Aug 4 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Junior Marvin’s WailersThu Aug 4 8pm Bring It! LiveSat Aug 6 8pm Ron WhiteThu Aug 11 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Avery*SunshineThu Aug 11 8pm Jill ScottSat Aug 13 8pm Bonnie Raitt with special guest The Richard Thompson TrioThu Aug 18 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Tortured SoulThu Aug 25 5-9pm Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Bilal

September 2016Sat Sep 17 6pm Betty BuckleySat Sep 17 8:30pm Betty BuckleyMon Sep 19 6pm Newark History Society: Innovation & Industry in 19th Century NewarkThu Sep 22 7:30pm An Evening with StyxFri Sep 23 8pm Savion Glover’s Chronology of a HooFerSat Sep 24 8pm SalsaPalooza: Tito Rojas, Charlie Aponte, Paquito Guzman, Ray De La Paz

October 2016Thu Oct 6 8pm NJ Speakers Series – Rita MorenoFri Oct 7 6:30pm Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes MusicFri Oct 7 7:30pm Broadway’s Best with Seth Rudetsky Sat Oct 8 10:30am Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes MusicSat Oct 8 2pm Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes MusicSun Oct 9 3pm The Hot SardinesSat Oct 15 8pm Buena Vista Social Club’s Omara Portuondo with Roberto Ronseca, Regina Carter & Anat CohenSun Oct 16 3pm Zakir Hussein with Niladri Kuma, sitarSun Oct 16 7pm Mariza with special guest Bebel GilbertoThu-Sun Oct 20-23 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival 2016Mon Oct 24 6pm Newark History Society: Ethnicity & Community in Modern Newark

Thu Oct 27 8pm NJ Speakers Series – Ehud BarakFri Oct 28 8pm Patrizio BuanneSat Oct 29 3pm The Second City’s Paved & Confused 2: Please Don’t Feed the CandidatesSat Oct 29 8pm Yuja Wang and London Symphony OrchestraSat Oct 29 8pm The Second City’s Paved & Confused 2: Please Don’t Feed the CandidatesSun Oct 30 7pm Steve Martin and Martin Short

November 2016Tue Nov 1 7:30pm Jazz in the Key of Ellison with Wynton Marsalis, Catherine Russell, Angelique Kidjo & more Wed Nov 2 6:30pm Two Centuries of Piano Passion: Seymour Bernstein & Dr. Victor Parsonnet Fri Nov 4 8pm Renée Fleming in RecitalFri Nov 4 7:30pm Carefree: Dancin’ with Fred & GingerSat Nov 5 7:30pm Carefree: Dancin’ with Fred & GingerSun Nov 6 3pm The Brubeck Songbook with The Brubeck Brothers Band, Hilary Kole & Michael BourneSun Nov 6 7pm The Brubeck Songbook with The Brubeck Brothers Band, Hilary Kole & Michael BourneFri Nov 11 8pm Simply ThreeSat Nov 12 7pm Trilogy: An Opera Company – FiveSat Nov 12 6pm Antonio Hart Quartet at Bethany Baptist ChurchSun Nov 13 3pm Cole Porter from A to Z: Celebrating 125 Years with Judy Kaye & Robert KimballSun Nov 13 7:30pm The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the GoddessesWed Nov 16 12pm Brandee Younger Quartet at Gateway IIThu Nov 17 8pm GRP Jazz Revisited: Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, David Sanborn, Phil Perry & othersFri Nov 18 8pm Get On Up: A James Brown Celebration with Sharon Jones, Christian McBride & othersSat Nov 19 11am – 3pm NJPAC Day of Swing: Celebrating New OrleansSat Nov 19 7:30pm Sarah Vaughan Celebration with The Christian McBride Trio & special guestsSun Nov 20 11am Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Renee RosnesSun Nov 20 1pm Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Renee RosnesSun Nov 20 3pm Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition – SASSY AwardsFri Nov 25 8pm Festival of Soul: Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, The Dramatics, The Jones Girls, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Ted Mills–The Voice of Blue MagicSun Nov 27 3pm Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra

December 2016Thu Dec 1 7:30pm Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook at NJPACThu Dec 1 8pm NJ Speakers Series – Racism in America: Morris Dees, Jason Riley & Michele NorrisFri Dec 2 7:30pm Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook at NJPACSat Dec 3 3pm Broadway Sings The Muppet Christmas CarolSat Dec 3 8pm Last Fan Standing hosted by Bruce CampbellSun Dec 4 3pm Cinderella – State Ballet Theatre of RussiaFri Dec 9 8pm The Piano GuysSat Dec 10 11am Brown Bear Brown Bear and other Treasured Stories by Eric CarleThu Dec 15 7:30pm An Evening with Neil deGrasse TysonSat Dec 17 2pm Forces of Nature Dance Theatre – A Kwanzaa Celebration with Les NubiansSat Dec 17 3pm The Hip Hop Nutcracker with special guest MC Kurtis Blow

Sat Dec 17 8pm Forces of Nature Dance Theatre – A Kwanzaa Celebration with Les NubiansSun Dec 18 3pm Handel’s Messiah • New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Sun Dec 18 3pm José Feliciano – Holiday Feliz NavidadSun Dec 18 7pm José Feliciano – Holiday Feliz Navidad

January 2017Sat Jan 14 8pm Dance Theatre of Harlem – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Sun Jan 22 11am Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Toshiki Akiyoshi & Lew Tabackin QuartetSun Jan 22 1pm Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Toshiki Akiyoshi & Lew Tabackin QuartetThu Jan 26 8pm NJ Speakers Series – John CleeseSat Jan 28 2pm Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company – Year of the RoosterSat Jan 28 3pm Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy–on sale 6/21Sat Jan 28 6pm James Monroe Iglehart in Concert!Sat Jan 28 8pm Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy–on sale 6/21Sat Jan 28 8:30pm James Monroe Iglehart in Concert!Sun Jan 29 2pm Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company – Year of the Rooster

February 2017Sat Feb 4 8pm Richard Goode and Budapest Festival OrchestraSun Feb 12 11am Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Kevin MahoganySun Feb 12 1pm Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Kevin MahoganySat Feb 18 1pm Peking AcrobatsSat Feb 18 7:30pm One Hand One Heart: 100 Years of Leonard Bernstein Sun Feb 19 3pm Leonard Slatkin and Orchestre National de LyonThu Feb 23 8pm NJ Speakers Series – General Martin DempseySat Feb 25 2pm A Year with Frog and Toad

March 2017Fri Mar 3 8pm Arlo Guthrie | Taj MahalSun Mar 5 7pm The Chieftains with special guests Natalie MacMaster & Donnell LeahySun Mar 12 11am Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Rob PaparozziSun Mar 12 1pm Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – Rob PaparozziSat Mar 18 6pm Judy KuhnSat Mar 18 8:30pm Judy KuhnSun Mar 19 7pm Trilogy: An Opera Company – Das RheingoldThu Mar 23 8pm NJ Speakers Series – Ted Koppel

April 2017Sun Apr 2 11am Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – The Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub DuoSun Apr 2 1pm Dorthaan’s Place Jazz Brunch – The Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub DuoSun Apr 2 7pm Valery Gergiev, Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Munich Philharmonic Sat Apr 15 8pm Swan Lake – Moscow Festival BalletThu Apr 20 8pm NJ Speakers Series – Jon MeachamFri Apr 21 7pm NJPAC Stage Exchange: The CommissionsFri Apr 21 7:30pm Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner & The Emmet Cohen TrioSat Apr 22 8pm Weather Report and Beyond ReimaginedSun Apr 23 3pm Christian McBride and Esperanza Spalding: One on One Sun Apr 23 7pm Wayne Shorter Quartet with Herbie Hancock & Gretchen ParlatoFri Apr 28 7pm Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance – Carolyn Dorfman Dance

May 2017Fri May 5 7pm Shen Yun Performing ArtsSat May 6 2pm Shen Yun Performing ArtsSat May 6 2pm Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersSat May 6 6pm Paulo SzotSat May 6 8pm Shen Yun Performing ArtsSat May 6 8:30pm Paulo SzotSun May 7 2pm Shen Yun Performing ArtsFri May 12 8pm Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterSat May 13 8pm Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterSun May 14 3pm Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterFri May 19 7pm NJPAC Stage Exchange: The Commissions

June 2017Fri Jun 16 8pm Jersey (New) Moves! Festival of Dance – Emerging ChoreographersFri Jun 23 7pm NJPAC Stage Exchange: The Commissions

Herbie Hancock Sesame Street Live Renée Fleming Neil deGrasse Tyson Swan Lake

Season at a Glance


THIS SUMMER AT NJPAC!

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID

NJPAC

FACEBOOK.COM/NJPAC TWITTER.COM/NJPAC NJPACOFFICIAL #NJPAC

1 . 8 8 8 . G O . N J PA C • G r o u p s o f 1 0 o r m o r e : 9 7 3 . 2 9 7. 5 8 0 4 • n j p a c . o r g

Celtic WomanThe Destiny TourThursday, June 30, 2016 at 8pm

Fuse presentsGabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias#FluffyBreaksEvenThursday, July 7, 2016 at 8pmFriday, July 8, 2016 at 8pm

Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffithswith special guest LucianoSaturday, July 9, 2016 at 8pm

Jorge CeledónGrupo NicheFriday, July 22, 2016 at 8pm

Boyz II Men | En VogueSunday, July 24, 2016 at 7pm

Chris Tucker Live!Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 8pm

Bring It! LIVEThursday, August 4, 2016 at 8pm

Ron WhiteSaturday, August 6, 2016 at 8pm

Jill ScottThursday, August 11, 2016 at 8pm

Bonnie RaittDig in Deep Tour 2016with The Richard Thompson TrioSaturday, August 13, 2016 at 8pm

GabrielIglesias

Ron White

JUST ADDED!

Jill Scott

JUST ADDED!

Bonnie Raitt

it all happens here!

Documents