2015-2016 SEASON BROCHURE - Bergen Performing Arts Center

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SEASON BROCHURE
2015-2016
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CALENDAR 2015-2016
2015
9/10
7 pm
Live! At the Cabaret Vol. 5 - Roy Assaf Trio
9/16
8 pm
Lisa Williams: Voices From The Other Side
9/18
8 pm
Dead On Live: Grateful Dead Tribute, 71-72
9/19
8 pm
Grupo Niche
9/24
8 pm
Tommy Emmanuel
9/25
8 pm
Dave 1ason´s Traf½c .am
9/26
8 pm
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
9/27
1 pm
4:30 pm
The Wiggles Rock & Roll Preschool Tour
10/2
8 pm
Laugh All Night @ bergenPAC Vol. 2
10/8
8 pm
-gudesman & .oo: And Now 1o^art
10/9
8 pm
Under The Streetlamp
12/12
8 pm
Savion Glover’s Dance ,oliday SPeCTaCULaR
sponsored by Wilmington Trust
12/13
7:30 pm
Peniel Concert Choir performs “Messiah”
12/18
8 pm
An Irish Christmas
12/19
8 pm
Kenny Rogers
Once Again It’s Christmas & Other ,its
12/20
1 pm
4 pm
A Christmas Carol
2016
1/9
8 pm
The Capitol Steps: Mock the Vote
1/14
7:30 pm
N.SO: Beethoven & Danielpour
1/16
8 pm
So Good For The Soul!
A Tribute to the Music of Motown
1/21
8 pm
Shatner’s World: We .ust Live In It
1/22
8 pm
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show
10/10
8 pm
David Sedaris
10/11
7 pm
-t^hak Perlman sponsored by Wilmington Trust
1/24
1 pm
4:30 pm
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!
10/14
8 pm
Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Tour
with guest .ulian Frampton
1/29
8 pm
Cesar Millan Live!
10/16
8 pm
Ron White
Sergio Mendes
10/17
8 pm
Gilberto Santa Rosa
10/18
3 pm
Verismo Opera presents Lucia Di Lammermoor
10/22
8 pm
Compayia Flamenca’s .osq Porcel presents
Flamenco Fire
10/23
8 pm
Air Supply
10/25
3 pm
Sing-a-long-a Grease
2/5
8pm
2/12
8 pm
.erry Rivera
2/13
8 pm
Darlene Love
2/18
8 pm
The Ahn Trio sponsored by
Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
2/19
8 pm
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band
2/20
7:30 pm
Mike Super Magic & Illusion
2/25
7:30 pm
N.SO: Vistas & Landscapes: Copland & Dvo΍jk
3/12
8 pm
,owie Mandel
10/29
7:30 pm
N.SO: Rachmaninoff ’s Second Symphony
10/30
8 pm
Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin
11/4
7:30 pm
Ailey II : Revelations
3/13
1 pm
4 pm
Ladybug Girl & Bumblebee Boy The Musical
11/5
8 pm
Three Dog Night
3/15
8 pm
Pink Martini
11/6
8 pm
Paul Anka
3/17
8 pm
Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire
11/7
8 pm
Lisa Lampanelli
3/25
8 pm
Moscow Festival Ballet: Carmen Suite / Romeo and .uliet
11/11
8 pm
Madeleine Peyroux Trio
3/26
8 pm
The Machine performs Pink Floyd
11/12
8 pm
The Outlaws
4/3
3 pm
Robert Klein and Freddie Roman
11/13
8 pm
Frank Sinatra .r. ¯ Sinatra Sings Sinatra The
Centennial Celebration sponsored by Lakeland Bank
4/8
8 pm
The Peking Acrobats
11/14
8 pm
Mavis Staples & .oan Osborne
4/9
8 pm
Don McLean & .udy Collins
4/10
1 pm
4:30 pm
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!
4/15
8 pm
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
4/23
8 pm
New .ersey Ballet presents Don 5uixote
4/24
1 pm
4 pm
New .ersey Ballet presents Cinderella
11/15
1 pm
4:30 pm
Wild Kratts Live!
11/19
8 pm
Meat Loaf sponsored by Ben^el-Busch
11/20
8 pm
Citi^en Cope:
An Intimate Solo/Acoustic Performance
11/21
8 pm
Brian Wilson co-founder of The Beach Boys
with special guest Al .ardine
4/30
8 pm
Kansas
11/28
8 pm
The Brian Set^er Orchestra:
12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour
5/1
1 pm
4 pm
Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny
11/29
1 pm
4 pm
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
5/6
8 pm
Dennis Miller
12/1
8 pm
George Winston: The Winter Show
5/21
8 pm
Frankie Avalon
12/5
12/6
1 pm
4:30 pm
New .ersey Ballet presents The Nutcracker
5/22
1 pm
4 pm
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
12/9
3 pm
6 pm
Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Big Splash
6/5
1 pm
4 pm
The Lightning Thief Live!
7:30 pm
N.SO: Lacombe conducts Rachmaninoff & Ravel
8 pm
Steve Solomon's My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s
.ewish and I’m ,ome for the ,olidays
6/9
12/10
New shows added weekly!
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Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change.
ROCK
Tommy Emmanuel
9/24/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Two-time Grammy ® nominee, virtuoso
guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is one of
Australia’s most respected musicians.
With a professional career spanning ½ve
decades, Tommy has garnered hundreds
of thousands of loyal fans worldwide.
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9/25/2015 @ 8:00 PM
.oin the co-founder of the legendary
band Traf½c for an evening of music
history as he retraces the earliest days
of his career with Traf½c and the works
that launched his successful solo career.
Meat Loaf
Sponsored by Ben^el-Busch
11/19/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Meat Loaf remains a larger-than-life rock
icon, whose over-the-top shows are one-ofa-kind. For the past 40 years, he has been a
towering monument on the musical landscape.
,is legendary 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell
transformed this former stage actor into one
of the great American rock ‘n’ roll icons.
Citizen Cope
An Intimate Solo/Acoustic Performance
11/20/2015 @ 8:00 PM
“Rawness improbably balanced by a mixture
of danger and delicacy,” says one Rolling Stone
writer, “is what gives Citi^en Cope his edge.
As a singer, songwriter and producer, he stands
alone ¯ an artist immune to corruption.” ,is
music is commonly described as a mix of blues,
soul, folk and rock.
Peter Frampton Raw:
An Acoustic Tour with guest .ulian Frampton
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys
with special guest Al .ardine
10/14/2015 @ 8:00 PM
11/21/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Grammy ® Award-winning Peter Frampton
is back on the road, performing an
acoustic-only set for the ½rst time ever.
Gordon Kennedy, Frampton’s longtime
collaborator and co-producer of his
Grammy ® Award- winning album
Fingerprints, will join him on tour.
Experience some Good Vibrations with
perhaps the greatest modern-day American
composer, Brian Wilson, co-founder of
The Beach Boys, with special guest Al .ardine.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the modern
musical genius and one of the greatest singersongwriters of the 20th Century.
Air Supply
The Brian Setzer Orchestra
12th Annual “Christmas Rocks” Tour!
10/23/2015 @ 8:00 PM
The trademark sound of Russell
,itchcock’s soaring tenor voice and
Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic
songs create a unique sound that will
forever be known as Air Supply. They
are best known for their ballads such as
Lost in Love and Even the Nights Are Better.
11/28/2015 @ 8:00 PM
With a career spanning more than 30 years,
Brian Set^er has smash hits with The Stray Cats,
The Brian Set^er Orchestra and as a solo artist.
,is concert will include Set^er’s legendary guitar
magic on hits such as Rock This Town, (She’s) Sexy
+17, Stray Cat Strut and lots more, as well as his
re-imagined and acclaimed holiday classics.
Three Dog Night
Kansas
11/05/2015 @ 8:00 PM
4/30/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Legendary music icons, Three Dog
Night’s hits wind through the fabric of
pop culture today, whether on the radio,
in movies or in TV commercials ¯ songs
like Mama Told Me (Not To Come), Joy to
the World, and Black and White serve
to heighten and crystalli^e their
continuing popularity.
The iconic progressive rock band Kansas,
best known for their hits Dust in the Wind and
Carry on My Wayward Son, recently celebrated
their 40th Anniversary. “From the beginning,
we considered ourselves and our music different
and we hope we will always remain so.” Little
did this legendary rock group reali^e that back
in the early ‘70’s, what seemed to be “different,”
was actually ahead of its time.
The Outlaws
11/12/2015 @ 8:00 PM
The Southern Rock legends remain one
of the most in¾uential and best-loved
bands. Now they return with new music,
new focus and an uncompromising new
mission: It’s about a band of brothers
bound together by history, harmony
and the road.
Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change.
CLASSICAL
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Verismo Opera presents
Lucia Di Lammermoor
10/08/2015 @ 8:00 PM
10/18/2015 @ 3:00 PM
Aleksey Igudesman and ,yung-ki .oo
are two classical musicians who have
taken the world by storm with their
unique and hilarious theatrical shows,
which combine comedy with classical
music and popular culture.
A darkly romantic tale of family honor,
betrayal and madness returns to bergenPAC.
A tour-de-force of Italian Romantic opera
at its most powerful and dramatic, Lucia
Di Lammermoor is the gleaming jewel
in opera’s bel canto crown.
Itzhak Perlman
Sponsored by Wilmington Trust
N.SO presents
Rachmaninoff’s Second
Symphony
10/11/2015 @ 7:00 PM
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the
violin, beloved for his charm and humanity
as well as his talent, he is treasured by
audiences throughout the world who
respond not only to his remarkable
artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy
of making music.
10/29/2015 @ 7:30 PM
Energetic conductor Christoph König
is known for his “huge musicality,”
and .onathan Biss, whom The Guardian
calls “a truly world-class pianist,” speciali^es
in Beethoven. Their collaboration on
Beethoven’s playful Second Piano Concerto
is sure to enchant.
COMEDY
Laugh All Night Vol. 2
10/02/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Come out and enjoy a night of laughter
at bergenPAC’s very own comedy series
showcasing established city comics without
the hassle of city prices! Featuring host
Sherry Davey, Paterson, N., native Rodney
Laney, Shuli Egar and Gina Brillon.
Ron White
10/16/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White rose
to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the Blue Collar
Comedy Tour. ,is stories relay tales from
his life, ranging from growing up in a small
town in Texas to sharing stories of his
daily life to becoming one of the most
successful comedians in America.
Steve Solomon's
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s .ewish
and I’m ,ome for the ,olidays
12/10/2015 @ 8:00 PM
It’s another laugh-½lled evening of family chaos
from the award-winning writer and comedian
Steve Solomon. It’s the time of year we hear:
Peace on Earth, Good will towards men, Batteries
not included and Where’s the plunger?
The Capitol Steps
Mock the Vote
1/09/2016 @ 8:00 PM
The Capitol Steps fully admit that they have
an odd way of looking at the news. When they
hear of a scandal, they don’t think about
whether it’s good or bad for the country.
Their two questions are: (1) Is it funny?
And (2) what rhymes with it? Next thing
you know, someone wakes up screaming
with an idea for a parody.
Lisa Lampanelli
Howie Mandel
11/07/2015 @ 8:00 PM
3/12/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Lisa Lampanelli is known as Comedy’s
Lovable 5ueen of Mean. Lisa entered the
ranks of comic greats with her ½rst ever
one-hour ,BO comedy special, Long Live
the Queen. This equal-opportunity offender
is a regular on ,oward Stern’s radio shows.
Mandel returns to his roots in comedy in this
one-man show. A talented comedian, actor,
television host and voice actor, this Toronto
native is well known as host of the NBC game
show America’s Got Talent. ,e is also the creator
and star of the children’s cartoon Bobby’s World.
Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change.
N.SO presents
Beethoven & Danielpour
1/14/2016 @ 7:30 PM
N.SO presents
Vistas & Landscapes: Copland
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and Dvorák
2/25/2016 @ 7:30 PM
Beethoven’s sunny, youthful First Symphony
is ½lled with Mo^artean grace, while his
cheerful Fourth adds deeper shadings of
maturity with its mysterious, questing
introduction. Together, they make a ½ne
frame for the always-engaging Danielpour’s
multi-hued concerto, with magnetic
percussionist Lisa Pegher in the spotlight.
When it comes to summoning spacious vistas
of the American landscape, few pieces rival
Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Dvo΍jk’s New
World Symphony. A different landscape beckons
in Silent Woods, inspired by the serene forests
of Dvo΍jk’s native Bohemia and performed
by N.SO Associate Principal Cello Stephen Fang.
The Ahn Trio sponsored by the Frank
and Lydia Bergen Foundation
N.SO presents Lacombe conducts
Rachmaninoff & Ravel
2/18/2016 @ 8:00 PM
6/09/16 @ 7:30 PM
Born in Seoul, Korea, and educated at .uilliard,
the members of the Ahn Trio ¯ sisters Maria,
Lucia and Angella ¯ are rede½ning the art and
architecture of chamber music, breathing new
life into the standard piano trio literature with
commissioned works from visionary composers
like Pat Metheny, Kenji Bunch, Maurice .arre,
Nikolai Kapustin and Michael Nyman.
.acques Lacombe’s ½nal concerts as Music
Director of the N.SO feature some of his
favorite pieces, including Ravel’s gorgeous suite
from Daphnis and Chloé and the thrilling
Third Piano Concerto of Rachmaninoff.
It’s your ½nal chance to laud the marvelous
Lacombe. Don’t miss his farewell concerts.
BERGENPAC’S 2015-2016
SEASON IS SPONSORED BY:
Robert Klein and Freddie Roman
4/03/2016 @ 3:00 PM
Robert Klein is one of the funniest comedians
of all time with Grammy,® Tony and Emmy
nominations to prove it. Dean of the famous
New York Friars Club, Freddie Roman has presided
over many of their famous roasts. ,e also created
and starred in the groundbreaking Catskills on
Broadway. Come for a night of laughs and see
the comedic genius that in¾uenced .erry Seinfeld,
.ay Leno, Billy Crystal and Dennis Miller!
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
The Two Man Group
4/15/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Armed with nothing but their sharp wit,
comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
take to the live stage to create hilarious and
original scenes in their two-man show. Known
by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line
is it Anyway? Get ready for a night of
non-stop laughter for all ages!
Dennis Miller
5/6/2016 @ 8:00 PM
It's been said that Miller is "One of the
premier comedy talents in America today..."
While others are blunt assessing Miller's
comedic stature, Dennis himself makes a
virtue of understatement, but there is
nothing low key about his career.
www.bergenpac.org
FAMILY
Tickets
The Wiggles
Rock & Roll Preschool Tour
Ladybug Girl & Bumblebee Boy
The Musical*
9/27/2015 @ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
3/13/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
The Rock & Roll Preschool tour will include
classic wiggly favorites such as Rock-a-Bye
Your Bear, Fruit Salad and Do the Propeller!
plus new songs That’s the Sound of Rock &
Roll, Wake Up! and I Want a Leather Jacket.
This world premiere musical will bu^^ into your
heart, as Lulu, Sam, and their playground friends
explore the power of imagination and promote
a sense of adventure and exploration of the
world. Inspired by the children’s books by
David Soman and .acky Davis this lively new
musical “bu^^es” with the inventive energy
of childhood.
On sale at www.thewiggles.com
Wild Kratts Live!
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!*
11/15/2015 @ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
4/10/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
The Wild Kratts are back by popular demand!
Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris,
“come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts
story. Their Live show brings their TV
show to life and engages the audience.
Through their captivating adventures the
viewers learn that animals can take you
anywhere in science!
It only takes a little to BE BIG!™ The “big red
dog,” a character beloved for generations,
comes to life on stage in a BIG way in this
interactive musical! .oin Clifford, Emily
Eli^abeth and all their friends from Birdwell
Island as they embark on an adventure ½lled
with singing, dancing and more.
Fancy Nancy:*
Splendiferous Christmas
Goodnight Moon*
and The Runaway Bunny
11/29/2015 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
5/01/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Families will join Nancy in a very fancy
holiday celebration! She bought a brandnew sparkly tree topper with her own
money and can’t wait to decorate the
Christmas tree. But when things don’t
turn out the way Nancy planned, will
Christmas still be splendiferous?
Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar
nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s
pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring
responses from his loving mum. Mermaid’s
staged adaptation will bring a new sense of
appreciation to stories that have delighted
several generations.
Peppa Pig Live!
Peppa Pig’s Big Splash
Curious George:*
The Golden Meatball
12/09/2015 @ 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM
5/22/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
More fun than a muddy puddle! Peppa Pig,
star of the top-rated TV series on Nick
.r., is hitting the road for her ½rst-ever
U.S. theatrical tour. Peppa Pig’s Big
Splash promises to be the perfect
theatre show for all pre-schoolers!
All¯You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once
a year. On Meatball Day, George helps his friend
Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs,
and serves them to the hungry crowd. But this
year, the crowd had vanished! .oin the inquisitive,
lovable little monkey Curious George, star of
books, movies and the award-winning PBS
television show, in this delightful new musical.
A Christmas Carol*
The Lightning Thief*
12/20/2015 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
6/05/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
A musical interpretation of the Charles
Dickens classic. The show captures both
the humorous and touching moments of
the classic story conveying Dickens’ original
message that the holiday season should
be a “kind, forgiving, charitable time,”
a sentiment which still rings true today.
The Lightning Thief, a new musical adapted
from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick
Riordan, features Percy .ackson as he is
about to be kicked out of boarding school…
again. Lately, mythological monsters and
the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be
walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s
Greek mythology textbook and into his life.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!*
1/24/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
The legacy of the beloved Mister Rogers
lives on with the hit television series Daniel
Tiger’s Neighborhood, airing daily on PBS
KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends
are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live
audiences with Daniel Tiger’s
Neighborhood Live!
* Limited $19 special-priced tickets available
for select shows.
Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change.
JAZZ
Live! At the Cabaret Vol. 5
Roy Assaf Trio
Sergio Mendes:
A Celebration of 50 Years of Brasil 66
9/10/2015 @ 7:00 PM
2/05/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Delivering fresh color to the world of music,
the Roy Assaf Trio blends traditional ja^^
with Middle Eastern rhythms, singable
melodies with danceable rhythms. A special
bond is created among the musicians that
leaves the audience feeling inspired by a
memorable happening.
Sergio Mendes’ in¾uence on the music
industry has spanned ½ve decades and
continues to evolve. One of the most
internationally successful Bra^ilian artists
of all time, he is a Grammy ® Award winner
and a two-time Latin Grammy® Award winner.
Madeleine Peyroux Trio
with guest Nellie McKay
Pink Martini
11/11/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Nearly two decades after her debut,
Madeleine Peyroux’s genre-defying blend
of ja^^ and pop continues to enthrall the
music world. Universally praised as “.a^^’s
brightest star,” she has gained a reputation
for an impeccable choice of material.
3/15/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Pink Martini, the group that calls itself “a little
orchestra,” will intoxicate you with its eclectic
repertoire and vintage vibe. Bring the whole
family to ½nd out why they “speak to just
about everybody… from grade-schoolers
to grandmothers to the young and hip and
beautiful.” ¯The Washington Post
George Winston
The Winter Show
12/01/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Inspired by the seasons, George Winston’s
concerts feature a variety of styles including
melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano
and stride piano. ,e performs songs from
his seasonal favorites as well as Peanuts
pieces and much more.
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DANCE
Compayia Flamenca’s .osq Porcel presents
Flamenco Fire
New .ersey Ballet presents
The Nutcracker
10/22/2015 @ 8:00 PM
12/05 & 12/06/15 @ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
.osq Porcel and his company perform a
traditional program of the art of Flamenco.
This breathtaking extravagan^a represents
the purity and authenticity of the golden
age of Flamenco.
This ½rst-rate traditional production never fails to
enchant youngsters and grownups alike with splendid
dancing, colorful costumes and scenery, eye-popping
special effects and a touch of holiday magic.
*The performances on 12/5 at 1:00 pm and 12/6 at 4:30 pm will be
Audio Described. For additional information about this service, call
201-816-8160, extension 43 or email [email protected].
Ailey II: Revelations
11/04/2015 @ 7:30 PM
Revelations is the signature choreographic
work of Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theater. Using African-American spirituals,
song-sermons, gospel songs and holy
blues, Ailey’s Revelations fervently
explores the places of deepest grief
and holiest joy in the soul.
LATIN
Savion Glover’s
Dance ,oliday SPeCTaCULaR
Sponsored by Wilmington Trust
12/12/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Savion Glover’s ½rst ever holiday production!
Bursting with festive holiday spirit, legendary
choreographer and world-renowned dance
sensation Savion Glover brings dance, rhythm
and music to all-time holiday favorites from
around the world.
R&B / SOUL
Grupo Niche
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9/19/2015 @ 8:00 PM
11/14/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Grupo Niche is one of the world’s best
known salsa and cumbia groups from
Colombia and they enjoy great popularity
throughout the U.S. and Latin America.
They are known for both their vigorous,
uptempo dance music as well as
slower-paced romantic numbers.
Grammy ® Award-winning legend Mavis
Staples teams up with multi-platinum
recording artist .oan Osborne on the
highly anticipated national tour Solid Soul.
Gilberto Santa Rosa
So Good For The Soul!
A Tribute to the Music of Motown
10/17/2015 @ 8:00 PM
The musical elegance and style of Gilberto
Santa Rosa has made him one of the most
prominent ½gures of the salsa music genre.
Known as “El Caballero de la Salsa”
(The Gentleman of Salsa) he is both a
bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero.
.IVV]6MZIVE
1/16/2016 @ 8:00 PM
So Good for the Soul celebrates the best
of the best from the Detroit hit-making
factory. A fabulous cast, backed by a band
of incredible musicians, represents Motown
royalty ¯ performing the beloved songs
from the greatest artists of all time.
Darlene Love
2/12/2016 @ 8:00 PM
2/13/2016 @ 8:00 PM
.erry Rivera is a Grammy -nominated,
multi-platinum-selling salsa singer. ,is
artistic diversity and ability to captivate
a demographically diverse fan base makes
him one of the biggest musical acts in the
world. During the course of his career he
has sold over 10 million albums and holds
the record for the best-selling salsa album
in history.
Darlene Love continues to captivate
audiences worldwide with her warm,
gracious stage presence and sensational
performances. Love’s hits include:
He’s A Rebel, The Boy I’m Gonna Marry,
Wait ‘Til My Bobby Gets Home and
He’s Sure the Boy I Love.
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New .ersey Ballet presents
Cinderella
3/25/2016 @ 8:00 PM
4/24/2016 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
The power of love and the ½nality of death
collide as two of the greatest tragic masterpieces
of all time are re-invented in this double-bill
that includes Shakespeare’s tragic Romeo
and Juliet and the ½ery Carmen Suite inspired
by Bi^et’s opera.
One of New .ersey Ballet’s most popular
productions, Cinderella is a romp through
the well-known fairy tale. See the clock
come to life, a Fairy Godmother and
beautiful Fairies of the Four Seasons in
the enchanted garden, and the pumpkin
which turns into a coach before your
very eyes!
New .ersey Ballet presents
Don Quixote
4/23/2016 @ 8:00 PM
This production is based on the 1900
version staged for the Bolshoi by Alexander
Gorsky. Don 5uixote is rich in Spanish
color, ¾avor and the laugh-out-loud humor
of Cervantes’ masterpiece about an old
knight, his squire, and their foray into the
age of chivalry.
TRIBUTE
Dead On Live
Grateful Dead Tribute, 71-72
The Fab Four
The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band
9/18/2015 @ 8:00 PM
2/19/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Dead On Live is recogni^ed nationally as
one of the top acts to pay tribute to the
music of the American treasure known as
the Grateful Dead. The show will showcase
the music from releases of 1971-1972,
featuring favorites from Skull and Roses,
Garcia, Europe 72 and more.
Performing uncanny, note-for-note live
renditions of Beatles’ songs, The Fab Four
stands out among other Beatles cover bands
for their attention to detail. This incredible
stage show includes three costume changes
representing every era of the Beatles’
ever-changing career. You will think you
are watching the real thing!
Get the Led Out
The American Led Zeppelin
The Machine
performs Pink Floyd
10/30/2015 @ 8:00 PM
3/26/2016 @ 8:00 PM
A Get The Led Out (GTLO) concert
mimics the “light and shade” that are
the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.”
It’s their attention to detail and nuance
that makes a GTLO performance a truly
awe-inspiring event!
America’s top Pink Floyd show has forged
a 20-year reputation of excellence due to
The Machine’s stellar musicianship, dramatic
lighting and video, and passionate delivery.
Known for performing a diverse mix of Floyd’s
extensive 16-album repertoire ¯ complete
with faithful renditions of popular hits as well
as obscure gems ¯ each show gives fans an
authentic Floydian experience.
Satisfaction
1/22/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones
Show is a touring tribute to the World’s
Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. This highly
acclaimed production showcases the most
authentic cast and costuming of its kind. The
likes of Mick .agger, Keith Richards and
supporting cast bring a colorful performance
to over 45 years of classic hits.
Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change.
VOICES
Neil Berg’s
100 Years of Broadway
9/26/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Enjoy the re-creation of the greatest
moments from the ½nest Broadway
shows of the century including The
Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables,
CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll
& Hyde by composer/lyricist Neil Berg.
Under The Streetlamp
10/09/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Under the Streetlamp delivers an
electrifying evening of classic hits from
the American Radio Songbook. These
four magnetic vocalists bring their unique
blend of tight harmonies and slick dance
moves to your favorite Doo-Wop,
Motown and old-time Rock ‘n’ Roll hits.
Paul Anka
11/06/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Enjoy the music of proli½c singer-songwriter
Paul Anka as he performs hits like My Way,
Put Your Head On My Shoulder, Lonely Boy,
She’s a Lady and (You’re) Having My Baby. ,is
days as a teen idol and hit songwriter for the
likes of Frank Sinatra and Tom .ones
skyrocketed him to fame but his talent and
dedication have made Paul Anka an
impressive force in the music industry.
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Sinatra Sings Sinatra The Centennial Celebration
Sponsored by Lakeland Bank
11/13/2015 @ 8:00 PM
Sinatra Sings Sinatra is a one-of-a-kind
multi-media experience. In stories, photos,
videos and songs, Frank Sinatra .r. delivers
½rst-hand recollections of life on and off
stage with his iconic father.
EXPERIENTIAL
Lisa Williams
Voices From The Other Side
Shatner’s World
We .ust Live In It
9/16/2015 @ 8:00 PM
1/21/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Known internationally for her insights as a
psychic medium, Lisa Williams enthralls
audiences with her ability to communicate
with loved ones who have passed on. In an
evening that connects us with messages from
the beyond, Lisa uses her gifts to perform
live audience readings and help bring closure
to those in need.
In Shatner’s World, William Shatner delivers
a larger-than-life performance complete with
his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling
and musical selections in his inimitable style.
Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and even
some poignant moments, you will his
phenomenal path from classically trained
Shakespearean actor to cultural icon.
David Sedaris
Cesar Millan Live!
10/10/2015 @ 8:00 PM
1/29/2016 @ 8:00 PM
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques,
David Sedaris has become one of America’s
pre-eminent humor writers. The great
skill with which he slices through cultural
euphemisms and political correctness
proves that Sedaris is a master of satire
and one of the most observant writers
addressing the human condition today.
Cesar Millan will reveal the secrets of
happier, healthier relationships between
humans and their canine companions in his
exciting live show. ,e will share his
philosophies and methods, then present
examples via live training demonstrations
with multiple dogs from local rescues. ,is
famous four-legged companions, .unior and
Benson, will also join Cesar on stage.
Sing-a-Long-a Grease
Mike Super – Magic & Illusion
10/25/2015 @ 3:00 PM
2/20/2016 @ 7:30 PM
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a
T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt
cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your
chance to don those pink jackets, grease up
those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for
an evening where you are the stars ¯ and
remember GREASE is the word.
Voted America’s Favorite Mysti½er, winner
of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon and
America’s Got Talent ½nalist, Mike Super is
the only magician in history to win a live
magic competition on primetime U.S.
network television. .oin him on a journey
of emotions ¯ from laughter and intrigue
to danger and wonder.
Kenny Rogers
Once Again It’s Christmas & Other ,its
12/19/2015 @ 8:00 PM
The enduring Country Music ,all of Fame
member and pop superstar has endeared
music lovers around the globe with his
ama^ing songs, heartfelt performances,
distinctive voice, gift for storytelling and
universal appeal.
Frankie Avalon
5/21/2016 @ 8:00 PM
With a career spanning over three
generations in music, television and ½lm,
Frankie Avalon has certainly made the
transition from teen idol to true star. ,is
many chart-toppers include #1 hits like
Why and Venus. In addition, he has appeared
in over 20 ½lms including his role as Teen
Angel in the movie production of the hit
Broadway musical Grease where he sang
Beauty School Dropout.
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4/09/2016 @ 8:00 PM
One of America’s most enduring singersongwriters, Don McLean’s classics include
American Pie, Vincent (Starry Starry Night),
Castles in the Air and Crying. Known for her
renditions of .oni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now
and Stephen Sondheim’s Send in the Clowns,
.udy Collins has inspired audiences with
sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting
and a ½rm commitment to social activism.
WORLD
Peniel Concert Choir
perform "Messiah"
12/13/2015 @ 7:30 PM
The Peniel Choir founded by Mr. Beyung
Choun Lee (Emeritus Conductor) &
Mr. .in Byun (Choir Director & Conductor)
present a night of Sacred Music. Peniel
Concert Choir has performed numerous
concerts in the U.S., Canada and Korea
focusing on the repertories of the choir.
Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire
3/17/2016 @ 8:00 PM
Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire focuses on
the traditional culture of song and dance
in Ireland that generates an electric
atmosphere that sweeps audiences away
to Ireland, its culture, its land, its pubs,
its music and its heart. Michael Londra
has been described as “one of the
greatest Irish singers of all our time.”
An Irish Christmas
The Peking Acrobats
12/18/2015 @ 8:00 PM
4/08/2016 @ 8:00 PM
As seen on PBS! Take a journey through
Christmas in Ireland and celebrate the
great traditions of Irish mythology. Enjoy
superb music-making, singing of Christmas
carols and great storytelling, all led by an
award-winning cast of Irish dancers, in a
night that sparkles with life and a bit of magic!
The Peking Acrobats, a troupe of China’s
most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers,
cyclists and gymnasts, complemented by
live musicians playing traditional Chinese
instruments, will bring their 2,000-year-old
tradition of acrobatics to the bergenPAC
as part of their 30th Anniversary Tour
and Year of the Monkey Celebration.
Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change.
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