Headliners

Sunday • February 10 • 3:00 pm

Kean Stage 

David Sanborn Quintet 

In Concert 

This six-time Grammy-winning saxophonist has assembled a stunning program of straight-ahead jazz tunes for his new quintet—featuring saxophone, trombone, keyboards, bass and drums. 

Saturday • February 23 • 8:00 pm 

Prudential Center 

Michael Bublé 

In Concert 

Michael Bublé comes to The Rock in support of his 8th major studio album, Love, a testament to the power of music and its healing potential—not just for the listener but for Bublé, too. 

 

Saturday • February 23 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

John Mellencamp 

The John Mellencamp Show 

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 2019 tour coincides with the release of his latest album, and features classics such as “Jack and Diane” and “Hurts So Good.”

Saturday • March 2 • 7:00 pm 

State Theatre

Lloyd Price, Sonny Turner & Bill Haley’s Comets 

Brooklyn Paramount Reunion 

Hosted by the Duke of Doo Wop, Harry G, and DJ Radio’s Alan David Stein, this lineup of oldies legends also includes The Skyliners, Cleveland Stills & The Dubs, Gary Troxel & The Fleetwoods, Sonny Turner of The Platters and Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions. 

Saturday • March 2 • 8:00 pm

Prudential Center 

Elton John 

Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour Elton 

John’s three-year final Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour includes this stop at The Rock. His career achievements include more than 30 platinum and multi-platinum albums, over 50 Top 40 hits, and record sales north of 300 million.

Sunday • March 3 • 2:00 & 7:00 pm 

State Theatre

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles 

In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN brings the group’s greatest hits in a note-for-note theatrical event billed as the next best thing to seeing the Fab Four live. 

Saturday • March 9 • 7:00 pm 

UCPAC Muddfest 2019 

Hard rockers Puddle of Mudd headline an electric show featuring Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, and Tantric. 

Saturday • March 9 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

David Bowie Alumni 

A Bowie Celebration Celebrate the music of David Bowie with alumni musicians of David Bowie’s bands from across the decades, including his longest-standing member Mike Garson, along with Earl Slick, Gerry Leonard and Carmine Rojas. The concert features an unforgettable and critically acclaimed evening of Bowie songs with an ever-rotating mix of hits and deep cuts. 

Wednesday • March 13 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

Johnny Mathis 

The Voice of Romance Tour 

Johnny Mathis has recorded more than 70 albums and sold millions of records worldwide. He returns to New Brunswick to perform his greatest hits, including “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” and “Misty.” 

Wednesday • March 13 • 8:00 pm 

Prudential Center 

Fleetwood Mac In Concert 

The iconic band’s 2019 tour features Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie, along with newcomers Mike Campbell and Neil Finn. Fleetwood Mac has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. 

 

Thursday • March 14 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

Joe Bonamassa In Concert 

Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa is touring in support of his new studio album, Redemption. Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Bonamassa has redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. 

Friday • March 15 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre

Art Garfunkel In Concert 

Art Garfunkel has eight Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement Award to his credit, spanning his partnership with Paul Simon, a long solo career and a Golden Globe-winning turn as a dramatic actor. His show includes iconic hits like “Sound of Silence,” “Scarborough Fair” and “Mrs. Robinson.”

Saturday • March 16 • 7:30 pm 

NJPAC 

Linda Eder 

American Song Since her 12-week victory streak on Star Search, Linda Eder has developed into one of the most powerful and versatile voices of her generation, with a diverse repertoire that spans musical theater, American standards, pop, country, jazz and more. 

 

Saturday • March 17 • 3:00 pm 

State Theatre

Sir James Galway In Concert 

The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway, returns to the State Theatre New Jersey with renowned flutist Lady Jeanne Galway and pianist Michael McHale. Galway’s illustrious career includes over 30 million album sales and passionate work in music education.

Saturday • March 23 • 7:30 pm 

Kean Stage

Patina Miller In Concert

Miller earned a Tony nomination for her 2011 Broadway debut in Sister Act and later won a Tony for her role in Pippin. She made her feature film debut in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay and had a featured role in Madam Secretary. 

 

Sunday • March 24 • 7:30 pm 

State Theatre

Gladys Knight In Concert 

Seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight performs her iconic hits, including “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” and “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.” She has 11 #1 R&B singles to her credit and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with her group, The Pips. 

 

Sunday • March 24 • 8:00 pm 

Prudential Center 

TobyMac Hits Deep Tour 

The leading light in Christian hip hop comes to Newark with a show featuring music from his first new collection in three years. After earning acclaim as a member of DC Talk in the 1980s, TobyMac embarked on a solo career that has produced seven Grammy awards. 

Tuesday • March 26 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

Indigo Girls In Concert

With over 14 million records sold, the folk rock duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers is known for its award-winning albums and social activism. They met in elementary school, began performing in high school and won a Grammy in 1990. 

 

Friday • March 29 • 8:00 pm

NJPAC 

Billy Cox, Joe Satriani & Johnny Lang Experience Hendrix Tour 

Jimi Hendrix called his stage performance his Electric Church. Experience Hendrix captures this spirit thanks to virtuoso guitarists like Joe Satriani and Johnny Lang and former Experience bandmate Billy Cox. 

Saturday • March 30 6:00 & 8:30 pm 

NJPAC

Mandy Gonzalez Fearless! 

Mandy Gonzalez, aka Angelica in the smash hit Hamilton, makes her Chase Room debut. Gonzalez performs powerful songs by contemporary composers like Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt, as well as a stirring reinterpretation of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” 

Friday • April 12 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC 

Chick Corea Trilogy In Concert 

Keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade gather to form this stellar trio, which earned two Grammys for the 2014 three-CD set Trilogy, a live recording that combined original compositions with standards like “The Song is You,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and “My Foolish Heart.” Pianist Joey Alexander opens as special guest. 

Saturday • April 13 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC

Kashmir The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute 

Kashmir, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute, transports audiences back to the glory days of one of the most iconic rock units of all time, hitting every stop and every classic Zeppelin hit along the way. Created by acclaimed vocalist Jean Violet in 2000, Kashmir has grown from the streets of New York into one of the world’s top Led Zeppelin tribute bands. 

Monday • April 15 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre

Chicago In Concert 

Did you know that Chicago was the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades? The group’s hits include “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” and “Make Me Smile.” 

Saturday • April 27 • 2:00 & 7:30 pm 

NJPAC

 Zakir Hussain Masters of Percussion 

Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is regarded as one of the world’s greatest percussionists. He returns to Newark’s Victoria Theater with a handpicked ensemble of master musicians and dancers. Throughout his career, Hussain has elevated the status of the tabla—not only throughout India but with world music fans around the globe.  

 

Song, Dance & Drama

 

January 31 to March 3 

Paper Mill Playhouse 

My Very Own British Invasion

A fable of young love set against the backdrop of the exploding 1960s music scene—when England launched the little dust-up that became known as The British Invasion. Based on the experiences of Peter Noone, who was just a teenager willing to sacrifice international stardom for the sake of the girl he loves, the show features more than two dozen chart-topping hits from all the best British bands of the era. Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell choreographs and directs.

Saturday • February 9 • 7:00 pm 

UCPAC 

Ain’t Misbehavin’ 

The free concert version of the award-winning musical revue, Ain’t Misbehavin’, is presented on the UCPAC Main Stage to kick off a month-long celebration featuring programming honoring Black History Month. Ain’t Misbehavin’ pays tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness, and pride. 

Saturday • February 16 • 7:30 pm 

Kean Stage 

Meredith Baxter & Michael Gross Love Letters 

The Family Ties co-stars are together again, this time in A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters. This Pulitzer-nominated play is a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and the deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends. 

Saturday • February 16 3:00 & 7:00 pm 

NJPAC 

Maurice Hines Tappin’ Thru Life 

Broadway legend Maurice Hines, accompanied by The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, revisits stopping points along his career in a song-and-dance celebration that pays tribute to his brother, Gregory Hines, and other performers who inspired him—from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. Hines is backed by his tap protégés, The Manzari Brothers. 

February 22 to March 2 

Kean Stage 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Lunatic lovers, nefarious fairies, atrocious artistes and rambunctious royals star in Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy.

Friday • March 1 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC 

Snoop Dogg and Tamar Braxton Redemption of a Dogg 

Award-winning writer, director and producer Je’Caryous Johnson comes to NJPAC with his new stage play, Redemption of a Dogg, starring hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg and Tamar Braxton of Braxton Family Values. Redemption of a Dogg, the follow-up to the popular stage production, Set It Off, is set to a soundtrack of over 25 years of Snoop’s greatest hits.

 

Saturday • March 2 • 7:30 pm 

NJPAC 

Rennie Harris/Puremovement Lifted 

Rennie Harris and his Puremovement hip-hop/street dance company have set their latest work, Lifted, to house and gospel music, featuring a live choir. The story is loosely inspired by Charles Dickens’s Oliver Twist. 

Saturday • March 16 • 7:30 pm 

Kean Stage

Murphy’s Celtic Legacy 

This invigorating performance of traditional Irish dance—with dark cinematic undertones—is an inspiring tale of courage and loss created by Chris Hannon, a former lead in Lord of the Dance.

Saturday • March 16 • 2:00 & 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

Russian National Ballet Swan Lake 

The Russian National Ballet brings the world’s most beloved program to life: the story of a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. This performance features choreography by Petipa and an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky. 

April 2 to 4 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre

Rent

The 20th Anniversary Tour 

In the 1990s, Rent changed the landscape of American theatre. Jonathan Larson’s Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical—a re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème— continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. 

April 4 to May 5

Paper Mill Playhouse 

Benny & Joon 

A New Musical Based on the 1993 film starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson, this new musical is a smart, funny, tender-hearted celebration of love—between children and parents, romantic partners, friends and siblings— and embraces a difficult subject with warmth, honesty and wit. 

Saturday • April 6 • 7:00 pm 

NJPAC 

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Jersey Moves! 

The stunning dancers of New Jersey-based choreographer Carolyn Dorfman’s multi-ethnic company are known for high-energy, technically demanding dance and powerful storytelling—connecting life and dance in bold, athletic and dramatic terms, and taking audiences on intellectual and emotional journeys that illuminate and celebrate the human experience.  

Thursday • April 11 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Live On Stage 

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, makes its State Theatre debut, blending visual imagery and a stylistic approach to movement. The company’s program will include the dance piece, A Letter to My Nephew, accompanied by a score by composer Nick Hallett, performed by baritone Matthew Gamble. 

 

Family Friendly

 

Saturday • February 16 • 3:00 pm 

NJPAC 

Darci Lynne & Friends 

Darci Lynne is accompanied by her musical friends, including a diva-esque rabbit (Petunia), a shy and soulful mouse (Oscar), and a sarcastic old woman (Edna). Singing through her friends helped the young entertainer find a voice inside that she didn’t know she had, and helped her overcome a lifelong struggle with shyness. Lynne was the winner of Season 12 of America’s Got Talent. 

Monday • February 18 10:00, 12:30 & 3:00 pm 

State Theatre

Jack Hanna Into the Wild Live 

America’s most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his Emmy-winning television series to the stage, featuring some of the world’s most spectacular animals. Jack also shares humorous stories and amazing exclusive footage from his worldwide adventures. 

Friday • March 22 • 8:00 pm

Saturday • March 23 • 2:00 & 8:00 pm 

State Theatre 

Finding Neverland 

Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. 

 

Saturday • March 30 3:00 & 5:00 pm 

State Theatre

B: The Underwater Bubble Show 

The wondrous underwater world of Bubblelandia and all its beautiful sea creatures come to life in this imaginary journey through the deep blue sea. Inspired by childhood favorites like Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan, B—The Underwater Bubble Show is a lavish musical production featuring dancers and acrobats, original music, and fantastic stage effects including lasers, flying foam and soap bubbles to create a dreamlike underwater atmosphere. 

Saturday • April 13 • 11:00 am

NJPAC 

Mermaid Theatre Rainbow Fish 

The one-of-a-kind, puppet-filled adaptation of the popular book by Marcus Pfister is an NJPAC favorite. Mermaid Theatre is known internationally for its delightful stage adaptations of beloved children’s literature. The company employs innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects, evocative original music, and gentle storytelling that stimulates young minds. 

Saturday • April 13 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC

Sunday • April 14 • 3:00 pm 

State Theatre

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Mary Poppins in Concert 

This family-friendly, symphonic cinema event features the Oscar-winning classic Disney film unfolding on the big screen with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing the charming and delightful musical score. 

April 26 to April 28 

State Theatre 

Sesame Street Live Make Your Magic 

When magician Justin visits Sesame Street to put on a magic show for the whole neighborhood, Elmo wants to be part of the big event. But there’s one problem…he doesn’t know how to do magic. Elmo learns that you can do anything you set your mind to if you just keep trying. 

April 26 to May 4 

NJPAC 

Shen Yun

The world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company returns to Newark with its latest epic production. Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, modern heroic tales, and treasured ethnic traditions—taking audiences on a stunning, immersive journey through 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.

 

Funny You Should Say That

 

Saturday • February 16 • 7:00 pm

NJPAC 

Russell Peters Deported World Tour 

Russell Peters leaves no cultural stereotype unturned in his Deported World Tour. An early YouTube sensation, Peters was recently included in Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comedians of All Time.

 

Saturday • February 23 • 7:30 pm 

NJPAC

Tom Papa Live On Stage 

New Jersey’s own Tom Papa is a true quadruple-threat. He excels as a stand-up comedian, comedy writer, voiceover specialist and dramatic actor. Make that quintuple-threat…he recently released his first book, Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas. 

 

Thursday • March 7 • 8:00 pm 

State Theatre

Lewis Black The Joke’s On Us Tour 

Lewis Black returns to New Brunswick with a new show, ripping subject matter from the headlines and ratcheting up his anger to a fever pitch. Following his star turn on The Daily Show, Black has won Grammys for two of his eight comedy albums, and authored three bestselling books. 

 

Saturday • March 9 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC

Ryan Hamilton Live on Stage Rubber-faced 

Ryan Hamilton, one of the country’s fastest-rising entertainers, makes his NJPAC debut after opening for Jerry Seinfeld at Carnegie Hall. His sarcastic observational humor covers everything from skydiving to the challenges of being single. 

 

Wednesday • March 20 • 7:30 pm 

Prudential Center 

Impractical Jokers

The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour The Tenderloins—Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano—star in TruTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. They bring their bag of public pranks to The Rock for an outrageous multimedia stage show. 

 

Friday • April 12 • 7:00 pm 

NJPAC 

Paula Poundstone Live On Stage 

Paula Poundstone’s smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit have made her a favorite of NPR audiences and stand-up comedy fans. She also appears on Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Adam Felber—her friend and fellow panelist on Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! She recently authored her second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, which debuted at #1 on the Amazon Humor bestseller list.  

 

Classical Performances

 

Sunday • February 24 • 3:00 pm 

State Theatre

Czech National Symphony Orchestra 100 Years of Leonard Bernstein 

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, with Grammy-winning Mezzo-Soprano Isabel Leonard—and led by conductor John Mauceri—celebrates the legacy of Leonard Bernstein with a program entitled 100 Years of Leonard Bernstein. 

 

Saturday • March 2 • 8:00 pm

Sunday • March 3 • 3:00 pm 

NJPAC 

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra In Concert 

Hans Graf conducts and Van Cliburn finalist Jeffrey Kahane is featured on piano in a program that includes works by Ravel, and Shostakovich, as well as Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. 

Thursday • March 7 • 1:30 pm Friday • March 8 • 8:00 pm 

Sunday • March 10 • 3:00 pm 

State Theater 

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra In Concert 

Jun Markl conducts and Ingrid Fliter is featured on piano in a program that includes works by Mendelssohn and Britten, as well as La Mer and Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy. 

Friday • March 15 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC

Philadelphia Orchestra In Concert 

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Philadelphians in Schubert’s great and noble Symphony No. 9, and young pianist Jan Lisiecki plays Mendelssohn. The Philadelphia Orchestra was cultivated under Leopold Stokowski, Eugene Ormandy, Riccardo Muti and now Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The program also includes Haydn’s overture to his opera L’Isola Disabitata. 

Saturday • March 23 • 8:00 pm 

NJPAC

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra In Concert 

The incomparable Xian Zhang conducts and Johannes Moser is featured on cello in a program that includes works by Schumann and Brahms, as well as Andrew Norman, Music America’s Composer of the Year in 2017. Norman’s Cello Concerto is making its East Coast premiere.