In town as the seasons change…
Cameron Yee
February 16
Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressively
Prudential Center 7:00 pm
Comedy superstar Jeff Dunham brings his cast of ill-behaved characters to The Rock for his Passively Aggressively tour. Fan favorites, such as Bubba J and Peanut, consider what a new member to their dysfunctional family could mean.
February 16-24
Pippin
Kean Stage
(See web site for showtimes)
Pippin’s Leading Player tells the powerful story of his travels with a troupe of talented actors. Music, song, and dance weave a narrative of selfishness, deceitful first impressions, and the power of redemption.
February 17-18
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Live!
NJPAC/Victoria Theater
(See web site for showtimes)
For more than two decades, John Gray’s hilarious Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus guide to the battle of the sexes has remained an audience favorite.
Joe Satriani
February 18
G3 2018: Joe Satriani, John Pertucci, Phil Collen
NJPAC 7:00 pm
The G3 2018 tour features Satriani and fellow six-string legends Pertucci and Collen in an action-packed, live-wire celebration of guitar wizardry.
February 18
Hot Latin Nights with the Mambo Kings:
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
State Theater 3:00 pm
Bringing some serious heat, The Mambo Kings celebrate the sizzling, jazz-infused music of Latin America and the United States.
Amazon.com
February 23
Art of Rap: The History of Hip Hop Tour with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, EPMD, N.O.R.E., Big Daddy Kane, Onyx, MR. Cheeks, Brand Nubian, and Roxanne Shanté
NJPAC 8:00 pm
This electrifying concert features some of the most influential Hip Hop artists of today—and back in the day. It’s a celebration of the far reach of rap and the amazing stories of its unforgettable artists.
February 24
Jon Secada
UCPAC Main Stage 8:00 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist and songwriter Jon Secada, acclaimed for his romantic sound, takes the Main Stage in Rahway with his soulful and melodic voice.
February 24
Brahms’ First Symphony: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
State Theater 8:00 pm
Rune Bergmann conducts mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in Brahms’ First Symphony, a masterwork for all time.
The Duprees
March 3
Golden Oldies Spectacular
State Theater 7:00 pm
An evening of beloved oldies in New Brunswick! Featuring classics like The Duprees’
“You Belong to Me,” The Marcels’ “Blue Moon” and many more.
March 4
Staatskapelle Weimar
State Theater 3:00 pm
Founded in 1491, the Staatskapelle Weimar is one of the oldest and most illustrious orchestras in the world. It’s the organization’s first North American tour to present three of Beethoven’s greatest works.
Thefallofitall
March 9
Colin Quinn: One in Every Crowd
NJPAC/Victoria Theater 7:00 pm
Quinn’s rough-hewn urban humor has entertained MTV, Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, and Broadway audiences. He comes to Newark with an entirely new show.
PeterPan23
March 9
Kid Rock: Greatest Show on Earth Tour 2018
Prudential Center 7:30 pm
Kid Rock brings his The Greatest Show on Earth Tour to The Rock—to promote his new album, Sweet Southern Sugar
March 11
Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
State Theater 3:00 pm
Acclaimed conductor Xian Zhang conducts the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty and Francesca da Rimini, Danielpour’s Carnival of the Ancients, and Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante.
NJPAC
March 16
Los Tigres del Norte
NJPAC 8:00 pm
One of the most influential Latin music groups of all time, Grammy-Award winning Los Tigres perform high-energy norteño music that celebrates the vibrant culture of Mexico.
State Theater
March 17
Dublin Irish Dance
State Theater 8:00 pm
Stepping Out offers an extravaganza of sights and sounds from the Dublin Irish Dance company. The troupe of accomplished step-dancers and musicians explores Celtic history and culture.
State Theater
March 18
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell
NJPAC 3:00 pm
Known as one of the greatest American violinists of his time, Bell has recently become one of the world’s most accomplished conductors. He now leads the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
FOR the KIDS
February 9-10
Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
State Theater
(See web site for show times)
February 10
Beauty & the Beast
Kean Stage 3:00 pm
February 10
Year of the Dog: The Nai Chen Dance Company
NJPAC/Victoria Theater 2:00 & 7:00 pm
February 19
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
State Theater 10:00 am, 12:30 & 3:00 pm
March 3
Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey
NJPAC/Victoria Theater 2:00 pm
March 3
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
NJPAC 2:00 & 7:30 pm
March 15-18
Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes
Prudential Center
(See web site for showtimes)
March 17
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
NJPAC/Victoria Theater 1:00 & 5:00 pm
YouTube
March 18–19
Mummenschanz
State Theater 7:00 pm
Sibuachu
March 20
Judas Priest
Prudential Center 7:00 pm
One of heavy metal’s iconic acts hits the road to support the new Firepower album. The lineup features Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner, Ian Hill, and Scott Travis.
Sibuachu
March 21
Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled
Prudential Center 7:30 pm
Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum singer Demi Lovato brings her tour to North America timed with the release of her critically acclaimed album Tell Me You Love Me. She is joined by special guest DJ Khaled.
March 23
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba
NJPAC 8:00 pm
Conducted by Enrique Pérez-Mesa—with guest pianist Yekwon Sunwoo—the orchestra makes its NJPAC debut with a Latin-flavored and dance-inspired program.
March 23-25
Motown the Musical
State Theater (Check web site for showtimes)
Celebrate the music that transformed America and the story of Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul.
March 29-April 29
The Sting: A New Musical
Paper Mill Playhouse (Check web site for showtimes)
Based on the 1973 Academy Award-winning film, The Sting, this musical tells the story of two con men who plot to sabotage a corrupt racketeer in Depression Era Chicago.
April 4-7
Comedy of (Jersey) Errors
Kean Stage (Check web site for showtimes)
This version of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors is filled with madcap characters, adventure, and everything “Jersey Shore,” as long-lost twins cross paths on the Garden State’s beloved boardwalk.
Louise Palanker
April 5-6
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
NJPAC/Victoria Theater 8:00 pm
Spend an evening with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli, performing classic Four Seasons hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” and many more.
Liliane Callegari
April 6
Lorde
Prudential Center 7:00 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist Lorde takes the stage with special guests Run the Jewels and Mitski to support her new album UPROXX.
April 7
The Sleeping Beauty: Russian National Ballet
NJPAC 8:00 pm
This sumptuous company brings a traditional staging of the classic fairy tale to NJPAC with stunning precision and beauty.
World Economic Forum
April 8
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
NJPAC 3:00 pm
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns to Newark with his ensemble to celebrate music that crisscrosses centuries, continents and cultures. Last performed in 1998, this program embraces the artistic traditions of more than 20 countries.
Dwight McCann
April 13
Johnny Mathis
NJPAC 8:00 pm
Music legend Johnny Mathis returns to NJPAC for another pitch-perfect performance of his greatest hits.
April 14
P!nk: Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018
Prudential Center 8:00 pm
International pop icon P!nk brings her high-energy and imaginative performance to the Prudential Center to promote her highly anticipated seventh album, Beautiful Trauma.
Upper Case Editorial
April 15
Jason Alexander: The Broadway Boy
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
State Theater 3:00 pm
Long before becoming inhabiting the beloved comic character George Costanza on Seinfeld, Alexander made his career as a Tony-winning Broadway song-and-dance man. Alexander returns to his roots for an afternoon of music, laughter, and fun.
