Shadows of the Sixties pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Four Tops, Temptations and Supremes. Three super groups on one stage with a grand finale featuring the music of Motown's Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, Junior Walker, and many more! 

book by Mike Artell

adapted by Joan Cushing

Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her substitute is the no-nonsense Viola Swamp! With the big test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss their Miss Nelson... and they'll do anything to get her back! 

Praised by musicians and critics worldwide, David Burgess is recognized as one of today's outstanding guitarists. "To adequately describe, one requires such terms as 'lush', 'evocative' and 'brimming with emotion'... his ability to attain the first rank of guitarists cannot be doubted." (The Seattle Classical Guitar Society) 

by Jennifer Haley

A new virtual wonderland provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity and indulge your every whim. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers a dark battle over technology and human desire. "Mindbending, ingenious and ethically challenging" (The London Times). 

by John Ahlin & Christopher Patrick Mullen.

Two colleagues meet for their monthly ping pong game, in the back of a nondescript bar in a nondescript college town. But this meeting is different. Tonight, to the real-time patter of paddles, buried secrets get uncovered, and the two realize that their lives are more entwined than they ever imagined. 

 Recognized the world over as one of the most highly regarded magical entertainers, Brad Ross brings a unique blend of cutting edge magic, breathtaking illusions and a style uniquely his, to captivate millions both on-screen and on-stage. Brad’s experience with multiple world tours, major corporate & theatrical events and over half a decade working hand-in-hand with Disney, has made him one of the most experienced and respected performers/ producers in this field of magic.

William Shakespeare's hysterical romantic comedy set in the fictitious Forest of Arden, As You Like It follows the heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution from her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Cecilia, to find safety and eventually love as they encounter a variety of memorable characters.

Good things come in twos! New Jersey Ballet partners with the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble to combine two distinctive dance styles in one spectacular evening like no other.

Family Event.

For more than half a century, New Jersey Ballet has thrilled audiences from Bergen to Cape May with top quality professional ballet and has given hundreds of thousands of adults and children their first introduction to ballet. 

written and performed by Tayo Aluko

Paul Robeson is a great and famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. This roller-coaster journey through Robeson's remarkable and eventful life highlights how his pioneering and heroic political activism led many to describe him as the forerunner of the civil rights movement. Featuring fiery oratory and some of his famous songs. 

Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing

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Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her substitute is the no-nonsense Viola Swamp. With the big test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss their Miss Nelson... and they're do anything to get her back!

by Merri Biechler

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Tammy Faye Bakker was the sweetheart of Christian TV in the 70's and 80's, until it all cam crashing down. As she nears the end of her life, she attempts a comeback. In a fevered dream she enlists the men in her life to audition for one final TV show.

Very few plays have become as synonymous with holiday tradition as Charles' Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. Breathing exuberant life into the cherished tale CSC rings in the holidays with the return of the smash hit musical.

For millions of Americans, it wouldn't be Christmas without seeing a production of The Nutcracker. The New Jersey Civic Youth ballet presents the family holiday tale of a most magical night.

Under the direction of Mercedes Ellington, Duke Ellington: Composer Beyond Category is an exciting, hand-clapping, finger-snapping, dynamic musical journey from the jazz clubs of Harlem and the Apollo Theater, to the downtown night clubs and Broadway stages, with The Duke Ellington Centenary Big Band.

Australian piano whiz and Oscar Peterson protege, Matt Baker and his quartet present an exciting tribute to one of the giants of jazz. 'An Oscar Moment' showcases Baker's own interpretations of Peterson's greatest work, celebrating his life story and honoring his legacy as a pianist and timeless, world-class composer.

The award-winning trumpeter/vocalist/composer and her sizzling quartet create a style rooted in hot jazz, world percussion, soul, and modern effects in a powerhouse combination. "Bria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel (or Thor's girlfriend), plays trumpet like a red hot devil, and sings like a dream" (The Wall Street Journal).

Guy Davis draws his blues from some of the best: Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt and more. Joined by award-winning harmonica player Fabrizio Poggi, the duo bring an evening of stomping acoustic blues.

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Special guitar workshop with Guy Davis before the show!

by Lynn Nottage

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An African-American couple vacationing in Africa takes a turn off the main highway and find themselves stranded during rainy season in the remnants of a grand hotel. The rundown colonial hotel's only inhabitants are a reticent bellhop and an outspoken white African businessman. As the rain continues so does the guest list.

Dubbed "independent-minded" by The New Yorker, PUBLIQuartet's creative programming lends a fresh perspective to the classical music scene. PQ's innovative programs span the classical canon, contemporary works, original compositions, and open-form improvisations that expand the techniques and aesthetic of the traditional string quartet.

Hailed as "indelibly Irish" by the NY Times, Gregory Grene brings his lightning-quick Castagnari Tommy accordian and mighty Celtic band back to Hackettstown. The Prodigals have emerged as the dominant force on the Celtic-music scene simply because there's no one else like them.

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"At the hottest gig of this year's big green holiday festivities, The Prodigals peeled the paint off the walls of the Village Underground," rave the Irish Voice.

Joe Hirsh Productions

The Centenary Blues Bash features The Edgar Winter Band. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music starts at 7:30 pm with headline act at 9:00 pm.

Established in 2007, Moe-tion Dance Theater is a contemporary modern dance company based in New Jersey. Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon Clayton, the company is dedicated to experimenting and creating new forms of expression. Known for their diverse repertory and site-specific work, the company has performed at numerous festivals, showcases and venues throughout the tri-state area.

C.S. Lewis' beloved and magical novel comes to life through dance! The classic story, set in the fictitious Narnia, features all of your favorite characters - the heroine Lucy and her siblings, The Witch, Tumnis, Maugrim, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, Nymphs, Giants and of course The Lion. Follow them through the land of forever Winter to see if they can break the evil spell cast by The White Witch.

10 Hairy Legs, Randy Jame's all-male dance company, presents a program highlighting the diversity and breadth of their repertory. Works include New Jersey choreographer Cleo Mack's Bath Tub Trio for Three Men, David Parker's hilarious duet Slapstick, and Doug Elkin's rousing Trouble will Find Me for five men.

Founded in 2005, Nimbus Dance Works is a contemporary dance company based in Jersey City. Under the artistic direction of Samuel Pott, the company focuses its work on the intersection between high-level dance and innovative ways of involving communities and audiences. Through critically acclaimed performances throughout New Jersey and the Northeast, programs for Jersey City youth and seniors, and collaborations with notable choreographers, composers, and visual artists, Nimbus weaves together artistic excellence and community impact.

by Eleanor Burgess

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A smart and funny glimpse into the collision of love, work, teachers and get rich quick tech start-ups. 2015 Susan Glaspell Award-winner and winner of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwrighting Competition. This award-winning cutting edge play questions the way we live, educate our children and the degree to which we allow technology to infiltrate our every day.

by Emma Stanton

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Humor, art and absurdity continue to persist in an unimaginable time in this story of wry, resilient survivors of war. With wit and poignancy, Stanton explores how trauma inhabits the body and shapes a community.

book by Mike Artell

adapted by Joan Cushing

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Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her substitute is the no-nonsense Viola Swamp! With the big test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss their Miss Nelson... and they'll do anything to get her back!

by Sonya Sobieski

Dario Fo meets Woody Allen in this comedy about two young romantics navigating their way through love, language and work at the "Institute of Right Things to Say". In the end, is it easier - and more elegant - to just say nothing?

written & performed by Randall Duk Kim and Anne Occhiogrosso

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"The Pleasure of His Company: Our Love Affair with William Shakespeare," an afternoon of personal recollections, scenes and stories of Shakespeare's influence on Kim and Occhiogrosso's lives and more than four decade careers. Featuring a special tribute to the First Folio of 1623, the text from which they have worked with for over forty years.

by Patricia Cotter

A smart, funny play about what we can ask of our friends, our parents and spouses, and whether we'll get any of our important life decisions right!

music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

book by James Lapine

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James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

book by Mike Artell

adapted by Joan Cushing

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Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her substitute is the no-nonsense Viola Swamp! With the big test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss their Miss Nelson... and they'll do anything to get her back!

Jimmy Buffett Tribute

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It's like going on a one day party to: YOUR ULTIMATE VACATION DESTINATION! Parrotbeach is a Jimmy Buffett tribute band doing the best of Jimmy Buffett and island music.

The Rob Stoneback Big Band is a 19-piece swinging big band that kicks butt! They've performed all over the mid-Atlantic region including New York's Lincoln Center.

The new Artie Shaw Orchestra remains one of the "swingingest" outfits around. Featuring clarinetist Matt Koza, the group hews to the Shaw Legacy, from the "Begin the Beguine" fans of yesteryear to the new jazz fans who want to imbibe in an exciting evening of swing.

A Tribute to the Eagles.

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Desert Highway presents a unique edge in performing The Eagle's varied music catalogue. Take a nonstop journey through numerous radio hits, top ten singles and favorite solo works of The Eagles.