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2021-22 SEASON (So far!)
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The wait is over. The six-time nominated, and six-time winner of the New Jersey People’s Choice Award for Favorite Small Performing Arts Center fully reopens this Fall! The 2021-2022 Season is just getting started and programming is already more enticing and more diverse than ever before, reaching all corners of our community — and beyond. From high-octane performances to hauntingly beautiful harmonies — and from hilarious comedic acts to rich soulful sounds — this season has something for everyone.
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Singer-Songwriters
the milk carton kids
eric hutchinson
suzanne vega
Eric Hutchinson with Special Guest Caleb Hawley
FRI, SEP 10 at 8PM Tickets: $28-$38 This sharp dresser with a laidback sound has performed with artists such as Amos Lee, O.A.R. and Jason Mraz and is often compared to Joshua Radin, Matt Kearney and Gavin DeGraw. The multi-instrumentalist will share stories and songs, such as his #1 hit “Rock & Roll” and “OK, It’s Alright with Me.”
Suzanne Vega
The Milk Carton Kids THU, SEP 30 at 7:30PM Tickets: $35-$45 With pure tones, entwined acoustic guitars and rootsy songwriting, The Milk Carton Kids weave a captivating spell. The harmonious sound of the twice Grammy Award-nominated Indie-Folk duo has earned them comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel and the Everly Brothers. Their engaging live shows have a touch of comedy with Smothers Brothers-esque banter. joan osborne
An Evening of New York Songs & Stories
SAT, SEP 11 at 8PM Tickets: $39-$195 (VIP Packages Available) The Grammy Award-winning artist with her restrained Folk-Pop sound celebrates her career-spanning live album, An Evening of New York Songs & Stories, in an intimate concert.
Al Stewart and The Empty Pockets SAT, SEP 18 at 8PM Tickets: $35-$48
Joan Osborne
A friend of Paul Simon, the British Folk revival figure is best known for his two radio hits “Year of the Cat” and “Time Passages.” He shares the stage with his longtime Rock backup band, The Empty Pockets.
FRI, NOV 12 at 8PM Tickets: $38-$48 The multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy Award nominee is a soulful vocalist who has performed alongside such notable artists as Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and Mavis Staples.
al stewart
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martin sexton
marc broussard kt tunstall
Martin Sexton THU, DEC 9 at 7:30PM Tickets: $38-$48 His spirited songs run the American musical gamut, incorporating Soul, Country and Blues. The guitarist has been praised for “his unpretentious heartiness” (The New York Times).
Marc Broussard FRI, APR 1 at 8PM Tickets: $35-$45 Marc Broussard’s signature “Bayou Soul” style and rich voice are influenced by his Louisiana roots and musical father, a guitarist for the Soul band The Boogie Kings.
KT Tunstall FRI, DEC 10 at 8PM Tickets: $35-$48 On the heels of her tour with Hall & Oates and Squeeze, the guitarist brings us her sensual Pop-Rock energy. The Grammy Award-nominated KT Tunstall is best known for her hits “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.”
Roger McGuinn Co-founder of The Byrds
THU, JUN 23 at 7:30PM Tickets: $34-$49 From his signature 12-string Rickenbacker sound to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Eight Miles High” and “Mr. Tambourine Man,” experience the unmistakable style of Roger McGuinn.
Edwin McCain FRI, MAR 18 at 8PM Tickets: $38-$48 A longtime friend of Hootie and the Blowfish, the guitarist has been called the “great American romantic” (The New York Times). His tender, instantly recognizable ballads “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More” are immortalized in several 2000s film and TV soundtracks.
roger mcguinn
edwin mccain
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catherine russell
john pizzarelli
Jazz Billie & Blue Eyes presented by
John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell The Songs of Frank Sinatra & Billie Holiday
SAT, SEP 25 at 8PM Tickets: $48-$68 This dynamic duo will transport audiences to the glory days of Jazz with masterful ease, capturing Holiday’s effortless grace and Sinatra’s cool swagger.
terri lyne carrington & social science
Giants of Jazz SAT, NOV 20 at 8PM Tickets: $55-$65 Join us for what has become a legendary event in South Orange Village featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music.
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Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap SUN, MAR 13 at 7:30PM Tickets: $40-$54 These two renowned Grammy Award winners ignite their musical chemistry to generate an incomparable Jazz experience.
Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science Jazz and Gender Justice
SAT, DEC 11 at 8PM Tickets: $44-$59 Early in her career, the Grammy Award-winning drummer toured extensively with Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Now, amid the ever-evolving social and political landscapes, the artist, and her band Social Science, boldly confront injustice with their “gritty and politically charged hybrid of Jazz, Rock, Rap and R&B” (The Sydney Morning Herald).
dee dee bridgewater
You will enjoy this performance if you are a fan of Joshua Redman, Art Blakey, Esperanza Spalding, Dianne Reeves or Christian McBride. bria skonberg
Bria Skonberg Quartet FRI, OCT 1 at 8PM Tickets: $29-$39 This sultry performer transforms SOPAC into a Jazz club with her spellbinding smooth vocals and trumpet mastery. If you enjoy the likes of Stacey Kent, Madeleine Peyroux and John Pizzarelli, you are sure to enjoy this concert. Think of her as a contemporary Anita O’Day with the skills of Louis Armstrong.
bill charlap
Hot Sardines Holiday Stomp THU, DEC 16 at 7:30PM Tickets: $40-$50 Experience a raucous, razzle dazzle celebration featuring classic Jazz and Swing holiday favorites and original tunes performed by the eight-piece band. Their brassy horn arrangements and rollicking piano melodies combined with the vocals from a chanteuse will transport listeners to a past era. the hot sardines
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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band SAT, MAY 21 at 8PM Tickets: $45-$59 sfjazz collective
SFJAZZ Collective SAT, APR 7 at 8PM Tickets: $58-$78 The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star award-winning supergroup comprising eight of the finest performers/ composers at work in Jazz today. The current ensemble features Lizz Wright on vocals, Chris Potter on saxophones, David Sánchez on saxophones, Etienne Charles on trumpet, Warren Wolf on vibraphone, Edward Simon on keyboards, Aneesa Strings on bass and Kendrick A.D. Scott on drums.
The iconic ten-time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri skillfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, and McCoy Tyner as well as his older brother, Charlie eddie palmieri Palmieri.
Rhythm & Blues Be My Valentine
An Evening of Love Songs with Ms. Lisa Fischer THU, FEB 10 at 7:30PM Tickets: $32-$42 Known for her long-term touring association with the Rolling Stones, Luther lisa fischer Vandross and Tina Turner, this powerhouse Gospel and Soul vocalist evokes infinite emotion.
motor city revue
Motor City Revue The Ultimate Motown Tribute
The James Hunter Six
FRI, SEP 17 at 8PM
FRI, FEB 18 at 8PM
Tickets: $25-$35 Dance in your seat and sing along when this 11-piece Motown-inspired band performs tunes by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes and many more.
Tickets: $36-$56
the james hunter six
Kindred The Family Soul FRI, OCT 15 at 8PM Tickets: $42-$77 The Grammy Award-nominated R&B duo were part of the Neo Soul Philadelphia movement that also includes Jill Scott. You will enjoy this concert if you are a fan of artists like Anthony David, Ledisi, Vivian Green, Eric Roberson and India Arie.
The British soulman and his gritty, longstanding backing band bring you a sublime evening of no-nonsense Blues. Given their virtuosity, they have shared the stage with acts as diverse as Allen Toussaint, Sharon Jones and Van Morrison. Celebrate the Sounds of New Orleans with
Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Nathan and The Zydeco Cha Chas SUN, MAR 20 at 7:30PM Tickets: $35-$48
dirty dozen brass band
This special double-bill featuring two world-famous music machines celebrates the feel-good sounds of The Big Easy!
kindred the family soul
nathan williams
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Rock Leonid & Friends The Finest Chicago Tribute in the World
SUN, SEP 19 at 7:30PM Tickets: $45-$58 Armed with precise musicianship, the 11-member Moscow-based band embodies the spirit, musicality and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Hear all your favorite hits such as “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “If You Leave Me Now” and “25 or 6 to 4.”
Leonid & friends
Los Lobos THU, SEP 23 at 7:30PM Tickets: $59-$79 The trademark of this great American Rock band is its ability to meld styles, including Blues and Mexican Folk. The Grammy Award-winning group is known for its cover of Ritchie Valens’ iconic “La Bamba.”
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd FRI, OCT 8 at 8PM — The Wall SAT, OCT 9 at 8PM — Greatest Hits & Obscurities Tickets: $35-$48 The Machine pays homage to Pink Floyd in two back-to-back nights. Hear the epic Rock opera, The Wall, in its entirety on Friday and Pink Floyd’s greatest hits plus some obscurities on Saturday. VIP Pre-Party The first 50 individuals to purchase tickets for both shows will be invited to a VIP pre-party Saturday night.
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los lobos
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the band band
The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band with the TTBB Horns & Special Guests
SAT, NOV 13 at 8PM Tickets: $32-$42 Relive the Last Waltz, the famous 1976 Thanksgiving concert that has become embedded in the Rock and Roll lexicon. Hear Eric Clapton’s “Further On Up the Road,” Ronnie Hawkins’ “Who Do You Love,” Van Morrison’s “Caravan” and many more of the songs from that special night.
max weinberg
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox FRI, NOV 19 at 8PM Tickets: $49-$64 (Meet & Greet: $115) The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame drummer and South Orange native invites audiences to create the set list in real-time for this interactive concert experience where anything and everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits is on the set list of possibilities!
The Brit Pack SAT, FEB 26 at 8PM Tickets: $25-$35
the brit pack
Embark on a musical tour of British Invasion bands as The Brit Pack authentically replicates the sounds of The Beatles, Oasis, Duran Duran and more.
ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
FRI, MAY 20 at 8PM Tickets: $28-$38 Feel like you traveled back to the 70s when this Led Zeppelin reincarnation rocks out with favorites like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Whole Lotta Love” and “Dazed and Confused.”
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World
david broza & trio havana
David Broza & Trio Havana Plus Special Guest Itai Kriss
SAT, OCT 2 at 8PM Tickets: $30-$48 The Israeli superstar is recognized for his dynamic guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. His signature sound is influenced by Spanish Flamenco, American Folk, Rock and poetry.
Gaelic Storm WED, OCT 13 at 7:30PM
gaelic storm
Tickets: $35-$48 Since appearing in Titanic (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”), Gaelic Storm has become a world-class genre-bending Irish Rock band mixing Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.
Nefesh Mountain THU, DEC 2 at 7:30PM Tickets: $23-$33 Together with their band, this husband-and-wife team give a voice to Jewish-American culture by melding elements of Americana, Appalachian Bluegrass, Celtic Folk and Eastern European music.
nefesh mountain
We Banjo 3 A Winter Wonderful
SUN, DEC 12 at 7:30PM Tickets: $29-$39 Galway, Ireland’s We Banjo 3 finds common ground between old world tradition and Americana by mixing their banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin in a musical cocktail of styles that they dub “Celt-grass.” we banjo 3
Cherish the Ladies — Celtic Christmas SUN, DEC 19 at 7:30PM Tickets: $30-$40 The all-female collective captivates audiences and embodies the splendor of the Christmas season with their majestic vocals and stunning step-dancing.
dakhabrakha
cherish the ladies
DakhaBrakha SAT, APR 2 at 8PM Tickets: $29-$42 A sonic feast as well as a visual spectacle, the awardwinning, thunderous theatrical quartet blends ancient Ukrainian Folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces Indie-Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, the avant-garde and traditional instrumentation from around the world.
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Genre-Defying Damien Escobar: Breakthrough THU, OCT 7 at 7:30PM Tickets: $38-$58 The violinist sits at the intersection of Hip-Hop and Classical music with a sophisticated, edgy style and an unstoppable swagger.
damien escobar
Sons of Serendip FRI, DEC 3 at 8PM Tickets: $32-$42 Skilled on the harp, cello and piano, this quartet of lifelong instrumentalists and vocalists bring a harmonious synergy to the stage. Melding Classical and Pop, the group has collaborated with several orchestras and opened for John Legend. sons of serendip
A Rockapella Holiday SUN, DEC 5 at 3PM Matinee Tickets: $30-$45 Add extra flair to this festive time of year with the energetic all-vocal magic of Rockapella. Clap along to catchy original Pop songs and Contemporary revisions of Motown and Soul classics. The group may best be remembered from the PBS geography game show Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Gangstagrass SAT, FEB 5 at 8PM
rockapella
Tickets: $25-$35 These Emmy Award-nominated musical pioneers have created a spirited, foot-tapping fusion of Bluegrass and Hip-Hop. You may recognize their unique urban twang from “Long Hard Times to Come,” the theme song to the hit FX drama, Justified. ou will enjoy Gangstagrass if you listen to artists like Old Crow Y Medicine Show, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Devil Makes Three.
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Comedy Laeughs in th Loft by Hostedrson Joe La
Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson
First Wednesday of Every Month! Tickets: $20
ryan hamilton
Ryan Hamilton
Stand-up comics from our own backyard, Brooklyn and beyond!
SAT, FEB 12 at 8PM
The talent for each Laughs in the Loft show will be announced approximately two weeks prior to each show date. Come be part of something exciting, fun and hilarious. You never know who might drop in!
Tickets: $28-$35 The wholesome, rural Idaho-bred comic’s Netflix special, Happy Face, was called “the special you can’t watch enough times.” He was named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch and can be seen in numerous television appearances.
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Kids ‘N Family
Two Ways to Save!
Become a Family-level Member or higher ($100+) for 2 FREE kids companion tickets + more great benefits! Get all the Membership details at SOPACnow.org/Member - OR Save 15% with code KID15 when you buy tickets for 2 or more performances on the same order. Cinderella SUN, NOV 14 at 1PM Tickets: $20 Bullied by her two mean stepsisters, Cinderella’s future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a spell and sends her to the prince’s ball. A magical evening ends with a lost slipper and a young girl whose life is transformed in this musical theatre production that is bursting with hilarity.
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BubbleMania! SAT, JAN 15 at 1PM Tickets: $23 Comic bubble artist Casey Carl brings us his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous comedy, Jazzy music and, of course, brilliant bubbling!
The Heart & Soul of Magic
bubblemania!
SAT, FEB 12 at 1PM Tickets: $18-$25 Breathtaking, mind-blowing and astonishing are just a few words that describe this magic show that is fun for the whole family! This show features two world class magicians, Ran’D Shine and Jamahl Keyes, in a unique production that weaves a tapestry of psychological illusions, comedy and music to create an immersive amazing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. jamahl keyes
ran’d shine
Stone Soup and Other Stories SUN, MAR 6 at 1PM Tickets: $18 Highlighting the spirit and customs of different cultures, this familiar brew of favorite stories from Africa, India, Eastern Europe and our own United States is filled with music, color, fantasy and fun!
stone soup and other stories
The Little Mermaid SUN, MAY 22 at 1PM Tickets: $20 This award-winning adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved tale follows the dreams of a young girl who believes there is a better life waiting for her above the surface of the ocean. With stunning scenery and costumes, original songs and chart-topping hits, this show is an adventurous and delightful musical theatre experience.
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The School Performance Series
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Live performances can be an unforgettable experience that reinforce classroom learning, ignite creativity and help young people develop a lifelong enthusiasm for the arts. The School Performance Series at SOPAC complements classroom lesson plans by engaging students in entertaining and educational performing arts experiences that support the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. For more information, please contact Linda Beard at (973) 382-1035 or education@sopacnow.org.
2019–20 SEASON (So far!) 2021-22
NEW SHOWS ADDED OFTEN!
Special Events The annual SOPAC Gala brings together patrons, community leaders and artists to celebrate SOPAC’s achievements, honor our supporters and raise significant funds. Tickets for this year’s fête will go on sale in September. Honorees Diana Hart, former Board member and catering professional & more, to be announced soon.
Lifetime Achievement Awardee John Lee, Grammy Awardwinning producer and Jazz All-Star.
Entertainment Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades bringing the music of the Great American Songbook to the world.
Save the date! Tickets: $300+
SAT, NOV 6 at 6PM
michael feinstein
Resistance Revival Chorus THU, MAR 10 at 7:30PM Tickets: $29-$39 The Resistance Revival Chorus is a collective of more than 60 womxn, as well as non-binary singers, who join together to breathe joy and song into the resistance and to uplift and center womxn’s voices. You will delight in this special event if you listen to artists like Sweet Honey In The Rock, Toshi Reagon and Ani DiFranco.
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The Moth Mainstage THU, MAR 24 at 7:30PM Tickets: $50-$70 The Moth is dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling and has presented more than 35,000 stories, told live and without notes, by people from all walks of life to standing room only crowds worldwide.
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Major Funders
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Reflects funding as of June 30, 2021. *Denotes in-kind contributions.
The Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation
The Hyde & Watson Foundation
The Orange Orphan Society
Rea Charitable Trust E.J. Grassmann Trust
Fannie & Morris Sklaw Foundation
New Jersey Life & Casualty Associates, LLC Air Group
DD Designs*
Modern Auto Body
Neighbors Wine Shop*
EEA Industries
First Baptist Church of South Orange
New Jersey American Water
PSE&G Foundation
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George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust South Orange Frame Shop*
Lakota Holdings Union Foundation
Investors Bank We Are All Music Foundation*
Maplewood Country Club* Westminster Hotel*
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Bria Skonberg
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Shape
Color
The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery is open Monday-Saturday, noon-6PM, and two hours prior to performances.
On Display: September 9 – November 21 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 9, 5–8PM
Curated by Jeremy Moss
By Curtis Grayson, III
Form
transitional energy
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