Spring Brochure - 2018/2019

Photos by Matthew Murphy

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APRIL 4/7 Peg+Cat Live!

4/9 REO Speedwagon SOLD OUT! 4/10 The World of Musicals 4/13 Rodney Atkins 4/15 Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories

(Relaxed Performance) 4/18 Michael Feinstein with very special

guest Storm Large 4/19 The Romeros 4/20 The Hit Men 4/25 Pilobolus 4/26-27 The Sound of Music MAY 5/3 New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players:

The Mikado 5/4 NJ Ballet: Ballet with a Latin Beat 5/5 NJ Ballet: Sleeping Beauty 5/6 Charlotte’s Web 5/8 Foreigner: The Hits on Tour 5/9 The Gong Show Off Broadway 5/11 Bernadette Peters 5/16 Black Violin 5/17 Battle of the Big Bands 5/18 The Illusionists™: Live from Broadway™ 5/19 Double Dare Live 5/20 An Evening with Styx 5/31-6/2 Grease JUNE - SEPTEMBER 6/4 Collective Soul/Gin Blossoms 6/7 Manhattan Comedy Night 6/13 Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian,

My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy 6/14 Happy Together Tour 2019 6/28 Buddy Guy 8/1 Herb Alpert & Lani Hall 8/3 Rob Thomas SOLD OUT! 8/15 Summer of Love - Woodstock Edition 9/20 An Intimate Evening of Songs and

Stories with Graham Nash Check MayoArts.org for additional summer events to be added soon!

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 AT 7:30 PM Whether camping with wolves on Vancouver’s western beaches, pursuing peregrine falcons in London, or filming leopards in the streets of Mumbai, Bertie Gregory captures the essence of what it means to coexist peacefully—with respect and humor—alongside the magnificent creatures of the natural world.

Free; Tickets available in April

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OUR MISSION

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 AT 7:30 PM All of your favorite shows on one stage for one night only! Enjoy your favorite moments and music from some of Broadway’s greatest shows, including Evita, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, The Lion King, Once, Chicago, Oklahoma!, South Pacific and more. $29-$69

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 AT 8 PM With six No. 1 hits and over 13 million units sold, Rodney Atkins has staked his claim as one of the most successful country artists of the past 20 years. Enjoy chart-toppers such as “Watching You,” “If You’re Going Through Hell,” “Take a Back Road” and “These Are My People,” as well as music from his current release Caught Up in the Country. $29-$59

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 AT 8 PM Five-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein joins forces with Pink Martini’s Storm Large to reimagine American Songbook standards and modern classics that are chilled, shaken and stirred into an unforgettable evening. $59-$99 Sponsored by

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 AT 8 PM Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros were founded by the legendary Celedonio Romero with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel in 1958. Today, the classical guitar quartet consists of Celin, Pepe and their sons Lito and Celino. To have so many virtuosi of the same instrument in one family in the realm of the classical music is unprecedented. $29-$59 2018-19 Spring Brochure | www.MayoArts.org | 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 AT 8 PM Take a journey through rock history with these legendary performers who were the actual musicians heard on original recordings and in concert with everyone from Elton John to Frankie Valli to Journey. From “Pinball Wizard” to “Don’t Stop Believing,” relive the greatest years of rock and your favorite songs with The Hit Men. $39-$59

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 AT 7:30 PM Pilobolus’s Come to Your Senses is a multisensory experience, featuring live performances of onstage Pilobolus works alongside transmedia digital creations. In this brand new repertory show, come back to your senses...and explore the connection between the human body and the analog world around us. $29-$59

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 27 AT 1 PM AND 7 PM A new production of the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. $49-$89 Photos by Matthew Murphy

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FRIDAY, MAY 3 AT 8 PM This all-new, critically acclaimed restaging of The Mikado is a collaboration with the AsianAmerican theatrical community to promote diversity, equity and inclusive practice with classic works of art. Join Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner and the rest of the cast in this revered comic operetta. $29-$69

SATURDAY, MAY 4 AT 8 PM Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with New Jersey Ballet as it honors Hispanic culture and choreographers with a selection of dances that are sensual and sophisticated, earthy and elegant, and that have the critics cheering “Viva Ballet Latino!” $29-$59

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 AT 8 PM With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world. Enjoy their arsenal of hits such as “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “I Want To Know What Love Is” and “Feels Like The First Time.” $89-$149 (Limited Tickets)

THURSDAY, MAY 9 AT 8 PM Unpredictable, deranged and magnificent! The Gong Show is the Off-Broadway smash that captures the hilarity and lunacy of the beloved TV show. This theatrical adaption features a permanent cast of mind-blowing, oddball and amazing performers who battle for the coveted prize of $516.32.

A Sony Pictures Television Authorized presentation of The Radiochick Corporation.

$29-$59

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SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 8 PM Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert and on recordings. One of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed performers, most recently seen in Hello, Dolly!, Peters has won numerous accolades including three Tonys, a Golden Globe, two GRAMMYs and three Emmy nominations. $69-$99

THURSDAY, MAY 16 AT 7:30 PM Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.”

“Their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.”- NPR $29-$59

FRIDAY, MAY 17 AT 8 PM Two legendary Big Bands face off to battle for the title of “The Greatest Ever.” Performing individually and jointly, the rival bands play the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that made the greatest generation swing! $29-$69

SATURDAY, MAY 18 AT 3 PM AND 8 PM This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on Earth. The Illusionists™: Live from Broadway™ dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous, astonishing, thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. $49-$89 6 | Box Office (973) 539-8008

SUNDAY, MAY 19 AT 1 PM & 7 PM On your mark, get set, GO! The messiest game show on TV is now the messiest game show on the road. Double Dare Live is coming to Morristown and will bring all the action and excitement of Nickelodeon’s hugely popular TV show to the stage. All the Slime soaking, pie plastering, and booger busting will be hosted by the Double Dare legend himself Marc Summers!

Bring your whole family to the show you loved as a child. You might even get chosen to compete to win by answering brain-bending trivia questions, complete messy physical stunts and even run the legendary obstacle course! $49-$99

MONDAY, MAY 20 AT 7:30 PM Vintage rock from the powerhouse group that has over four decades of barnburning hits such as “Blue Collar Man,” “Renegade,” “Come Sail Away” and “Fooling Yourself.” $69-$119 (Limited Tickets)

MPAC’S 7 TH ANNUAL SPRING PRODUCTION!

FRIDAY, MAY 31 - SUNDAY, JUNE 2 At Rydell High, “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through Senior Year. Featuring such favorites as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at the Drive-In Movie,” MPAC’s production of Grease will feature a dynamic cast of several dozen young performers. $20-$30

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TUESDAY, JUNE 4 AT 7:30 PM Multi-platinum selling, Georgia-bred rockers Collective Soul perform hits such as “Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know,” and “Heavy.”

Gin Blossoms scorched the charts in the 90s with such power pop favorites as “Follow You Down,” “Hey Jealousy,” “Til I Hear It From You” and “Allison Road.” $69-$119

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 8 PM Get some comic relief with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy.

Mature content, language. Adults only. $25-$30

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 AT 7:30 PM You don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to love Steve Solomon — all you need to know is what it’s like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. Prepare to laugh as Steve brings to life over 20 wacky characters in a show that’s one part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac. $29-$49

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 AT 8 PM An evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s! With The Turtles, Check Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills. $39-$89

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 8 PM Buddy Guy is one of the greatest living blues artists in the world, defining second generation Chicago blues with his wild performances and screaming guitar solos. The GRAMMY Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is an iconic force who proves that the blues are alive and well. $49-$99

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 8 PM Music icon Herb Alpert and his wife, the GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Lani Hall, perform an eclectic mix of Brazilian jazz, classic Tijuana Brass & Brasil ’66 songs as well as many surprises. $49-$79

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 8 PM Celebrate the 50 th anniversary of Woodstock as former Styx member Glen Burtnik and the amazing Summer of Love band recreate the sounds of The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane and many more from the era. Featuring Marc Rubinstein’s Pig Light Show, recognized as one of the most famous psychedelic light shows in rock history. $29-$69

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 8 PM Legendary artist Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee--with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with The Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and is a Grammy winner. $39-$79

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7 AT 1:30 PM AND 4:30 PM Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series, this totally awesome musical features wild comedy, countless favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone! Ages 3-12 $12-$25

MONDAY, APRIL 15 AT 4 PM (Relaxed Performance) This musical revue brings to life five beloved children’s books: Dragons Love Tacos, Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days. Ages 3-12 $12-$15 Relaxed performances are supported by a grant from the George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 AT 1:30 PM AND 4:30 PM Beloved characters Princess Aurora, the Handsome Prince and other favorites from the fairy tale realm fill the stage in this ballet that features splendid dancing and “Storyteller” narration to make sure even the littlest theatergoers can keep up with ease. Ages 4+ $15-$25

MONDAY, MAY 6 AT 4 PM Based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, Charlotte’s Web explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Ages 3-12 $12-$15

Our website, MayoArts.org has a “Visitor Information” section to help you plan your next trip to MPAC. Ticket buyers who provide their email addresses will receive an email prior to the show with show-specific information, including parking options.

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Qualify as a season ticket holder by purchasing tickets to five or more events. Upon purchasing your fifth qualifying performance for the 2018-2019 season, you earn the following rewards: •

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Special offers

Tickets for shows presented through June 30, 2019 count toward your total.

Tickets for shows after July 1st count towards next season.

Members receive all season ticket holder benefits and much more! Member support is essential to MPAC as a nonprofit organization. Our members help us raise the curtain for exceptional events onstage, as well as raise the bar for excellence in arts education. Join today and play a "starring role" in helping MPAC provide important arts enrichment programs (especially for children in need) and essential cultural events in our community. Basic memberships begin at $150. Starlight Society, the ONLY membership level with the ability to purchase tickets on the first day they go on sale, begins at only $1,250.

For details about membership levels, please visit MayoArts.org or call 973-539-0345 ext. 6526 to join today!

Mayo Performing Arts Center acknowledges the following Season Sponsors and Partners for their generous support.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, please call 973-539-0345, ext. 6550.

Bruce and Ilene Jacobs

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