Spring Brochure - 2024

Spring 2024

BROCHURE

iLuminate

Pilobolus

David Sedaris

Lisa Loeb

Lyle Lovett

Spring Schedule

April

4/2 Free Event : U.S. Army Field Band

4/5 Pat Metheny

4/6 Pilobolus: re:CREATION

4/7 Jeremy Camp

4/9 The Price Is Right Live™ *

4/10 One Night of Queen*

4/11 iLuminate

4/12-14 Bluey’s Big Play*

4/17 An Evening with David Sedaris*

4/18 The Classic Rock ShowWorld Tour 2024

4/19 The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute*

4/20 The Piano Guys*

4/21 Matteo Bocelli*

4/24 MPAC Sustainability Series: “Wild Hope” with Photographer Ami Vitale

Sponsored by BASF

4/26 Kansas*

4/27 Dinosaur World Live!

4/28 The Glenn Miller Orchestra

May

5/2 TAIKOPROJECT

5/3 Buddy Guy Damn Right Farewell*

5/4 Taylor Simon King: A Celebration of Three American Troubadours

5/9 Charlotte’s Web

5/10 New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in “The Pirates of Penzance”

5/15 Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb: In Conversation and Song

5/17 Bernadette Peters

5/18-19 NJ Ballet presents: The Sleeping Beauty

5/31-6/2 MPAC’s Spring Musical: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Proud Lead Sponsor: Trend Motors

June

6/7 Manhattan Comedy Night

6/8 Paul Anka

6/13

Abducted by the 80’s with Wang Chung, The Motels & Naked Eyes

6/14 Happy Together 2024*

6/15 A Bronx Tale: A One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri

6/19 The Australian Pink Floyd Show

6/21 Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

6/22 Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour

*Limited Tickets

Tickets for many events have been on sale since June 2023 and may have limited seating. Please call the box office for availability.

Our Mission

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 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.

July - August

7/16 Justin Hayward & Christopher Cross

7/17 Yächtley Crëw

8/6 The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

8/8 Air Supply

8/9 Jim Breuer

8/15 Tusk

8/22 Dweezil Zappa

Check MayoArts.org for additional summer events and free outdoor concerts to be added soon!

iLuminate

Thursday, April 11 at 7 PM

A fantastic fusion of cutting-edge technology and dance, iLuminate has been wowing the world with a brilliant cast of dancers outfitted with customized LED suits that create extraordinary lighting effects choreographed to music ranging from rock to pop to hip hop.

Ages 5 and up

$29 - $69

The Price Is Right Live™

Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 PM

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win prizes! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show. If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (nontelevised), on-stage version of the show!

$49 - $79 | Limited Tickets!

Price is Right Live: ®/© 2023 FremantleMedia Netherlands. 2023. All Rights Reserved. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to register for a chance to be a contestant. For full official rules and eligibility requirements, call or visit the Box Office. Void where prohibited.

One Night of Queen

Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works

Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 PM

Gary Mullen and the Works will rock you when they bring the music of Queen to life with note-by-note renditions of such classics as “Keep Yourself Alive,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Youʼre My Best Friend,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and more.

$39 - $79 | Limited Tickets!

Blueyʼs Big Play

Friday, April 12 at 6 PM

Saturday, April 13 at 11 AM, 2 PM & 5 PM (5 PM show Sensory Friendly)

Sunday, April 14 at 11 AM, 2 PM & 5 PM

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life!

$29 - $124 | Limited Tickets!

$124 VIP ticket includes Meet & Greet

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The Classic Rock Show World Tour 2024

Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 PM

The Classic Rock Show celebrates the very best in classic rock, thundering through performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, The Who, Eric Clapton, AC/DC, Queen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and many more. Performed with note-for-note precision, they bring the original era-defining recordings back to life on stage.

$39 - $79

An Evening with David Sedaris

Wednesday, April 17 at 8 PM

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, his most recent book, Happy-Go-Lucky, debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. His next book will be a short graphic novel for children entitled Pretty Ugly, which will be published in 2024.

$49 - $79 | Limited Tickets!

The Fab Four The Ultimate Tribute

Friday, April 19 at 8 PM

The Fab Four performs the Beatles album Rubber Soul in its entirety, plus all of your favorite other Beatles hits. Rubber Soul contains classics including “Drive My Car,” “In My Life,” “Norwegian Wood” and “Michelle.”

$39 - $69 | Limited Tickets!

The Piano Guys

Saturday, April 20 at 8 PM

Since their serendipitous start in a Southern Utah piano shop, The Piano Guys have proven to be a powerhouse group without limits. Arriving as a musical phenomenon seemingly overnight, the quartet has delivered bold compositions that transcend boundaries of style and genre, a boundlessness that has since translated into a massively-successful career.

$69 - $249 | Limited Tickets!

$249 VIP ticket includes Meet & Greet

Kansas

Friday, April 26 at 7:30 PM

Enjoy songs spanning 50 years of Kansas music including hits such as “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Dust in the Wind,” “Point of Know Return,” “Play the Game Tonight” and “Fight Fire with Fire,” as well as fan favorites and deep cuts that have rarely been played live.

$59 - $129 | Limited Tickets!

Matteo Bocelli

Sunday, April 21 at 7:30 PM

At just 25 years old, Matteo Bocelli has already performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and tasted musical stardom— sharing his sensitive songs and dynamic vocal performances with listeners around the globe. As the son of renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, Matteo’s been instilled with a lifelong musical education and an endlessly curious nature, which are on full display on his debut solo album Matteo — a bold step into his own spotlight.

$49 - $99 | Limited Tickets!

Dinosaur World Live!

Saturday, April 27 at 1 PM and 5 PM

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs, from a triceratops to a T-Rex!

$20 - $35

MPAC Sustainability Series

“Wild Hope” with Photographer Ami Vitale

Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 PM

Join photographer, filmmaker, and writer Ami Vitale as she takes us on a journey, sharing captivating stories about people learning from wildlife and protecting endangered species like pandas, rhinos, and elephants. Ami will share uplifting narratives, where hope and collective action are shaping a brighter future for our planet.

Presented free thanks to the generous support of BASF

Photo © Bryan Liscinsky

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Sunday, April 28 at 3 PM

Nobody put more Americans “In the Mood” for great swing music than Glenn Miller, leader of the most famous big band of all time. The Miller sound lives on through performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that made the Greatest Generation swing.

$29 - $69

TAIKOPROJECT

Thursday, May 2 at 7 PM

TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko and innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear!) to believe! “This ain’t your mama’s taiko, but it may be your hip, younger cousin’s.” -- LA Weekly

$29 - $59

Buddy Guy

Damn Right Farewell

Friday, May 3 at 8 PM

Eight-time Grammy-winner Buddy Guy is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. This is your last chance to see this blues legend as he embarks on his farewell tour. With special guest Bobby Rush.

$69 - $129 | Limited Tickets!

Taylor Simon King

A Celebration of Three American Troubadours

Saturday, May 4 at 8 PM

Taylor Simon King celebrates the music of pop icons James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King with unique arrangements, fan favorites and engaging storytelling, as performed by James Gedeon, Lisa Sherman and Alice Leon.

$29 - $49

Charlotteʼs Web

Thursday, May 9 at 4 PM (Sensory Friendly)

A creative “spin” on a classic tale! This reimagined production based on E.B. White’s book tells the treasured story of selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.

$15 - $20

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players present The Pirates of Penzance Friday, May 10 at 8 PM

Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece resonates with classic elegance and power while maintaining a contemporary sense of humor to keep the Pirates exciting and vibrant to modern audiences.

$39 - $79

Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb

In Conversation and Song

Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 PM

Two iconic songwriters share the stage, trade songs and swap stories. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music by fusing elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a conventiondefying manner. Grammy™ Award-winning singersongwriter Lisa Loeb, known for such hits as “Stay (I Missed You),” “Do You Sleep?” and “I Do,” continues to craft irresistible pop songs for the 21st century.

$59 - $99

Bernadette Peters

Friday, May 17 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, Peters has won numerous accolades including three Tonys, a Golden Globe, two Grammys and three Emmy nominations.

$69 - $109

Guest Attraction

New Jersey Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty

Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, May 19 at 2 PM

Restaged by Artistic Director Maria Kowroski, New Jersey Ballet will present the updated production of The Sleeping Beauty modeled after the original choreography of Marius Petipa; a three-act ballet that will take you on an engaging trip through the classic fairy tale.

$39 - $69

10th Annual Spring Musical Production

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Friday, May 31 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 1 at 2 PM & 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 2 at 12 PM & 5:30 PM (12 PM show Sensory Friendly)

Proud Lead Sponsor:

MPAC’s spring musical returns to our stage for its 10 th annual production! Experience the enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast ! Based on the classic animated feature film, this timeless musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers!

$29 - $49

The annual spring production features a cast of talented young performers, ages 10 - 25.

MPAC’S

New Jersey Ballet is the resident ballet company at MPAC.

MANHATTAN Comedy Night

Friday, June 7 at 8 PM

Tickets $25 - $35

Get some comic relief with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature themes, language. Adults only.

Paul Anka

Seven Decades Tour

Saturday, June 8 at 8 PM

One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with over 100 million albums sold, Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. This concert features his instantly recognizable hits from the last seven decades including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way,” “Puppy Love” and “Lonely Boy,” among many others.

$79 - $129

Wang Chung, The Motels & Naked Eyes

Abducted by the 80’s

Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 PM

Wang Chung, The Motels and Naked Eyes have joined forces to transport audiences to the heart of the neon-soaked, synth-driven decade! Dance, sing along and relive the magic of the 80’s, featuring mega-hits such as “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Let’s Go,” “Only the Lonely,” “Suddenly Last Summer,” “Always Something There to Remind Me,” “Promises, Promises” and more!

$39 - $79

Happy Together Tour 2024

Friday, June 14 at 7:30 PM

An evening of hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s! Featuring The Turtles (“Happy Together”), Jay & The Americans (“Come a Little Bit Closer,” “This Magic Moment”), The Association (“Windy,” “Cherish My Love”), Badfinger (“Baby Blue,” “Come and Get It,” “Day After Day”), The Vogues (“Turn Around, Look at Me,” “Five O’ Clock World”), and The Cowsills (“The Rain The Park & Other Things”).

$49 - $89 | Limited Tickets!

June

A Bronx Tale: A One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri

Saturday, June 15 at 8 PM

In 1988, Chazz Palminteri (The Usual Suspects) wrote a one-man show about a killing he saw in the Bronx when he was nine years old. It became a hit and the most sought after property since Rocky. This is the original one-man show he wrote that made him an in-demand character actor and served as the basis of the acclaimed movie and Broadway musical.

$49 - $89

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 PM

Selling over four million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard,” The Australian Pink Floyd Show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience, the show includes a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-of-the-art high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.

$49 - $99

Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

Friday, June 21 at 8 PM

Invincible authentically captures the spirit and essence of experiencing a Michael Jackson performance, featuring music from the early Jackson 5 days to the heights of his career as a solo performer. This multimedia spectacle features choreography by longtime Michael Jackson collaborator Lavelle Smith, Jr., and a cast of over a dozen musicians and dancers.

$39 - $79

Back by popular demand!

Justin Hayward & Christopher Cross

Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 PM

A double bill featuring two of music’s most iconic voices! Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Justin Hayward is best-known as the longtime vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues. Five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross has sold over 10 million albums and his top ten hits include such classics as “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind.”

$59 - $129

Anthony Rodia

Totally Relatable Tour

Saturday, June 22 at 8 PM

June - July

If you missed his sold-out February show, now you can catch one of today’s hottest comics in a special return engagement. Anthony Rodia’s comedy is refreshingly genuine, quick witted and totally relatable! A first-generation Italian American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a social media rant.

$39 - $69

Yächtley Crëw

Wednesday, July 17 at 8 PM

The ships-ahoy septet Yächtley Crëw sets sail for an evening of the best in the Yacht Rock sound, featuring all of your favorite soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s. Come ready to party!

$39 - $59

Art Galleries

MPACʼs two art galleries are open to ticket holders prior to shows, during intermission, or by appointment. All artwork is available for purchase.

Call 973-539-0345 x6701 to schedule an appointment.

Art Upstairs Gallery: MPAC Balcony Lobby

Additional Hours: Tuesdays, 12 PM - 2 PM

Starlight Gallery: Adjacent to MPAC’s Starlight Lounge (Starlight Member patron lounge)

The Art Upstairs Gallery is a gift of the John and Margaret Post Foundation.

The Starlight Gallery is a gift of Wendy and Jay Birnbaum.

August

The Greatest Love of All A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30 PM

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show featuring the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids. This beautifully crafted tribute will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits such as “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “How Will I Know,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” and many more. Not associated with the estate of Whitney Houston.

$39 - $79

Air Supply

Thursday, August 8 at 8 PM

Air Supply performs from among their classic hits, which include “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “One That You Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “Every Woman in the World.”

$69 - $109

Jim Breuer

Survival with Laughter Tour

Friday, August 9 at 8 PM

Freewheeling comic storyteller Jim Breuer –who made the list of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All Time” – is hotter than ever, a global touring sensation and regular presence on radio and television, whose rabid audience is filled with “lifetimers” – once folks see him live, they’re hooked!

$39 - $69

Schedule coming soon!

Photos by Dan Spielman

Dance parties, summer concerts, free movies and more at MPAC and throughout Morristown!

August

Education at MPAC

Tusk

Thursday, August 15 at 8 PM

Tusk is the top Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the world. Using no fancy gimmicks, Tusk performs the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-by-note renditions of your favorite hits such as “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams” and “The Chain.”

$39 - $59

Dweezil Zappa

The Rox(Postroph)y Tour

Thursday, August 22 at 7:30 PM

Renowned guitarist Dweezil Zappa celebrates two of his father Frank Zappa’s landmark albums, Roxy & Elsewhere and Apostrophe. The tour commemorates the 50 th Anniversary of both albums and Dweezil has curated a setlist highlighting fan-favorite tracks from each record, replete with unique hybrid arrangements.

$59 - $99

“The confidence that you instill, how organized your program is, the events that you invite us parents to, how you allow each student to shine, etc. are just some of the things that I love about MPAC.”

- Corby Swan, parent of a PAS student

Classes Offered In:

Musical Theatre Acting Singing Improvisation Voiceovers Audition Technique & more!

MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our Performing Arts School (PAS), founded in 2006, is a performance-based theatrical training program which serves approximately 900 students per year with over 25 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere.

For the latest news and summer class info, visit: www.MayoArts.org/PAS

Planning Your Visit

Plan your next trip to MPAC with the help of our online Welcome Guide. Ticket buyers who provide their email addresses will receive an email prior to the show with event-specific information, including reserved parking options.

Parking

Street parking and paid lots are available throughout Morristown.

Check your preshow email or our online Visitor Information page for updated parking options pertaining to your specific show.

Reserve your parking spot in advance!

Available online 2-3 weeks prior to most performances, in the Verizon lot and the Presbyterian Church lot.

Complimentary shuttle service is available for many performances to/from the Verizon lot and the DeHart Street garage.

Our Mission:

Scan QR code with your smartphone camera to view MPAC’s Visitor Information page

Amenities & Accessibility

Concessions · Print-At-Home Tickets

Digital Program Book · WiFi · Earplugs

Changing Tables · Elevator

Accessibility: MPAC strives to make our venue accessible to all patrons. Check our website for information or call the box office for details. Please ensure the box office is aware of any specific needs when you place your ticket order. An elevator is available to the balcony level.

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.

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people come to MPAC each year to enjoy world-class mainstage shows, performing arts classes and visual art exhibits.

MPAC’s Arts In the Community initiative brings events beyond our walls and into our community.

MPAC’s teen Performing Arts Company performs at senior centers, community events and nonprofit fundraisers.

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Membership

MPAC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on donations to help bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating costs. Membership support helps enable MPAC to present world-class performances in its 1,319-seat theater, serve over 40,000 students through its education programs, and provide free events throughout our community.

Membership begins at $150. All members receive:

• Early ticket access prior to the general public

• 48-hour advance ticket exchange privileges

• Discounts at select area businesses

Join the Starlight Society and enjoy many more benefits, including:

• Sneak Preview of the new season and first opportunity to purchase added events

• Access to the VIP Starlight Lounge*

• Invitation to the Chairman’s Evening of Gratitude held on the theatre’s stage, and Opening Night reception (with ticket purchase)

• Complimentary parking* and much more!

*Based on availability.

Corporate Support

Build brand visibility as a Business Circle Member or Event Sponsor

Corporate responsibility aligns with community when you support MPAC’s mission. Benefits may include client entertaining opportunities, special events, employee ticket discounts, use of our private patron lounge and more.

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Scan the code above to learn more about Membership levels and benefits.

Join online, or call (973) 753-0357.

Call (973) 753-1222 for more information about Business Circle Membership or upcoming sponsor opportunities and benefits.

MPAC gratefully acknowledges the following for their major support:

MAJOR PERFORMANCE SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNER

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MAJOR SUPPORT

MPAC is grateful to the following donors whose major support helps to sustain the general operating needs of our organization:

Kristin Elliott Charitable Fund

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