Monday, April 1, 2013
Popular game show that offers prizes ranging from cash to cars is coming to NJPAC in May.
One of the most popular game shows in the nation is coming to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in a few months. The Price is Right, Live!, which allows contestants to compete for vacations, cash, appliances and cars by playing games of chance like Plinko, Cliffhangers and the Big Wheel, will be broadcast from the center May 26. Tickets, including VIP packages for premium seats, are still available. Contestants must be at least 18 years old. Online registration is required. To register or for more information, click here.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Marketplace, 'Spirit' dance performance among holiday attractions
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Monday, December 17, 2012
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark is celebrating Kwanzaa with The Spirit of Kwanzaa, a performance incorporating tap, hip-hop and ballet produced by IllStyle & Peace Productions. There will also be a Kwanzaa Children’s Festival. Both are on Dec. 22. A Kwanzaa Marketplace, where patrons can pick up last-minute gifts, is open in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall lobby Dec. 21 and 22 as well.. Philadelphia’s high-octane Illstyle & Peace Productions celebrate The Spirit of Kwanzaa in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater on Saturday, Dec. 22 and 2pm and 5pm. Their performance is a blend hip hop dance styles with tap, ballet, DJing and beat boxing. Founded in 2002 by Brandon “Peace” Albright, this multicultural troupe has toured to critical …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Tickets still available for featured shows that include George Benson, David Sanborn and The Manhattan Transfer. The jazz festival honors the late great James Moody.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival continues this weekend at NJPAC. The weeklong festival pays tribute to longtime Newarker and late great jazz artist James Moody. Headliners for Friday night's 7 p.m. show include George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer and David Sanborn as well as special guests Kenny Barron, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Heath, Paquito D’Rivera, Christian McBride, and more. On Saturday, there will be an 8 p.m. show featuring an all-star performance of the original Gil Evans arrangements of three classic Miles Davis recordings. Those performers include trumpeter Terence Blanchard, bassist Christian McBride, drummer Peter Erskine, and many more. In addition, there will be a jazz orchestra under the direction of Vince Mendoza. …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Would you like to win tickets to A Night in Motown this Saturday, featuring Darlene Love and the Four Tops?
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
NJPAC is hosting a night of Motown greats this Saturday. In honor of this year's NJPAC fundraising gala, the concert hall will feature A Night in Motown - including En Vogue, The Four Tops, Valerie Simpson and Darlene Love. The performers will be under the direction of American Idol music director Ray Chew. The show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Prudential Hall. And Patch is giving away two pairs of tickets to the concert. To enter to win: sign up for the Patch newsletter and as soon as you're done, email your name and contact information to Regional Editor Elizabeth Moore to enter the contest. Her email address is: elizabeth.moore@patch.com Winners will be chosen at random but entries must be received by Friday at Noon…
Friday, July 6, 2012
Poetry, World Music, Film, Children's Theater Among Many Diverse Offerings this year.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Throughout the season, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center ,NJPAC, will continue to add performances. "Our 2012-13 season will be filled with the sounds of surprise" John Schreiber said, NJPAC's president and CEO. "We've consciously scheduled more curtains and added significantly to the artistic mix. In addition to what audiences have come to love and expect from the Arts Center, we're introducing new programs that will be unique to the region. If you already love NJPAC, there's plenty on the roster for you. And if you haven't yet been to the theater or visited in a long time, we think our expanded schedule will offer something to engage everybody." NJPAC schedule for the 2012-13 season is as follows: Summer 2012 Summer at NJPAC is …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Southside and the Jukes, Audra McDonald and John Prine among the top performers for this weekend's live shows.
Wellmont Theatre, Montclair THIS WEEKEND Friday — Folk-rock icon John Prine, with Kevin Gordon, 8 p.m.; Saturday — Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 8 p.m.; Sunday — Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas NEXT WEEK: No shows BOOK IT NOW: Marilyn Manson and The Pretty Reckless, 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 2; Chicago, 8 p.m., Friday, May 4; Willie Nelson & Family, 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, May 16, 17; Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 9; Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples, 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 19. Check out wellmonttheatre.com for more shows. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark THIS WEEKEND: Friday night — Audra McDonald, one of Broadway's most talented leading ladies, performs a concert of the …
Friday, January 20, 2012
Grammy winner Chucho Valdés joins Hiromi for sizzling jazz performance at NJPAC Sunday.
The Borgata The Borgata Comedy Club hosts Tim Kroupier, Rob Falcone, Carl LaBove; through Sunday, Jan. 22; 9 p.m., The Music Box BOOK IT NOW: Colin Quinn's Short Story Long provides a humorous look at history, 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28; Jersey guy and comedian/actor Jay Mohr, 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3; The Deadmeat Tour: Steve Aoki and Datsik, at the Event Center, Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 p.m.; legendary Irish rockers The Saw Doctors help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 9 p.m., The Music Box Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Wellmont Theatre, Montclair BOOK IT NOW: Longtime power-balladeers (and husband and wife) singer Pat Benatar & guitarist Neil Giraldo remind us that "Love is a Battlefield," 8 p.m., …
Friday, November 18, 2011
Whether you want to see people tickle the ivories or bang a drum, there is enough going on this weekend to keep your mind off hosting the Thanksgiving feast.
The Borgata, Atlantic City THIS WEEKEND Friday Comedian Craig Robinson, from "The Office," delivers his standup comedy routine at The Music Box; Saturday Wild comedian Kathy Griffin does two stand-up shows,Saturday, Nov. 19 NEXT WEEK Chris Cornell at the Music Box Theater, 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26; Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Kean University, Union THIS WEEKEND Saturday The 5 Browns — Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae — became the first family of five siblings ever accepted simultaneously to The Juilliard School in New York. Their three CDs each have topped theBillboard Classical Album Chart. The quintet perform individually and together, providing duets to complex five-…
