All Events
Non-Equity Open Auditions for American Theater Group’s The Bridges of Madison County
Sunday, March 24 at 9AM
With a soaring score, and based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County portrays a passionate and moving love story.
Blues in the Loft: Lynette Sheard
Sunday, March 24 at 7PM
Get your groove on at the Jazz & Blues in the Loft concert series. Hear world-class artists from the region in the cabaret-style setting of the SOPAC Loft. Cash bar available.
Seton Hall University Alumni Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30PM
Seton Hall Alumni Jazz is a marvelously entertaining ensemble of highly talented and passionate young Jazz artists who are led by Hanniel Dossous, pianist, and Steve Smith, guitarist.
A world premiere collaboration between Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott and Grammy Award-nominated Timothy Eriksen is the centerpiece of this anticipated performance. Nimbus will also present Pedro Ruiz’s Danzon and Huang Yi’s Shadow of Sound.
Melding Rock, Blues, Tex-Mex, Mexican Folk and more Los Lobos scored their first hit with Ritchie Valens iconic “La Bamba.”
Cyrille Aimée: A Sondheim Adventure
Sunday, March 31 at 7:30PM
Cyrille Aimée brings a jazzy fresh take to the lovely complexities of the legendary composer’s musical theatre masterpieces, and makes them sparkle anew.
Volunteer Orientation & Training
Wednesday, April 3 at 6PM
Lucy Kaplansky in the Loft
Thursday, April 4 at 7:30PM
Lucy Kaplansky is a rare vocal talent, “a truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (The New York Times).
Coco Montoya & Tinsley Ellis
Friday, April 5 at 8PM
Fiery guitar licks and passionate vocals are their hallmarks. See Coco Montoya and Tinsley Ellis in a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox
Saturday, April 6 at 7PM
Rock-and-Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer and South Orange native Max Weinberg brings his interactive concert experience to the SOPAC stage.
The Jungle Book
Sunday, April 7 at 2PM
Join young Mowgli as he learns the 'Laws' of the jungle with the help of friends like the black panther Bagheera, and Baloo the bear. Then, cheer him on as he faces his fear and foils his nemesis, the tiger Shere Khan.
Reading in the Loft: Buried Treasure
Sunday, April 7 at 7PM
Join us for the reading of new play in the SOPAC Loft. Readings are opportunities for theatre-lovers to hear plays read by professional actors and to become part of the play development process during post-reading discussions.
Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30PM
The Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble, highly acclaimed by the university and the community for its energetic, entertaining, and educational performances celebrates its eighth appearance at SOPAC.
School Performance
Thursday, April 11 at 10AM
One of the pre-eminent shows for young people featuring world-class magic, comedy, and theatre.
Roger McGuinn
Thursday, April 11 at 7:30PM
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,” Roger McGuinn, founder of The Byrds, didn’t just make music; he made music history.
Live Painting for The Visual Passion Duo: The Doors
Friday, April 12 from 5:30-8:30PM
The Visual Passion Duo create a new painting on doors to live music accompaniment in the SOPAC Loft. Presented as part of the current exhibition in The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery.
Adrian Belew
Friday, April 12 at 8PM
Progressive Rock’s King Crimson was famously fronted by Adrian Belew for over 30 years, and he served as its songwriter and guitarist, leaving an indelible stamp on its sound and discography.
John Pizzarelli- A Centennial Celebration of Nat King Cole
Saturday, April 13 at 8PM
World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing Jazz.”
Jazz in The Loft: Bob DeVos Quartet
Sunday, April 14 at 7PM
Get your groove on at the Jazz & Blues in the Loft concert series. Hear world-class artists from the region in the cabaret-style setting of the SOPAC Loft. Cash bar available.
Dimmer Twins: Mike Cooley & Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers
Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30PM
The Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood & Mike Cooley, a.k.a. the “Dimmer Twins,” founded one of the most well-respected Alt-Country-Rock bands of the 2000s.
Blues in the Loft: Mike Griot & Blues People
Sunday, April 28 at 7PM
Get your groove on at the Jazz & Blues in the Loft concert series. Hear world-class artists from the region in the cabaret-style setting of the SOPAC Loft. Cash bar available.
The Spitfire Grill
Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5
A compelling musical, based on the movie, about a troubled young woman who has dreams of a new life.
Annual Spring Choral Celebration
Monday, May 6 at 7:30PM
Seton Hall University’s Choral Program presents its Annual Spring Choral Celebration.
Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra’s Annual Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30PM
Seton Hall University’s Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra present their Annual Spring Concert. Presented by the Seton Hall University Arts Council within the College of Communication and the Arts.
Casino Night & Texas Hold ’em Tournament Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 8 - Registration opens at 5:30PM, Tournament & Casino Games begin at 7PM
Join us for an exciting fundraiser that brings together gamblers and non-gamblers alike for an entertaining and prize-filled evening.
Graham Parker (solo)
Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30PM
Graham Parker is one of the sharpest songsmiths of the U.K. Rock scene from the late Seventies when he performed with the popular British band Graham Parker & The Rumour.
Oleta Adams
Friday, May 17 at 8PM
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album Circle of One (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single “Get Here” (which became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War) Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans around the world.
Richie Furay 75th Birthday Concert
Saturday, May 18 at 8PM
Richie Furay will perform classic Poco, Buffalo Springfield, Souther-Hillman-Furay and some new music. Come celebrate Richie’s exclusive 75th birthday concert!
Laurie Berkner, Solo
Sunday, May 19 at 3PM
Bestselling, award-winning children's recording artist Laurie Berkner is widely recognized as the uncrowned queen of children’s music. She is hailed by The New York Times as “The Adele of the preschool crowd.”
School Performance
Monday, May 20 at 10AM
Join young Mowgli as he learns those 'Laws' of the jungle with help from friends like the black panther Bagheera, and Baloo the bear. Then, cheer him on as he faces his fear and foils his nemesis, the tiger Shere Khan.
Independent Voices: David Frum
Thursday, May 23 at 7:30PM
David Frum is a senior editor at The Atlantic and the author of The New York Times bestseller, TRUMPOCRACY: The Corruption of the American Republic.
Mountain Man
Thursday, May 30 at 7:30PM
The curiously named female trio Mountain Man bring a haunting beauty to the Appalachian-style Folk songs they love as they showcase their always exquisite harmonies.
Billy Collins, U.S. Poet Laureate
Friday, May 31 at 8PM
No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad popular appeal as Billy Collins who is a Guggenheim fellow and a New York Public Library “Literary Lion.”
Broadway Show Choir
Saturday, June 1 at 8PM
The award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir returns to the SOPAC stage!
Don McLean
Friday, June 7 at 8PM
Don McLean is one of America’s most iconic singer-songwriters and will be forever celebrated for his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).”
American Theater Group: The Bridges of Madison County
Thursday, June 20 - Sunday, June 30
With a soaring score, and based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County portrays a passionate and moving love story.
Rufus Wainwright
Saturday, August 24 at 8PM
A gifted singer and songwriter, Rufus Wainwright’s magnetic vocals showcase his inventive and thoughtful songs that reflect his personal truth-telling.
“1964” The Tribute
Friday, September 20 at 8PM
Heralded by Rolling Stone as the best Beatles show on earth. "1964" The Tribute is thrilling audiences around the world with an uncanny re-creation of the “great little band” that rocked the world.
Ann Hampton Callaway & Susan Werner
Saturday, September 21 at 8PM
Ann Hampton Callaway and Susan Werner perform separately and together in an epic display of piano chops and dazzling wit with that you won’t want to miss.
Graham Nash
Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30PM
Graham Nash and Band perform his classic albums Songs For Beginners and Wild Tales in their entirety as part of an exclusive series of special shows.
Flor De Toloache
Saturday, September 28 at 8PM
New York City’s first and only all-women mariachi group, Latin Grammy Award-winning Flor de Toloache will cast a spell over you as intoxicating as its namesake love potion made from the Mexican Toloache flower.
SOPAC Gala
Saturday, November 2, 2019
The annual SOPAC Gala brings together patrons, community leaders, and artists to celebrate SOPAC’s achievements, pay tribute to our supporters, and raise significant funds.