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John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell are a dynamic duo who will transport audiences to the glory days of Jazz with masterful ease, capturing Sinatra’s cool swagger and Holiday’s effortless grace.
Emmy and SAG-nominated comedian Kevin Nealon is one of the longest running cast members on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. He's also a critically acclaimed actor known for his roles in the Showtime series Weeds and several films by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.
Join us for Laughs in the Loft, a monthly series featuring stand-up comics from our own backyard, Brooklyn and beyond! Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.
Soul singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette has been called the High Priestess of R&B. Her "pure Blues growl" and commanding presence have earned this Grammy-nominated performer comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. Blind since birth, Raul Midón lives in a world of sound. His tropical groove, lyrical sophistication, silky voice and electric guitar are his signature.
A master of acoustic Folk/Blues, Chris Smither creates a singular guitar sound – a beat-driven finger-picking, layered over his ever-present rhythmic, tapping feet (always mic’d in performance). A lifelong devotee of Bluegrass, Tim O'Brien is skilled on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo. He often performs with his wife, vocalist Jan Fabricius.
Comedian, actor and television writer Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives. Reiser can currently be seen in Stranger Things and The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The multi-faceted actor also recently revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly-anticipated return of Mad About You, the long-running hit 90s comedy he co-created and starred in with Helen Hunt.
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of an imminent murder. When an unknown visitor to Miss Blackwood's Victorian home dies under the prescribed circumstance, Miss Marple turns up to solve the case.
The sensational, 2021 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning Lionel Hampton Big Band will be featured in concert again this season by Jazz ‘n the Hall.
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla is a fifteen-time Grammy winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres. Abigail is a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player.
Looking for a spooky good time? Fright this way. Grab your friends and head to Monster Bawl, a costume Halloween party in the SOPAC Loft.
Jim Messina’s legacy of making hit music spans five decades, three super groups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Loggins and Messina), a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.
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.
This is your last chance to see Rhapsody in Color: Aida Jones Abstract Paintings, on display in The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery.
Darlingside has long been praised for their mesmerizing harmonies and wistful songwriting, described by NPR as “exquisitely-arranged, literary-minded, baroque Folk-Pop,” and compared to Crosby, Stills and Nash; Simon & Garfunkel; and The Byrds.
Carried by her powerful, radiant voice, Grammy winner Paula Cole has a musical catalog defined by honest lyrics that covers Blues, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Gospel and Americana. Multi-instrumentalist Sophie B. Hawkins, described as a "somber Folk singer, saucy Pop gal, note-bending Jazz chanteuse," (Rolling Stone), has been tugging at heartstrings for decades with her captivating storytelling. Both singer-songwriters are known for their indelible 90s hits—Cole's "I Don't Want to Wait" and Hawkins' "As I Lay Me Down."
Valerie Simpson has spent a lifetime writing chart-topping anthems for Motown and beyond with her late husband Nick Ashford as the entity known as Ashford & Simpson. The duo penned timeless hits such as, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” and “I’m Every Woman" for Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and others before embarking on a performing career of their own.
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 when The THE BAND Band performs.
Formerly Glinda in Wicked, Ginna Claire Mason opens SOPAC's new Cabaret in the Loft series with a specially curated performance, "Dream a Little Dream: An Evening Inspired by Doris Day." She will be joined by several, soon to be announced, Broadway guests as well.
The United States Military Veterans All Stars will present a lively program of popular Jazz favorites and patriotic songs in an honorable tribute to veterans of all wars. Come and join the musical celebration!
Josh Ritter, a Folk-Rock singer-songwriter and novelist with an expressive voice, a keen wit and an evocative way with words has been described as “harking back to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler" (The New York Times) and named one of the "100 Greatest Living Songwriters" by Paste magazine.
Join us for what has become a legendary event in South Orange featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music. Celebrating one of today’s premiere bassists, Rufus Reid, this Jazz festival returns to the SOPAC stage for the first time since 2019.
Comic bubble artist Casey Carle brings us his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous comedy, jazzy music and, of course, brilliant bubbling!
Part conversation, part performance, and all heart, Off The Rails is a comedic one-woman show by speaker/storyteller Tami Evans. Join this author, performer and self-described human exclamation point in the SOPAC Loft for a fast-paced journey of funny stories.
Join us as we present the MidAtlantic Symphony Orchestra, soloists, and Seton Hall University Chamber Choir under the direction of Jason Tramm in this concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s comic and dramatic masterpiece, La Traviata.
With the Hot Sardines, 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.
Celebrate Christmas with Judy Collins! The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her poetic storytelling style will perform holiday classics, songs from her latest album, Spellbound, and beloved songs culled from her six-decade career.
Martin Sexton's 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) and his "soul-marinated voice" (Rolling Stone).
Skilled on the harp, cello and piano, this quartet of lifelong instrumentalists and vocalists brings a harmonious synergy to the stage. Melding Classical and Pop, Sons of Serendip has collaborated with several orchestras and opened for John Legend.
A staple of the holiday season, the Seton Hall University Chorus, Concert Band and Chamber Choir present their annual winter concert.
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?
The Tony-nominated Callaway sisters are raising the roof with their new show "Broadway the Calla-way!" Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway are one singular sensation. They'll sing showstoppers from West Side Story, Chicago, Funny Girl, Cats, Carousel, Wicked and more Broadway shows.
Cherish the Ladies, an all-female collective, captivates audiences and embodies the splendor of the Christmas season with their majestic vocals and stunning step-dancing.
Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally renowned Grammy nominated a cappella ensemble with a nearly 50-year history of serving as musical missionaries for equality, empowerment and education.
Boundary-pushing group Nefesh Mountain combines elements of Americana, Appalachian Bluegrass, Celtic Folk and Eastern European melodies with messages of inclusivity, diversity and hope.
Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics are bringing back falsetto! After a storied more than 40-year career, this Soul group is still committed to performing their hit R&B ballads, including “You Are Everything” and the Grammy nominated “You Make Me Feel Brand New.”
Big, brassy and unapologetically bold. Born in the multicultural melting pot of New York City, the six-piece band pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while incorporating eclectic Rock, Funk, Jazz, Ska, Gospel and EDM. The group's irresistible groove is led by co-founder Josh Holcomb’s soulful trombone, Daro Behroozi’s soaring sax and Joshua Gawel’s powerful trumpet.
Growing up, Mark Evans was gay, chubby and certainly not interested in the same hobbies as the ‘normal’ boys. He ensured people saw him as "The Performer." This brought comfort, safety and…a bucket load of trauma to sing and laugh about later. Hide & Seek, a solo cabaret by the Broadway and West End performer, is a hilarious and touching show dedicated to anyone who seeks to bring their true selves to the surface.
Breathtaking, mind-blowing and astonishing are just a few words that describe The Heart & Soul of Magic. 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 at the edge of your seat.
Crowned “one of the most gorgeous voices in New York City" by Broadway World, Corinna Sowers Adler brings her award-winning cabaret act to SOPAC.
Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great a capella singers—it’s magic! They transform their voices into human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their “vocal play” has redefined what is possible with the human voice.
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!
It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock! AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are an award-winning bagpipe-led ensemble featuring some of the best pianists, guitarists, drummers, and overall musicians in Scotland, whose infectious style of feel-good music appeals to people of all ages and from all over the world.
New Jersey native and Broadway star Jelani Remy brings a feast of Pop, Soul and Musical Theatre to SOPAC in his one-man show, “This is My Moment.”
Susan Speidel and Joe Regan, two cabaret staples in the Metropolitan area, join forces for an evening of songs from Broadway.
The Great DuBois: Masters of Variety is a fast-paced, high-energy circus show for all ages showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy.
Pianist and musical director Bob Egan, best-known as the founder of the award-winning series Cabaret At Odette’s in New Hope, PA, delights audiences with his thousand-song repertoire comprised of selections from The Great American Songbook, Broadway and Pop music.
Join young Mowgli as he learns the laws of the jungle with the help of friends like Bagheera and Baloo. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s time-honored adventure, this tale will delight the young and the young at heart!
Motor City Revue takes audiences on a journey back in time to 1960s Detroit and the birth of the Motown sound. This 11-piece tribute band will have you dancing and singing along to the songs immortalized by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes and countless others.
Don't miss tenor vocalist Stearns Matthews, who has been called “the utter essence of true cabaret genius" (NitelifeExchange.com) and "beautifully, achingly present in every line" (Edge New York).