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Kent Place School Mamma Mia!

FRI, NOV 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SAT, NOV 7 2026 at 7:30 PM

The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolds on a Greek island idyll to the magic of ABBA’s pop masterpieces. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. Catherine Johnson’s original and irresistible tale of love, family and friendship continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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SHU Classical Concert Series Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma
Presented by the Seton Hall Arts Council

WED, NOV 11, 2026 at 6:00PM

The Seton Hall Classical Concert Series and Alberto Italian Studies Institute proudly present MidAtlantic Artistic Productions in Vincenzo Bellini’s operatic masterpiece Norma, starring Amy Shoremount-Obra (Norma), Laura Zahn (Adalgisa), Nathan Schafer (Pollione), and Henry Kim (Oroveso).

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Warren Miller's Days Off

THU, NOV 12, 2026 at 7:00PM

Warren Miller's Days Off marks the 77th installment of winter's most iconic ski and snowboard film tradition, following host Katie Burrell — professional leisure athlete and ski industry lifer — as she uncovers what the world's best athletes do when the cameras and competitions are off. From the backcountry of Alaska to the powder of Japan and beyond, it's an unscripted celebration of skiing for skiing's sake.

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PANTO’s Cinderella

SAT, NOV 14, 2026 at 1PM

Bullied by her two cruel step-sisters, Cinder’s future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a magical spell to send her to the royal ball. How will the prince ever find her when she flees at the stroke of midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper? This enchanting tale is brought to life in a musical production in true Panto Company USA fashion, featuring original modern songs and overflowing with humor. True to the story, it promises to entertain audiences of all ages and, of course, a happy ending.

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Run Through the Years:
The Decades of Broadway Presented by Seton Hall Theater

SAT, NOV 14, 2026 at 8 PM

Treat yourself to a dessert and drinks night with a Broadway soundtrack! Seton Hall University’s theatre students take you on a decade-by-decade journey from the 1950s to today, with showstoppers from Gypsy, Into the Woods, Hadestown and more. It all happens in the intimate SOPAC Loft, where every ticket includes dessert and a cash bar is available. Best of all, your night out gives back: 100% of ticket sales support SOPAC’s work bringing the arts to our community.

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The Last Waltz Celebration Featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests

SUN, NOV 15, 2026 at 7:30PM

The THE BAND Band has spent 17 years bringing the iconic catalog of The Band to life with soulful, authentic performances worthy of the originals. From Music From Big Pink to The Last Waltz, expect a night of Americana roots music that reminds you just how timeless these songs really are.

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SHU Jazz 'n the Hall Concert Series The Analog Jazz Orchestra
Presented by the Seton Hall Arts Council

WED, NOV 18, 2026 at 7:30PM

Celebrate the spirit of patriotism and musical excellence with The Analog Jazz Orchestra, veterans of the United States Army Jazz Band under the leadership of saxophonist Geoff Vidal, a group of talented artists honoring U.S. veterans through music.

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Ladies of Laughter

THU, NOV 19, 2026 at 7:30PM

Ladies of Laughter, the celebrated national comedy competition known as "The Careerbuilder for Women in Comedy," brings four standout comedians to SOPAC for a night of nonstop laughs. Featuring late night veteran Carmen Lynch, national headliner Monique Latise, theatrical comedy royalty Sheba Mason, and rising star Ellen Feeney, this is an evening that proves the funniest voices in the room are often the women in it.

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back to BACK TO BLACK:
the Amy Winehouse Celebration Featuring Remember Jones

FRI, NOV 20, 2026 at 7:30PM

Remember Jones presents Back to Black: The Amy Winehouse Celebration, a Rolling Stone–recognized tribute performing the complete 2006 GRAMMY-winning album, plus more Amy favorites, with a 12-piece band and five vocalists. It's the anniversary celebration that one of music's most beloved albums truly deserves.

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Blues Royalty with Shemekia Copeland & Jontavious Willis

SAT, NOV 21, 2026 at 7:30PM

Blues powerhouse Shemekia Copeland, hailed by the Washington Post as "the greatest blues singer of her generation," joins GRAMMY nominated Georgia phenom Jontavious Willis for a rare co-headline evening of roots music that spans generations and styles. Two of the most compelling blues artists performing today, one unforgettable night.

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Giants of Jazz Honoring Cyrus Chestnut

SAT, NOV 28, 2026 at 7:30PM

Giants of Jazz is SOPAC's annual celebration of all-star jazz, curated by Grammy winner John Lee. This year's honoree is pianist Cyrus Chestnut, joining some of the most celebrated names in the music's history for one night, one stage, and the kind of spontaneous, joyful magic that keeps this beloved South Orange tradition selling out year after year.

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John Pizzarelli Swingin' Into the Holidays and More

THU, DEC 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Grammy winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli brings his acclaimed trio to SOPAC for Dear Mr. Bennett, a heartfelt centennial tribute featuring songs from across Tony Bennett's seven-decade career. With deep personal ties to Bennett and a trio of extraordinary musicians in peak form, this is an evening of Great American Songbook jazz as warm and joyful as the man it honors.

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Nate Smith with support from Fonville x Fribush

FRI, DEC 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Two-time GRAMMY-winning drummer, composer, and bandleader Nate Smith, one of the most in-demand musicians of his generation, leads a powerhouse trio with Kiefer on keys and synth and CARRTOONS on bass for a night of groove-driven jazz and roots music. Organist and keyboardist Sam Fribush opens the evening with his band, Fonville x Fribush.

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La Jolla Booking Agency Christmas with
the Beatles Featuring Abbey Road

SAT, DEC 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Featuring all the top hits of the Beatles along with some great holiday tunes, Abbey Road’s Christmas With The Beatles promises to be a night of fun. Abbey Road recreates an authentic Beatles concert experience, with period-accurate costume changes, too. Don’t miss this special night filled with Abbey Road’s mash-ups of Christmas classics and Beatles faves. The Abbey Road band has played SOPAC several times as part of its Beatles vs Stones – A Musical Showdown production.

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Dar Williams

SUN, DEC 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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Contact (973) 313-2787.

Dar Williams is a beloved American folk songwriter with thirteen albums, a playwright's gift for character, and a genuine devotion to community and connection. Her latest album, Hummingbird Highway, finds her at her most nuanced and alive, and her live performances are exactly the kind of warm, intimate experience that reminds you what folk music is for.

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Contact (973) 313-2787.

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Seton Hall University
Annual Winter Concert
Presented by the Seton Hall Arts Council

WED, DEC 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Celebrate the spirit of the season with Seton Hall University's annual Winter Concert at SOPAC! Featuring the University Chorus, University Orchestra, and Chamber Choir. Experience an inspiring program of seasonal favorites and choral and orchestral selections that capture the beauty, warmth, and wonder of the holiday season.

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen

THU, DEC 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Cherry Poppin' Daddies have spent years as one of America's most accomplished swing and jazz acts. Expect an elegant, theatrical evening of Great American Songbook classics delivered with deep musical knowledge, lush arrangements, and the kind of showmanship that makes the whole room feel like 1938.

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Martin Sexton Live Wide Open Tour

FRI, DEC 11, 2026 at 7:30PM

Martin Sexton brings his soul-marinated voice, acoustic guitar, and legendary live show to SOPAC in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, his critically acclaimed double vinyl live album. Praised by Billboard, Rolling Stone, the Wall Street Journal, and John Mayer himself, Sexton is the rare performer who makes every show feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Frosty:
A Musical Adventure By Catherine Bush and Dax Dupuy

SAT, DEC 12, 2026 at 1PM

The magic of the holiday season comes to life in this heartwarming musical about a young orphan named Billy and the snowman, Frosty, he brings to life with a magical hat. Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join them on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the season is love.

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SO Jewish
Comedy Night

SUN, DEC 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM

SO Jewish Comedy Night is an irreverent, hilarious holiday celebration showcasing top Jewish comedians Eli Lebowicz, Antonia Lassar, Natan Badalov, and Mikey Greenblatt.

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Rockin’ Around the Loft:
A Ho Ho Holiday Happy Hour with Eli Bolin & Allison Posner

WED, DEC 16, 2026 at 6:30PM

Happy hour gets merry in the Loft! SOMA favorites Eli Bolin & Allison Posner, an Emmy-nominated songwriter and a SOMA Rocks fixture, bring tight harmonies, holiday classics, and sing-along covers while you sip and socialize. General admission, cash bar. All ages welcome.

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Take 6 Spread Love for Christmas

FRI, DEC 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Take 6 is a six-time GRAMMY-winning a cappella sextet whose forty-year career has spanned gospel, jazz, and R&B, with collaborators ranging from Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston to Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Their live performances, built entirely on six extraordinary human voices, are the kind of experience that stays with you long after the last note fades.

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Bill Charlap Trio The Great American Songbook & Jazz Classics

SAT, DEC 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Grammy Award winning pianist Bill Charlap and his celebrated trio are recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz and beloved for their deeply musical interpretations of the Great American Songbook. An evening with them is intimate, masterful, and the kind of live jazz that resonates.

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Noon Year’s Eve Party The Rock and Roll Playhouse
Plays the Music of Harry Styles

THU, DEC 31, 2026 at 12 PM

SOPAC’s Noon Year’s Eve Party is back! Ring in 2027 a little early as The Rock and Roll Playhouse, the country’s largest kid-friendly concert series, plays the music of Harry Styles in an interactive, sing-and-dance-along celebration for kids ages 1 to 7 and their grown-ups. Keep the party going at the VIP After Party in The Loft, catered by BGR. New this year: a FREE pre-show story time with the South Orange Public Library at 11AM in the SOPAC Loft.

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The Mixtape :
Happy Hour in the Loft with Whiskey & Sugar

FRI, JAN 8, 2026 at 6:30PM

Jersey band Whiskey & Sugar bring The Mixtape to the Loft with singalong favorites from every decade and happy hour drinks. $5 cover.

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Presented by Wheelhouse Cheese & SOPAC The Big Cheese

SAT, JAN 9, 2027 at 6:30PM

Celebrate all things cheese with a screening of the award-winning documentary The Big Cheese, followed by a Q&A with Adam Moskowitz and an all-you-can-eat cheese party with Wheelhouse.

Jazz in the LOFT

Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, JAN 10, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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Larry Campbell
& Teresa Williams

THU, JAN 14, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are a husband and wife duo who have been making music together since 1986, bringing a warmth, depth, and genuine chemistry to American roots music that can only come from a lifetime spent together. It’s the kind of evening that reminds you what love songs are actually for.

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Classic Stones LIVE The Greatest Rock And Roll Tribute In The World

FRI, JAN 15, 2027 at 7:30PM

Classic Stones Live is the world's premier Rolling Stones tribute band, led by an uncannily convincing "Glimmer Twins" and backed by a powerhouse eight-piece band. Expect every detail, every riff, and every classic hit delivered in original tunings with the raw swagger and electrifying energy of the Stones in their prime.

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The Adventures of Harold
and the Purple Crayon

SAT, JAN 30, 2027 at 1PM

One evening, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight - but there wasn't any moon, and there wasn't a path, so he simply drew them. Thus begins the beloved adventure of Harold and his Purple Crayon. Resourceful and brave, Harold creates the world he wants to explore using nothing but his imagination - jetting to Mars, joining a circus, and rescuing a princess in an enchanted castle. Enchantment Theatre's production brings it all to life with life-size puppets, pantomime, dance, magic, and original music.

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Sō Percussion with Helado Negro

THU, FEB 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Grammy Award winning percussion ensemble Sō Percussion joins bilingual indie artist Helado Negro for an evening of co-written songs that weave electronics, Latin-influenced grooves, marimba, Moog synthesizer, and an arsenal of percussion into something entirely their own. Danceable, inventive, and unlike anything else you will hear this year.

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South Orange International Blues Fest Winter Edition

FRI, FEB 5, 2027 at 7:30PM

Blues legend Mike Griot curates the 4th Annual South Orange International Blues Festival: Winter Edition. Expect a dynamic lineup, deep-pocket grooves, and soul-stirring sound. It’s Blues for everyone, and the perfect way to warm up winter.

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Goldings / Bernstein
/ Stewart Organ Trio

SAT, FEB 6, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Hailed by the New York Times as "the best organ trio of the last decade," Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart have built a body of work distinguished by synergistic interplay, harmonic depth, and a refusal to settle for the expected. An evening with them is a reminder that the best jazz has always been a conversation, and these three have been talking for thirty years.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, FEB 7, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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Cecile McLorin Salvant

THU, FEB 11, 2027 at 7:30PM

Cécile McLorin Salvant is a three-time GRAMMY Award winning vocalist, composer, and MacArthur Fellow celebrated for her extraordinary musicality and gift for storytelling across jazz, blues, folk, and baroque traditions. Hailed by the late Jessye Norman for the intelligence and musicality that light up every note she sings, Salvant offers an evening of jazz unlike any other.

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Take Me To The River
All-Stars LIVE

FRI, FEB 19, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Take Me to the River All-Stars Live brings together a constellation of New Orleans legends for an evening rooted in the Grammy Award winning project dedicated to preserving the musical soul of New Orleans and Memphis. Expect funk, soul, second line, and the blues delivered by the very artists who have kept this music alive.

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Three American Troubadours Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King

FRI, MAR 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Three American Troubadours is a celebration of the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King, featuring three powerhouse vocalists, a six-piece band, and all the hits from three of the most beloved singer-songwriters in American music history.

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American
Patchwork Quartet

SAT, MAR 6, 2027 at 7:30 PM

American Patchwork Quartet, founded by multi-Grammy winning guitarist Clay Ross of Ranky Tanky, reimagines timeless American folk songs through a stunning blend of jazz, Indian classical vocals, West African rhythm, and country twang. Grammy nominated for Best Folk Album, APQ is a joyful, deeply rooted celebration of the diversity that has always been at the heart of American music.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, MAR 7, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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Peter Pan

SAT, MAR 20, 2027
at 10AM* & 1PM

Adapted by Catherine Bush from the novel by J.M. Barrie. Wendy and her brothers love to play make-believe in their nursery. Then one night, a young boy named Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinkerbell fly into the nursery window and whisk them away to a Neverland filled with Lost Boys, pirates, and a man-eating crocodile. Brought thrillingly to life with six quick-changing actors, the Barter Players make this an adventure you will never forget. The 10AM showing is designed for children and families with sensory sensitivities, with adjusted lighting, sound, and an open house for free movement.

Ladies of Laughter

Ladies of Laughter

THU, MAR 25, 2027 at 7:30PM

The Ladies of Laughter brings the best talent from their renowned national competition to SOPAC for an unforgettable evening of comedy. The program has grown into a powerful platform known as “The Careerbuilder for Women in Comedy.” With a star-studded alumni roster that includes Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli, and Melissa Rauch.

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The String Queens

FRI, APR 2, 2027 at 7:30 PM

The String Queens are a Washington D.C. string trio praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound across a repertoire spanning Baroque to Billboard, with performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration Concert. Electrifying performers, they bring music that moves the mind, the heart, and the feet, often all at once.

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Dizzy Gillespie Big Band

SAT, APR 3, 2027 at 7:30 PM

The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band carries forward the legacy of one of jazz's true immortals, led by Gillespie alumnus and bassist, and friend of SOPAC John Lee with the authenticity and passion of musicians who know this music from the inside out. Expect an evening of big band brilliance built around some of the most joyful and enduring compositions in the American songbook.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, APR 4, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

Cab Calloway Orchestra

The Cab Calloway Orchestra Directed by Cab's Grandson - C. Calloway Brooks

SUN, APR 11, 2027 at 3:00PM

Led by Cab Calloway's grandson C. Calloway Brooks, the Cab Calloway Orchestra brings the legendary Cotton Club sound back to life with vintage orchestrations, authentic big band swing, and the irresistible showmanship that made Cab Calloway one of the great icons of American music. Come ready to jump, jive, and holler Hi-De-Ho.

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Sons of Cream

FRI, APR 16, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Sons of Cream features Kofi Baker, son of Ginger Baker, and Malcolm Bruce, son of Jack Bruce, honoring the legendary catalog of Cream with the kind of authenticity that only comes from growing up inside the music. Joined by guitarist Rob Johnson, this is not a tribute act, but a living continuation of one of rock and roll's most audacious and enduring legacies.

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Seton Hall University
Annual Spring Concert
Presented by the Seton Hall Arts Council

MON, MAY 10, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Celebrate the beauty and renewal of spring with Seton Hall University's annual Spring Concert, A Celebration of Spring, at SOPAC! Featuring the University Chorus, University Orchestra, and Chamber Choir, this uplifting evening showcases the extraordinary talents of Seton Hall's student musicians.

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Clifford the Big Red Dog:
The Musical

SUN, MAY 23, 2027 at 12PM

This musical brings everyone's favorite oversized pup to the SOPAC stage in a joyful, laugh-filled celebration of friendship, belonging, and unconditional love from TheatreWorksUSA. When Emily Elizabeth's giant love makes Clifford grow into a giant, the two head to Birdwell Island for big adventures, big laughs, and a heartwarming reminder that what makes you different just might make you a hero.