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.
Music
“…the South Orange Performing Arts Center’s spectacular sound design rendered the material nearly sumptuous…” -Rolling Stone Magazine
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).”
Exodus Supreme
Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30PM
Exodus Supreme plays a unique blend of Reggae, R&B, Latin, Pop and Rock from the 60s to today.
Mark Murphy and Friends
Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30PM
Local singer-songwriter Mark Murphy is also the founder and owner of Mark Murphy's Music School in South Orange Village.
Xol Azul Band
Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30PM
Xol Azul Band represents the new Latin Rock breed singing in Spanish and English. Que viva el Rock!
Deadful Greats
Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30PM
Playing the best of the 70’s Grateful Dead and helping to keep the band's legacy and music alive, well and vibrant.
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.
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30PM
One of the greatest bands of the ’90s and beyond celebrates over 30 years of making music with a new tour. “All I Want” “Fall Down” and “Something’s Always Wrong” are just some of the unforgettable charted hits that launched this young group to fame.
“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 that you won’t want to miss.
Sweet Honey In The Rock
Sunday, September 22 at 7:30PM
Sweet Honey In The Rock is an all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble rooted in American history and culture. This renowned group sings worldwide and brings attention to social injustice, immigration issues and more.
Graham Nash and Band
Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30PM
Graham Nash and Band perform his classic albums Songs For Beginners and Wild Tales in their entirety (plus more hits!) as part of an exclusive series of special shows.
Darlingside
Friday, September 27 at 8PM
The all-male Folk-Pop quartet Darlingside mesmerizes audiences with performances showcasing exquisite harmonies harking back to Crosby, Stills and Nash, and spotlight their own perfectly crafted songs.
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.
Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary
Friday, October 11 at 8PM
Legendary Folk singers Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter, Paul and Mary, remember and celebrate their historic careers and the impact their anthems had on the world of civil liberties.
Laura & Linda Benanti: The Story Goes On
Saturday, October 12 at 8PM
Touching and humorous, The Story Goes On is a one-of-a-kind musical journey through the special relationship between a mother and daughter. Starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and her mother Linda Benanti.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Friday, November 1 at 8PM
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today. With its unique Jazz sound, it is considered one of the greatest bands of all time.
On A Winter’s Night
Friday, November 8 at 8PM
The 25th Anniversary concerts of On A Winter’s Night from singer-songwriters Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Cheryl Wheeler, Patty Larkin and Cliff Eberhardt. They are among the brightest stars of the singer-songwriter movement for the past three decades.
Gaelic Storm
Friday, November 22 at 8PM
Since appeared in the blockbuster film Titanic (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”), Gaelic Storm has become a world-class genre-bending Irish Rock band mixing Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.