winter-spring 2014–15 season

the Madeleine Peyroux trio thu, Jan 8 at 7:30PM

singer-songwriter, Jazz

the Madeleine peyroux trio

tHU, Jan 8 at 7:30pM

Tickets: $50-$75

Multi-million album seller Madeleine Peyroux has been dubbed “the 21st century Billie Holiday,” and has worked with some of the greats in the music industry, including Joni Mitchell’s producer Larry Klein and Steely Dan’s Walter Becker. Peyroux currently has five albums to her name including Careless Love, Half the Perfect World, and her latest, The Blue Room, which climbed to number one on the Billboard, iTunes and Amazon.com jazz charts in the spring of 2013.

ClassiC roCk

Dave Mason’s traffic Jam

sUn, Jan 11 at 7:30pM

Tickets: $55-$75

Take a journey back to the greatest days of Rock with Dave Mason’s sight and sound experience, Traffic Jam. Mason founded Traffic with Steve Winwood while both were still teenagers, and created music that would find its way into the hearts of generations of music lovers.

alt roCk

the psychedelic Furs

Fri, Jan 16 at 8pM

Tickets: $38-$58

If you were to dissect today’s alternative rock music, you’ll find that much of the genre pays homage to The Psychedelic Furs. The Furs scored major hits with “Love My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing seven studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, and a live concert DVD.

roCk, Jazz

Bill Frisell’s GUITAR IN THE SPACE AGE!

tHU, Jan 22 at 7:30pM

Tickets: $35-$48

Always on the lookout for opportunities to “dig around for where I’m coming from,” Bill Frisell presents an homage to the instrumental popular music made “right at the birth of the Fender Telecaster guitar.” Frisell is joined by fellow guitar master Greg Leisz on electric and pedal steel guitars, and his trio partners Tony Scherr on bass and Kenny Wollesen on drums.

sopaC season

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JanUary

The Psychedelic FursMadeleine Peyroux

Dave Mason

Bill Frisell

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worlD MUsiC, aFriCan, a Cappella

ladysmith Black Mambazo

tHU, FeB 5 at 7:30pM

tickets: $38-$58

now celebrating over fifty years of joyous and uplifting music, the late nelson Mandela once named ladysmith Black Mambazo the “South african Cultural ambassadors to the World.” in those fifty-plus years, the a cappella vocal group has created a musical and spiritual message that has touched a worldwide audience.

Jazz

spyro gyra

tHU, FeB 12 at 7:30pM

tickets: $38-$55

this legendary jazz fusion band has released over thirty albums, selling more than ten million copies throughout its storied history. Spyro Gyra works musical magic creating their own instrumental hybrid, incorporating elements of r&B, latin, Brazilian and more into an infectious sound that takes you on a creative journey like no other!

worlD MUsiC, Jazz, aFriCan

Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela: 20 years of Freedom

Fri, FeB 20 at 8pM

tickets: $45-$65

two of South africa’s true freedom fighters and renowned music icons come together to honor and celebrate twenty years since the end of apartheid in their nation. legendary trumpeter hugh Masekela is an innovator in the world music and jazz scene and continues to tour the world as a performer, composer, producer, and activist. Vusi Mahlasela, is simply known as “the Voice” in his home-country. his songs of hope connect apartheid-scarred South africa with its promise for a better future.

FeBrUary

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Jazz

John pizzarelli Quartet

sat, FeB 21 at 8pM

tickets: $49-$59

John Pizzarelli has established himself as one of the prime interpreters of the Great american Songbook and beyond, bringing to his work the cool jazz flavor of his brilliant guitar playing and singing.

Folk, aCoUstiC, gUitar

an evening with leo kottke

sUn, FeB 22 at 7:30pM

tickets: $32-$42

leo Kottke is the legendary, Grammy award-nominated, acoustic guitar virtuoso who has developed a cult following of fellow guitarists and fans over the span of a 30-year career. he blends folk, jazz, and blues influences into a signature finger-picked style of syncopated, polyphonic music.

pop, triBUte

arrival From sweden the Music of abba

tHU, FeB 26 at 7:30pM

tickets: $39-$59

Arrival From Sweden is one of the world’s most popular and best-selling aBBa tribute show bands and since their start in 1995, the band has toured over 50 nations. Arrival From Sweden is the only group who has received an unreleased aBBa song directly from aBBa, and the only group who has the exclusive right to copy aBBa’s original outfits.

DanCe

lydia Johnson Dance

sat, FeB 28 at 8pM

tickets: $25-$30

lydia Johnson dance will present recent works for the company’s 10 dancers set to stunning music by Franz Schubert, osvaldo Golijov, Mozart and the innovative jazz trio Bad Plus.

Arrival From Sweden

Leo Kottke

Lydia Johnson Dance

Vusi Mahlasela Hugh Masekela

MarCH

irisH, pop

gaelic storm

sUn, Mar 1 at 7:30pM tickets: $35-$45

With their signature acoustic production, Gaelic Storm blends indie-folk and world grooves with Celtic tradition to serve up a ringside seat for fifteen rounds of pugilistic poultry-pounding sound. they step back into the ring with Chicken Boxer, their ninth album and fifth independent release on their own label lost again records.

singer-songwriter, Folk

tom paxton & Janis ian together at last

weD, Mar 4 at 7:30pM tickets: $30-$50

two of america’s greatest songwriters share the stage for an evening of stories and songs. tom Paxton and Janis ian are nearly a generation apart yet share a slew of folk influences as well as an affinity for fearlessly tackling controversial issues. Paxton’s hits include “Bottle of Wine,” “ramblin’ Boy” and “the last thing on My Mind.” at 15, ian had a major pop hit with the then-provocative “Society’s Child,” a taboo-busting meditation about an interracial romance. She re-emerged a decade later in the mid-’70s with her biggest hit, “at Seventeen,” winning a Grammy award.

BlUegrass, CoUntry

Jerry Douglas presents the earls of leicester

tHU, Mar 5 at 7:30pM

tickets: $30-$40

led by thirteen-time Grammy award-winner and three-time Country Music ‘Musician of the year’ Jerry douglas, The Earls of Leicester features some of nashville’s most talented musicians. The Earls of Leicester is a tribute to the music of legendary bluegrass pioneers lester Flatt and earl Scruggs and their band the Foggy Mountain Boys.

singer-songwriter, roCk, gUitar

Jorma kaukonen with Barry Mitterhoff

sat, Mar 7 at 8pMtickets: $38-$58

rock & roll hall of Famer, Grammy award nominee, and founding member of two legendary rock bands, Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen has forged his own legacy in american music. in a career that has spanned a half-century, Jorma has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of american roots music, blues, and americana, and at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll. Jorma’s repertoire goes far beyond his involvement creating rock music; he is a legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters of our time.

singer-songwriter, roots, aMeriCana, BlUes

keb’ Mo’ Band

tHU, Mar 12 at 7:30pM tickets: $68-$88

three-time Grammy award-winner and visionary roots-music storyteller Keb’ Mo’ tours in support of his new album BLUESAmericana, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #2 on the Billboard Folk Chart, and was recently Grammy award-nominated.

Keb’s music is a living link to the seminal delta blues that evolved into a universally celebrated art form. his songs have been recorded by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker, and robert Palmer.

singer-songwriter, Folk

richard shindell and lucy kaplansky “the pine Hill project” with special guests larry Campbell and teresa williams

Fri, Mar 20 at 8pM tickets: $30-50

an amazing co-bill featuring two of today’s most popular touring singer-songwriters. richard Shindell is a meticulous craftsman of song whose eight studio albums and 2 live recordings have been revered by critics and fans alike. Currently on tour in support of her new album Reunion, lucy Kaplansky is a rare vocal talent, “a truly gifted performer ...full of enchanting songs” (The New York Times).

ClassiCal CrossoVer, irisH

the priests

weD, Mar 25 at 7:30pM

tickets: $38-$58

like Il Divo, The Priests make classical music that appeals to a broad, pop-minded audience. Father eugene o’hagan, Father Martin o’hagan, and Father david delargy hail from northern ireland, where they began singing together as students. the trio later trained for the priesthood at the irish College in rome, and it was during this time that they were invited to sing for the Pope. returning to ireland, the three stayed linked and continued to sing together as they fulfilled their duties as full-time parish priests.

singer-songwriter, roCk, BlUes

leon russell

Fri, Mar 27 at 8pM

tickets: $38-$58

leon russell is a rock ‘n roll hall-of-Famer who has been performing his gospel-infused southern boogie piano rock, blues, and country music for over 50 years. leon led the famous Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour and performed with George harrison and Friends at the Concert For Bangladesh. leon has toured with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, edgar Winter, The New Grass Revival, Willie nelson and Sir elton John.

Jorma Kaukonen

The Earls of LeicesterThe Priests

Box office 973.313.arts(2787)

Keb’ Mo’

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MUsiCal tHeatre, CoMeDy

Forbidden Broadway

sat, Mar 28 at 8pM

tickets: $28-$48

Just when Broadway thought it was safe! the fall-down funny musical roast of Broadway that has picked up 9 drama desk awards, a Special tony, an obie, a lucille lortel and drama league award, is back at last with a blast. Featuring outrageous costumes, hilarious rewrites of the songs you know, and dead-on impressions by a stellar cast! Whether you’re a seasoned theatre-goer or new to Broadway, Forbidden Broadway is your one-stop ticket to non-stop laughs.

april

ClassiC roCk, triBUte

Dead on live “all the years Combine” Celebrating 50 years of the grateful Dead

Fri, apr 10 at 8pM

tickets: $25-$35

Dead On Live pays tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead’s rich and stylistically diverse heritage in full production. Based on their unique approach of recreating, literally note for note, all instruments as well as the lush and complex vocal harmonies as heard on classic recordings of the ’60s, ’70s and beyond, Dead On Live, led by touring and recording veteran Marc Muller have quickly become recognized nationally as one of the top acts to pay tribute to the music of the american treasure known as the Grateful Dead.

CoMposer, pianist, storyteller

robin spielberg

sat, apr 11 at 8pM

tickets: $25-$35

robin Spielberg is one of america’s most beloved pianists and composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano, Heal of the Hand.

May

pop, olDies

gary puckett & the Union gap

Fri, May 1 at 8pM

tickets: $38-$58

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap was one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties. Gary’s unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits with the following song titles: “young Girl,” “Woman Woman,” “lady Willpower,” “over you,” “this Girl is a Woman now,” “Keep the Customer Satisfied,” “don’t Give in to him” and “home.”

singer-songwriter, Folk

Judy Collins

sat, May 2 at 8pM

tickets: $55-$80

Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. the award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poignant original compositions. her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides now” has been entered into the Grammy hall of Fame.

CoMeDy

second City

Fri, May 15 at 8pM

tickets: $30-$40

The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in december of 1959. no one could have guessed that this small cabaret theatre would become the most influential and prolific comedy theatre in the world. today, The Second City continues to produce the premiere comic talent in the industry. From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to tina Fey — The Second City imprint is felt across every entertainment medium.

ClassiC roCk, aCoUstiC

the Machine performs pink Floyd acoustic

sat, May 16 at 8pM

tickets: $35-$48

The Machine has forged a 25-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theatres, large clubs and casinos across the world. Known for performing a diverse mix of Pink Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, The Machine’s stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and their passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest.

singer-songwriter

Bruce Cockburn

sUn, May 17 at 7:30pM

tickets: $38-$58

Celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn comes to South orange in support of his memoir Rumours of Glory and an 8 Cd & 1 dVd companion set also titled rumours of Glory. Bruce’s songs have brought him a long list of honors, including induction into the Canadian Music hall of Fame and more. the luminato Festival honored Cockburn’s extensive songbook with a tribute concert featuring such guests as jazz guitarist Michael occhipinti, folk-rapper Buck 65, country rockers Blackie and the rodeo Kings, country-folk singers Sylvia tyson and amelia Curran, pop artists the Barenaked ladies and hawksley Workman.

Bruce Cockburn

The Machine

ClassiCal

Jiayan sun, piano

sUn, Jan 18 at 3pM

Praised for his “technically flawless, poetically inspired and immensely assured playing” (Toronto Star), pianist Jiayan Sun has performed extensively in the united States and China. he has concertized at Carnegie hall and lincoln Center in new york, national Concert hall in dublin, leeds town hall, royal Conservatory’s Koerner hall in toronto, Beijing Concert hall and Beijing university Concert hall, taipei national Concert hall, and many others.

ClassiCal

the aeolus Quartet

sUn, FeB 22 at 3pM

Praised by Strad Magazine for their “high-octane” performance, the aeolus Quartet is among the finest young string quartets performing today. Violinists nicholas tavani and rachel Shapiro, violist Gregory luce, and cellist alan richardson formed the aeolus Quartet in 2008 at the Cleveland institute of Music. Since its inception, the all-american quartet has been awarded prizes at nearly every major competition in the united States and performed around the world.

ClassiCal

weixiong wang, clarinet

sUn, Mar 22 at 3pM

Born in China, 23-year-old clarinetist Weixiong Wang is a member at the albany Symphony orchestra. he is the winner of several international competitions, including First Prize in the 2010 audi Mozart Woodwind Competition in Bolzano, italy, winner of the 2014 Juilliard Concerto Competition, and the 2011 international Crescendo award in tulsa, oklahoma.

Weixiong Wang

JUilliarD @ sopaC

The Aeolus Quartet

Jiayan Sun

tickets: $25 for all Juilliard @ SoPaC performances.

Box office 973.313.arts(2787)

Jazz and Blues in the loft are intimate concerts hosted in the casual cabaret-style setting of the SoPaC loft. all tickets are $15, general admission. Cash bar available.

Jazz in tHe loFt

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nat adderley, Jr.

sUn, Jan 18 at 7pM

nat adderley Jr. is best known for his work with luther Vandross. nat wrote Vandross’ first top 20 pop hit, “Stop to love,” and other songs, including the Grammy award-nominated “Give me the reason.” Many other artists have had major successes with help from nat adderley Jr. he has written, arranged or produced for artists natalie Cole, aretha Franklin, Gloria lynne, Johnny Gill, doc Powell, ruben Studdard and more.

Dave stryker

sUn, FeB 15 at 7pM

Whether you’ve heard guitarist dave Stryker leading his own group, co-leading the Stryker/Slagle Band, or as a featured sideman with Stanley turrentine, Jack Mcduff, and many others, you will understand why The Village Voice has called him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.”

Frank noviello

sUn, Mar 15 at 7pM

Frank noviello is a true jazz vocalist adhering to a tradition of swing and spontaneous performance. Frank has performed and recorded with many of the areas world class jazz players and appeared at such notable venues as Birdland, Village Gate, Shanghai Jazz, Kitano, and the Blue note.

Charlie apicella & iron City

sUn, apr 19 at 7pM

Guitarist Charlie apicella is the leader of Iron City. his third Cd, Big Boss, is his first on Zoho Music and his debut as producer. he has been mentored in improvisation and composition by yusef lateef, Pat Martino, and dave Stryker. Charlie apicella is an eastman Guitars Featured artist and a Zt amplifiers official artist.

BlUes in tHe loFt

tomás Doncker Band

sUn, Jan 4 at 7pM

tomás doncker has been living for music and playing his heart out for over four decades, working with people as diverse as Madonna, Sean lennon, James Chance, Bootsy Collins, Bonnie raitt, ivan neville, Bill laswell, Bobby Caldwell, Sadao Watanabe, Meshell ndegeocello, Prince Charles alexander, yoko ono, The Itals, adam rudolph, Steel Pulse, Marla Mase, Mahmoud ahmed, legendary theatre director alfred Preisser, and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet yusef Komunyaka and more.

Bill sims Jr.

sUn, FeB 8 at 7pM

Bill Sims Jr. inherited the musical traditions of blues and gospel from his father. Bill is currently considered one of the top musicians on the new york City blues scene. Besides regularly performing at the best clubs in the city, Bill tours extensively. in 1992, Bill released his first Cd, Blues Before Sunrise. in 1999 his much- awaited Cd Bill Sims was released to coincide with his 10-hour PBS special.

Brad Vickers & al gold with special guest Bobby radcliff

sUn, apr 12 at 7pM

Prominent blues and roots artists Brad Vickers and the Vestapolitans, Al Gold and the Suburban Rhythm Kings, and bluesman Bobby radcliff perform a varied program of classic and original material spanning the early 20th century through present day.

Mike griot & Friends

sUn, JUne 7 at 7pM

internationally-acclaimed bassist and musical director Mike Griot leads an all-star ensemble in a journey through the blues and all of its unique musical destinations! Pulling from his fabulous South Mountain international Blues Festival events, this performance will present a “blues/soul” cavalcade of premier musicians and performers — all heavyweights in their own regard.

Charlie Apicella

Bill Sims, Jr.

ivy + Bean, the Musical

sat, Jan 24 at 2pM

tickets: $27 adults, $20 children 12 and under

Ivy + Bean, The Musical is the story of an unexpected friendship between two very different second graders and is based on The New York Times best-selling children’s books series by author annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackhall.

schoolhouse rock live!

sat, FeB 21 at 2pM

tickets: $25 adults, $18 children 12 and under

a musical pop culture phenomenon! the brilliant emmy award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science, and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it’s lighting up stages all around the country and instructing a whole new generation to “unpack your adjectives” and “do the Circulations.”

Jack and the Beanstalk

sat, Mar 21 at 2pM

tickets: $18

this musical adaptation is a rollicking retelling of the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. Join our modern-day hero as he uses his imagination to become the famous character Jack from the book he is reading.

alice in wonderland aDDeD eVent! post-perForManCe tea party

sat, apr 11 at 2pM

Show only tickets: $27 adults, $20 children 12 and underPost-Performance tea Party: $13

a dream…a story…an adventure! the zany, fantastical tale of Alice in Wonderland is brought to life onstage by the Pushcart Players for audiences to savor and enjoy. Filled with lewis Carroll’s brilliant nonsense, madcap characters, and whimsical music and design, this production offers a precious theatrical experience that young viewers will long remember!

immediately following the performance, jump down the rabbit hole and join us in the SoPaC loft for a wondrous and magical tea party. this special event will feature appearances by the cast, assorted treats, lemonade and punch. Seating is general admission (limited availability) so be sure to reserve your spot before the Queen’s guards close the palace gate!

tea Party only available for Alice in Wonderland performance attendees.

the Jungle Book

sUn, May 3 at 2pM

tickets: $18

Join young Mowgli as he learns the “laws of the jungle” in this time-honored adventure story. With the help of friends like Bagheera the black panther, and Baloo the lovable bear, Mowgli learns about friendship and survival. Cheer on Mowgli as he faces his fear and foils his nemesis Shere Khan, the tiger. this musical version of rudyard Kipling’s classic tale will delight both the young, and the young at heart.

kiDs ‘n FaMily seriesspecial packages for Family performances! Buy 2 shows and get 15% off. Buy 3 shows and get 20% off. Call the Box office at 973.313.2787, Mon-sat noon-6pM, to purchase these packages (not available online).

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Schoolhouse Rock Live

The Jungle Book

Alice in Wonderland

Chinese Han opera: king lear

Mon, FeB 16 at 7:30pM

taming of the shrew

tUes, FeB 17 at 7:30pM

tickets: $25 Shu Students, Staff and Faculty: Free other students: $8 Senior Citizens and Seton hall alum: $10

the han opera adaptations of King Lear and Taming of the Shrew display the timeless and universal themes of Shakespeare’s widely known tragedy and comedy. in Chinese with english sub-titles. these two live operas will be staged by the Wuhan (hubei Province) opera troupe, in their american debut.

piotr anderszewski, piano

weD, Mar 18 at 7:30pM

tickets: $25Shu Students with id: Freeother Students with id & Seton hall staff: $8Senior Citizens & Seton hall alum: $15

recognized for the intensity and originality of his interpretations, this highly acclaimed artist comes to South orange just before his Carnegie hall recital.

the seton Hall University Faculty Jazz ensemble

tUes, Mar 24 at 7:30pM

advance ticket reservations: $5Free tickets distributed the evening of the performance.

Celebrating its sixth season in the Jazz ‘n the hall series, the Seton hall university Faculty Jazz ensemble is widely recognized and acclaimed by the university and the general public for its energetic, entertaining and educational Jazz performances.

the Jazz knights of west point

tUes, apr 7 at 7:30pM

Free admission.advance ticket reservations encouraged.

Bringing over three decades of musical excellence to their audiences, the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights present the best in big band favorites, popular music, and original compositions and arrangements for Jazz ensemble. Past and present members of the band have played with such greats as Count Basie, Buddy rich, Maynard Ferguson, and the tommy dorsey and Glenn Miller orchestras.

seton Hall UniVersity arts CoUnCil presents

little women, the Broadway Musical Book by allan knee Music by Jason Howland lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Based on the novel by louisa May alcott Musical Direction by Jason tramm

tHU-sat, apr 23-25 at 8pM

sUn, apr 26 at 2pMadmission: Free

this timeless captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love. Based on louisa May allcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers aren’t interested — her friend Professor Bhaer tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War america.

Miami string Quartet

tUes, apr 28 at 7:30pM tickets: $25Shu Students with id: Freeother Students with id & Seton hall staff: $8Senior Citizens & Seton hall alum: $15

Praised in The New York Times as having “everything one wants in a quartet: a rich, precisely balanced sound, a broad coloristic palette, real unity of interpretive purpose and seemingly unflagging energy,” the Miami String Quartet has established its place among the most widely respected quartets in america. Join us in this program featuring gems of the string quartet repertoire by haydn and Mendelssohn.

seton Hall University spring Choir Concert

tHU, apr 30 at 7:30pMJoin us for a free concert featuring the university choir.

seton Hall University spring orchestra Concert

tUes, May 5 at 7:30pM

Join us for a free concert featuring the university orchestra.

Chinese Han Opera

Miami String Quartet

“ The tone and touch of Anderszewski’s playing are so seductive that it is easy to forget how classically correct a musician he is.” —The Guardian

Piotr Anderszewski

Box office 973.313.arts(2787)

MiDtown DireCt rep

Helen of troy staged reading of a new musical based on the iliad by Homer Music/lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen Book/lyrics by zoe samuel Directed by Bradley Dean

sUn, Jan 25 at 7:30pM

tickets: $15

Helen of Troy is a fresh take on the ancient story of a beautiful but spoiled princess, a tale that has previously been narrated for thousands of years by an extremely biased Greek Chorus. When helen runs away from an arranged marriage, her brother-in-law agamemnon launches a thousand ships to bring her back. helen finds herself trapped between a self-obsessed trojan prince, Greek soldiers thirsting for plunder, and meddlesome deities.

reading of a new play — tBa

sUn, Mar 8 at 7pM

tickets: $15

Please check SoPaCnow.org for further information.

listen to your Mother

sat, May 9 at 5pM

listen to your Mother is a national movement that showcases local authors and storytellers, live on-stage, reading selections of their works about motherhood. in these incredibly engaging and insightful performances, the authors take the audience on a journey that celebrates and validates mothering in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor.

Listen to Your Mother

by Mansa Mussa

la CinéMatHèQUe FilM ClUB

tHe HerB & Milly iris gallery at sopaC

the herb & Milly iris Gallery is open Mon–Sat, noon–6PM, and two hours prior to performances.

precious Memories: a retrospective by Mansa Mussa

on Display tHroUgH FeB 15, 2015

ikuru (to live)

sUn, Mar 22 at 2pMdirected by akira Kurosawa (1952)

Floating weeds

sUn, apr 26 at 2pMdirected by yasujiro ozu (1959)

the Ballad of narayama

sUn, May 17 at 2pMdirected by Shohei imamura (1983)

Departures

sUn, JUne 14 at 2pMdirected by yojiro takita (2008)

renowned Japanese Film Makers Curated by Gerard ansellem

an international film and discussion series available via membership only. See all 4 films for a membership fee of only $50.

Call (973) 313-2787 or email Gerard at linguavision@gmail.com for more information.

The Ballad of Narayama

Ikuru

Departures

BUy tiCkets toDay!

MaJor FUnDersSoPaC programs are made possible in part by the new Jersey State Council on the arts.

the F.M. Kirby Foundation

the thomas and agnes Carvel Foundation

Juilliard at SoPaC is supported in part by Samuel Convissor.

the tour engagement of John Pizzarelli Quartet is funded through the american Masterpieces program of Mid atlantic arts Foundation with support from the national endowment for the arts.

the South orange Performing arts Center (SoPaC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

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Jan 4 . . . . . . . Blues in the Loft: Tomás Doncker Band

Jan 8 . . . . . . .Madeleine Peyroux TrioJan 11 . . . . . .Dave Mason’s Traffic JamJan 16 . . . . . .Psychedelic FursJan 18 . . . . . . Juilliard @ SoPac:

Jiayan Sun, PianoJan 18 . . . . . . Jazz In The Loft:

Nat adderley, JrJan 22 . . . . . . Bill Frisell’s

Guitar In The Space AgeJan 24 . . . . . .Ivy & Bean, The MusicalJan 25 . . . . . . Midtown Direct Rep:

Helen of TroyFeB 5 . . . . . . .Ladysmith Black MambazoFeB 8 . . . . . . . Blues In The Loft:

Bill Sims JrFeB 12 . . . . . .Spyro GyraFeB 15 . . . . . .Jazz In The Loft: Dave StrykerFeB 16 . . . . . . Seton Hall:

chinese Han opera King Lear

FeB 17 . . . . . . Seton Hall: chinese Han opera Taming of the Shrew

FeB 20 . . . . . . Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela: 20 Years of Freedom

FeB 21 . . . . . .Schoolhouse Rock Live!FeB 21 . . . . . .John Pizzarelli QuartetFeB 22 . . . . . . Juilliard @ SoPac:

The aeolus Quartet

FeB 22 . . . . . .an Evening with Leo KottkeFeB 26 . . . . . . arrival From Sweden:

The Music of abbaFeB 28 . . . . . .Lydia Johnson DanceMar 1 . . . . . .Gaelic StormMar 4 . . . . . . Tom Paxton & Janis Ian:

Together at LastMar 5 . . . . . . Jerry Douglas Presents

The Earls of LeicesterMar 7 . . . . . .Jorma KaukonenMar 8 . . . . . . Midtown Direct Rep:

New Play Reading (TBa)Mar 12 . . . . .Keb’ Mo’ BandMar 15 . . . . . Jazz In The Loft:

Frank NovielloMar 18 . . . . . Seton Hall:

Piotr anderszewski, PianoMar 20 . . . . . Richard Shindell

and Lucy Kaplansky: The Pine Hill Project

Mar 21 . . . . .Jack and the BeanstalkMar 22 . . . . . Juilliard @ SoPac:

Weixiong Wang, clarinetMar 24 . . . . . Seton Hall:

Faculty Jazz EnsembleMar 25 . . . . .The PriestsMar 27 . . . . .Leon RussellMar 28 . . . . .Forbidden Broadwayapr 7 . . . . . . Seton Hall:

The Jazz Knights of West Point

apr 10 . . . . . Dead on Live ‘all the Years combine’ 50 Years of the Grateful Dead

apr 11 . . . . .alice In Wonderlandapr 11 . . . . .Robin Spielbergapr 12 . . . . . Blues in the Loft:

Brad Vickers & al Gold with Special Guest Bobby Radcliff

apr 19 . . . . . Jazz in the Loft: charlie apicella & Iron city

apr 23-26 . . . Seton Hall: Little Women, The Broadway Musical

apr 28 . . . . . Seton Hall: Miami String Quartet

apr 30 . . . . . Seton Hall: Spring choir concert

May 1 . . . . . . Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

May 2 . . . . . .Judy collinsMay 3 . . . . . .The Jungle BookMay 5 . . . . . . Seton Hall:

Spring orchestra concertMay 9 . . . . . . Midtown Direct Rep:

Listen to Your MotherMay 15 . . . . .Second cityMay 16 . . . . . The Machine Performs

Pink Floyd acousticMay 17 . . . . .Bruce cockburnJUne 7 . . . . . Blues in The Loft:

Mike Griot & Friends

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