42ND STREET, Olivia Newton-John, National Geographic Live and More Coming to MPAC This April

Mayo Performing Arts Center has announced its upcoming events for April 2017 - scroll down for details!

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42nd Street
Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 2pm and 7:30pm
The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as "We're In The Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off To Buffalo," "Dames," "I Only Have Eyes For You" and of course, "42nd Street."
$89 - $49

JorDan Smith
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2pm
JorDan Smith showed the world his musical gift in 2015 when he became the best-selling artist in the history of The Voice and the winner of Season 9. Smith launched eight songs into the Top 10 of iTunes - the first artist from any season to hit the iTunes Top 10 every single week of the Live Rounds, one of two artists to notch three #1s during the show's season, and the first act to own both the #1 and #2 titles on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart.
$59 - $29

Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm
This esteemed Russian company brings to the stage one of the most magical and well-known works from the classical ballet repertoire. With choreography by Petipa and an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, it is easy to see why Swan Lake continues to earn the adoration of classical ballet enthusiasts.
$59 - $29

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood The Scared Scriptless Tour
Friday, April 7, 2017 at 8 pm
Unscripted and unpredictable! The popular stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway? perform an evening of extraordinary improv comedy as they create scenes based on ideas from the audience with hilarious results.
$79 - $49

In The Mood A 1940s Musical Review
Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3 pm
Travel back to the 1940s and relive the music that moved the nation's spirit! This Swing Era celebration features the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters and more, performed by a big band orchestra complete with singers and dancers.
$59 - $29

Olivia Newton-John
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 8 pm
Olivia Newton-John's appeal is timeless. With a career spanning more than five decades she remains a vibrant, creative individual adored by fans around the globe. Enjoy a night of hits such as "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Physical," "Have You Never Been Mellow," Summer Nights" and more!
$109 - $49

Get the Led Out
Friday, April 14, 2017 at 8 pm
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out recreates the music of legendary British supergroup Led Zeppelin with attention to detail and nuance that captures the essence of the band's hallowed discography.
$59 - $29

The Illusionists: Live From Broadway
Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of some of the most incredible illusionists on earth! The IllusionistsT has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage performing thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
$89 - $49

National Geographic Live: Charlie Hamilton James: I Bought a Rain Forest
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Discover what it's like to live in-not just visit-two of the world's great wildlife parks. Charlie Hamilton James has been shooting in Peru's Manú National Park-the most biodiverse place on Earth-for more than two decades. More recently, James has been living in Yellowstone, America's original wildlife park, in preparation for the 2016 centennial of the National Park Service. For a forthcoming National Geographic story, he has gone beyond the park's boundaries, investigating the larger ecosystem that Yellowstone supports. Join this critically acclaimed photojournalist as he recounts his unlikely journey from the Peruvian rain forest to the mountain landscapes of Yellowstone.
General Admission: FREE - Tickets available in late March

Joey Alexander
Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8 pm
3-time Grammy nominee Joey Alexander started turning heads before he was ten. Learning by listening with no formal training, Joey quickly developed an authoritative technique, and with his depth of musicality, has gone to perform on the Grammys, at Lincoln Center and prominent jazz festivals worldwide.
$59 - $29

Neil Sedaka
Friday, April 21, 2017 at 8 pm
For over fifty years, Neil Sedaka's compositions such as "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," "Calendar Girl," "Little Devil" and "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" have stood the test of time to remain all-time pop music favorites.
$99 - $69

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore
Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3 pm
Gilbert and Sullivan's delightful comedic tale about overblown nationalism, personal ambition and forbidden love amongst the social classes of British society and the Royal Navy.
$69 - $29

Manhattan Comedy Night April
Friday, April 28, 2017 at 8 pm
Stand-up comedy direct from the clubs of New York City. Line-up to be determined.
Mature themes, language. Adults only
$30 - $25

Rhythmic Circus "Feet Don't Fail Me Now!"
Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Armed with a trunk full of tap shoes, funky costumes and a big brass band, Rhythmic Circus bursts onto the stage in a joyous celebration of genre-hopping music and percussive dance that will have you jumping out of your seat and dancing to the beat!
$69 - $29

Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live presented by Nationwide
Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
America's most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna brings his three-time Emmy Award winning TV series to the stage! Jungle Jack will introduce you to some of the world's most spectacular animals and shares humorous stories and amazing exclusive footage from his worldwide adventures.
$35 - $25

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Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2016-2017 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center has been named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres.

Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960. Contact the box office at (973) 539-8008 or go online at www.mayoarts.org. All Programs Subject to Change.

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