New show on sale at bergenPAC: Why We Don't Suck - In Conversation with Denis Leary on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at 8 p.m.; An Evening with Olivia Newton-John on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at 8 p.m.; German Cornejo's Tango Fire on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at 8 p.m.; The Peking Acrobats on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.; Seong-Jin Cho on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at 8 p.m.; The Illusionist's Present Adam Trent on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Mummenschanz "You and Me" on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8 p.m.; The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Moscow Festival Ballet Presents Swan Lake on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.
Why We Don't Suck - in Conversation with Denis Leary
Actor/comedian Denis Leary will launch his new book, Why We Don't Suck, with a humorously moderated discussion, followed by an audience Q&A. All tickets include a signed-copy of the book. This book is the follow up to his 2008 release, Why We Suck. In addition to performing standup comedy, Leary has appeared in a number of films and TV shows, including Rescue Me, Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll and the animated Ice Age series.
An Evening with Olivia Newton-John
Singer/actress Olivia Newton-John is a four-time Grammy winner. The star of Grease has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Her hits include "A Little More Love," "Physical" and "Twist of Fate."
German Cornejo's Tango Fire
International Tango superstar German Cornejo's dance troupe, The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires, is a true global phenomenon and the world's leading Tango company. The group encompasses and defines all that is Argentine Tango - dancing that sizzles with sensuality, accompanied by the unforgettable music and song of the great Tango masters, including Piazzolla, Pugliese and Gardel. As one of the world's most popular dance forms, this exhilarating show combines the rawness and sophistication, seductive and sultry side of Tango, evoking the intoxicating passion of late night Buenos Aires.
The Peking Acrobats
For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. See this famed group push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
Seong-Jin Cho
Korean piano prodigy Seong-Jin Cho won First Prize at the 17th Chopin International Piano Competition in 2015, leading to significant international following. He's appeared at the world's foremost concert halls, including his debut Carnegie Hall in February 2017.
The Illusionist's Present Adam Trent
Direct from Broadway, Adam Trent, the breakout star of the world's best-selling magic show The Illusionists, brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this 90-minute spectacle. Produced by the same creative team behind The Illusionists brand, this is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family.
Mummenschanz "You and Me"
For more than four decades, Mummenschanz has been inspiring audiences all over the world with its wordless but extremely poetic visual theater productions. Straight from their Swiss tour of the new stage show "you & me," this vivid performance is fun for all ages.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
The Emmy Award-Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute group due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' classics like "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday" and "Twist and Shout," the Fab Four will make you think you're watching the real thing. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career.
Moscow Festival Ballet Presents Swan Lake
A company of 50 dancers, direct from Moscow, performs the tale of a beautiful woman doomed to be a swan in this opulent production set to Tchaikovsky's glorious score. The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 when Artistic Director Sergei Radchenko, a legendary principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, envisioned a company that would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov ballet companies in an independent and exciting company.
Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area's cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment. The jewel in our crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC - the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that, through programs, classes, outreach, school shows, and main theater presented shows, reach more than 30,000 students and community youth annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, "hands-on" training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors, members, and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.
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