(NEWARK, NJ) -- This season, the Holiday spirit returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with a stellar line-up. Celebrate the season with spectacular performances with must-see holiday shows by chart-topping and Grammy winner artists and their first-time shows at NJPAC. Shows include performances by Sarah Brightman, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, A Swingin' Little Christmas, The Nutcracker by State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, Manheim Steamroller Christmas, and the Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow.
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony - Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $49 - $149. In celebration of her favorite time of year, Sarah Brightman begins a new Christmas tradition with her first-ever A Christmas Symphony Tour. Accompanied by her orchestra and a choir, Sarah decks the halls with show-stopping renditions of classics from the Christmas canon, along with personal holiday favorites and her greatest hits. A Christmas Symphony is sure to be an unforgettable Christmas spectacle during the most wonderful time of the year!
Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith - Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49 - $129. Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are excited to reunite for their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season. The highly anticipated show will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine their vast collection of critically acclaimed holiday albums.
A Swingin’ Little Christmas! Live in Concert - Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $69. A Swingin’ Little Christmas! It’s a fun fresh twist on the Christmas specials of the ‘50s and ‘60s when harmonies were tight and swing was the thing. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch (Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), along with Kate Flannery (The Office, Dancing with the Stars), Tim Davis (Glee’s vocal arranger), and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. These top-notch talents will jingle your bells and get you in the holiday spirit faster than a glass of eggnog.
The Nutcracker State Ballet of Ukraine - Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00pm. Tickets range from $29 - $79. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in this special matinee performance. Step into choreographer Andrei Litvinov’s magical world of toy soldiers and colorful characters. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is full of instantly recognizable music, including “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Waltz of the Snowflakes” and more. It’s a magical classic for all ages.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $39.50 - $99.50. A hallmark of the holidays for multiple generations, their annual live concert will get you into the spirit of the season. The 2021 show features favorite classic carols from the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album, along with magical multimedia effects to delight the whole family.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow - Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29 - $79. The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to the stage for its seventh season on tour. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovksy’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
Visit T-Mobile in the Prudential Lobby during the Hip Hop Nutcracker performances at NJPAC on December 18th and enter to win a VIP Guest Experience at NJPAC.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.
