Blind Boys of Alabama, photo by Cole Weber
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New year, great shows coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)! January sees the annual return of the Dancing with the Stars Tour, as well as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Country favorites Blackberry Smoke make their MPAC debut at the end of January, and there's tribute bands galore, featuring the music of the 1980s (Jessie's Girl), Taylor Swift (Dream Like Taylor), The Eagles (Eaglemania) and Billy Joel and Elton John (The Piano Men). Plus, fun family shows, comedy and gospel greats The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Tickets for all events are available at www.MayoArts.Org or by calling the box office at 973-539-8008.
Ticketed MPAC events (prices do not include fees):
Bobby Collins with special guest Maureen Langan - Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 8:00pm. Comedian Bobby Collins has an ability to truthfully translate the human condition as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up resplendent rants on world events. Maureen Langan's Jersey roots and observational humor have made her a favorite on America's Got Talent and in comedy clubs across the country. Tickets range from $39-$59.
Dream Like Taylor! A Live Band Journey Through The Enchanted Eras of Taylor Swift - Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. With her distinct style, legendary catalog of music, and a stage presence like no other, it's easy to see why Taylor Swift is one of today's most successful and influential artists. This tribute starring Cassie B features all of Taylor's top hits including “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Love Story,” “You Belong With Me,” “Look What You Made Me Do,” “Wildest Dreams” and more! Tickets range from $19-$49. LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN for 3:00pm show.
The Greatest Piano Men - Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8:00pm. This electrifying production celebrates the world's greatest pianists and showmen – from Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Liberace and Billy Joel! The show features storytelling, a great band and hit song after hit song. Tickets range from $39-$59.
Manhattan Comedy Night - Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00pm. Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only. Tickets range from $29-$39.
Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2025 Tour - Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America's favorite dance show with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnold and special guests to be announced! Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won't want to miss! LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES
Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl - Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00pm. The Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl is the world's greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! From Madonna to Michael Jackson, Van Halen to Loverboy, throw on your neon spandex, legwarmers and metal gear because it's time to party like it's 1989! Tickets range from $39-$59.
Eaglemania - Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. Eaglemania thrills audiences with their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles. Enjoy The Eagles' greatest hits and some of the solo work of its members. Tickets range from $39-$59.
Cool School & Hard Bop: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 7:00pm. Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach, and more, Cool School & Hard Bop — music-directed by JLCO saxophonist Sherman Irby and pianist Joe Block — explores the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz through striking arrangements, mellow tones, virtuosic vocabulary, and a commitment to the blues. Tickets range from $59-$99.
Mike Super - Magic & Illusion - Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm & 7:30pm. As the winner of NBC's hit TV show Phenomenon, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime TV and to be voted “America's Favorite Mystifier!” Mike has also been a Top Finalist on America's Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Tickets range from $29-$49.
Pinkalicious the Musical - Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:30pm & 4:30pm (Sensory friendly). A girl finds herself in a colorful predicament after her indulgence in too many pink cupcakes causes her to change colors! Ages 4-12. Tickets range from $15-$20.
Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025 - Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30pm. For over two decades, country chart-toppers Blackberry Smoke have infused their brand of Southern rock with a modern spin that incorporates elements of hard rock, smoky blues and vintage country, as showcased on the current release, Be Right Here. Tickets range from $39-$89.
Blind Boys of Alabama - Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. For 80 years, The Blind Boys of Alabama have broken down racial barriers, soundtracked the Civil Rights movement, and helped redefine modern gospel music in the process. Through it all, not only has their music endured, but it has thrived, helping both to distinguish the sound of the American South and to push it forward through 20th century and well into the 21st. Tickets range from $39-$69.
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is located at 100 South Street in Morristown, New Jersey. MPAC, 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 2024-2025 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 F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.
