It’s a birthday bash for the Broadway icon! The illustrious Ben Vereen has appeared in some of the most groundbreaking works in musical theater and film. He originated Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, won a Tony for Pippin and dazzled in everything from Hair to Fosse to Wicked. In addition, there have been his unforgettable roles in the Bob Fosse film All That Jazz, the landmark TV series Roots and the 2026 hit series The Gray House. On stage or screen, Ben Vereen has been at the center of American cultural history. He’ll be joined by an all-star lineup of special guests and the Andy Farber Orchestra, performing songs from Vereen’s career on Broadway, film and TV.
Celebrate the holidays with the electrifying sounds of Elvis Presley, starring Travis LeDoyt - widely regarded as the "world's best young Elvis." Backed by a live band, this festive concert features Elvis's most beloved Christmas classics alongside his greatest hits, delivered with the authentic voice, look, and charisma of the King's early rock 'n' roll era.
Opening Act: Oakland Rain
At the intersection of Jazz and Jamaican music in the 50s and 60s stood two luminary figures… guitarist Ernest Ranglin and pianist Monty Alexander. Their historic recordings over many decades literally introduced the world to what we now know as the Jamaican Ska movement… which traveled throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the world. The ingenious interweaving of jazz’s complexities with the ancestral music of the Caribbean immediately influenced legends such as Bob Marley, Toots & the Maytals, and many other artists of the time.
The RoadBlock Radio Concert Series brings an evening of reggae and dancehall to NJPAC this November, featuring Jamaican reggae icons Capleton, “The Fireman,” and Tarrus Riley, “Mr. Singy Singy.” Known for his commanding vocals and fiery dancehall sound, Capleton has been a defining voice in reggae for decades, with music rooted in Rastafarian spirituality and social consciousness. Tarrus Riley brings his soulful vocals and signature roots-reggae sound, best known for the beloved “She’s Royal.” Together, these two Jamaican artists promise a night of powerful rhythms, rich melodies and reggae music in the heart of downtown Newark.
