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NJPAC presents The Temptations and The Four Tops

originally published: 12/29/2024

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience the nostalgia of Motown at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with the legendary singing groups The Temptations and The Four Tops on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This concert celebrates The Temptations and The Four Tops’ 40th Anniversary Tour performing together.

Prepare to smile and sing along to these unforgettable classics. For over 50 years, The Temptations have stood as one of soul music’s most enduring super-groups, playing a vital role in the unique Motown sound. Since they began their journey in Detroit in the early 1960s, these pop icons have consistently topped the charts with hits they will be performing live.

The Temptations will delight fans with their classic hits, including "My Girl," "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)," "Ain’t Too Proud to Beg," and "Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone."

The Temptations achievements include seven GRAMMY Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Temptations have released over 50 Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum albums and have been awarded five GRAMMYs®, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1989, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Despite the group's evolution over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead and inspire the next generation of fans.

Joining The Temptations are The Four Tops, Motown quartet that was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and received the GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 are celebrated for their songs and live performances.




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The Four Tops had their first chart-topper in 1964 with "Baby, I Need Your Loving." They have remained one of the most popular vocal groups in soul and R&B ever since.The Four Tops boast a total of 24 Top 40 pop hits, including "I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)," "It’s the Same Old Song," "Reach Out (I’ll Be There)," "Bernadette," and "Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)."

Smokey Robinson praised The Four Tops in Rolling Stone, stating, “[The Four Tops] were the best in my neighborhood in Detroit when I was growing up…and will always be one of the biggest and best groups ever. Their music is forever.”

Tickets range from $39.50-$99.50 and are available for purchase online. Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office (1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey).

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) 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.




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