(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's a night of family entertainment during the holiday season at with improviser Colin Mochrie and celebrity hypnotist, Asad Mecci who bring their new show HYPROV to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. HYPROV to is an improv show under hypnosis — a unique comedy experience so entertaining that you'll find yourself asking, "Is it real?"
The evening begins with the captivating presence of celebrity hypnotist Asad Mecci, who skillfully invites 20 eager audience volunteers to the stage. As the air crackles with anticipation, Mecci guides them into a profound state of hypnosis, gently lifting their inhibitions and awakening their unconscious creativity. Once transformed, these brave participants will join the renowned improviser Colin Mochrie, a beloved star from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", in a unique and spontaneous improv performance. Together, they'll create a night of laughter and magic, where anything can happen!
Anything can happen when the volunteers let loose on stage, and rest assured, everything you see is real. Created by improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie and co-starring world-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci, this 90-minute live show merges hypnosis with improv—two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics, and everyone in between worldwide.
Tickets start at $79.50 and are available for purchase online, by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, 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, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 11 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.
