(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has a bunch of great shows taking place this week.  Events include the GRAMMY-Nominated Classical-Meets-Hip-Hop Duo Black Violin; Dr. Temple Grandin taking a look at at Autism and Asperger's; Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert with New Jersey Symphony; Manhattan Comedy Night; jazz trumpeter Chris Botti; and Tony DeSare Presents Sinatra & Beyond.

Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00pm - Black Violin: Full Circle Tour. Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering that even as we evolve, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.

From high school orchestra classmates to groundbreaking artists, Black Violin’s path reflects resilience, creativity, and the courage to challenge expectations. With their Black Violin Foundation reaching over 100,000 students each year, they’re building a legacy that transcends the stage, inspiring a new generation to dream boldly. Join them for an unforgettable night that celebrates growth, music, and the beauty of coming full circle. Tickets range from $47-$79.

Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30pm - Dr. Temple Grandin: The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s. Dr. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Dr. Grandin gets down to the real issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her “insider” perspective and research. Tickets range from $25-$57.

Thursday, April 10 at 7:30pm - Guest Attraction: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert with New Jersey Symphony. Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ thrilling score live. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, LucasFilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music. Ticketing and pricing  information available at www.NJSymphony.org

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:00pm - Manhattan Comedy Night. Scheduled to perform: Ben Bailey,  Eric Bransteen, Reggie Conquest, Eric McKenna and Jourdain Fisher. Mature content, language. Adults only. Tickets range from $35-$47.

Saturday, April 12 at 8:00pm - Chris Botti. GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House. Tickets range from $57-$119.

Sunday, April 13 at 7:00pm - Tony DeSare Presents Sinatra & Beyond. Described as “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” singer-pianist Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. DeSare delivers a fresh take on old-school class in critically-acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs like “Come Fly with Me,” “I’ve Got the World On a String,” “The Summer Wind,” “New York, New York” and so many more. Tickets range from $47-$89.

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is located at 100 South St., 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.