Marcello Hernandez
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is excited to announce its 2025 Summer lineup. From ticketed concerts including Little River Band and Saturday Night Live's Marcello Hernandez to free events and movies including a Wicked sing-along and The Goonies, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the arts in Morristown this summer.
MPAC Ticketed Concerts (prices reflect all fees):
Thursday, July 17 at 7:30pm - The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert. Relive rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists including Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream. The Hit Men share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love, such as “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Eye in the Sky” and many more, just the way you remember them. Tickets range from $47-$67.
Thursday, July 24 at 7:30pm - Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl. Back by popular demand! 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 $47-$79.
Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30pm - Zeppelin Reimagined. From the creators of Magical Mystery Doors comes Zeppelin Reimagined. Zeppelin Reimagined merges the timeless power of classic rock with the cutting-edge technology of today. With a dynamic stage presence and a visual spectacle, enjoy a fresh take on the iconic music of Led Zeppelin. Their performances are a perfect blend of the old and the new, honoring the legendary hits while introducing unexpected twists and modern interpretations. Tickets range from $47-$69.
Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30pm - Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns 2025: The Ultimate Summer Party featuring Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Leo P and Evan Taylor; Plus Marcel Anderson. In a career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements including nine GRAMMY® nominations and 11 No. 1 contemporary jazz albums. Koz is joined by a stellar lineup of jazz stars for the ultimate summer party. Tickets range from $57-$109.
Thursday, August 7 at 8:00pm - Little River Band: Fifty Years: Happy Anniversary Tour. Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 70s and 80s. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 44-year LRB veteran, lead vocalist and bass player Wayne Nelson. Enjoy classic hits such as “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Lady,” “Help Is on Its Way” and many more. Tickets range from $57-$119.
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 8:00pm - Tommy James and The Shondells. New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee Tommy James (“Mony Mony,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson and Clover”) celebrates six decades of hitmaking as he performs the songs that have made him an enduring music legend since the 1960s. Tickets range from $57-$109.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7:00pm (LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN) and 9:30pm - Marcello Hernandez. Marcello Hernandez is a Cuban-Dominican stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who can currently be seen on Saturday Night Live. Ages 16+. Tickets range from $47-$79.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:30pm - Lotus Land: The American Rush Tribute. The American RUSH Tribute Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. Enjoyed by die-hard Rush fans, musicians, and casual music listeners alike, the Lotus Land experience has been heralded as the ultimate celebration of RUSH’s musical craftsmanship and spirited performances. With the true set up and sound of the Canadian power trio, Lotus Land delivers the thrill that people expect when they see RUSH in concert. Tickets range from $47-$67.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - Classic Replay presents… 90s Mixtape Live! From the creators of The Doo-Wop Project comes 90s Mixtape Live! Remember the thrill of going to the record store and tearing the plastic off a brand-new CD? How about when you listened to the radio hoping to hear the latest hit from Alanis Morissette, Boyz II Men, Britney Spears, Green Day, Nirvana, En Vogue or NSYNC? A lineup of four Broadway vocalists put their spin on the biggest bops and greatest hits of the decade! Tickets range from $47-$67.
MPAC Arts in the Community Free Summer Events 2025
Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00pm - Country Line Dancing with Paul Stoddard; Location: Pioneer Plaza. A li’l bit of Nashville comes to Morristown! Put on your cowboy boots for a honky-tonk evening of country line dancing with DJ and dance instructor Paul Stoddard, who will have you swinging to the sounds of classic and contemporary country music whether you’re an experienced line dancer or novice!
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00pm - Bollywood Dance Party with DJ Arjun; Location: Pioneer Plaza. Back by popular demand! Born in Mumbai, DJ Arjun is known for his Bollywood and Top 40 dance music mix, infusing his events with energy and enthusiasm that captivates the dance floor! B2Z Dance School returns to bring the rhythm of Bollywood moves and Mehndikalogie will provide intricate designs of henna art.
Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00pm - Salsa at Sunset featuring Bri’La Flor Dance Studio; Location: Pioneer Plaza. MPAC’s annual salsa night spices up the town with zesty night of Latin rhythms, great dancing and much more. Instructors will be on hand to help you learn all of the steps!
Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00pm - An Evening with Singer-Songwriters Megan Chappius and Jeiris Cook; Location: Vail Mansion Plaza. Singer-songwriter and Morristown-native Megan Chappius’ warm vocal tone and playful melodies encapsulate a blend of soul, jazz, and folk. With a style that’s an infusion of vintage soul, folk and rhythm and blues rolled into a velvety serenade, Jeiris Cook marries sounds old and new while delivering a performance that is truly unique and memorable.
Free Summer movies at MPAC: (Tickets not required but advance reservation suggested)
Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30am - Paddington in Peru. While visiting Aunt Lucy in Peru, Paddington and the Brown family embark on a thrilling adventure when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru. Rated PG.
Tuesday, July 29 at 7:00pm - The Goonies (40th Anniversary). A group of teenagers finds a map leading to a hidden treasure. They must overcome booby traps, natural obstructions, and a gang of desperate thieves in their race for the loot. PG.
Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30am - Dog Man. When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half-dog, half-man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the feline supervillain Petey the Cat! Based on the popular Dav Pilkey book series. Rated PG.
Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00pm - Wicked Singalong. Sing-along (it’s okay, really!) to the hit movie version of the classic Broadway show. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart. Rated PG.
Mayo Performing Arts Center (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. MPAC 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.
The 2025-2026 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.
