(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Deon Cole on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:00pm. Deon Cole is one of the funniest observational comics and comedy writers working today.
His Netflix stand-up specials include 2024’s Ok, Mister; Charleen’s Boy and Cole Hearted. An acclaimed actor, Deon is best known for his roles in Black-ish, Grown-ish, Average Joe, The Color Purple, The Madness and the Barbershop film franchise. His many accolades include multiple NAACP Image Awards, SAG Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards.
Tickets start at $51 and are available for purchase online, by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or stopping by the NJPAC Box Office at One Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.
NOTE: This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue and after your tickets have been scanned, phones will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning.
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 12 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.
