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Samantha Bee to bring "How to Survive Menopause" to NJPAC on January 30th

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 09/16/2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center welcomes Emmy Award–winning comedian Samantha Bee back to NJPAC on Saturday, January 30, 2027 with How To Survive Menopause, an intimate one-woman show blending Bee's sharp satire with candid, laugh-out-loud observations. Showtime is 7:00pm.

In How To Survive Menopause, Bee tackles a topic many experience but few discuss openly, offering a frank and funny take for anyone going through it, preparing for it, or supporting someone who is.

Bee is best known for her 12-year run as the longest-serving regular correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and as the creator and host of TBS’s acclaimed late-night series Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. She is also the author of I Know I Am, But What Are You?, a TIME 100 honoree, host of the podcast Full Release, and co-creator of the TBS comedy The Detour.

Tickets are available for purchase online starting Friday, September 18 at 10:00am. Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or at the NJPAC Box Office. NJPAC is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.

In case you are curious, Samantha Bee was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She joined The Daily Show with Jon Stewart's "Best F#@king News Team" on Comedy Central in 2003, and later received global recognition from the success of her very own weekly late-night comedy series, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Full Frontal premiered in 2016 and ran for seven seasons on TBS.





 

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In 2023, Bee embarked on her first national tour, Your Favorite Woman: The Joy of Sex Education, where she completed a 31-city run including sold-out dates at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC (RIP). Her new show How To Survive Menopause is currently touring and she hopes the run will last as long as perimenopause - 2 to 14 years.

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.




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Mariza

Mariza with special guests Derek Gripper & Duo Andalus

Sunday, Nov 01, 2026
@ 6:00pm

NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Global sensation Mariza returns to NJPAC. With a glorious voice that “could knock the Earth off its axis” (Houston Chronicle), she journeys through Portuguese fado favorites spanning her incredible multi-decade career. And, as always, her passion and star power will light up the night! Two world music performances set the stage: Derek Gripper on African guitar, and Duo Andalus (Lala Tamar on vocals and Ofer Ronen on oud/flamenco guitar) mixing sounds of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Come see why Mariza is a continual favorite of audiences at NJPAC — and around the world.

 

A.R.

A.R. Rahman Symphonic Experience with the New Jersey Symphony

There are multiple performances including:

Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026
@ 7:30pm

NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Renowned worldwide as A.R. Rahman, the celebrated composer, performer and producer has transformed the landscape of Indian film and contemporary music with a sound that transcends borders and generations. With more than 160 film soundtracks and albums spanning multiple languages, Rahman’s extraordinary body of work includes iconic films such as Roja, Bombay, Dil Se, Taal, Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Ponniyin Selvan, Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours as he’ll be playing his greatest hits this fall at the NJPAC. Experience the evening with the New Jersey Symphony as the orchestra joins Rahman to bring his genre-spanning compositions — ranging from Eastern classical, pop, world music, and rap — to breathtaking new heights.

 

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Dante

Dante Gebel: World Tour Despedida 2026

Thursday, Nov 05, 2026
@ 8:00pm

NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

It’s a night of humor and heart with preacher Dante Gebel — also known as “PresiDante.” The inspirational speaker, author, TV host, comedian and spiritual leader imagines what it would like to be president for a day. With an equal mix of comedy and raw emotion, he delivers “a journey to the heart and soul.” You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll see our world through new eyes! Hear Gebel’s powerful and unforgettable message on his farewell tour.

 

Niladri

Niladri Kumaar: the space between the notes honoring Zakir Hussain

Friday, Nov 06, 2026
@ 7:30pm

NJPAC - Victoria Theater
Newark, NJ

Sitar star Niladri Kumaar is a musical maverick, redefining the classical Indian sound for the next generation. In this concert, he pays tribute to his friend, mentor and frequent collaborator, the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. Before Hussain’s passing, the sitar-tabla duo was captured in the wonderful 2017 documentary The Space Between the Notes. Kumaar will perform original compositions and revisit some of his favorite collaborations with Hussain. He’ll be joined by charismatic tabla player Satyajit Talwalkar, jazz/electronic musician Agnelo Fernandes on keys and Sambit Chatterjee.

 

Undertale:

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

There are multiple performances including:

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026
@ 3:00pm

NJPAC - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ

Immerse yourself in the world of Undertale, the hit indie game. A 25-piece orchestra performs the fan-favorite soundtrack, with gameplay footage on NJPAC’s big screen. You’ll embark on a musical journey through strange lands: The Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and all the way to New Home. Revisit iconic characters, epic battles and emotional moments. It’s the story you love, experienced in a whole new way. Wear your best Undertale cosplay for even more fun!

 

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