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MPAC Presents An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Sixteen-time Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee perform An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee, a concert packed with David’s hits from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble and more, and Kat’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress. An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, December 2 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $85-$150 (limited tickets remain).

 
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"100% Perfection!" Celebrating David Bowie LIVE! at UCPAC

 The crowd inside Rahway, NJ’s historic UCPAC auditorium this Thursday, October 27, 2022 evening patiently awaits the start of CdB, the 2022 edition of the Celebrating David Bowie tribute concert starring Todd Rundgren and Adrian Belew.

State Theatre presents Lindsey Buckingham

 ** CANCELLED ** (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The recently renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Lindsey Buckingham on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Lindsey Buckingham is one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation. Tickets range from $39-$99.

Joan Osborne to Appear on November 17th at Red Bank, NJ’s Vogel Theater

 In support of her latest album, Radio Waves, singer/songwriter Joan Osborne will perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts’ Vogel Theater in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 8:00 pm.

MPAC presents Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- We could all use a little “Love” this holiday season!  Darlene Love performs seasonal favorites and hits when the Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



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MORE NEWS


Prudential Center presents Ella Langley on September 10th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's been a landmark year for Ella Langley. Fresh off a sweep at the ACM Awards where she won all seven awards she was nominated for, two recent American Music Award wins, and being the soundtrack of the summer for a trio of German fans on Twitter traveling through America during the World Cup. Ella continues one of the most dominant runs in music. She brings The Dandelion Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on September 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. Special guests ERNEST and Gabriella Rose will open the night.


Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30th



51st NJ Clearwater Festival to Take Place August 22-23 in Asbury Park



Jersey Arts Podcast: Jovin Webb Debuts New Single in Advance of Sophomore Album



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UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


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The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre



Brian Ostering presents The Elvis Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center on June 27th






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