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NJPAC presents Patti Labelle on February 8th

originally published: 10/01/2024

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for the iconic Patti Labelle as she brings her 80/65 Tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. The legendary singer, author, and actress, who has won multiple Grammy Awards, is celebrating 65 years in show business at 80 years old.

Patti Labelle, also known as the "godmother of soul," will grace the NJPAC stage, performing all her chart-topping hits. Her illustrious career began as the lead singer of the renowned group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, later known as Labelle, and she achieved worldwide fame with the release of the disco classic "Lady Marmalade."

Throughout her solo career, Patti Labelle has delivered unforgettable hits such as "On My Own," "If You Asked Me To," "Stir It Up," as well as soulful ballads like "You Are My Friend," "If Only You Knew," and "Love, Need and Want You."

With over 50 million records sold globally, Patti Labelle's remarkable contributions have earned her a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Apollo Hall of Fame. Notably, Rolling Stone magazine recognized her as one of the '100 Greatest Singers.'

Tickets range from $59.50 - $159.50 and are available for purchase online starting Friday, October 4th at 10:00am. Tickets are also available by calling 888.G.O.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.




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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. 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, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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