Join us for an immersive musical experience that places you in the heart of the performance. Taking place in our intimate Studio space, The Sound Studio series brings you up close and personal with emerging classical performing artists.
Baritone SeungHyeon Baek
Korean baritone SeungHyeon Baek has gained recognition as an artist of versatility, applauded for the richness of his instrument and his considerable dramatic abilities.
In 2025-2026, Baek performed at The Metropolitan Opera as Marcello in La bohème. Additional 2025-2026 engagements included performances of Marcello in La bohème with Opera Orlando, house debuts with Vero Beach Opera in the title role of Rigoletto, Opera Grand Rapids as Sharpless in Madama Butterfly, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
During the 2024-2025 season, Baek covered the role of Marcello for The Metropolitan Opera and Bravo! Vail Music Festival with The Philadelphia Orchestra, sang Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor with the New Jersey Festival Orchestra, and brought his interpretation of Marcello to Pacific Symphony and Hawaii Opera Theatre.
Other recent highlights have seen Baek joining the roster of The Metropolitan Opera for their productions of La bohème and Falstaff; a house debut with New Orleans Opera as the Father in Hansel and Gretel; Enrico Ashton in Lucia di Lammermoor and Sonora in La Fanciulla del West with Maryland Lyric Opera; a role debut as Scarpia in Tosca with St. Pete Opera; the eponymous Gianni Schicchi with Opera Steamboat; an Opera Orlando debut in the title role of Rigoletto; and Yamadori in Madama Butterfly with the Canadian Opera Company.
Additional milestones and role debuts for Baek include Conte di Luna in Il trovatore with Opera San José and Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro with Opera Tampa, for which the Tampa Bay Times praised his “commanding baritone.” He also made a role debut as Tonio in Pagliacci with Opera Fairbanks and enjoyed house debuts with Opera North as Sharpless in Madama Butterfly and New York City Opera as Billy Jackrabbit in La fanciulla del West.
On the concert stage, Baek made his Carnegie Hall debut in Fauré’s Requiem with MidAmerica Productions and returned for Dvořák’s Te Deum and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. He also reprised the Fauré Requiem with Maryland Lyric Opera, performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, Dubois’ The Seven Last Words of Christ with Christian Broadcasting System of New York, and Dvořák’s Te Deum with Adelphi Orchestra. He made his Lincoln Center concert debut with InterSchool Orchestras of New York at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
A native of South Korea, Baek received a Professional Studies degree from Mannes College of Music. During his studies, he performed the title role in Gianni Schicchi, Don Alvaro in Il viaggio a Reims, and Di Cosimo in the New York premiere of Daniel Catán’s Il Postino. He also holds a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and a Bachelor of music degree from Chung-Ang University in Korea.
Soprano NaYoung Ban
South Korean soprano Nayoung Ban is a young and dedicated operatic artist with a rich and remarkably warm Bel Canto voice. She has been praised for her vocal color, stage presence, and musicality beyond her years. Recently, Ban made her house début as Musetta in La bohème with the Hawaii Opera Theater. She has also appeared as Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Tebaldo/Celestial Voice (Don Carlo) with Maryland Lyric Opera, where she made her début in the title role of Lucia di Lammermoor. In addition, she made her Pacific Symphony Orchestra début as soprano soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
Her other operatic credits include Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Musetta (La bohème) with Opera Ithaca; Rosina (Il barbiere di Siviglia by G. Paisiello) and Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi) with Mannes Opera; as well as Euridice (Orfeo ed Euridice), the Vixen (The Cunning Little Vixen), Giulietta (I Capuleti e i Montecchi), and Juliette (Roméo et Juliette) in Mannes Opera scene performances.
She also participated in the Maryland Lyric Opera’s Young Artist Institute, where she appeared in concert as Gilda (Rigoletto), Musetta (La bohème), Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), and Blonde (Die Entführung aus dem Serail). On the concert stage, Ban has performed as soprano soloist in Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer with the Peniel Women’s Choir, Dubois’s The Seven Last Words of Christ with the Christian Broadcasting System of New York, Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass with the GNC Orchestra, and Handel’s Messiah with the New Hope Reformed Church of New York. Ban completed her Professional Studies at the Mannes School of Music, holds a Master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and earned her Bachelor’s degree from ChungAng University in Korea.
Accompanist Jiin Jung
Jiin Jung is a New York-based pianist with professional experience in both Korea and the United States. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in piano performance from Seoul National University in Korea and a Professional Studies Diploma in collaborative piano from Mannes College of Music.
She has participated as a pianist in numerous opera productions with Seoul Metropolitan Opera, Seoul National University Opera Research Institute, The Mannes Opera, SUNY Purchase Opera, and many other opera companies. She has also taught at Suncheon National University and served as a staff pianist at Seoul National University. She currently serves as a staff/studio pianist at Mannes School of Music and collaborates with Sing for Hope Lab.
The legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock’n’roll group JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND began their career in 1973 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the “Eddie & The Cruisers – Motion Picture Soundtrack”. The hit single “ON THE DARK SIDE” held the “#1” position on the Billboard Rock charts and the MTV video charts for five consecutive weeks.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with New Jersey Ballet in a powerful evening of dance that captures the spirit, energy, innovation and resilience of the nation through the language of ballet. Red, White and Blue brings together iconic masterworks and bold contemporary voices in a program that reflects the many dimensions of the American experience while honoring New Jersey’s essential role in the fight for independence and the shaping of the nation.
“If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House.” —American Songwriter
Written by and starring Vicki Lawrence
Two Performances Only
Vicki Lawrence, the legendary actress, comedian, and singer, brings her signature wit and charm to the stage in Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show. Best known for her iconic role as Thelma Harper, or "Mama," from The Carol Burnett Show and Mama’s Family, Lawrence delivers a hilarious and heartfelt performance that takes audiences on a journey through her extraordinary career. From her Emmy-winning years alongside Carol Burnett to her chart-topping hit, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” she shares behind-the-scenes stories, comedy, and music—all with her trademark humor. Whether reminiscing about her Hollywood adventures or embodying the feisty Mama, Lawrence proves that laughter is timeless.
Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
If you’re feeling all alone in the universe – or even if you’re not – Triangle’s newest musical comedy is for you! Join us as Triangle explores what it means to have friends in high – or should we say “sky”? – places. Extraterrestrial visitors, crazy conspiracy theories, and intergalactic shenanigans power this year’s annual laugh-fest of witty jokes, lavish production numbers, and, of course, Triangle’s famous kickline. Can interplanetary goodwill blossom in the dystopian desert of our current times? Get your Triangle tickets now and learn if Roswell That Ends Well!
Catch the next generation of great jazz artists who hail from New Jersey. High school performers from across the state have been selected through a competitive audition process to participate in the NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and All-State Jazz Choir. They’ll show off their jazz prowess in this intimate (and exciting) concert co-presented by NJPAC and the New Jersey Music Educators Association.
Experience “a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift” (New York Times). Gregory Porter sings with passion — and compassion — on studio albums including Liquid Spirit, Nat King Cole & Me and All Rise. This year, the two-time GRAMMY® winner celebrates a decade of his album Take Me to the Alley. It was an instant classic in 2016, jammed with gems like “Holding On,” “Don’t Lose Your Steam” and the indelible title track.
FLOYD PINK is a Pink Floyd tribute band from the New York metro area, celebrating the music of Pink Floyd.
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band. The band’s first three albums — their self-titled EP (1983), The Warning (1984) and Rage for Order (1986) — all hit gold status selling over 500,000 units each.
(WAYNE, NJ) -- Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of opinionated, stubborn and deeply divided delegates gathered in Philadelphia and somehow managed to create a new nation. This November, the Theater League of Clifton brings their story to the stage with 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the tumultuous days leading to the Declaration of Independence. Directed by Maren Sugarman, the production will be presented November 13–15, 2026, at the Wayne Community Center.
(BOONTON, NJ) -- Lomotion Live presents Etiquette, a timely and biting comedy by playwright David Lee White, directed by Lauren Moran. The production will run November 13–15, 2026 at Lomotion Live at Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton.
(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- What happens when we look through a window? Do we see the world as it really is, the world as we wish it could be, or something we never expected? New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) invites audiences to discover the unexpected with NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window" a festival of eight original short plays presented over two weekends, November 13–15 and November 20–22, 2026 at the West End Arts Center in Long Branch.
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical weekends from November 13-28, 2026. In this musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic, The Herdmans – widely known as the "worst kids in the history of the world" – crash Sunday School lured by the promise of free snacks and end up hijacking the annual church Christmas pageant!
(BRIDGETON, NJ) -- For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream from November 13-20, 2026 at the Ashley McCormick Theatre in the Hopeloft in Bridgeton. A whimsical comedy where fairies, lovers, actors, and our audience collide in an enchanted forest, blending magic, romance, and mischief. The production is directed by Heidi Dugan.
