New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 12 | Page 2

Your escape from the ordinary! December 30 Dance Theatre of Harlem Gladys Knight The Whispers An Evening with Nelly Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Sunday, January 15 at 7pm The chart-topping rapper, singer and songwriter and his band perform greatest hits, backed by a symphony orchestra. Saturday, January 14 at 8pm Experience the passion, power and perfection of Dance Theatre of Harlem, returning for NJPAC’s annual tribute to MLK. An evening of timeless music with “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight plus the classic R&B sound of The Whispers. Friday, January 27 at 8pm Richard Goode Budapest Festival Orchestra Iván Fischer, conductor Richard Goode, piano Saturday, February 4 at 8pm The Budapest Festival Orchestra performs the Fifth Symphony in an all-Beethoven program. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Year of the Rooster Saturday, January 28 at 2pm Sunday, January 29 at 2pm One of the most colorful and joyus family traditions at NJPAC! James Monroe Igelhart in Concert Saturday, January 28 at 6pm & 8:30pm The show-stopping, Tony-winning Genie from Broadway’s Aladdin! Richard Goode Patti LaBelle Michael Bolton Sunday February 12 at 7pm A perfect Valentine’s weekend! “Lady Marmalade,” “If Only You Knew,” “On My Own” and more from a queen of rock and soul. and special guest Stephanie Mills Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited with Classic Hackett Friday, February 17 at 8pm Two soulful, chart-topping vocalists share a Valentine’s weekend bill! Friday, February 17 at 8pm Genesis hits and more with progressive rock legend Steve Hackett. Peking Acrobats Saturday, February 18 at 1pm A dazzling show of bravery and dexterity featuring live music! 1.888.GO.NJPAC • NJPAC.ORG • GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE 973.297.5804• ONE CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NJ