New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 5 | Page 2

WE’RE HEATING THINGS UP! Celtic Woman The Destiny Tour • 6/30 Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance Richard Nader’s Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson Bill Burr: Plowin’ Ahead The world’s number 1 all new tribute show to Michael Jackson honors this phenomenal talent from the Jackson 5 to solo artist. Comedian Bill Burr is back by popular demand after his sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Only NJ appearances! Saturday, June 11 at 8pm Friday, June 17 at 7pm & 9:30pm Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Júlio Pereira and James Hill 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert The dances of Nai-Ni Chen fuse the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the elegant splendor of Asian art. Ukulele meets its ancestor, Portuguese cavaquinho, through the captivating music of multiinstrumentalist Júlio Pereira, in concert with folk singer and songwriter James Hill. Featuring Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, Lou Christie, “Duke of Earl” Gene Chandler, The Duprees, Shirley Alston Reeves (The Shirelles), The Coasters, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Tommy Mara and The Crests and special guest Ladd Vance. Friday, June 3 at 7:30pm Saturday, June 4 at 8pm Sunday, June 5 at 3pm Jersey (New) Moves! Bill Charlap Earthquake’s Father’s Day Celebration David Cassidy: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias The second annual program to showcase New Jersey’s best up-and-coming dancemakers! A rare solo recital with one of the world’s premier jazz pianists. Earthquake hosts a hilarious night of comedy, with performances by Lavell Crawford, Michael Blackson, Deon Cole and Pat Brown! Come on, get happy! The Partridge Family’s David Cassidy performs hits from the ‘70s TV show (“I Think I Love You,” “I Woke Up in Love This Morning”), along with favorites from his solo career (“Cherish”). Everyone’s favorite “Fluffy” comedian returns with a highoctane show that mixes parody with personal experiences. Emerging Choreographers Friday, June 17 at 8pm Solo Piano Saturday, June 18 at 7:30pm Sunday, June 19 at 6pm Up Close and Personal Thursday, July 7 at 8pm Friday, July 8 at 8pm Saturday, June 25 at 7:30pm For tickets and a full schedule visit njpac.org or call 1.888.GO.NJPAC • Groups: 973.297.5804 NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER • One Center Street, Newark, NJ World Music Series sponsored by American Express #NJPAC