New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 4 | Seite 2

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Mother’s Day Weekend May 12-14 3 NJ Premieres including Untitled America, Ella and r-Evolution, Dream. John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Saturday, May 6 at 2pm A thrilling adaptation of John Steptoe’s tale of mystical Africa. Paulo Szot Saturday, May 6 at 6pm & 8:30pm Renowned on Broadway and the world’s great opera stages, Paulo Szot sings Songbook favorites in an intimate setting. Earthquake’s Father’s Day Comedy Show Chaka Khan El Debarge Delray Davis, Donnell Rawlings, Luenell & DC Young Fly Sunday, June 18 at 7pm Friday, June 23 at 8pm R&B hits with Chaka Khan (“I Feel for You,” “Through the Fire”) and El DeBarge (“All This Love,” “Rhythm of the Night”). Earthquake returns with a side-splitting Father’s Day Celebration. World Music Series sponsored by American Express Will Downing Mother’s Day Celebration Saturday, May 13 at 7:30pm Sunday, May 14 at 7pm Celebrate Mother’s Day with one of the greatest voices in R&B! The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo Thursday, June 29 at 7:30pm The world music superstars celebrate 30 years of their GRAMMY-winning, party- starting blend of flamenco, salsa and pop. Mel Brooks Live on Stage! An Evening with Young Frankenstein Friday, June 16 at 8pm Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall returns to NJPAC. plus a screening of Sunday, May 21 at 3pm Back by popular demand! Mel Brooks brings extra hilarity to a screening of his iconic 1974 comedy. DMX, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep & DJ Chuck Chillout The Art of Rap Friday, June 30 at 8pm Art of Rap brings together some of the best-known artists in hip-hop. Diana Krall Bring It! Live Thursday, July 13 at 8pm Fans get a chance to be part of the action when Miss D and her Dancing Dolls perform never-seen routines live on stage! The American Song series at NJPAC is presented, in part, through the generous support of the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and David S. Steiner and Sylvia Steiner Charitable Trust. 1.888.GO.NJPAC • NJPAC.ORG • GROUPS OF 9 OR MORE 973.297.5804• ONE CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NJ