Selling over 75 million records worldwide, the King of Smooth Jazz, Kenny G, is bringing his Christmas show to STNJ! Kenny G owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with 1992’s 12-times-platinum Breathless; has the number one Christmas record of all time with 1994’s 8-times platinum Miracles; and his song “Going Home” has, improbably, become the official end-of-work-day anthem in China.
For the last several years, Kenny has taken to the internet with gusto, as new generations of listeners have discovered his music and contemporary hitmakers such as The Weeknd and Jon Batiste have enlisted him for guest appearances on their albums. His posts have become memes and gone viral, as he continues to have fun with the whole idea of being his iconic self.

Celebrate the season with the unmistakable voice of Engelbert Humperdinck in a special holiday concert that blends his timeless hits with beloved holiday classics. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering him for the first time, this festive evening promises warmth, nostalgia, and musical magic that will make your holidays unforgettable.
In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has sold over 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum. He’s earned four Grammy® nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. He’s performed for royalty—including four appearances before the Queen—as well as for several U.S. presidents and numerous heads of state. From romantic ballads to movie themes, disco, rock, and gospel, his signature voice has captivated audiences around the world.
Humperdinck burst onto the music scene alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The shy, handsome singer quickly rose to global stardom, even forming a close friendship with Elvis Presley—the two legends often covered each other’s songs. His breakout hit “Release Me” spent 56 consecutive weeks on the charts and topped the charts in 11 countries, earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Decades later, he continues to tour internationally to sold-out crowds, taking joy in every performance.
His music has endured across generations, and his voice continues to inspire and connect. Songs like “A Man Without Love,” featured in Marvel’s Moon Knight (Disney+), “Forever Blowing Bubbles” in Bullet Train (Sony Pictures), and “Quando, Quando, Quando” in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy have introduced him to new fans around the globe.
In recognition of his extraordinary contributions, Humperdinck was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), an honor presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Grammy® Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects—capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
About Chip Davis
A visionary musician and businessman, Chip Davis is behind a remarkable body of work now spanning five decades. Since founding Mannheim Steamroller and American Gramaphone Records (AGR) in 1974, Davis has written, arranged, and recorded over 35 albums, highlighted by the RIAA multi-platinum certified Mannheim Steamroller catalog. The best-selling Christmas music artist in history with over 31 million Christmas albums sold, the group celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its annual holiday tour in 2025, making it the longest running tour in the entertainment industry.
Davis has achieved worldwide sales of all album titles in excess of 41 million, with four multi-platinum, eight platinum, and 19 gold certifications in the U.S. alone. Furthermore, Davis is the entrepreneur behind the hugely successful Mannheim Steamroller product line, author of nine children’s books, an amateur astronomer, and dedicated philanthropist.
The man behind Mannheim was born Louis F. Davis, Jr. in the archetypal small town of Hamler, OH (Pop. 500), the son of a family to whom music and “a sensitivity to nature” were integral. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1969 with mastery in bassoon and percussion before taking on a job at the Omaha, NE, ad agency, Bozell & Jacobs. In 1974, Davis and fellow ad exec Bill Fries teamed up to create a fictional truck driver named C.W. McCall for a series of Clio Award-winning commercials. A string of hit albums and top 40 singles followed, including the RIAA gold certified #1 classic, “Convoy.”
The success of C.W. McCall allowed Davis to focus on his own original music. He dubbed his new band Mannheim Steamroller—a play on the 18th-century musical technique known as the “Mannheim crescendo”—and in 1975 recorded Fresh Aire, a landmark work melding elements of classical, rock, and pop into something altogether unique. Foiled by the industry’s inability to classify a genre for the album, Davis decided to distribute and sell Fresh Aire on his own and AGR was born.
Davis employed innovative marketing techniques to spread his “18th Century Classical Rock,” and Fresh Aire eventually found its way onto record store shelves everywhere, fitted with the newly created classification “New Age.” Each consecutive album in the Fresh Aire series earned multi-million album sales, countless fans, and, with Fresh Aire 7, the 1991 Grammy® Award for Best New Age Album.
In 1984, Davis had the idea to reinvigorate traditional carols and Yuletide staples via Mannheim Steamroller’s always-eclectic sonic approach. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas proved a phenomenon, the band’s first to reach the Billboard 200 album chart on its way to six-time RIAA platinum certification. A Fresh Aire Christmas followed in 1988, achieving six-time platinum certification and ultimately surpassing its monumentally successful predecessor to be declared the sixth best-selling holiday album of the SoundScan era.
Further Christmas collections resulted in cumulative Christmas album sales in excess of 31 million. The Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour quickly became as much a Yuletide tradition; today two separate groups perform across the country.
Mannheim Steamroller’s An American Christmas, a 12-hour nationally broadcast radio special heard annually on over 450 stations across the U.S.
The steadfastly autonomous AGR label has released works by an array of like-minded artists. For their part, Mannheim Steamroller has observed additional holidays such as Halloween and July Fourth while also exploring inspirations spanning the music of Walt Disney films to the majesty of Yellowstone National Park.
Additionally, Davis is the creator of the patented ambient therapy system, inspired by his own neck surgery in 2004. The system enhances healing by reducing stress, anxiety, and other barriers to recovery, combining musical content and four-channel surround sound algorithms. The ambient therapy system is used in medical facilities such as Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic and The National Intrepid Center for Excellence in Bethesda, MD, which serves wounded warriors.
Davis’ lifelong interest in astronomy has led to an extended relationship with NASA, including several trips to Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa Beach and Johnson Space Center in Houston, where his team recorded space shuttle launches and landings that have been characterized as “the most accurate ever made.”
The indefatigable Davis still travels the country on behalf of AGR but prefers to spend his time on his 150-acre farm outside Omaha. He has three children.
Davis determinedly carries on each day with the original spirit of creative drive and invention that first inspired him. “There wasn’t any business plan when I started American Gramaphone,” he says. “There wasn’t any target I was looking at. It’s always been about just moving forward and doing things I like to do.”

The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary Grammy® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns with her new Christmas spectacle A Winter Symphony tour this November! Accompanied by orchestra, choir, and special guests, this enchanting holiday show will feature Brightman performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits. A Winter Symphony is an unforgettable Christmas experience during the most wonderful time of the year!

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.
The November concert,Verses in Song—featuring award-winning artists, pianist Enriqueta Somarriba and soprano, Maria Brea—revolves around the theme of music and poetry in four different languages. The program includes Henri Duparc’s L’Invitation Au Voyage and Chanson Triste; Franz Liszt’s Oh! quand je dors; Claude Debussy’s De fleurs and De soir; Florence Price’s Bewilderment; Aaron Copland’s (12 poems of Emily Dickinson): Heart We will Forget Him; Hugo Wolf’s Die Spröde, Die Bekehrte, and Joaquín Turina’s Poema en Forma de Canciones.
About the Artists
Pianist Enriqueta Somarriba thrives in a prolific and versatile international career, as a sought-after performer and music educator, performing regularly as a soloist and chamber musician in venues such as Carnegie Hall; Auditorio Nacional in Madrid; Organization of American States in Washington D.C.; Cervantes Institute of New York; Richardson Auditorium in Princeton; Roulette in Brooklyn; Sala dei Notari in Perugia, Italy; and in music festivals like the Festival de Música y Danza de Granada and Centro Nacional de Difusión Musical in Spain, and the CIBAR Festival in Veracruz, México.
As a soloist, Somarriba has performed with the Orquesta Andrés Segovia, Virtuosi Brunensis Orchestra, Orquesta Fórum Musikae, and Rutgers Symphonic Orchestra. Her performances have been broadcasted on Spanish National Radio, 98.7 WFMT Chicago, Veracruz Television-Radio, and she has recorded for MSR Classics the four-hand piano music by composer Paul Reale in collaboration with The Center for Musical Excellence. Somarriba also recently recorded as a soloist for the soundtrack of the Netflix feature film Dancing on Glass by composer Iván Palomares, which was nominated for the Spanish Film Academy Awards (‘Goyas’) in 2023. As a chamber musician, she performs regularly with members of the Metropolitan Opera and Philadelphia Orchestras.
With the mission to promote Ibero-American music in the U.S., Somarriba has delivered lecture-recitals with emphasis on new music by Spanish and Latin American composers in institutions like Cornell University, Manhattan School of Music, Rutgers University, Georgetown University, University of Michigan, and dozens of K-12 schools. She often includes in her programs music by living composers such as Benet Casablancas, Mercedes Zavala, Tania León, Roberto Sierra, Vijay Iyer, Catalina Mayorga, Teresa Catalán, Ricardo Lorenz, and Virginia Johnston. Somarriba has also dedicated research and efforts in bringing forth music by lesser-known composers who deserve more presence in concert programs, such as Isidro Maiztegui, Valerie Capers, Ruth Crawford-Seeguer, Joaquín NinCulmell, Rosa García-Ascot, Roberto Gerhard, Salvador Bacarisse, George Walker, and Julián Bautista.
A devoted educator, Somarriba currently holds the position of Director of Education at SpeakMusic Conservatory in NJ, where she focuses on developing music programs for a diverse community of students, while being part of the school’s piano faculty since 2015. She is an Official Steinway & Sons Educational Partner and a Board Member of the Piano Teachers Congress of New York.
Somarriba has earned degrees from the Madrid Royal Conservatory (B.M.), Chicago College of Performing Arts (M.M.), Manhattan School of Music (P.S.C.), and Rutgers University (D.M.A.), studying with Fernando Puchol, Solomon Mikowsky, and Min Kwon.
Maria Brea is one of Venezuela’s most acclaimed opera singers. As a youngster, Maria Brea learned folk music from her Cuatro-playing father. Today, the soprano is fast making a name for herself across North America. Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Opera (with ABT), Palais Garnier, David Koch Theater, and David Geffen Hall are just some of the prestigious stages the Juilliard grad has graced, where she has stunned audiences with her dazzling range and intoxicatingly lush tones. In the 2024–25 season, Brea debuted with San Jose Opera as the First Lady in Die Zauberflöte and as Ana Maria in Héctor Armienta’s Zorro, with Opera San Jose and Arizona Opera. She will make her debut as Violetta in a concert version of Verdi’s La Traviata in New York City, as Mimì in La Bohème, and a Verdi and Verismo concert with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. She ends her 2024-25 season singing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the UN Symphony Orchestra in the 80th anniversary celebration of the United Nations in New York City.
Brea has performed Micaëla in Carmen at the Hogfish Festival in Maine, Clomiri in Handel’s Imeneo with Opera Essentia in New York City, and the 415 Baroque Ensemble. She gave a recital at the University of Notre Dame with pianist Dror Baitel and sang a Spanish adaptation of Handel’s Messiah with The Phoenix Symphony under Maestro Tito Muñoz. She returned to the role of Donna Anna with Vero Beach Opera and made her Canadian debut with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra performing Odaline de la Martínez’s Four Afro-Cuban Poems.
Brea represented Venezuela in Operalia, sang Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Tucson Symphony under José Luis Gomez, and performed Messiah at Carnegie Hall with the Oratorio Society of New York under Kent Tritle and with the Indianapolis Symphony. Her symphonic credits include Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with both the Ann Arbor Symphony and the Boston Philharmonic under Benjamin Zander. She made her debut at the Schubert Club in a premiere by Reinaldo Moya with the Jasper Quartet and appeared in an all-Mozart program with the Amadeus Ensemble. She has sung Lucette in L’arbre Enchanté at the Hogfish Music Festival with Ryan McAdams, was a featured soloist with the American Spiritual Ensemble in New Orleans under Everett McCorvey, and debuted at The Metropolitan Opera in the American Ballet Theatre’s production of Like Water for Chocolate. Other notable performances include Norina in Don Pasquale with Barn Opera and Orff’s Carmina Burana at Carnegie Hall with the Cecilia Chorus of New York under Mark Shapiro.
Brea represented Venezuela in the 2022 Operalia Competition, was a finalist in both the 2022 Paris Opera Competition and 2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, and placed sixth in the Tenor Viñas Competition. .

Medium Tyler Henry, star of two hit NETFLIX series Live From the Other Side and Life After Death with Tyler Henry, and E! Entertainment’s mega hit television show Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry, continues his sold-out national Live Show tour across the country. During his life-changing Live Show An Evening of Hope and Healing Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side and gives jaw-dropping Live Audience Readings. Tyler’s incredibly accurate, personal Live Readings of audience members often bring everyone to tears, giving them proof, hope, and understanding that “Our loved ones never really leave us.”
Tyler Henry was born with a unique gift that enables him to help countless people acquire closure, comfort, and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. As an evidence-based medium, his ability to provide detail-oriented specifics has quickly captured the attention of millions, even turning the most ardent skeptics into believers.
Tyler Henry continues to be the most sought-after medium as seen through his readings of celebrities and non-celebrities alike. Tyler is also a best-selling author with his first book, Between Two Worlds–Lessons From The Other Side. His second book, Here and Hereafter, was released in March 2022.

The whole family is sure to fall in love with the incredible dogs of The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show! The show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs. As seen on America’s Got Talent, Stupid Pet Tricks with Sarah Silverman, and Nickelodeon Unleashed, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars! Almost all of the dogs are adopted from shelters, rescue groups, or found as strays, and they are all individually owned and loved by their trainers as they are family first!

“Mandy is in the business of show stopping.” —The New Yorker
Tony®-winning Broadway legend, Emmy®-winning TV star, renowned for creating timeless characters in movies such as The Princess Bride, Yentl, and Dick Tracy—Mandy Patinkin presents his new show, Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX.
With Adam Ben-David on piano, JUKEBOX features Patinkin’s own hand-picked collection of classic musical numbers, expressed as only he can through a unique mastery of word and song. An unparalleled body of work from one of North America’s preeminent entertainers. “Mandy can turn an evening in the theater into an explosion of unbridled laughter,” says the Chicago Sun-Times.

Emmy® Award-winning actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor.
Most recently seen on Broadway in Our Town, on tour as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, on Netflix’s Ozark, and beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original.

“A feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” —The Hollywood Reporter A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to New Brunswick in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News). Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune—one that proves we’re better together.

Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel, CGP is no stranger to iconic stages from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. The legendary entertainer has dazzled audiences across the world. But there is something truly magical about the Sydney Opera House, and the magic of Emmanuel’s performances there were finally captured on his new album Live at the Sydney Opera House.
Emmanuel has a Grammy® Award, multiple ARIA Awards, and countless accolades, but nothing means more to Emmanuel than the three letters Chet Atkins designated at the end of his name: CGP. The title of Certified Guitar Player was the highest honor Atkins could bestow on another player—a signifier that the recipient had not only mastered the instrument but taken it to new vistas and become a guiding light for the next generation of pickers. Like Emmanuel, Atkins had never gone to a university, and the CGP was his version of a PhD or a Doctorate of the guitar. He gave the honor to Emmanuel and only five other handpicked players.
As a songwriter and a performer, Emmanuel is a melting pot of influences across genres, from pop to bluegrass and jazz to rock n’ roll. To him, music is rhythm and emotion, all other distinctions are meaningless. Anyone who has seen him play will tell you, the vocalist is there, as is the drummer, the bass player, and the rhythm and lead guitarists. In a way that must often be seen to be believed, Emmanuel plays all the parts of a full band simultaneously, his fingers dancing around the fretboard with a dexterity and speed that would seem impossible if you weren’t witnessing it.

¡Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights—two-time Latin Grammy®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México presents an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.
The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The band has issued five chart-topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians. Nuestra Herencia, their 2017 debut album, topped the Latin streaming charts and earned the band their first Latin Grammy®-nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. 2018’s Herencia de la Tierra Mía and the series, Esencia and Esencia, Vol. 2 issued in 2019 and 2020, respectively, charted on all major streaming platforms and industry charts. In 2022, their album, Herederos, received a 2023 Latin Grammy® nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. The young, virtuosic band includes 14 musicians, ages 18-32, representing a new bicultural generation in the U.S.

Experience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Beloved repertoire from the original 1940 version and Fantasia 2000, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, and The Nutcracker Suite, will be performed by the New Jersey Symphony while Disney’s stunning footage is shown on the big screen. Enjoy iconic moments and childhood favorites like never before!
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.
Co-presented with New Jersey Symphony

Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production that is a phenomenal night of live entertainment. Featuring the multidisciplinary skills of international performers showcasing theater, dance, and gymnastics, this amazing show pushes the physical boundaries of human performance. Mortal spectators will experience horrific feats of Cirque acrobatics, comical audience interactions, contortionists, jugglers, acrobats, and clowns. Tantalizing sounds and mesmerizing illusions catapult audiences into an emotional roller-coaster of fear and joy, laughter, and wonder with raving cheers for a “Mad Graveyard Clown.” The Vampire Circus is an immersive ride through the Underworld and Vampires inspired by the magical, captivating allure of legendary traveling carnivals—and a vision of Francisco Santos, CEO founder and Cirque Du Soleil veteran performer. Set in Bohemia during the 19th century, Count Dracula contemplates a plan for world domination, when he decides to open a traveling circus with his gypsy bodyguards. The Vampire Circus is a perfect cover-up to travel unnoticed and begin his world reign of terror and turn all humans into an army of vampires for global dominance. The Vampire Circus will delight the senses and deliver the unexpected. As the moon comes out, the magical mystique of the Vampire World begins. Come meet the Vampires. We will leave the lights off for you!

Join us for an unforgettable night with pioneer and icon of reggaetón, Ivy Queen! Ivy Queen brings her unstoppable energy, empowering anthems, and commanding stage presence to audiences around the world—and now, she’s coming to you!
Born in New York and raised in Añasco, Puerto Rico, Ivy Queen burst onto the scene with The Noise before launching a trailblazing solo career. Her breakthrough album Diva went platinum and opened the door for women in a male-dominated genre. With hits like “Que Lloren” and “En Qué Fallamos,” she became the voice of resilience and empowerment across generations.
Over three decades, Ivy Queen has released a powerful mix of reggaetón, hip-hop, salsa, and bachata. Her fearless lyrics and genre-defying albums—like Vendetta: The Project—have earned her countless accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at Tu Música Urbano and the Icon Award at Billboard.
Recently, she’s continued to dominate with bold new tracks like “Bye Bye,” “De Luto,” and “Next.” Her sold-out return to the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in 2023 reaffirmed what fans have always known: Ivy Queen is a force of nature.

Prepare to be amazed and transported to an enchanting world of bubbles with The Gazillion Bubble Show! This mind-blowing spectacle combines the joy of bubbles, the wonders of lasers and lights, and musical science fun for the whole family. Get ready to rediscover the sheer delight of bubbles as you embark on a one-of-a-kind interactive journey through the hour-long show. The extraordinary stage design and production features awe-inspiring bubble artistry, high-energy music, and captivating lights and lasers that will leave you spellbound.
The incredible bubble artists behind this phenomenal show are siblings Deni and Melody Yang, who have captivated audiences worldwide. Coming from a family of performers, their parents worked tirelessly to infuse their passion for performance with a perfect blend of art, science, and entertainment that makes this show so special.

Join us for The Moth Mainstage in New Brunswick. The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show where five tellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they’re recorded for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and Moth Radio Hour.
These stories celebrate the diversity and commonality of the human experience, offering a powerful connection to our shared journeys. Each story is true, as remembered by the storyteller, and told live in front of an audience. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of storytelling in the historic State Theatre New Jersey!

After five decades, 38 SPECIAL continues bringing their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities annually. At every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand as testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.
With sales over 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more. Timeless hits that are immediately recognizable from the first opening chord.
Guitarist/vocalist and founding member, Don Barnes, says it’s all about maintaining that intensity in their live shows. “We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft, or complacent over the years. We’re a team and it’s always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up, we stack up. We go out there every night to win.”
Completing the team is bassist Barry Dunaway, drummer Gary Moffatt, and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps. The most recent addition to the band is legendary virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums. And from the start, they’ve toured relentlessly, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. It is that steely determination that lives on in the hearts of these ‘Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.’ Barnes adds, “This music keeps our wheels on the road. We’re a band that’s tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years. We started out with nothing but bold determination to make our own history and to endure. Looking back now, it has been our greatest pride to have persevered and attained that level of success and longevity. For us, it’s the ultimate validation.”

Juan Fernando Velasco stands as Ecuador’s most influential pop artist of the past 25 years. A two-time Latin Grammy® nominee, Emmy®-winner, and holder of dozens of gold and platinum certifications for exceptional sales, Velasco has cemented his status as his country’s foremost musical ambassador, both at home and abroad.
Since embarking on his solo career in 1999 with the release of his debut album, he has consistently dominated the charts. Signature hits such as “Para que no me olvides,” “Déjame,” “Chao Lola,” “Hoy que no estás,” “Dicen,” “Nunca,” and “Tú no me perteneces” have resonated across generations, becoming personal anthems for fans everywhere. His concept albums—Con toda el alma and Misquilla, which celebrates Ecuadorian pasillos—alongside his latest record, POPular, a collection of his greatest hits reimagined in contemporary pop arrangements, have each shattered sales and airplay records.
A sought-after collaborator, Velasco has recorded with luminaries including Franco de Vita, Fonseca, Andrés Cepeda, Gilberto Santa Rosa, José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma,” and Noel Schajris, among many others.
His most recent project, Julio Eterno, pays homage to the immortal Julio Jaramillo, one of Latin America’s greatest romantic voices. Leveraging cutting-edge audio restoration technology, the original recordings of Jaramillo—who would have celebrated his 90th birthday this year—were meticulously revived and blended with Velasco’s own vocals. Produced by multi-Grammy®-winner Andrés Castro, Julio Eterno presents five newly crafted duets and is now available on all streaming platforms.

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.
The October show features award-winning violinist Eric Tsai and pianist, Lohan Park. The program includes Ysaye’s Solo Violin Sonata No. 5, Op. 27; Mozart’s Violin Sonata in G Major, K. 379; Shih-Ching Ju’s Three Taiwanese Songs; and Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140.
About the Artists
Eric Tsai is an up-and-coming Taiwanese-American violinist whose playing has been described as both “dashing” and “heart-wrenching” (The New Zealand Herald). His thoughtful approach to old and new works alike has earned him a place on stages across the globe. The 2nd prize winner of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin competition, Tsai has garnered critical acclaim as a soloist and chamber player, as well as a champion of music from his home country of Taiwan. Tsai is a committed educator, passionate about raising the next generation of young musicians and maintaining a highly successful private pre-college studio.
Performing as a featured artist throughout the United States, Europe, Taiwan, and New Zealand, Tsai is deeply committed to spreading hope and light to audiences around the world through his art. In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, his quartet partnered with Taiwan Connection’s education outreach program and traveled to elementary schools situated in under-reached communities across the country. Other past community engagement projects include performances at homeless shelters, hospitals, and veteran homes across New York and Philadelphia. Highlights of the 2024-25 season include the inaugural season of his summer festival, SPIRITUS, continued residencies with Callis Ensemble, and a new music video series exploring the themes of grief and hope.
Tsai’s mentors include Catherine Cho, Ida Kavafian, and Shmuel Ashkenasi, and he has also worked closely with renowned artists such as Pamela Frank, Peter Wiley, Joseph Lin, Ralph Kirshbaum, and Joseph Silverstein. Recent awards include the semifinals at the Premio Paganini competition in Genoa, Italy; bronze medal at the Fischoff Competition with his piano trio; the prestigious Chimei Arts Award; and his quartet, Quatuor Cael, being selected as an Honors ensemble at Juilliard for the 2022-23 season. Tsai received his B.M. from the Curtis Institute of Music and his M.M. from the Juilliard School, and is currently a doctoral candidate at StonyBrook University as a Staller Fellow.
Pianist Lohan Park made his debut with Sir Andre Previn and appeared as a soloist with many orchestras. Park’s performances have taken him to many renowned concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Kennedy Center, Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Stravinski Auditorium, Salle Gaveau, Theatro Municipal, Lincoln Center, and Seoul Arts Center. He is a laureate of Concours Clara Haskil and top prizewinner of the Concours Long-Thibaud, BNDES Rio de Janeiro, Concours International de Piano de l’Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc, Stiftung Animato, Rotary Germany and Mozarteum Mozart Prize. Park is a graduate of Yale University and Musikhochschule Hannover under the guidance of Hung-Kuan Chen, Claude Frank, and Arie Vardi. He has served as a staff accompanist at Yale University and is currently a collaborative pianist at The Juilliard School.

KC and The Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 50 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey—KC for short—developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It),” and “Shake Your Booty.” With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy® nominations, three Grammy® Awards, and an American Music Award, KC and The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music. Today, KC and The Sunshine Band play over 100 live shows annually, circling the country and playing dates regularly throughout Europe, Australia, and South America.

Comedian Leanne Morgan rose to prominence with her debut Netflix special I’m Every Woman, showcasing her relatable humor and Southern charm. With a career spanning 25 years, she has built a devoted following that continues to grow.
During the first six months of her Just Getting Started tour, Morgan sold over 100,000 tickets at prestigious venues such as the Chicago Theatre and the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in her native Tennessee. Her transition from intimate comedy clubs to larger arenas came after the resounding success of her special, affirming her status as a comedic powerhouse.
Hailing from rural Tennessee, Morgan’s comedic style resonates with audiences of all backgrounds, as she effortlessly weaves together humorous anecdotes about family life and everyday absurdities. Her ability to find humor in the mundane has endeared her to fans across the globe.
Leanne’s debut book, What in the World?, released in September and published by Random House/Convergent, quickly became a New York Times Best Seller. Fans can enjoy her signature blend of humor and warmth that has made her work so beloved.
In a significant career milestone, Morgan fulfilled a lifelong dream of starring in her own sitcom alongside acclaimed producer Chuck Lorre for Netflix, a collaboration that further solidified her place in the entertainment industry.
Recognized as one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch for 2023, Morgan continues to expand her horizons, with an upcoming role in the Amazon Prime feature You’re Cordially Invited, where she’ll share the screen with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon.
Despite her busy schedule, Morgan remains grounded, cherishing precious moments with her husband, three children, grandbaby, and beloved beagle in Knoxville, TN. Co-presented with Outback Presents
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“They Fly. They Spin. They Change How You See the Amazing.”
—The New York Times
Absolutely unique and utterly original, this fearless, powerful company reigns from France, Algeria, and beyond. Combining contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography, the dancers defy gravity. Inspired by Algerian author Yasmina Khadra’s novel, What The Day Owes To The Night traces Koubi’s own personal lineage as a French-Algerian choreographer. After learning about his family’s Algerian roots, Koubi returned to the country of his ancestors to collaborate with streetdance performers from across the Mediterranean basin. What emerged is “a creation of poetic beauty” (The New York Times), a meditative yet strikingly athletic work about the ties that bind us.
Named after the “invincible sun” deity, the work Sol Invictus upholds love as the guarantor of peace, that despite fracture, communion emerges as humanity’s saving grace. The music score includes a composition by Swedish composer Mikael Karlsson, with excerpts by Steve Reich and digital composer Maxime Bodson. “I want to talk about light, solidarity, and those bonds that unite us,” says Koubi. “Here, the sun and the dance will emerge victorious.”

An unmissable night of absurdity, laughter, and legendary comedy!
All Premium Seats receive an exclusive tour poster!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself, where he’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, wit, and wisdom—assuming he remembers any of it.
Gather your fellow knights, dust off your coconuts, and prepare for an evening of irreverent humor and unparalleled comedy history. Secure your tickets now—before Cleese really is dead!
VIP Ticket Holders will also gain exclusive access to a special post-show photo op with Mr. Cleese—because some people are more important than others.
**Coconuts not included in ticket price.

Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist, of The Buena Vista Social Club, performs live at STNJ with the Buena Vista Orchestra!
Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos has performed with world-class ensembles such as Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey is featured in the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary Buena Vista Social Club. Ramos has performed on the recordings for The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban Allstars, and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales, and Omara Portuondo. Ramos was Gonzales’s musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various Buena Vista Social Club projects. In September 2024, The Buena Vista Orchestra—under Ramos’ direction and featuring key players from The Buena Vista Social Club—celebrated the legacy of the legendary group with an exciting new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits (many of which Ramos composed) and deep cuts.
The lineup for the Buena Vista Orchestra include Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos (trombone, vocals); Lorena Ramos Diaz (trombone, vocals); Geidy Chapman (vocals); Yuri Tejada Rodriguez (vocals); Amaury Tamayo (trumpet, vocals); Andy Abad Acosta piano); Fabian Garcia (bass); Antonio Rubio Borayo (timbal, percussion); Luis “Betun” Mariano Valiente Marin (congas, bongo); and Maikel Ochao (Tres).
Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos, el director original de orquesta, compositor y trombonista de The Buena Vista Social Club, se presenta en directo en STNJ con la Buena Vista Orchestra!
Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos ha colaborado con grupos de prestigio mundial como Estrellas de Areito y Afro-Cuban Allstars. Su carrera musical aparece en el aclamado documental de 1999 Buena Vista Social Club. Ramos ha aparecido en las grabaciones de The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban Allstars y en los discos solistas de Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González y Omara Portuondo. Ramos fue el director musical de Gonzales y ha realizado numerosas giras desde 1997 con diversos proyectos de Buena Vista Social Club.
En septiembre de 2024, The Buena Vista Orchestra—bajo la dirección de Ramos y con la participación de músicos clave de The Buena Vista Social Club—celebró el legado del grupo legendario con una nueva y emocionante producción escénica y un repertorio extraído de los gran éxitos (muchos de los cuales fueron compuestos por Ramos) y de los cortes más profundos.
La formación de la Buena Vista Orchestra incluye a Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos (trombón, voz); Lorena Ramos Díaz (trombón, voz); Geidy Chapman (voz); Yuri Tejada Rodríguez (voz); Amaury Tamayo (trompeta, voz); Andy Abad Acosta (piano); Fabián García (bajo); Antonio Rubio Borayo (timbal, percusión); Luis “Betún” Mariano Valiente Marín (congas, bongó); y Maikel Ochao (tres).

Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of humor to teachers around the world to ease their daily struggle in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views on their viral videos on social media, over 10 million followers, and the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast—#6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. Since 2022, Bored Teachers has been selling out comedy clubs and major theaters across 49 states, bringing laughter to over 150,000 teachers throughout the school year and has become the main event to attend in all of the teacher world. Even non-teacher fans have reviewed it as one of the funniest stand up shows they’ve ever seen! The Bored Teachers Show is a comedy powerhouse that anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to.
Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.

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.
Pianist Julian Jenson and soprano Susan Leiva explore the rich and often overlooked legacy of vocal music by women composers from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a special focus on France and beyond. Highlighting underperformed gems by truly ingenious musical minds, the program brings to light works that deserve far greater recognition.
About the Artists
Hailing from a musical family in Southern California, Julian Jenson began his journey with the piano and conducting at an early age. He has since grown into a dedicated performer and music educator, committed to using the power of music to uplift communities and foster global connection.
Jenson’s career has taken him to prestigious concert halls and meaningful community venues alike—from the Pacific Coast of the U.S. to Italy, Iceland, Japan, and Chile. Whether performing as a soloist or chamber musician, his music has resonated through schools, churches, hospitals, and beyond.
A versatile artist, Jenson has appeared on television, radio, and streaming platforms both as a pianist and vocalist. His love for vocal collaboration took root in high school and blossomed through his artistic partnership with soprano Susana Leiva, his wife. Their creative synergy has led to co-writing, arranging, and performing across a wide array of genres, including vocal jazz, classical repertoire, musical theatre, folk, and sacred music.
With a deep fluency in diverse vocal styles and a heartfelt commitment to musical storytelling, Julian Jenson continues to share his artistry with audiences around the world—bridging cultures, genres, and generations through the universal language of music.
Born in Santiago, Chile, Susana Leiva musical growth was nurtured by her mother, also a classically trained singer and pianist. Alongside her piano lessons, which began at the age of four, Leiva had been constantly involved in singing with various vocal ensembles that had toured extensively in North America, South America, Canada, and Japan. Altogether she had appeared and sung in over 20 productions before learning the craft of operatic singing. Leiva has performed many roles throughout her undergraduate and graduate training, in both operatic and musical productions alike. She has appeared in Alcina​ as the titular lead at the Trentino Music Festival in Italy. Her operatic catalogue also includes Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro​, Gretel in Hänsel und Gretel​, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi​, Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring, ​ Adele in Die Fledermaus​, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance​, The Princess in Little Nemo in Slumberland​ by Daron Hagen, and Mary the Mother of Jesus in Marcos Galvany’s Oh My Son​. Leiva has also sung in musicals, including The Sound of Music​ (as Elsa), and Fiddler on the Roof​ (as Hodel). In addition to her work in productions, Susana has extensive experience in recitals, concerts with orchestra, opera scene concerts, and choral ensemble performances across the U.S. Leiva has studied privately with Eduardo Chama, Dr. Raejin Lee, and currently studies with Gerald Moore. Leiva holds a Master’s of Music in Opera Performance from the Mason Gross School of The Arts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, and a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance from La Sierra University in Riverside, CA. When she’s not singing or teaching music, Leiva enjoys drawing, interior decorating, and taking on home-improvement projects with her husband.

Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy at State Theatre New Jersey! Comedy Night Live features a powerhouse lineup including Mike Sicoli (Prom King on YouTube, Levity Live, FunnyBone), Jon Bramnick (“Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey”, NJ State Senator), Joey Kola (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central Presents, Kevin Can Wait), and your host Vinnie Brand (Stress Factory).
Co-presented with The Stress Factory Comedy Club.
About the Comedians
Mike Sicoli performs regularly at clubs all over the country including Levity Live, FunnyBone, The Stress Factory, and The Dojo. His comedy album debuted at number one on iTunes and you can watch his comedy special Prom King on YouTube!
Jon Bramnick holds the title “Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey” after winning contests sponsored by the bar association at Rascals Comedy Club. He often volunteers his services as a comedic auctioneer on behalf of non-profit organizations. Jon M. Bramnick is an American Republican Party politician, serving in the New Jersey Senate as State Senator representing the 21st legislative district. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 21st Legislative District from 2003 to 2022. He also formerly served as the Assembly Republican Leader from January 2012 to January 2022.
As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S., Canada, and England. His high-energy, spot-on punch lines and fast delivery assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Kola’s topical and timeless material is always a hit with audiences. He has worked at countless comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, theaters, cruise ships, and corporate functions. Kola’s also proud of the success he’s had in raising great amounts of money for the many different charities he currently supports. Kola’s TV credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The King of Queens, The Martha Stewart Show, Comedy Central Presents Joey Kola, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The Rachael Ray Show, Jimmy Fallon, and CBS’s hit show Kevin Can Wait starring Kevin James, where Joey also plays the role of “Larry Anderson,” the corn eating Assistant Principal on the show. He has been voted Best TV Comic five years in a row by Time Out NY magazine.
Vinnie Brand is an American comedian, respected businessman, podcaster, lifestyle coach, and a load-bearing pillar of the community. Most familiar as the owner of the world-famous Stress Factory Comedy Club, you may know Brand from his stints on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius XM’s Jim & Sam Show, The Bennington Show, Preston & Steve, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, or from his hilarious and haunting TED Talk on acceleration. You can follow him on any of his rapidly growing social media channels on: Instagram/TikTok/: @Vinnie_Brand. YouTube: @VinnieBrandSFCC. Facebook: Vinnie Brand.

Join Cuban singer Willy Chirino for an epic salsa concert at STNJ! Grammy®-winner and Latin Grammy®-nominee Chirino has been bringing his unique Miami Sound to the world for 40 years, with 30+ albums, and dozens of unforgettable songs, including fan favorite “Nuestro Día (Ya Viene Llegando).”
Willy Chirino is a Cuban American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, loved and respected by millions of fans worldwide. He began his artistic career in Miami, releasing his first album in 1974. Since then, he has recorded 39 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album Son del Alma, won a Grammy® for Best Salsa/Merengue Album. His 35th anniversary album Willy Chirino Live-35th Anniversary garnered him his first nomination for Best Salsa Album at the 2007 Latin Grammy® Awards. In 1994, Chirino founded the Willy Chirino Foundation which has helped hundreds of families in Peru, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, and the U.S. The mission of the Willy Chirino Foundation is to enable poor and displaced people in the world to lead meaningful lives in their own communities. His philanthropic efforts have been recognized by UNICEF and the Department of State. He has also lent his talents to help raise much-needed funds for orphanages in Mazatlan, La Romana, and a home for Children with Aids in Puerto Rico. In 2014, Chirino received a Latin Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award for his stellar music career. In 2021, he received the John S. McCain Freedom Award in Washington, D.C.
Acompañe cantante cubano Willy Chirino para un concierto épico de salsa en STNJ! Ganador de Grammy® y nominado de Latin Grammy® Willy Chirino lleva 40 años trayendo al mundo su único Miami Sound, son 30+ albumes, y docenas de canciones inolvidables, incluyendo el favorito de los fans “Nuestro Día (Ya Viene Llegando).”
Willy Chirino es un cantante, compositor, musico, y productor Cubano Americano, amado y respetado por millones de fans al nivel mundial. El empezó su carrera artística en Miami, con su primer álbum en 1974. Desde ese momento, él ha grabado 39 álbumes, numerosos de la cual han obtenido status platino y oro. En el 2006, su álbum Son del Alma gano un Grammy® para el Best Salsa/Merengue Album. Su álbum de 35° aniversario Willy Chirino Live-35th Anniversary le valió su primera nominación para Best Salsa en los premios Latin Grammy® de 2007.
En 1994, Chirino estableció el Willy Chirino Foundation de la cual ha ayudado cientos de familias en Perú, Nicaragua, la Republica Dominicana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, y los Estados Unidos. La misión del Willy Chirino Foundation es facilitar a personas pobres y desplazados en el mundo a llevar vidas significativas en sus propias comunidades. Sus iniciativas filantrópicas han sido reconocidas por UNICEF y el Departamento del Estado. El también ha prestado sus talentos para ayudar a recaudar fondos para orfanatos en Mazatlan, La Romana, y una casa para niños con SIDA en Puerto Rico.
En el 2014, Chirino recibió un Latin Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award para su carrera musical estelar. En el 2021, el recibió el John S. McCain Freedom Award en Washington DC.