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New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony. Ages 4+

Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS.

Spend the holidays with platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak and his longtime band Silvertone, performing music from his Christmas album Everybody Knows It’s Christmas as well as his many hits from his 40-year career.

The Irish Tenors — Declan Kelly, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan — have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene in the 1980s. With ten best-selling CDs to their credit, The Irish Tenors have delighted audiences all over the world and are among the most successful acts in PBS history.

International multi-platinum selling superstar LeAnn Rimes (“How Do I Live,” “Blue,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight”) has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, she became the youngest recipient to take home a “Best New Artist” Grammy® Award. Enjoy an evening of hits and holiday music.

Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists performing their hits and holiday songs! Featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson (“Tonight I Celebrate My Love,” “Whole New World,”); two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton (“Morning Train,” “Strut,” “Almost Over You”); American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and world-renowned trumpet…

Celebrate the season as the legendary New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with its Creole Christmas concert. The legendary band and NoLa staple band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.

Experience Holiday Magic Live at Red Bank’s Basie Center

Red Bank is set to sparkle this holiday season as the Champions of Magic bring their acclaimed “Holiday Spectacular” to the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on the Basie Center campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with showtime set for 7:30 p.m., offering an evening of thrilling illusions, festive cheer, and unforgettable entertainment for audiences of all ages.

This seasonal performance promises a high-energy, interactive experience that combines the Champions of Magic’s signature humor with astonishing sleight-of-hand and large-scale illusions. From jaw-dropping stage tricks to clever audience participation, the show captures the excitement and wonder of the holidays in a way that feels both intimate and grand at the same time.

A limited number of VIP packages are available, offering premium seating and exclusive perks for those looking to elevate their evening. Each performance is designed to immerse attendees in the festive spirit, blending visual spectacle with moments of pure holiday magic that create lasting memories for families and friends alike.

Critics and audiences alike have praised the Champions of Magic for their boundary-pushing performances and showmanship. Broadway World describes the production as dazzling audiences with a one-of-a-kind experience, while Heart Radio calls it a spectacular family show that will leave viewers astounded. The London Review highlights the logic-defying entertainment, and NBC hails the Champions of Magic as a must-see theatrical event that captivates audiences from start to finish.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a night out with family, share an unforgettable holiday experience with friends, or simply revel in the artistry of modern magic, this show delivers excitement, laughter, and awe-inspiring performances from the first act to the last. The Basie Center’s intimate yet spacious setting provides the perfect backdrop for illusions that feel both grand and personal, creating a sense of wonder that only live theater can offer.

Tickets are moving quickly, so magic enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their seats early. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the season in a way that combines holiday spirit, interactive fun, and stunning magical feats. For more information on this performance and other live theater events across New Jersey, visit Explore New Jersey Theatre.

This holiday, Red Bank becomes the place to experience live magic that transcends expectation, offering audiences a festive, thrilling, and enchanting evening that will linger long after the curtains close.

Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to MPAC for his 2025 Christmas Tour. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a dazzling evening of music, warmth and joy. This festive concert features beloved holiday classics, heartfelt originals from his acclaimed Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony for his iconic role as Aaron Burr. Join us for a night of music…

One of Broadway’s most accomplished performers, Sutton Foster is known for her Tony-winning turns in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie, as well as roles in revivals of Once Upon a Mattress, Sweeney Todd and The Music Man, and on TV in Younger and Bunheads. Foster will present a delightful evening of Broadway favorites and more.

With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today.

Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Bosco and Lydia B. Kollins. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets are also available. There will be a 20-minute intermission. 18+ welcome. Check DragFans.com for the cast performing in Morristown.

Visionary Voices is a powerful contemporary program featuring three works: Jewel Box  by Lauren Lovette, In Creases by Justin Peck, and New Ancient Strings by Harrison Ball.

Shawn Colvin and Marc Cohn come together onstage for a special evening. Grammy winner Shawn Colvin’s songs like “Sunny Came Home” are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters.

TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits! TINA–The Tina Turner Musical presents Tina’s journey against all odds to become one of the world’s most beloved artists of all time. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. Recommended for ages 14+. The production includes scenes…

For over two decades, GRAMMY nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has been a dynamic musical force, fusing modern rock, purpose-driven soul and irresistible pop. Their spirit-mining songs, master musicianship and elemental artistry have generated over two billion streams, five number one albums, and multi-platinum chart topping hits such as “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” “Let’s Stay Home Tonight” and many more.

Postmodern Jukebox’s musical troupe of world-class singers, dancers and instrumentalists will perform a variety show-styled evening of its popular genre-twisting covers of pop hits, with a few holiday classics sprinkled in. Audiences can expect to hear familiar hits — from Guns ‘n’ Roses to the Spice Girls to Chappell Roan — in the throwback styles of yesteryear. Dress in your vintage best for the full effect!

The Stray Cats — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style and sound on such hits as “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy & 17” and “Runaway Boys.” Note: Audience patrons may stand and dance in front of their seats at any time during THE STRAY CATS performance.

Anthony Rodia’s comedy is refreshingly genuine and quick witted! A first-generation Italian American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant.

Girls Gone Bible is the beloved and quickly growing hit podcast. A faith-based podcast that is accepted and loved by any and all people no matter their religion. These two cover all topics from faith, to mental health, relationships, life in general, and they bring it all back to Jesus. The Girls Gone Bible ministry has grown so rapidly because of their real and raw heavy hitting conversations. Angela and Arielle double as hardcore Jesus freaks and a ridiculous comedic…

Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, weaving the international, chart-topping supergroup’s greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening. Featuring string trio Simply Three.

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!

When Aaron Lewis collaborated with Charlie Daniels, George Jones and Chris Young early in his career, it was clear that the man with the remarkable voice was a country boy at heart. His current album, The Hill, was the iTunes top-selling country album upon its release in 2024. The singer-songwriter is back on the road with his band, The Stateliners, delivering an entertaining show of great songs, captivating stories and patriotic anthems. And that’s as…

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis, will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free. From infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM to lesser-known but equally insidious organizations, Ashlen unpacks the psychology, manipulation tactics, and hidden dangers that cults use to control their members as well as how coercion and abuse can happen in…

Celebrate the legendary Meat Loaf and experience his hit songs performed by Meat Loaf’s own band The Neverland Express, featuring American Idol Season 13 champ Caleb Johnson on vocals. Celebrating Meat Loaf honors 45 years of Bat Out of Hell plus Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. As a special Halloween season bonus, the band celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which costarred Meat Loaf.

The ships-ahoy septet Yächtley Crëw sets sail for an evening of the best in the Yacht Rock sound, featuring all of your favorite soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s. Come ready to party!