The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates its 21st year in Newark this year, and the lineup this season is more diverse than ever, featuring more than 150 events.

NJPAC announces this weekend its 2018-19 season schedule, featuring performances that range from Bollywood to ballet, from hip-hop to K-pop and from comedians like Trevor Noah to important political figures like James Comey.

"We're always keen to find the next great thing for audiences," NJPAC President and CEO John Schreiber said. "We're delighted by what's on offer today and even more excited by the shows in the pipeline. NJPAC may be formally announcing a season, but we're always 'announcing' because every week concerts or events are being added."

Here's a look at the shows that make NJPAC's new season special.

"It's such a unique canvas," Executive Vice President and Executive Producer David Rodriguez said. "There really is something for everyone."

THE MUST-SEES

James Comey speaks, as part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

One of the most prominent figures in United States politics, the former Director of the FBI was dismissed by President Donald Trump last May and has been at the center of the political landscape ever since. New Jerseyians will get a chance to hear his thoughts on the Hillary Clinton email scandal as well as the Russia investigation.

Oct. 4 at 8 p.m.; Full series tickets: $275-475, provides access to each of six events.

2018 MONSTA X U.S. Tour

You may know pop. You may know hip-hop. But do you know K-pop, the South Korean pop music that's becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.? One of the genre's biggest artists will be coming to Newark as part of its U.S. tour. This show highlights NJPAC's diversity and versatility well, as Rodriguez says, "you can have Yo Yo Ma performing live one evening, and K-pop the next evening."

July 22 at 8 p.m.; tickets $61-$201

Antonio Sanchez: "BiRDMAN LiVE," part of the Seventh Annual James Moody Jazz Festival

NJPAC is proud to honor Newark's jazz heritage with this multi-part event that is one of the most popular showcases of the season. A special screening of the Oscar-winning film, featuring the score performed live by composer Antonio Sanchez might be the most captivating show of the series.

Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets $49-$69

Trevor Noah of 'The Daily Show' comes to Newark

There are several popular comedians taking the stage in Newark, and Noah is one of the biggest up-and-comers. The man who took over for Jersey native Jon Stewart at The Daily Show, his stand-up is irreverent and hilarious as he brings a South African perspective to American life.

Sept. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.; tickets $39-$99

The evolution of "The Nutcracker"

What's cooler than "The Nutcracker" during the holidays? How about two performances, one being a hip-hop rendition and the other being the classic version. Kurtis Blow emcees the hip-hop version followed by the State Ballet of Russia performing as it was originally produced at Moscow's Mariinsky Theatre to Tchiakovsky's original score. Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.; Tickets $29-$79. Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; $29-$79

THE FULL LIST

SUMMER 2018

Felix Hernandez's "Rhythm Revue Dance Party"

Thursday, July 12 / 5-9 p.m.

The popular live version of the metro area's first and longest-running radio show dedicated to classic soul and R&B. Part of the Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City free outdoor concert series

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Dan & Phil World Tour 2018: "Interactive Introverts"

Saturday, July 14 / 7:30 p.m.

These phenomenal YouTube stars arrive direct from the UK with their brand-new IRL world tour, "Interactive Introverts."

Prudential Hall / $33-$99

EPMD / Universal Hip Hop Museum

Thursday, July 19 / 5-9 p.m.

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City, NJPAC's free outdoor music series, continues with this evening of red-hot hip hop, featuring EPMD as well as performers from the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

"Bring It! LIVE"

Friday, July 20 / 8 p.m.

By popular demand, legendary Coach D and the Dancing Dolls of Lifetime's hit series "Bring It!" return to NJPAC with their spectacular, all-new live tour, an evening jam-packed with high-energy dance routines, audience interaction, and more.

Prudential Hall / $50.75 -$60.75

"2018 MONSTA X U.S. Tour"

Sunday, July 22 / 8 p.m.

MONSTA X, one of the hottest K-pop bands under the management of Starship Entertainment, is coming back this summer to launch their second U.S. tour in seven major cities across the country. Part of the American Express World Music Series.

Prudential Hall / $61-$201

Tank and the Bangas

Thursday, July 26 / 5-9 p.m.

Soul and spoken word with the New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas. Part of the Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City free outdoor concert series.

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Shaan

Saturday, July 28 / 8 p.m.

An evening of romantic music with Shaan - the "Golden Voice of India" and one of Bollywood's most versatile vocalists. Part of the American Express World Music Series.

Prudential Hall / $39-$159

Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra

Thursday, Aug. 2 / 5-9 p.m.

Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City, NJPAC's free outdoor music series, hosts Brooklyn-based Afrobeat unit Antibalas.

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Maceo Parker

Thursday, Aug. 9 / 5-9 p.m.

Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City, NJPAC's free outdoor music series, welcomes soul and funk saxophonist Maceo Parker.

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Beres Hammond & Chronixx: "All Love Tour 2018"

Friday, Aug. 10 / 8 p.m.

Revel in a night of feel-good reggae and "lovers' rock" with Grammy Award nominees Beres Hammond ("One Love, One Life," "Rockaway") and Chronixx ("I Can," "Skankin' Sweet"). Part of the American Express World Music Series.

Prudential Hall / $63 -$123

Frankie Negron

Thursday, Aug. 16 / 5-9 p.m.

An evening of contemporary salsa with Newark's own Frankie Negron, part of the Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City free outdoor concert series. Funk Salsa Urban is the opener.

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Rah Digga

Thursday, Aug. 23 / 5-9 p.m.

An evening of rap featuring Newarker Rah Digga. Part of the Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City free outdoor concert series

Chambers Plaza / FREE

Jon B.

Thursday, Aug. 30 / 5-9 p.m.

Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City, NJPAC's free outdoor music series, welcomes Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Jon B.

Chambers Plaza / FREE

SEPTEMBER 2018

Trevor Noah

Friday, Sept. 7 / 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 8 / 8 p.m.

The host of Comedy Central's Emmy-winning "Daily Show" returns to NJPAC with an evening of hilarious stand-up.

Prudential Hall / $39 -$99

Jo Koy: "Break the Mold Tour"

Friday, Sept. 14 / 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Stand-up sensation Jo Koy, a regular on "Chelsea Lately," Netflix, Comedy Central, and "The Adam Carolla Show," makes his NJPAC debut with his hilarious "Break the Mold Tour."

Prudential Hall / $39 -$59

"Laura Osnes Hosts the Broadway Princess Party"

Featuring Susan Egan and Courtney Reed

Saturday, Sept. 15 / 7 p.m.

Two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (star of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella") is joined by pals Susan Egan (the original Belle in "Disney's Beauty and the Beast") and Courtney Reed (the original Princess Jasmine in "Disney's Aladdin") at a magical musical theater event.

Victoria Theater / $59 -$79

Oscar D'Leon

With special guest Tony Vega and Los Hermanos Moreno

Saturday, Sept. 22 / 8 p.m.

An evening with three of salsa's hottest acts: bassist-vocalist Oscar D'Leon, vocalist Tony Vega and Los Hermanos Moreno. Sponsored by Goya.

Prudential Hall / $49 -$89

The Gipsy Kings

Featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonnino Baliardo

Sunday, Sept. 23 / 7 p.m.

Flamenco, Latin rhythms and Western pop come together in the irresistible music of the Gipsy Kings, the Grammy-winning, chart-topping world music superstars. Part of the American Express World Music Series. In association with John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment

Prudential Hall / $41.50 -$121.50

Cafe Tacvba

with special guest Ruen Brothers

Tuesday, Sept. 25 / 8 p.m.

"Cafe Tacvba has earned its reputation as Mexico's most visionary rock band," says The New York Times. Sponsored by Goya.

Prudential Hall / $49 -$59

OCTOBER 2018

James Comey

Thursday, Oct. 4 / 8 p.m.

Former Deputy U.S. Attorney General and FBI Director (2013-2017). Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285 -$485*

"Whose Live Anyway?"

Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray

Tuesday, Oct. 9 / 7:30 p.m.

The current cast of television's hit series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" brings their new improv tour, "Whose Live Anyway?"

Prudential Hall / $39 -$99

"Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute"

Saturday, Oct. 13 / 8 p.m.

Lotus Land - the American RUSH Tribute Band - brings the full force of live RUSH to the concert stage with a night of progressive rock classics like "Subdivisions," "New World Man," "The Spirit of Radio," "Time Stand Still," "Limelight" and more. In association with John Scher/Metropolitan Entertainment

Victoria Theater / $39.50-$49.50

"Baby, Dream Your Dream: Great Women Writers of the American Songbook"

Featuring Margo Seibert, Emily Skinner, Karen Ziemba and more

Hosted by Deborah Grace Winer

Saturday, Oct. 13 / 6 and 8:30 p.m.

A trio of Broadway's top leading ladies celebrate immortal women songwriters in this delightful cabaret performance.

Chase Room / $50 -$70

The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival

Oct. 18-21 / Times and venues vary

The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival returns for four days of poetry readings and discussions at NJPAC and throughout Newark's downtown arts district. Poets include President Obama's first inaugural poet, Elizabeth Alexander; best-selling authors Sandra Cisneros, Claudia Rankine and Sapphire; former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; literary legends Eileen Myles and Ntozake Shange; Pulitzer Prize winner Gregory Pardlo; NPR's Krista Tippett and many more. www.DodgePoetry.org

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Thursday, Oct. 25 / 8 p.m.

Acclaimed biographer and Pulitzer-winning author of "No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt." Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285 -$485*

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Live in Concert"

with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, Oct. 27 / 7:30 p.m.

Don't miss the fourth installment of "Harry Potter in Concert" when NJPAC hosts the full-length film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," projected in high-definition on a giant screen, with Oscar-nominated composer Patrick Doyle's masterful score performed live by the NJSO. Presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

Prudential Hall / $39-$89

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Presented by CINECONCERTS

"Too Marvelous for Words: Christine Ebersole and Robert Kimball Celebrate Johnny Mercer"

Saturday, Oct. 27 / 3 p.m.

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole arrives with musical theater historian Robert Kimball and a cabaret performance devoted to the work of Johnny Mercer.

Chase Room / $50-$70

Michael Feinstein: "Celebrating the Crooners - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Bing Crosby & more"

Sunday, Oct. 28 / 3 p.m.

Michael Feinstein pays tribute to the immortal crooners: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Bing Crosby and others.

Prudential Hall / $39-$79

NOVEMBER 2018

Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance: Nimbus Dance Works

Thursday, Nov. 1 / 7 p.m.

Two provocative dance works from the Jersey City-based company Broadway World describes as "gorgeous (and) exquisite." This performance is presented at NJPAC in association with the Clement A. Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture & the Modern Experience at Rutgers University-Newark.

Victoria Theater / FREE

The Mariinsky Orchestra

Conducted by Valery Gergiev

Denis Matsuev, piano

Saturday, Nov. 3 / 8 p.m.

Debussy: Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune

Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Part of the Bank of America Classical Series

Prudential Hall / $25 -$99

Bethany Vespers: Roy Hargrove Quartet

Saturday, Nov. 3 / 6 p.m.

For three decades, Grammy winner Roy Hargrove has been one of America's premier jazz players, a hard bop specialist London Jazz News calls "brassily brilliant ... one of the greatest trumpeters of our day." Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W. Market St., Newark / FREE

Kathleen Madigan: "Boxed Wine & Bigfoot"

Saturday, Nov. 3 / 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Longtime stand-up star Kathleen Madigan makes a welcome return to NJPAC with her hilarious new show, "Boxed Wine & Bigfoot."

Victoria Theater / $49-$59

Bobby Sanabria & IQuarteto Ache!

Wednesday, Nov. 7 / Noon

Red-hot Latin jazz with Grammy-nominated drummer, percussionist and composer Bobby Sanabria, who performs with his IQuarteto Ache!, a high-energy group hailed a "classic" by Modern Drummer magazine. Presented by WBGO Jazz 88.3FM. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Gateway II, 2 Gateway Center, Newark / FREE

Antonio Sanchez: "BiRDMAN LiVE"

Thursday, Nov. 8 / 7:30 p.m.

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's Oscar-winning film like you've never seen it before at a special screening featuring the acclaimed score performed live by its composer, jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Victoria Theater / $49 -$69

A special screening of the Oscar-winning film, featuring the score performed live by composer Antonio Sanchez.

Gregory Porter and Dianne Reeves

Thursday, Nov. 8 / 8 p.m.

This concert stars two of the greatest vocalists in jazz: Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Gregory Porter, whose latest LP is the acclaimed "Nat King Cole & Me," and five-time Grammy winner and 2018 NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Prudential Hall / $29-$89

"Guitar Passions"

with Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan & Romero Lubambo

Friday, Nov. 9 / 7:30 p.m.

Jazz, classical, rock and Brazilian styles with three brilliant players Guitar World says "were meant to play together." Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Victoria Theater / $49-$59

"Congas y Canto: An Evening of Latin Jazz"

Sheila E., Eddie Palmieri and Tito Nieves

with the Christian McBride Big Band

Friday, Nov. 9 / 8 p.m.

Latin rhythms with superstar drummer Sheila E. ("The Glamorous Life"), Grammy-winning pianist and composer Eddie Palmieri, and legendary salsa vocalist Tito Nieves, all backed by NJPAC favorite Christian McBride and his Big Band. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Prudential Hall / $25 -$79

WBGO Children's Concert: Oran Etkin

Saturday, Nov. 10 / 1:30 p.m.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer and rising world music star Oran Etkin takes young audiences on an interactive, musical journey around the world. Presented by WBGO Jazz 88.3FM. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Victoria Theater / FREE

"Look for the Silver Lining: A Tribute to Jerome Kern"

with Daryl Sherman

Saturday, Nov. 10 / 3 p.m.

Vocalist and pianist Daryl Sherman makes her NJPAC debut with a tribute to American musical theater icon Jerome Kern. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Parsonnet Room / $25

Marcus Miller & Friends

with special guest David Sanborn

Saturday, Nov. 10 / 8 p.m.

Grammy-winning, genre-busting multi-instrumentalist Marcus Miller will share the stage with some of his favorite musicians, including longtime friend and collaborator David Sanborn, a six-time Grammy-winning sax superstar known for his smooth blend of jazz, pop and R&B. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Prudential Hall / $29-$79

"Sarah 'Sassy' Vaughan: The Life and Legacy of Newark's Own"

Newark History Society

Tuesday, Nov. 13 / 7 p.m.

Celebrate this legendary lady of song at a panel discussion featuring author Elaine Hayes ("Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan"), jazz historian Barbara Kukla and additional guests. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Chase Room / FREE

Jazz Jam Session

Thursday, Nov. 15 / 5:30 p.m.

Ace musicians and students from New Jersey and beyond play alongside their musical heroes. Curated and directed by pianist and bandleader James Austin, Jr., in consultation with the Jazz Advisory Committee of NJPAC's Community Engagement Department. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Clement's Place, Rutgers-Newark, 15 Washington St., Newark / FREE

NJMEA All-State Jazz Band & Honors Choir Concert

Friday, Nov. 16 / 7 p.m.

This dynamic concert gathers some of New Jersey's best young jazz musicians, this year joined by special guest Javon Jackson. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Chase Room / $30 adult, $13 child

Cecile McLorin Salvant

Friday, Nov. 16 / 7:30 p.m.

A woman lived in the woods on the outskirts of town. / Her skin was chocolate brown. / Upon her head she wore a crown of bones. So begins the song cycle "Ogresse," written and performed by Cecile McLorin Salvant, arranged and conducted by Darcy James Argue. One of the jazz world's brightest new stars, Grammy winner Cecile McLorin Salvant is a powerhouse vocalist whose distinctive repertoire blends standards, blues and more with her own compositions. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Victoria Theater / $65

Steve Martin & Martin Short

"An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life"

Featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko

Friday, Nov. 16 / 8 p.m.

These big-screen funnymen and "SNL" co-stars reunite for an evening that includes stand-up, film clips, music and more. Part of the Bank of America Headliner Series.

Prudential Hall / $59 -$249

Dorthaan's Place: Eric Alexander Quartet

Sunday, Nov. 18 / 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, known for his incredible agility with both hard bop and post-bop jazz, performs with his all-star quartet featuring pianist Harold Mabern, bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

NICO Kitchen + Bar at NJPAC / $45 adult, $15 child

Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition: The SASSY Awards

Sunday, Nov. 18 / 3 p.m.

An exciting evening of performances by finalists in the seventh annual competition. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Victoria Theater / $29 -$39

Gloria Steinem

Thursday, Nov. 29 / 8 p.m.

Journalist, activist and nationally recognized icon of the women's liberation movement. Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285 -$485*

DECEMBER 2018

"A Chanticleer Christmas"

Saturday, Dec. 1 / 8 p.m.

This Grammy-winning, 12-man vocal ensemble makes its NJPAC debut with a holiday program as festive as it is eclectic, ranging from Gregorian chant to rousing American spirituals. Part of the Bank of America Classical Series.

Victoria Theater / $59 -$79

An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson

"Cosmic Collisions"

Wednesday, Dec. 5 / 7:30 p.m.

The famed astrophysicist and television host explains "Cosmic Collisions" - all the things that go bump in the night (and in the day). Part of the Bank of America Headliner Series.

Prudential Hall / $39-$99

Jerry Seinfeld

Friday, Dec. 7 / 7 and 9:30 p.m.

This living legend of comedy, co-creator of the iconic television series "Seinfeld," returns with a night of stand-up.

Prudential Hall / $78-$177

"PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue"

Saturday, Dec. 8 / 2 and 6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9 / 10 a.m. and 2 and 6 p.m.

Ryder and the rescue dogs of Nick Jr.'s hit animated series "PAW Patrol" return with their action-packed live tour.

Prudential Hall / $23 -$79

"Scott, Garner, Gray, Says Jimmy Baldwin"

Trilogy: An Opera Company

Sunday, Dec. 9 / 7 p.m.

This opera, told through the words of writer James Baldwin, examines injustice in the deaths of 3 black men by the police.

Victoria Theater / $44-$54

"The Hip Hop Nutcracker"

Featuring guest MC Kurtis Blow

Friday, Dec. 14 / 8 p.m.

NJPAC's holiday original is an urban mash-up that reimagines Tchaikovsky's classic score with explosive hip-hop choreography.

Prudential Hall / $29 -$79

Disney

"Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in Concert"

with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Conducted by John Mauceri

Saturday, Dec. 15 / 7:30 p.m.

See the Disney/Tim Burton holiday classic with the full score performed live by a full orchestra and choir.

Prudential Hall / $35-$89

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Forces of Nature Dance Theatre

Kwanzaa Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 15 / 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this dazzling dance company that The Washington Post calls "nothing short of spectacular!"

Victoria Theater / $29-$45

"The Nutcracker"

State Ballet Theatre of Russia

Sunday, Dec. 16 / 2 and 7 p.m.

This company of more than 55 performers arrives with its staging of the holiday classic, set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score.

Prudential Hall / $29-$79

"Cirque Dreams Holidaze"

Wednesday, Dec. 26 / 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 27 / 7 p.m.

This holiday extravaganza is a cirque spectacle, a Broadway musical, and a fun-filled family show - all rolled into one!

Prudential Hall / $29-$69

JANUARY 2019

MOMIX

"The Best of MOMIX"

Saturday, Jan. 19 / 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 20 / 2 p.m.

The endlessly inventive dancer-illusionists of MOMIX arrive with a mind-bending program of their greatest hits.

Victoria Theater / $59-$89

Jeb Bush

Thursday, Jan. 31 / 8 p.m.

Florida's first two-term Republican governor and 2016 candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285-$485*

FEBRUARY 2019

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

"Year of the Pig"

Saturday, Feb. 2 / 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 3 / 2 p.m.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates the Year of the Pig with a program of traditional and contemporary dance and music.

Victoria Theater / $27-$35 adult, $17 child

Vic DiBitetto

Friday, Feb. 8 / 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 / 8 p.m.

Known as "The Italian Hurricane," Vic DiBitetto was featured in "Mall Cop 2" with Kevin James and has been viewed on YouTube over 500 million times worldwide.

Victoria Theater / $39.50

"National Geographic: Symphony for Our World"

Saturday, Feb. 16 / 8 p.m.

Take a breathtaking, live multimedia journey through some of the world's most incredible wildlife spectacles.

Prudential Hall / $49-$104

Ian Bremmer

Thursday, Feb. 28 / 8 p.m.

Founder of Eurasia Group, the global political risk research firm. Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285-$485*

MARCH 2019

Rennie Harris Puremovement

"Lifted"

Saturday, March 2 / 7:30 p.m.

Rennie Harris and the exhilarating dancers of Puremovement bring a new, evening-length work, set to house and gospel.

Victoria Theater / $49-$69

NJPAC Stage Exchange

Friday, March 8 / 7 p.m.

Friday, April 5 / 7 p.m.

Friday, May 3 / 7 p.m.

Cutting-edge play development meets insightful community dialogue at NJPAC Stage Exchange, a collaboration of three professional New Jersey theaters and a talented trio of Garden State playwrights. Co-produced with New Jersey Theatre Alliance and sponsored by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and ADP, Official Community Engagement Partner

Chase Room / $5

Ryan Hamilton

Saturday, March 9 / 8 p.m.

Don't miss the NJPAC debut of stand-up sensation Ryan Hamilton, classified by Rolling Stone as one of "Five Comics to Watch."

Victoria Theater / $39

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin

Jan Lisiecki, piano

Friday, March 15 / 8pm

Haydn: Overture to L'isola disabitata

Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1

Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C ("The Great")

Part of the Bank of America Classical Series

Prudential Hall / $25-$99

"An Evening with Linda Eder"

Saturday, March 16 / 7:30 p.m.

"The tradition of Garland and Streisand lives on when Linda Eder steps before the microphone," says The Chicago Tribune.

Victoria Theater / $57-$77

Bryan Stevenson

Thursday, March 28 / 8 p.m.

Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285-$485*

"Mandy Gonzalez: Fearless"

Saturday, March 30 / 6 and 8:30 p.m.

One of Broadway's most powerful, versatile leading ladies, currently starring as Angelica in the smash hit "Hamilton," makes her NJPAC cabaret debut.

Chase Room / $50-$70

APRIL 2019

Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance: Carolyn Dorfman Dance

Saturday, April 6 / 7 p.m.

New Jersey's own Carolyn Dorfman Dance is known for high-energy, technically demanding dance and powerful storytelling.

Victoria Theater / $30-$45

"The Rainbow Fish"

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Saturday, April 13 / 11 a.m.

An enchanting, puppet-filled adaptation of Marcus Pfister's beloved children's book, from Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

Victoria Theater / $20 adult, $13 child

Jay Leno

Thursday, April 25 / 8 p.m.

Stand-up comedy legend and former host of "The Tonight Show." Part of the New Jersey Speakers Series

Prudential Hall / Series $285-$485*

Shen Yun

Friday, April 26 / 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 / 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 28 / 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m.

Friday, May 3 / 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 4 / 2 and 7:30 p.m.

An extraordinary journey in music and dance through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired civilization.

Prudential Hall / $84-$204

Zakir Hussain's Masters of Percussion

Saturday, April 27 / 2 and 7:30 p.m.

The London Telegraph calls Zakir Hussain "the presiding genius and global ambassador for North Indian classical music." Part of the American Express World Music Series.

Victoria Theater / $49-$79

MAY 2019

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

On sale June 2018

"Movement that'll move you" (New York magazine) is guaranteed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's annual engagement at NJPAC: dazzling programs that combine new works with masterpieces like "Revelations."

Prudential Hall / Ticket prices N/A

The Bell Trio

Joshua Bell (violin) / Jeremy Denk (piano) / Steven Isserlis (cello)

Sunday, May 5 / 3 p.m.

Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49

Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67

Rachmaninoff: Trio elegiaque No. 1 in G minor

Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor

Part of the Bank of America Classical Series

Prudential Hall / $25-$99

"The Magic Tree House: Showtime with Shakespeare"

A co-production with George Street Playhouse

Friday, May 31 / 7 p.m.

A new hip-hop musical for the entire family, adapted from an adventure in Mary Pope Osborne's best-selling "Magic Tree House" book series.

Victoria Theater / $25 adult, $13 child

JUNE 2019

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Live in Concert"

with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, June 1 / 7:30 p.m.

NJPAC welcomes the fifth installment of "Harry Potter in Concert" with the full-length film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," projected in high-definition on a giant screen, with Grammy-nominated composer Nicholas Hooper's spellbinding score performed live by the NJSO. Presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

Prudential Hall / $39-$89

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Presented by CINECONCERTS

"Jersey NEW Moves! Emerging Choreographers"

Friday, June 14 / 7 p.m.

The fifth edition of NJPAC's annual contemporary dance series showcases six of New Jersey's best up-and-coming choreographers.

Victoria Theater / $34

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