BUSY WEEKEND @ NJPAC

The Philadelphia Orchestra plays Beethoven's Fifth WHEN: Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 PM WHERE: Prudential Hall, NJPAC, One Center St., Newark

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C, Op. 67 Shostakovich: Selections from The Gadfly, Op. 97a The Fabulous Philadelphians perform Beethoven's powerhouse Fifth Symphony, as well as a pair of works by Shostakovich, in their first NJPAC appearance in nearly a decade. More Info Join a Bank of America Classical Overture pre-performance talk hosted by George Marriner Maull, free to all ticket holders one hour prior to curtain. Part of the Bank of America Classical Series

Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure WHEN: Friday, January 30 at 3 and 6 PM WHERE: Victoria Theater

Join Wilson, Koko and Brewster on the most traintastic day ever! The premiere tour of Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure, based on the hit Disney Junior TV show, rolls into NJPAC as a delightful live theatrical production.   More Info

The Standing Ovation Tour with Sommore, Arnez J., Tony Rock and Gary Owen WHEN: Friday, January 30 at 8 PM WHERE: Prudential Hall

Only tour stop in the metro area! Sommore, Arnez J., Tony Rock and Gary Owen: The Standing Ovation Tour brings some of the greatest veteran comedians in the business together on one stage. Whether you like your comedy neat or on the rocks, this tour promises a night of non-stop, gut-busting laughter. More Info Part of the Horizon Foundation Urban Comedy Series

Men Are From Mars—Women Are From Venus LIVE! WHEN: Saturday, January 31 at 2 and 8 PM WHERE:  Victoria Theater

"Not to be missed!" —Elle Magazine When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are Earth-shatteringly hysterical! Based on the best-selling book, this one-man fusion of theater and stand-up with John Frusciante has couples elbowing each other all evening.   More Info