UPCOMING @ THE SHEA CENTER OF WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

On Sale NOW! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS BELOW Imagination Movers Meet the Movers! Tour WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2015, 7:00 PM WHERE:  William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Ave., Wayne ADMISSION: General admission $25.00 Ages 2 and up • $50.00 includes show and meet-and-greet access Duration: 70 minutes (no intermission) Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun! From Disney Junior's hit music-and-comedy TV series, Imagination Movers bring their eclectic pop sensibility and fun songs to the Shea Center. For the Movers, its all about the songs that touch on kids' themes like healthy snacks, playing catch, conquering childhood fears of bedtime, and more. This latest sensation in family entertainment attracts parents and children alike with their far-reaching musical influences, from hip-hop to country and everything in between, and lively comedic talents. This is a show powered by imagination and inspired by children everywhere! MEET THE MOVERS! Attend a special meet-and-greet party where you can chat with the Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty, take pics and get autographs! Remember to bring your camera or smart phone. One VIP ticket per person is required for ages 2 and up. Meet and Greet will be held after the concert at 8:15 PM. Remain in your seats and your tickets will be checked for access. The meet and greet will be held in the theater. More Great Shows On Sale Now! | Popular Music | Family | Classical | Lecture | Theatre | Fun for the Whole Family! Free pre-show activities begin forty-five minutes prior to performance. Direct from Cirque du Soleil: Extreme Juggler Greg Kennedy's Theorem! WHEN: Saturday, February 28  2:00 PM Following world tours with Cirque du Soleil, Greg Kennedy and the very talented Theorem cast playfully explore the process of invention, making visual spectacles out of everyday objects. The show features Greg's largest structure pieces, aerial acrobatics, 5-person choreography, extreme juggling, and an interactive lobby installation. As seen on NBC's America's Got Talent ArcAttack: Tesla Coil Music WHEN: Sunday, March 8, 2:00 PM The crew of ArcAttack deploy their wizardry to generate a truly “electrifying” performance through the use of homemade, high-tech instruments like the "singing" Tesla coils, which have been modified to play musical notes. Part rock concert, part science experiment, ArcAttack explores concepts of electricity, voltage and current, magnetism, robotics, and lightning in a show that's both entertaining and engaging. Bugs and Balloons presents The Lizard of Oz WHEN: Sunday, April 12, 1:00 PM Journey to see The Lizard of Oz- an interactive land of balloon creations and sculptural costumes - with the singing/dancing Tornado, Yellow Brick Road, the Witch's Castle and, of course, the great and powerful Lizard of Oz!   Popular Music & More! Black Violin: Classical Meets Hip-Hop, Rock & R&B WHEN: Thursday, February 5, 7:30 PM A groundbreaking blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and even bluegrass music that melds highbrow and pop culture into a single genre-busting act. The pair has toured and collaborated with the likes of P. Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, and The Eagles. Onstage Café at Shea presents a Valentine's Day Celebration Jazz & Blues Singer Catherine Russell WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 8:00 PM This Grammy-award winning vocalist has toured the world and recorded and performed with Steely Dan, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, and Rosanne Cash. Sit onstage and enjoy a delicious dinner and dessert buffet along with beer and wine or enjoy the show only with a general admission ticket. Onstage guests should arrive at 6:30 PM. Eaglemania The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band! WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 8:00 PM Hear all The Eagles' monster hits: Hotel California, New Kid in Town, Tequila Sunrise, Desperado, One of These Nights, Lyin' Eyes, Take It to the Limit, Heartache Tonight, I Can't Tell You Why, The Long Run, and more, as well as songs from Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh's solo albums.  Direct From Paris Les Yeux Noirs: Gypsy Klezmer Music WHEN: Sunday, March 15, 3:00 PM Les Yeux Noirs—this Paris-based sextet offers an irresistible invitation to participate in some of the most rhythmic and emotional sounds emanating from any part of the world. Part gypsy, part klezmer, this is the music that has moved people to sing and dance around the world for centuries. With each frenetic stroke of their bows they take the listener further into a dizzying vortex of Central European sounds and images. Distinguished Lecturer Series presents Author, Sports Reporter, and Philanthropist Mitch Albom The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of the Rest: The Good, Bad and Ugly of America's Obsession with Sports WHEN: Friday, March 27, 7:30 PM Join best-selling author of Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom, as he takes us through his 35 years of sports coverage, from the biggest names in sports to the dangers of fandom. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 8:00 PM With their classic blend of hard-core R&B and street-level rock, molten grooves, soulful guitar licks and blistering horn section, Johnny and the Jukes continue to put their unique stamp on the Jersey Shore sound.

Onstage Café at Shea presents An American Co-Bill Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers plus Yarn WHEN: Friday, April 10, 8:00 PM The daughter of music legend Levon Helm, Amy Helm wields a powerful voice that can both stir and soothe, whether she is singing traditional gospel, blues standards or her own heartfelt compositions. The Grammy-nominated roots band, Yarn, will start the evening with their unique brand of country rock. Sit onstage and enjoy a delicious dinner buffet along with beer and wine or enjoy the show only with a general admission ticket. Onstage guests should arrive at 6:30 PM. The Doo Wop Project Featuring Stars from Jersey Boys and Motown the Musical WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 8:00 PM Featuring current and former stars of Broadway's smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of the music from the groups like the Crests, the Belmonts, and Flamingos, through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons, all the way to Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse. Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert The Music of the Woodstock Generation WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 8:00 PM The Summer of Love Concert,a tribute to the music of the Woodstock Generation, returns to the Shea Center along with the famous Pig Light Show. Whether this is your third year with us or your first, you'll hear songs that you have never heard before, as well as some of your Summer of Love favorites commemorating the musical landscape between 1967 and 1969. Hear the greatest hits from The Doors, Donovan, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Country Joe and The Fish, Cream, The Beach Boys, Otis Redding, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Beatles, and more, led by the brilliant music direction of Glen Burtnik and played by an ensemble of gifted, local talent! Musical Salon Series All Performances take place in the historic Hobart Manor. Halcyon Trio Brett Deubner, Violin * Andy Lamy, Clarinet * Gary Kirkpatrick, Piano With special guest Jerry O' Sullivan, Irish Uilleann Pipes WHEN: Sunday, February 22, 2:00 PM       The Tryon Trio  Katsumi Ferguson, Violin * Andrew Emmons, French Horn * Vlada Yaneva, Piano WHEN: Sunday, April 19, 2:00 PM This lyrical group will perform the Brahms Horn Trio, among other beautiful compositions, in a spring chamber concert to welcome the season.        New Jersey Playwrights Contest Hunziker Black Box Theatre Micro Shrimp Music, Book & Lyrics by Marcus Yi WHEN: March 31* and April 1 7:00 PM; April 8-11**   7:00 PM; April 12***  3:00 PM; April 15-18  7:00 PM *Preview **April 10 - Author Reception follows the performance ***Meet-the-Author Session immediately following the matinee This musical comedy is a microcosm of the loves, beliefs and hardships of everyday life in the saltwater tank. As Marty, the new owner of the micro shrimp kit, follows the steps outlined in the instructions, we see the micro shrimp society come to life. A society that is complete with beliefs that shrimp are meant for a greater good; the other side, from which no shrimp returns; and an unknown deity - a moving light source and a net. They also have sibling rivalry; gangs of no-goodniks and lovers who vow to spend their entire lives together. The system is challenged when one shrimp returns from the "other side" to reveal their true fate: they are but fish food, and the revolt begins. This is their struggle; this is their story! A fun, silly outrageous new musical with tunes that will swim around in your head long after you leave the theatre.  New Jersey Playwrights Contest Staged Readings of the Three Finalists Musical Series WHEN: April 19, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM WHERE: Shea Center Recital Hall 101. Get your toes tapping and fingers snapping as you enjoy staged readings of three NEW musicals from up-and-coming composers, lyricists and book writers.  The three finalists from the NJPC Musical Series will each get one chance to wow the audience - come to one or all three (they're FREE!).  Stay after the performances to meet the author(s) and provide valuable feedback to the judges.  The winning musical will receive a full production in April 2016.  William Paterson University 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Shea Center Box Office Open Monday - Friday,10 AM – 5 PM Phone: 973.720.2371 E-mail: boxoffice@wpunj.edu Web: www.wp-presents.org