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Thursday, October 6, 2022

See What's Coming Up @ WPU—New Shows Added!

 

JUST ADDED!

 

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF SPECTACLE, SATIRE, STYLE, AND PERFORMANCE!

 

 

HARMONICA SUNBEAM DRAG SPECTACULAR

OCTOBER 12, 7:00 PM

 

Harmonica Sunbeam, The Comedy Queen, has been delighting audiences at nightclubs, cabarets, and fundraising events throughout the United States and abroad for over 27 years. Miss Sunbeam has been featured in the New York Times and also interviewed for a now viral video on Buzzfeed. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has been featured on several television shows and films including The Deuce, Honey, and Please Give. Miss Sunbeam has also worked alongside noted musical artists such as Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Holiday. She was featured on the season finale of Saturday Night Live as a backup dancer for artist Katy Perry performing her hit single “Swish Swish.” Harmonica entered the world of music with three independently produced club singles: “Ready to Pump,” “I’m Here to Work” and the latest, “This Is the Beat.”

Join us for an evening of comedy, music and fun featuring Harmonica Sunbeam and her friends: Empress Vizcaya, Divinity Banks, Lady Celestina, Vicky Vee, and Myster E Mel KiKi.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Free

 


 

 

THE "MUST-SEE" SHOW FROM LAS VEGAS

OCTOBER 7, 8:00 PM

 

The Bronx Wanderers is a celebration of American rock and roll and the story of one musical family, told through their favorite songs (and yours) with plenty of laughs and memories along the way. The show takes you on a musical and heartfelt journey through music’s biggest and most recognizable hits by Frankie Valli, Dion, Neil Diamond, and Billy Joel, just to name a few, with great insider stories from Yo! Vinny’s 35-year career in the music business. The Bronx Wanderers show is high energy showmanship at its best. Truly a show for everyone of all ages, it is no wonder why they were awarded “Best of Las Vegas” three years in a row.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $45 • Orchestra/Front Loge $40 • 

Rear Loge $38

 

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!

 

 


 

 

THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS

OCTOBER 10, 12:30 PM

 


Wide in appeal, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers have made an enormous contribution to the effort of preserving and perpetuating American Indian culture. For over twenty-five years, Thunderbird Dancers have enchanted a diverse array of audiences through performance with the varied traditions of the American Indian peoples. Specializing in the songs and dances of the tribes of the Northwest Coast, Woodlands (Iroquois and Winnebago), Plains (Sioux) and the Southwest (Hopi and Santo Domingo), their repertoire includes the traditional “Fancy Dance” and “Hoop Dance,” as well as a variety of other distinct regional tribal dances. Wonderfully presented with descriptive narration, Thunderbird Dancers’ programs are among the most compelling anywhere.

Location: Shea Center Plaza*

Admission: Free

 

*In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved inside the Shea Auditorium.

 


 

 

DR. MICHAEL ERIC DYSON

UNEQUAL: A STORY OF AMERICA

OCTOBER 27, 7:30 PM

 

Based on his latest book Unequal: A Story of America, bestselling author, renowned professor, and riveting media personality Dr. Michael Eric Dyson examines how racial inequality permeates every facet of American society, through the lens of those pushing for meaningful change. The true story of racial inequality—and resistance to it—is the prologue to our present. Unequal presents a gripping account of the struggles that shaped America and the insidiousness of racism and demonstrates how inequality persists today. The program highlights African American people who dared to fight for a more equal future and hopes to provide audience members with a framework for addressing racial injustice in their own lives.

 

Book signing immediately follows the lecture.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Public $25 • WP employees $5

WP Students one free ticket with ID at Box Office on day of show.

 

10% discount for WP alumni and senior citizens.

All tickets are an additional $5 on day of show.

 

 


 

 

DAMIEN ESCOBAR

NOVEMBER 9, 8:00 PM

 

Damien Escobar is a world-renowned violinist, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, hailing from Jamaica, Queens. The Emmy-winning, NAACP Image Award nominee, possesses a nearly two-decade-spanning resume that includes billboard chart-topping albums, sold-out global tours, collaborations with music legends, and more — an inspirational success story that started with Escobar playing his violin on NYC subways. Damien’s energetic live performances feature a wide range of “cross-over” musical styles consisting of a mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&B, and hip hop. His sound embraces the traditions of jazz and classical music and explores beyond the boundaries of the sonically mainstream. There is something in Damien’s music for everyone, and it is truly best enjoyed live.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $55 • Orchestra/Front Loge $50 • 

Rear Loge $40

 

 


 

 

THE GUESS WHO

NOVEMBER 12, 8:00 PM

 

Canada's first international rock superstars, The Guess Who, have created more hits than members can count and record sales well into the multimillions. The group has connected with the masses through their fourteen exultant Top 40 hits, including "These Eyes," "Clap for the Wolfman," "Hand Me Down World," "No Time," "Star Baby" and "Share the Land." Add in fellow classics and double-sided singles like their #1 rock anthem "American Woman" and "No Sugar Tonight," plus "Laughing" and "Undun," and the Canadian bred rockers are amongst music's most indelible treasures who are eternally etched within the very fabric of pop culture history. Join us for a memorable evening of catchy choruses, electric instrumentation, timeless balladry, and the ultimate sing-along experience by one of rock and roll's greatest bands.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $65 • Orchestra/Front Loge $60 • 

Rear Loge $45

 

10% off for WP employees, students, alumni, and senior citizens.

Tickets are an additional $5 on show day.

 

 


 

 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

NOVEMBER 18, 8:00 PM

 

American Idol Star Tristan McIntosh creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career. Supported by a superb backing band, Tristan’s formidable vocal talent and stage presence will transport you to a time when Linda Ronstadt ruled the airwaves as one of the most popular female vocalists in music history. The Linda Ronstadt Experience takes you on a musical journey of chart-topping smash hits such as "You're No Good", "When Will I Be Loved", "That'll Be the Day", "Blue Bayou" and many more classic hits by Jackson Brown, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Warren Zevon and Little Feat, to name a few!

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $35 • Orchestra/Front Loge $30 • 

Rear Loge $25

 

 


 

 

WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS:

THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER

NOVEMBER 22, 8:00 PM

 

Thanks to video footage from the vaults of the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, the legendary prog rock trio are reuniting in unique fashion for an upcoming tour. More than 50 years after their debut, Keith Emerson and Greg Lake rejoin Carl Palmer and his ELP Legacy band live on stage through the magic of specially edited concert footage and synched audio. Using previously unseen footage of the band at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1992, Carl Palmer will play with his departed bandmates once again — drumming live alongside those unearthed split-screen clips of Emerson and Lake. This rare footage is projected on state-of-the-art LED screens surrounding Palmer as the reunited trio performs "Welcome Back My Friends", "Lucky Man", "From The Beginning", "Knife-Edge" "Fanfare For The Common Man" and more. This tour has the full blessing of the Emerson and Lake estates and is part of an ongoing effort to revive the trio who were the embodiment of Progressive Rock and beloved by fans.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $60 • Orchestra/Front Loge $50 • 

Rear Loge $55

 

 


 

 

DECEMBER 2, 8:00 PM


Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen and record, Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music, all gems that, through his voice, defined a generation. Rock’s premiere raconteur packs plenty of puns but pulls no punches with his music. Peter Noone is the real deal. Over 60 million records sold! 20 top 40 Hits including: "I'm Henry VII, I Am," "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter," "There's a Kind of Hush," "I'm Into Something Good," "Just a Little Bit Better," "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat," "Listen People," "Silhouettes," "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving," "No Milk Today," "A Must to Avoid," and so much more. In the spirit of the holiday season, the Hermits will perform holiday favorites as only they can.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone is a must-see concert experience.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $75 • Orchestra/Front Loge $65 • 

Rear Loge $45

 

 


 

 

MARCH 10, 8:00 PM

 

Killer Queen formed back in June 1993 and played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there 21 years earlier. By 1995 Killer Queen's UK popularity had grown to such an extent they secured a residency in London's Strand Theatre attracting nationwide BBC coverage — the first tribute to have a show in the West End. The band's reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad. Now traveling on world tours, they have been crowned “Worldwide Best Tribute Band” and named “2019 Concert of the Year” by DigitalJournal.com.

 

Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

Admission: Gold Circle $65 • Orchestra/Front Loge $55 • 

Rear Loge $45

 

 


 

 

Shea Center for Performing Arts | 973.720.2371 | wp-presents.org

Email: boxoffice@wpunj.edu

 

Shea Center Box Office

Summer Hours of Operation

Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final. All programs, artists, dates, policies, prices, and times are subject to change.

 


 

 

 



WP Presents! programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

 


 

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