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A UNIQUE CIRCUS
EXPERIENCE THAT CELEBRATES DIVERSITY AND CREATES JOY, LAUGHTER AND
POSITIVE EXPERIENCES FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL ABILITIES
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I'M POSSIBLE
MARCH 5, 2:00 PM
“I’m Possible” tells
the story of Johnny, a young boy who dreams of joining the circus.
Audiences follow Johnny’s inspirational journey as he enters a world of
beautiful aerial artistry, flying hula hoops, free standing ladder, the
daring wheel of destiny, contortion, comedy and much more jampacked
into a one-hour show! This uplifting production features an
extraordinary cast of multi-talented and multi-abled performers who
inspire audiences with their extraordinary feats of human
accomplishment and the astounding potential of the human spirit. Fun
for the whole family!
Omnium Circus
ensures representation of disabled and BIPOC artists on a world class
stage and a fully accessible, multi-sensory experience so all can
experience the wonder of the Circus. American Sign Language is fully
integrated into every show. Relaxed seating option at every
performance- express your joy the way you feel best! Extra space,
movement and vocalization are welcome. Audio description available at
every performance.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Admission: Gold
Circle $45 • Rear Orchestra and Loge $40*
*10% off for WP
employees, students, alumni, and senior citizens by calling or visiting
the box office. Tickets are an additional $5 on show day.
15% off for groups
of ten or more.
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This project is
supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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MARCH 10, 8:00 PM
Killer Queen's first
public shows were at London University, following in the footsteps of
the real Queen who had played their first shows there decades earlier.
Killer Queen's UK popularity grew to such an extent they soon 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 leading to an
awards ceremony in Leicester Square, hosted by Suggs from Madness who
presented them with the award for “Worldwide Best Tribute Band”. They
also scored a number one hit when they they were asked to
recreate Queen's harmonies
for “The Real Life” with Fatboy Slim.
Killer Queen has set their
sights on America – performing in the the country's most prestigious
venues. During 2020 the band released a single in the style of Queen
written by Patrick, “We'll Fight Again,” which delighted Queen fans all
over the world.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Admission: Gold
Circle $65 • Rear Orchestra/Front Loge $55 •
Rear Loge $45
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MOSAIC DANCE
THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS
THROUGH HER EYES:
WOMEN OF THE NEAR EAST THROUGH THE AGES
MARCH 23, 7:00 PM
The award-winning Mosaic
Dance Theater Company (MDTC), based in Glen Ridge, NJ, in collaboration
with WP Presents!, celebrates Women’s History Month and women’s
contributions to world culture by taking you on a journey through the
ages, in Through Her Eyes: Women of the Near East Through the Ages,
a joyous multimedia dance experience.
Travel through millennia
to meet two historical women of the ancient Middle East, who, despite
struggles and repression, triumphed over cultural and religious
obstacles to attain greatness in their respective lives and times.
Their stories, told in MDTC’s signature style of dance/story theater,
embody the majestic power and resilience of the human spirit, providing
an illuminating look at women's achievements in ancient times.
Be captivated by the
exuberance and grace of engaging folkloric women’s dances of North
Africa and the Middle East. Lavish costumes, virtuosic choreography,
and sparkling storytelling make Through Her Eyes one event you
won’t want to miss.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Admission:
Orchestra $30 • Loge $25 • $10 students with ID
(one ticket per student)
10% discount for WP
employees, alumni, and senior citizens.
15%
discount for groups of 15 or more.
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DIRTY DOZEN BRASS
BAND
MARCH 25, 8:00 PM
Celebrating over 45 years
since their founding in 1977, New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band
has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and
incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and
R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical
gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across 5 continents and
more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a
range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.
Forty-five-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a
world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending
romps and high-octane performances.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Admission: Gold
Circle $45 • Rear Orchestra/Front Loge $40 •
Rear Loge $35*
*10% off for WP
employees, students, alumni, and senior citizens by calling or visiting
the box office. Tickets are an additional $5 on show day.
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LITERATURE TO
LIFE'S STAGED ADAPTATION OF
THE BRIEF
WONDROUS LIFE
OF OSCAR WAO
MARCH 29, 10:30 AM
By Junot Díaz
Adaptation and
Direction: Elise Thoron
Performed by
Kelvin Grullon
This thrilling adaptation
of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel chronicles the life of Oscar, an
overweight science-fiction enthusiast from Paterson, NJ who dreams of
becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien. Encapsulating magical realism
and Dominican-American history, The Brief Wondrous Life of
Oscar Wao presents audiences with an astonishing vision of the
contemporary American experience and explores the endless human
capacity to persevere, and risk it all in the name of love.
This Literature to Life
presentation features the delicately brutal words of Junot Díaz,
detailing the life-long alienation of the love obsessed Oscar as
narrated by his unlikely friend, Yunior. Through this 60-minute exploration of brotherhood, fantasy stories, and what it means to be a
“Dominican man”, we come to understand the culture of fear and violence
that resulted from Trujillo's 30+ years dictatorship of the Dominican
Republic, and the importance of facing fear with love.
Appropriate for high
school, college, and community audiences
Please note this title
contains mature content and language.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Admission: FREE
Tickets are not
required, but we strongly encourage audience members to register in
advance.
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THE SOUNDS OF
KOREA
MARCH 30, 7:00 PM
The mesmerizing “Fan
Dance” and “Drums of Ecstasy” are among the dazzling and engaging
repertoire of Sounds of Korea. Under the direction of Sue Yeon Park,
noted master artist and recent recipient of the NEA National Fellowship
Heritage Award, Sounds of Korea specializes in a repertoire which spans
a vast range of styles and settings, from classical court music and
dance traditions to theatrical masked dances and solo instrumental folk
genres. Using a wide variety of percussion and wind instruments,
including the prominent kayagum, Sounds of Korea’s beautifully crafted
instruments and colorful costumes play an integral role in their
stunning productions.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
General Admission:
$15 • Free for William Paterson students and employees with
show of ID (1 ticket per person).
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BRIAN CULBERTSON:
THE TRILOGY TOUR
MARCH 31, 8:00 PM
Over the course of
crafting a 25-album catalog and architecting nearly 40 Billboard No. 1
singles as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Brian
Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music. For this album
and tour, Culbertson composed thirty songs that populate the three
albums in “The Trilogy” that describes the three-part arc of a
long-term relationship: the hot and steamy “falling in love” phase, the
rocky middle when perhaps they even break up for a bit, and the couple
reunites to live “happily ever after” phase. The Trilogy Tour will
feature a mix of songs from The Trilogy Albums, as well as the greatest
hits from Brian Culbertson’s catalog. Whether you’re listening to music
from “The Trilogy” on record or live in concert, you’re hearing an eclectic,
entertaining and engaging set from an artist at the peak of his
power.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Admission: Gold
Circle $69 • VIP Gold $149 • Orchestra $59 •
VIP
Orchestra $139 • Front Loge $59 • Rear Loge $49
VIP package
-One (1) Ultimate
Seat Location
-Invitation to
Soundcheck Viewing
-One (1) Signed
Tour Poster
-Crowd-Free Merch
Access
WP employees,
alumni, and senior citizens are eligible for a 10% discount by visiting
the box office in person. No discounts apply to VIP tickets.
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The VIP Package is
sold by the Shea Center on behalf of 237Global. All inquiries regarding
the package beyond your basic ticket should be addressed to info@237global.com. Please read
the below carefully. Address any questions to info@237global.com.
All package elements
will be rendered invalid if resold. Name changes will be issued at the
sole discretion of 23/7 Global. VIP instructions will be sent via email
no later than three days (3) prior to the concert. If you do not
receive this email three days (3) prior please email info@237global.com. All packages
and contents are non-transferable; no refunds or exchanges; all sales
are final. All VIP package items and experiences are subject to change.
Please note that the information provided at the time of purchase
(e-mail and mailing address) is the same information that will be
utilized for individual contact requirements where applicable. 23/7
Global, the artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any
other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate
information provided by the consumer at the time of purchase. If you
have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, or have not
received your package information within three days (3) of the concert
date, please email info@237global.com.
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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.
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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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William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
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