Three American Troubadours & SOMA Sings Taylor Swift, plus so much more at SOPAC!

Three American Troubadours, SOMA Sings Taylor Swift & more this week at SOPAC!       It’s a folkin’ party up in here! Three American Troubadours celebrates folk heroes James Taylor, Carly Simon & Carole King, performing their greatest hits alongside video projection and a 9-piece band. Enjoy hits like “How Sweet It Is,” “Country Road,” “You’re So Vain,” “Mockingbird,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “It’s Too Late,” & more beloved tunes!  What to Expect   - The music of James Taylor, Carly Simon & Carole King  - Classic hits, hidden gems & fascinating tales about their lives & songs  - A nonstop, energetic set with video projection & a 9-piece band    BUY TICKETS     Calling all SOMA Swifties: Your neighborhood Broadway stars are bringing Taylor Swift’s iconic repertoire to SOPAC! Sing along to TayTay’s greatest hits. Shake off the winter and welcome the spring with this anticipated event for Swifties of all ages! This event is brought to you in partnership with our friends at SOMA Stage and features Dara Naomi Gallagher, Ken Clark, Becky Gulsvig, Laurel Harris, Autumn Jones, Ross Lekites, Ayla Schwartz & Jared Zirilli.  What to Expect   - Local Broadway stars from Wicked, Frozen, Cruel Intentions & more! - Live band, playful performers & nonstop TayTay tunes, perfect for “kids” of all ages   - Taylor’s greatest hits plus the ones you’ve almost forgotten…    BUY TICKETS     Feel the beat deep in your soul! Drummer and spirited band leader Winard Harper swings through SOPAC with his kinetic, multigenerational band Jeli Posse for this Jazz in the Loft event. Known for his mastery of Bebop & Blues, his versatile touch & his endless creativity behind the drums, Harper heats up the bandstand with grooving tunes, improvisation & an energy that uplifts you long after you leave the Loft!  What to Expect   - Swinging tunes from master improvisers   - Bebop, Blues & nonstop interactivity - An intergeneration band as tight as it is creative    BUY TICKETS       Laugh your sass off! Known as “The Careerbuilder for Women in Comedy,” Ladies of Laughter boasts a legacy that includes Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli, and Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch! In 2018, Carol Burnett accepted the first ever “Ladies of Laughter Spirit Award” honoring those fiercely funny women who have inspired others to enter the competitive field of comedy. This show will leave you laughing til it hurts — and features Liz Glazer, GL Douglas, Nancy O’Connor & Becky Veduccio!  What to Expect   - Multiple sets from some of the funniest folks in the Tristate   - A smart, saucy & downright silly stand-up experience - Cutting punchlines & awkward requests for audience participation — don’t be shy!   BUY TICKETS     Go on and get funked up! SOPAC welcomes one of the greatest there ever was: George Porter, Jr. An architect of Funk, R&B & Blues-powered syncopation, the bassist & New Orleans legend is a founding member of The Meters. With the deepest pocket and bass lines to bite into and chew on, Porter brings down the house wherever he performs. Don’t miss this Lifetime Achievement Award winner grooving hard at SOPAC! What to Expect   - Lifetime Achievement Award-winning bassist & songwriter   - High-octane Funk, Soul, classic R&B & more    - Fat bass lines & humpty grooves   BUY TICKETS     It’s a Fusion intrusion at SOPAC! Singer & master of the mic Kurt Elling performs in tribute to the pioneering Fusion band Weather Report! From saxophonist Wayne Shorter’s imaginative soloing to the legendary hookup between bassist Jaco Pastorius and keyboardist Joe Zawinul, Elling captures the band’s synthy, percussive magic that bonds elements of Rock, R&B, Afro-Cuban, and more with tasty harmony and free improvising. What to Expect   - Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer & an award-winning band   - Vocal arrangements of Weather Report’s classic tunes & deep cuts  - Memorable melodies, iconic bass lines & blistering improvisation   BUY TICKETS     Ahoy ye land lovers! One of the most popular adventure tales of all time, PANTO’s Treasure Island shares a thrilling adventure of a perilous sea journey, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, a scramble for buried treasure, and the message that good prevails over evil every time. Recommended for ages 7-10. SOPAC encourages all swashbucklers, adventurers, and treasure seekers to dress up as their favorite characters and join the cast for a Meet & Greet after the show!  What to Expect   - A rollicking, action-packed adventure for kids & their families   - A classic story from a contemporary kid-friendly theater company  - A post-show meet & greet & photo op for all swashbucklers & scalawags    BUY TICKETS   MORE EVENTS @ SOPAC         One SOPAC Way | South Orange, NJ 07079 US