VIRTUAL EVENTS THIS WEEK @ MPAC

MPAC has a jam-packed calendar of livestream events coming up this week!
 

Tuesday, February 23
National Geographic Live - Reimagining Dinosaurs

Wednesday, February 24
Hip Hop Music: Culture & Legacy
Broadway Cast Reunion: Hadestown

Thursday, February 25
MPAC Performing Arts School Presents: McDonald's Salutes The Faces Of Black History

Sunday, February 28
Dwight Yoakam: One Time Live

See below for more details on these events, and visit our website Events Calendar to see all of MPAC's upcoming in-person and virtual events! 

National Geographic Live: Reimagining Dinosaurs Tuesday, February 23, at 7:00 pm Tickets: $15

Groundbreaking new science is changing what we thought we knew about how dinosaurs looked, moved, and lived. Newfound troves from the Moroccan desert suggest that the immense predator Spinosaurus used crocodile-like jaws and a unique, paddle-like tail to actively pursue prey in the water: a first for dinosaurs. And in Chile, scientists have discovered a shocking new therapod. Unlike its cousins, Velociraptor and T. rex, Chilesaurus consumed a vegetarian diet. Join leading paleontologists and National Geographic Explorers Nizar Ibrahim and Sebastián Rozadilla for stories and conversation about the evolving science of dinosaurs.

BUY TICKETS

Hip Hop Music: Culture and Legacy
Wednesday, February 24, at 8:00 pm
Tickets: $20; $10 for students
 

Wes Jackson, Professor, and Director at Emerson College as well as Founder of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, takes the audience on a journey through Hip-Hop as a genre, business, and cultural movement. We’ll discuss and examine how Hip-Hop has grown from a movement in the South Bronx to the billion-dollar business driving the streaming economy, fashion, sports, politics and more. This is the only lecture that takes you from Robert Moses to Kool Herc. From NWA and Public Enemy all the way to Cole, Uzi, and Cardi. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of the 4 Elements of the Culture (Graffiti, B-Boy/B-Girl, the DJ and the MC). 

Wes has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and innovator in the music business. His career began producing concerts for Nas, The Roots, The Dave Matthews Band, The Fugees, and A Tribe Called Quest. He then went on to start his own promotions company, Seven Heads Entertainment and helped launch the careers of Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Talib Kweli, El-P (Run The Jewels), Common, and others.

BUY TICKETS

The Broadway Cast Reunion Series: Hadestown
Wednesday, February 24, at 8:00 pm
Tickets: $15
 

Meet the original Broadway stars of "HADESTOWN", including the writer and director of the Tony Award winning Best Musical of 2019!

Featuring: Anais Mitchell (Writer), Rachel Chavkin (Director), Reeve Carney (Orpheus), Amber Gray (Persephone), Patrick Page (Hades) and Eva Noblezada (Eurydice).

The Broadway Cast Reunion Series gives audiences a chance to do what they may never have done before: visit “backstage” with the cast and hear personal, hilarious, unscripted stories and gossip—as the casts really let their hair down. Viewers can even ask questions via the chat feature! Your livestream ticket also provides on-demand access after the event.

MPAC has partnered with The Broadway Cast Reunion to bring this event to our patrons, and we receive a portion of each ticket sale.

BUY TICKETS

MPAC Performing Arts School Presents
"McDonald's Salutes Faces of Black History"
Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 pm
Tickets: FREE (register in advance)

This 45 minute virtual musical and theatrical presentation was created to salute and honor Black History makers in an entertaining and educational format for all ages! From Negro spirituals to Rap music and everything in between, a talented four member cast takes the audience on a high-energy excursion through African American Culture highlighting the accomplishments of individuals from Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to present-day personalities, athletes and history makers such as Barack Obama and Kamala Harris.

 

The presentation will be hosted by MPAC’s Musical Supervisor Darius Frowner who served as Musical Director for this project and will be followed up with a Q&A with Darius and cast members!

REGISTER NOW

Dwight Yoakam: One Time Live
Performing Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
Sunday, February 28, at 9:00 pm
Tickets: $20
 

Dwight Yoakam presents the first 3 episodes of his new livestream series “One Time Live.” In each episode, Dwight and his full band will perform one of his iconic albums, start to finish. Performances are February 28, March 14 and March 28.

This Sunday, Dwight and his band perform Dwight’s entire debut album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. (released 1986) featuring hit singles “Honky Tonk Man,” “Guitars, Cadillacs,” and “It Won’t Hurt.”

MPAC has partnered with Mandolin to bring this event to our patrons, and we receive a portion of each ticket sale.

BUY TICKETS

 

Virtual Winter Classes—Happy Hour Improv, Yoga Nidra, All About Musicals, and more

MPAC is excited to kick off our 6-week Winter Fun & Wellness Semester on Monday, January 18th, with fun new classes for kids AND adults! Check out some of the highlights below, and visit our website for the complete schedule.

 

Click Here To Browse Class Schedule

All About Musicals
Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET
Ages 13 and up

Missing your favorite Broadway musical? Come and join this fun and informative series! Be visited each week by Guest Broadway performers from each show and learn what their process and experience was like! Explore the script, learn more about the background of the show, sing the songs and talk about all your favorite characters and performers!
 

Featured Musicals: Hamilton, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Newsies, Mean Girls and Beetlejuice

Happy Hour Improv
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm ET
Ages 21 and over

An hour of fun-filled, wine-fueled, unscripted fun! Whether you’re new to improv or a seasoned pro, this weekly happy hour is a great way to spend time with friends and even make some new ones via our virtual classroom. Every week we’ll play fun improv games guaranteed to put a smile on your face and alleviate the daily stresses of life!

Sip & Song: MPAC's Virtual Lounge
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm ET
Ages 21 and over
Taught by NYC Cabaret performers and bartenders!

Grab your friends and join this fun and interactive class! Each week participants will get cocktail (and mocktail) recipes in advance and learn how to make them right in class! Then sip along as you are entertained by the singing bartenders and guest performers. Participants are also welcome to participate in the open mic or sing along! This will be a really great way to unwind, have fun and socialize!

Deep Relaxation - Yoga Nidra
Sundays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
Ages 18 and up

Free for healthcare workers! Contact pas@mayoarts.org for a special registration code!

Release stress and anxiety by learning the yoga practice for ultimate relaxation. Yoga Nidra is an ancient but little-known yogic practice that’s becoming increasingly popular as both a form of meditation and a mind-body therapy. It is a systematic form of guided relaxation taking you through different awareness and sensory points in the mind and body.  Practitioners say that it often brings immediate physical benefits, such as reduced stress and better sleep, and that it has the potential to heal psychological wounds. As a meditation practice, it can engender a profound sense of joy and well-being. 

Visit our website for even more classes, including Instrument Showcase with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Mind Body & Spirit and Private Voice Coaching. 

Register Today!

Join MPAC for an Intimate Jazz Concert on October 2

Brynn Stanley, Grover Kemble & Jerry Vezza: "Get Happy"
Friday, October 2, at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $50 - 75
Streaming tickets $20

Dynamic local jazz performers Jerry Vezza, Brynn Stanley and Grover Kemble hit upon a positive message featuring music radiating hope, joy, recovery and community spirit. This lively musical threesome intends to both promote and emote feelings of significant progress towards a brighter future.

 If you are not ready to return to live indoor entertainment but want to watch this concert, we will be making this event available via a livestream for $20.  

BUY TICKETS

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUIDELINES

 NEW! Fall Virtual Arts Programming and more MPAC updates

The MPAC Performing Arts School is proud to offer a Virtual Fall Semester this year! Classes will run for 12 weeks from September 21 - December 19.

We have an exciting line-up of programs for Ages 5 - Adult, including musical theatre, acting, magic, comedy, audition technique, dance, vocal performance, happy hour improv, intro to voice over, visual arts, and more!    

And we are excited to once again offer our Miracle Project class for students with autism and other special needs.

Don't miss out! Classes will fill up quickly!

Learn More And Register Today

Limited tickets are still available for MPAC's drive-in comedy night on Thursday, featuring Tom Cotter, Johnny Lampert and Kerri Louise! 

WHEN: Thursday, August 20, at 6:30 pm
WHERE:  Fosterfields Living Historical Farm.

Visit our website to learn more about the event guidelines and purchase your car pass.  

Learn More And Buy Online

MPAC has partnered with select studios to bring independent films right to you! When you rent these films through the special links on our website, MPAC receives a portion of each sale. Check out our two newest offerings!

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind 

Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

THANK YOU! More than 160 generous donors contributed gifts of all sizes to our "Set the Stage For Recovery" campaign, helping us to exceed our initial fundraising goal of $150,000! We have raised over $156,000 to date, and we are still accepting contributions. 

Your donations are sincerely appreciated and will help us in our ongoing campaign to sustain our theater as we look to the future.  

We Miss You!

Visit our Community Hub to see all the COVID-19 event updates, read MPAC news, learn more about our small business partners and get to know the MPAC family of staff and volunteers.

View Our Virtual Cinema

MPAC Virtual Summer Classes in Musical Theatre, Acting, Visual Arts, Magic and more!

Summer 2020 virtual Performing Arts School programs begin on July 6th!

We have an exciting line-up of programs for Ages 5 - Adult in Musical Theatre, Dance, Voice, Acting, Comedy and Visual Arts! We offer staggered classes so you can build a day of fun.

Don't miss out! Classes have limited capacity and will fill up quickly!

Learn More And Register Today

---

MUSICAL THEATRE, VOICE AND DANCE

Sing A Story! Ages 5-7
Cost:  $ 50.00 July 7, 9, 14 & 16      11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Junior Dance Party Ages 5-7
Cost:  $ 50.00  July 21, 23, 28 & 30    11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Broadway Kids camps ages 7 & 8
Cost: $110.00 – 1 week session
Session 1: July 6 – 10^th   Weekdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2:  July 20 – 24^th Weekdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Summer Musical Theatre Workshop for ages 9-12
Cost:  $250.00 - 2 week session
Session 1: July 6 – 17^th Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session 2:  July 20^th - July 31^st Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Summer Teen MTW Ages 13-18
Cost:  $250.00 for 2 week session
Session 1: July 6^th   – 17^th Weekdays 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 2: July 20th – July 31^st   Weekdays 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 

Teen Advanced MTW Conservatory Ages 13 – 18
Cost:  $275.00 - 2 week session  July 13^th – 24^th
Weekdays 12:00 – 2:00 (some days will go until 3:00 for specialty workshops, rehearsals or social time)

Teen Musical Theatre Audition Technique Ages 13 – 18
Cost:  $150.00   July 27 – 31^st   Weekdays 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Song Performance Workshop for MPAC Private Voice students
Cost:  $110.00   July 6 – 10^th    Weekdays 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Summer Broadway Dance! Ages 10 – 18
Cost:  $50.00 per week
Session 1: July 6 – 10^th Weekdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 2:  July 20 – 24^th Weekdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

---

ACTING, IMPROV AND COMEDY

Young Actor’s Workshop Ages 9-12
Cost:  $110.00  July 6 – 10^th  Weekdays 1:00 – 2:30

Magic and Mayhem Ages 8 – 12  
Cost:  $75.00   July 13 – 17^th Weekdays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Teen Actor’s Workshop (ages 13-18)
Cost:  $250.00 for 2 week session   July 6 – 17^th  Weekdays 3:00 – 5:00

Teen Comedy Workshop (ages 13-18)
Cost:  $125.00 for 1 week session   July 20 – 24^th   Weekdays 3:00 – 4:30

Stand Up Comedy! Ages 18 and over
Cost:  $75.00  July 9, 16, 23, 30   7:00 – 8:30
(Plus additional scheduled individual writing/coaching time)

Happy Hour Improv for Adults!! Ages 21 and over
Cost:  $50.00   Wednesdays July 8, 15, 22, 29    7:30 – 8:30   p.m.

---

VISUAL ART PROGRAMS

Art Explorers Ages 7 & 8
Cost:  $75.00 for 1 week July 13^th – 17^th   Weekdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Ready, set, draw! Ages 9 – 12  
Cost:  $75.00 for 1 week  July 20^th - 24^th  Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

One canvas, One hour Ages 13 – 18  
Cost:  $75.00 for 1 week July 27^th – 31^st Weekdays 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Learn More And Register Today

MPAC Picks: Virtual Arts Highlights This Week

MPAC has created a Virtual Arts Guide to keep you engaged with the arts
from the comfort of your own home.
Below is some of our favorite content for this upcoming week!

Join us this Friday, June 26th, at 12:30 pm for the final performance of our originally produced MPAC Presents concert series, featuring Annie Minogue!

You can watch live on Facebook on Friday, or view the archived show anytime at your leisure on our website.

Thank you to all of our patrons who have tuned in to our MPAC Presents concert series for the past 12 weeks! And a special thank you to the terrific local musicians who have shared their talents with us.

All summer long we'll be re-airing the concerts on our Facebook and Instagram channels.

Join Us This Friday!

---

MPAC has partnered with select studios to bring independent films right to your home. Visit our website to see the exciting films offered, some for as low as $5!
When you rent these films through the special links on our site, MPAC receives a portion of each sale.

Check out MPAC's Virtual Cinema

Celebrate Pride month virtually with North Jersey Pride, hosted by award-winning TV personality Scott Nevins and featuring special guests including Kesha, Randy Rainbow, Wilson Cruz and more!

Sunday at 5pm, YouTube or Facebook

With rare footage and candid interviews, The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story details the serendipitous pairing of legendary rock band Queen and powerhouse Adam Lambert.

Available to stream on Netflix

This pioneering new piece by Larry Kegwin, 22 Rooms, shows intimate life moments as the Paul Taylor Dance Company invite you into the living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and corners of the dancers’ homes.

Available to stream on PTDC Webpage

Join Seth Rudetsky and the multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga, world-renowned for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. She is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon.

Sunday at 8pm, Tickets required via webpage

Lea Salonga will perform live at MPAC on April 3rd - tickets are on sale now!

Join a starry lineup of Broadway luminaries and celebrity guests including Stephen Schwartz, Kenny Leon, Jason Robert Brown and Tina Fey for a week-long festival of workshops, performances, Q&A's and much more!

June 22 - 26, Preregistration required via Webpage

The Oedipus Project SNFestival presents a modern retelling of the famous Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Oedipus the King is a timeless story about leadership, accountability, and the challenges faced by citizens and elected officials during pandemics and plagues.

Wednesday at 1pm, Preregistration required via Webpage

The MPAC Performing Arts School is proud to offer a Virtual Summer Semester this year!  Visit our website to register for our exciting online education offerings in Musical Theatre, Voice, Dance, Acting, Magic, Visual Arts and much more!

Register For Summer Programs

Visit our complete Virtual Arts Guide for MPAC Presents original performances and curated content including streaming theatre, dance, live music concerts and more!

MPAC Picks: Virtual Arts Highlights This Week

MPAC has created a Virtual Arts Guide to keep you engaged with the arts from the comfort of your own home.
Below is some of our favorite content for this upcoming week!

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Join us this Friday, June 19th, at 12:30 pm for our next originally produced MPAC Presents live concert featuring Amish Darr.

You can watch live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, or view the archived show anytime at your leisure on our website. 

Join Us This Friday!

MPAC has partnered with select studios to bring independent films right to you! New titles just added!
When you rent these films through the special links on our site, MPAC receives a portion of each sale.

Check out MPAC's Virtual Cinema

Verzuz has set what's likely to be a piano duel for the ages!

The Instagram Live series will present a special musical  "battle of the pianos" duel between John Legend and Alicia Keys as a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19.

Friday at 8pm, Instagram

Rocker and frequent MPAC performer Melissa Etheridge will perform a brand-new show called HEAL M.E. this Saturday, which kicks off a new series of live performances.

Saturday at 6pm, Melissa Etheridge's website

The Recording Academy and CBS are celebrating the essential workers across America with the "United We Sing: A GRAMMY Salute To The Unsung Heroes" special, a brand-new two-hour event hosted by GRAMMY- and Emmy Award-winning singer and actor Harry Connick, Jr.

Sunday at 8pm, CBS

As a part of the Centennial Repertory Festival, The Merce Cunningham Trust has released full length works performed by companies from around the world to view for free.

Available to view on The Merce Cunningham Trust Webpage

Inspired by Martha Graham’s lost solo from 1937, Immediate Tragedy is a new digital creation created by 22 artists collaborating from locations across the U.S. and Europe using a variety of technologies to coordinate movement, music, and digital design.

Friday at 7pm, Facebook Live
Saturday at 2:30pm, YouTube

Join The Metropolitan Opera for their nightly streams of world-renowned performances. This week the opera will celebrate Juneteenth with a special broadcast of Verdi's "La Forza del Destino" starring Leontyne Price.

Thursday and Friday, The Met Opera Webpage

Lincoln Center at Home presents the #MemorialforUsAll where a special guest performer offers unity, comfort, and healing through music. Anyone who has lost a loved one during the pandemic is invited to submit the name of a friend or family member to be honored here. This week's performer is Guatemalan singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno.

Sundays at 6pm, YouTube

Join the Morristown & Morris Township Library for weekly virtual events that range from foreign film lovers club, crafts, baking and children's story time.

Daily events ranging in time, YouTube