Montclair Magazine May 2016 | Page 9

SPRING IS IN FULL SWING! World Premieres by Robert Battle, Rennie Harris & Ronald K. Brown Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater • 5/6-8 Rachael McLaren. Photo by Andrew Eccles Riverdance 20 Years Richard Marx Brian Regan This international Irish dance phenomenon captures the imagination of audiences across all ages with an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. “Right Here Waiting,” “Hold on to the Nights,” “Endless Summer Nights” and more! Hailed as one of the best in the business, Brian Regan is the unique comic whose material appeals to generations of fans. The Anniversary Tour Thursday, April 28 at 8pm Sunday, May 8 at 8pm Cabaret stars Carole J. Bufford and Marissa Mulder, accompanied by Billy Stritch, perform “All the Way,” “High Hopes” and other great songs written for Sinatra’s three decades in Hollywood. Saturday, May 28 at 7:30pm featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Dress Casual The Grammy-winning band behind “Bamboléo” celebrates 25-plus years of flamenco, salsa and pop fusion perfection. The star of Evita, The Princess Bride, Yentl, Chicago Hope and Homeland in his most electrifying role: concert performer. Produced by John Scher/ Metropolitan Entertainment Sunday, May 22 at 3pm Sunday, May 15 at 7pm Friday, April 22 at 8pm Saturday, April 23 at 2pm & 8pm Sunday, April 24 at 2pm & 7pm Sinatra at the Movies The Gipsy Kings Richard Nader’s 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert Featuring Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, Lou Christie, “Duke of Earl” Gene Chandler, The Duprees, Shirley Alston Reeves (The Shirelles), The Coasters, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Tommy Mara and The Crests and special guest Ladd Vance. Bill Charlap Solo Piano Up Close and Personal David Cassidy: Celtic Woman A rare solo recital with one of the world’s premier jazz pianists Come on, get happy! The Partridge Family’s David Cassidy performs hits from the ‘70s TV show (“I Think I Love You,” “I Woke Up in Love This Morning”), along with favorites from his solo career (“Cherish”). Irish music sensation Celtic Woman, Billboard’s No. 1 World Music Artist returns in an all-new tour! Saturday, June 18 at 7:30pm The Destiny Tour Thursday, June 30 at 8pm Saturday, June 25 at 7:30pm Sunday, June 5 at 3pm For tickets and a full schedule visit njpac.org or call 1.888.GO.NJPAC • Groups: 973.297.5804 NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER • One Center Street, Newark, NJ World Music Series sponsored by American Express #NJPAC The American Song series at NJPAC is