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March Events at Mayo Performing Arts Center

originally published: 01/31/2023

Marsalis Wynton - photo by Piper Ferguson

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) brings Irish stepdancers, Bollywood theatrics, Hamilton’s original Aaron Burr and cats – lots of cats to the stage in March! Tickets for all events are available at www.MayoArts.Org or by calling the box office at 973-539-8008.

Please note that MPAC’s schedule is subject to change.

Friday, March 3, 2023 at 8:00pm - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, 15 of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre. Tickets range from $59-$99 (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE) 

Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 1:30pm and 4:30pm (Sensory Friendly) - The Cat in the Hat. A boring, rainy afternoon turns into an amazing, mischievous and hilarious adventure when The Cat in the Hat comes calling. Ages 3-8. Tickets range from $12-15.

Friday, March 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, March 11 at 8:00pm; Sunday, March 12 at 1:30pm & 7:00pm - Cats. Rediscover Cats—the beloved musical with breathtaking music—including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, "Memory.” Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for a new generation — experience CATS for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again! Tickets range from $69-$109.




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Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 7:30pm - Dublin Irish Dance presents “Wings”. Featuring world champion dancers, Ireland’s finest musical and vocal virtuosos, and original music and choreography, this Celtic celebration thrills audiences with its transformative emotional and imaginative energy as it showcases Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. Tickets range from $29-$59.

Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm - Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation. Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don't forget Tigger too!) are featured in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers' classic Grammy-award winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood. Ages 3-12. Tickets range from $19-$79.

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 8:00pm - The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert. Relive rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists including Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream.  The Hit Men share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love, such as  “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Eye in the Sky” and many more, just the way you remember them. Tickets range from $39-$59 (LIMITED TICKETS)

Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:00pm - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Trouble Is 25th Anniversary Tour. Kenny Wayne Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of the blues. The Louisiana-born axeman shines a light on the rich blues of the past and while forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound.  Shepherd will perform his album Trouble Is as well as other fan favorites. Tickets range from $49-$99.

Friday, March 31, 2023 at 8:00pm - An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. Best known for his Tony-winning role as “Aaron Burr” in Hamilton, Leslie performs a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with his band. Tickets range from $69-$129.

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is located at 100 South Street in Morristown, New Jersey.  MPAC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2022-2023 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.




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