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Upcoming Performances

*Note: All ticket sales are final, no refunds or exchanges

September 2025
Sep. 19
08:00 pm - 09:30 pm

For audiences 18 years and older. Contains adult content. 

Rooted in the groundbreaking improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. 

Laugh Harder, Not Smarter is a celebration of legendary American comedy 65 years in the making.  Featuring a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs from the company’s rich history, fresh new favorites, as well as the signature brand of irreverent improv that The Second City is famous for.  With alumni such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and Keegan-Michael Key, The Second City has an unmatched track record of launching the careers of comedy superstars.

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This event is GENERAL ADMISSION. Seat selection is first-come-first-serve when doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. 

General Admission: $35, RCNJ Faculty/Staff: $28*, RCNJ Students: $8*, Retired Employees of Ramapo College: $28*

*Ticket limits apply. In order to receive a RCNJ Student, Faculty/Staff discount, you MUST purchase your ticket at the Berrie Center Box Office with ID. Discounted tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

To purchase wheelchair accessible seating or for questions regarding alternative formats, please contact the Box Office at (201) 684-7844 or tickets@ramapo.edu

CB Performing With Band
Sep. 27
08:00 pm - 09:30 pm

Cab’s Grandson Christopher Brooks “CB”  continues his grandfathers’ legacy, as his grandfather had wished, with The Cab Calloway Orchestra. With a sound that is timeless, the orchestra continues to inspire and delight music fans all over the world. The Cab Calloway Orchestra is a living testament to the rich history and lasting legacy of jazz music. Their performances are a celebration of the swinging, soulful sounds that have captivated audiences for generations.

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Adults: $48/45, Children Under 17, $20, RCNJ Faculty/Staff: $38/36*, RCNJ Students: $8*, Retired Employees of Ramapo College: $38/36*

NOTE: Everyone entering the auditorium must have a ticket, including infants and young children. Strollers are not permitted in the theaters. Due to fire code capacity limits, no lap seating of any kind is allowed.

*Ticket limits apply. In order to receive a RCNJ Student, Faculty/Staff discount, you MUST purchase your ticket at the Berrie Center Box Office with ID. Discounted tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

To purchase wheelchair accessible seating or for questions regarding alternative formats, please contact the Box Office at (201) 684-7844 or tickets@ramapo.edu

October 2025
Cat Kid Comedy Club Performance
Oct. 11
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm

The TheaterWorksUSA Production of 
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? 

This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!

Ideal for grades 1-5 and their families! 

Tickets On Sale Soon!

Adults: $25, Children Under 17, $25, RCNJ Faculty/Staff: $20*, RCNJ Students: $8*, Retired Employees of Ramapo College: $20*

NOTE: Everyone entering the auditorium must have a ticket, including infants and young children. Strollers are not permitted in the theaters. Due to fire code capacity limits, no lap seating of any kind is allowed.

*Ticket limits apply. In order to receive a RCNJ Student, Faculty/Staff discount, you MUST purchase your ticket at the Berrie Center Box Office with ID. Discounted tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

To purchase wheelchair accessible seating or for questions regarding alternative formats, please contact the Box Office at (201) 684-7844 or tickets@ramapo.edu

CKCC Photos by Jeremy Daniel L-R, Dan Rosales, Markia Nicole Smith, Brian Owen, Sonia Roman, L.R. Davidson, Jamie LaVerdiere

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