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Mark Sganga

Adler Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Celebrating the Beatles and Beyond Solo Acoustic Guitar 2009 International Fingerstyle Champion Mark Sganga’s finger-style guitar weaves a rich tapestry of beautiful melody, dynamic rhythm, and imaginative improvisation. Fusing influences from South America and around the world, Mark creates an entrancing travelogue, as an instrumentalist, bandleader, singer/songwriter and educator. “a bright new light in the […]

Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the USA from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to […]

Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the USA from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to […]

Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett: This Is Dedicated

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Newly-married Broadway veterans Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett are often asked, “What’s it like to be married to a fellow artist?” Bringing to life the greatest songs birthed from the […]

Roopa Panesar

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Considered one of the finest sitar players to emerge on the Indian music scene, UK based Roopa Panesar is recognized as an emerging talent. Her soulful and unique style of playing has been receiving accolades from audiences and peers alike for her outstanding ability and quality of music, which has left her listeners captivated. For this […]

Send Silence Packing*

The Grove 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Ramapo College of NJ, Mahwah, NJ, United States

An Exhibit by Active Minds, Inc. Send Silence Packing is an emotionally powerful exhibit that increases awareness and openness about suicide prevention. The visually striking display of more than 1,000 backpacks with personal stories honors and represents the number of college students whose lives are tragically lost to suicide each year. The exhibit travels nationwide […]

A Band Called Honalee

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary.  Following in the footsteps of that iconic trio, the group got its start in the heart of New York City’s East Village in 2009. Musically accomplished, interactive and energetic, their show allows audiences to experience this […]

New Jersey Tap Ensemble: The Tap Act

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

NJTE is known for their artistic excellence in performance and the development of star tap artists. Featuring a stellar live band, THE TAP ACT - is a joyful celebration of the great tap legends that became a cornerstone of the American art form of tap dancing.  Photo Credit:  Vibeckedphoto Tickets: $35/32/27: Children under 17: $20 […]

I Am Not Your Negro

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

SSHSG Film Series and Director Discussion Join us for a screening of I Am Not Your Negro (90 min.), written by James Baldwin, directed by renowned filmmaker Raoul Peck and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. The screening will be followed by Director Raoul Peck’s presentation, “I Am Not your Negro: Conversations on Identity, History, Race […]

Michele Balan with Special Guest: Eddie Brill

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

MICHELE BALAN was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and titleholder of  "Last Woman Comic Standing." Voted one of the “Top 10 Comics” by Backstage Magazine and The San Francisco Bay Times. Credits include Montreal’s “Just for Laughs,” The Joy Behar Show, The View, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed and recently NBC’s The […]

Ada Dyer Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Motown artist Ada Dyer is a deeply soulful R&B vocalist with jazz undertones. The Chicago-born performer’s emotional and sultry style is just as assured as that of revered talents like Whitney Houston and Stephanie Mills. In this exciting evening, Ada and the A Band present a tribute to the music of Aretha Franklin. You will […]

New Georges Theater Company Savings by Gina Femia

Adler Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Manhattan comes to Mahwah with New Georges Theater Company. Join us for a staged reading of this new play by Gina Femia. The local supermarket is going out of business and the community is upset -- no one more than longtime employee Mo, not that she’d ever let anyone know. When her long-lost daughter comes […]