Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts

One Desire: A Gospel Christmas Celebration
2015-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, December 13, Sharp Theater, 4 P.M.
In May 1999, several young people were asked to come together and sing for what was supposed to be a one-time event. However, something undeniably special took place, and all agreed that it was right for One Desire to continue as a collective to sing Gospel music. Sixteen years later, the group is still going strong with acclaim and faith. Join us for a Gospel Christmas Celebration as One Desire shares their joyful song and performance in the spirit of the holiday season.
Tickets: $28/25/22; Children under 17: $18

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Eileen Ivers
2015-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, December 6, Sharp Theater, 7 P.M.
Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul capture the spirit and magic of the season in their heartwarming holiday show. Nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and music star of Riverdance, Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. Hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World Music genres, Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.
“… the Jimi Hendrix of the violin.” – The New York Times
Tickets: $35/32/25; Children under 17: $18

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Eileen Ivers
2015-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, December 6, Sharp Theater, 3 P.M.
Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul capture the spirit and magic of the season in their heartwarming holiday show. Nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and music star of Riverdance, Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. Hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World Music genres, Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.
“… the Jimi Hendrix of the violin.” – The New York Times
Tickets: $35/32/25; Children under 17: $18

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Top Girls
2015-11-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-11-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-11-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-11-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
By Caryl Churchill | Directed by David Gordon
November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
Marlene, a successful businesswoman, celebrates her promotion with a dinner party for a group of exceptional and fantastical historical women. But when she returns to her real life, she is forced to face her own sacrifices and decisions regarding her family and her career.
Caryl Churchill, one of the top modern dramatists, combines fantasy and reality to explore the complex and varied roles women play in society.
Tickets: $5 for Ramapo Students, $15 General Admission

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BJ Thomas
2015-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, October 25, Sharp Theater, 7 P.M.
A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records. Thomas has earned five Grammy awards, more than fifteen Top 40 Pop/Rock hits, and sold 70 million records.
Several of his well-known songs include “Hey Won’t You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
“…Thomas’ resurgence is proof that the phrase ‘born to sing’ can apply to a lifetime.”
– The New York Times
Tickets: $40/35/28, Children under 17: $20

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BJ Thomas
2015-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, October 25, Sharp Theater, 3 P.M.
A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records. Thomas has earned five Grammy awards, more than fifteen Top 40 Pop/Rock hits, and sold 70 million records.
Several of his well-known songs include “Hey Won’t You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
“…Thomas’ resurgence is proof that the phrase ‘born to sing’ can apply to a lifetime.”
– The New York Times
Tickets: $40/35/28, Children under 17: $20

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AJR
2015-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Saturday, October 24, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
AJR — three brothers from NYC, — has achieved a startlingly quick level of success with “I’m Ready,” a buoyant electro-pop single. They have sold more than 500,000 singles, were featured in Billboard and the New York Post, and on SiriusXM “Hits 1” while climbing the Top 40 chart.
Adam (bass/vocals), a 24- year old Columbia University graduate. Ryan (guitar/piano/ vocals), a bespectacled 20- year old Columbia student who serves as the band’s main songwriter (in addition to AJR’s music, he has also co-written Andy Grammer’s hit “Back Home”). And Jack (vocals/guitar), the 17-year old force-of-nature who splits time between lead vocals and attending high school in NYC.
Tickets: $30/27/24; Children under 17: $18

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The Great God Pan
2015-10-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-10-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Adler Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States
by Amy Herzog | Directed by Maria Vail
October 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24, Adler Theater, 8 P.M.
And October 24, Adler Theater, 2 P.M.
An unspeakable crime in the distant past begins to unravel the lives of a journalist named Jamie and his happy family. Set in the present in New York and New Jersey, The Great God Pan is a haunting play about the nature of memory and the secrets we keep from each other and from ourselves.
Tickets: $5 for Ramapo Students, $15 General Admission

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Jarrod Spector: A Little Help From My Friends
2015-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, October 18, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
Beginning with a childhood stint on TV’s Star Search, Philadelphia native Jarrod Spector debuted on Broadway as Gavroche in Les Miserables. After opening the Chicago company of Jersey Boys as Frankie Valli, Spector was tapped to play the singer on Broadway in 2008. Jarrod is currently playing Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a role for which Spector was nominated for a Tony Award in 2014.
“He is emblematic of a new breed of vocal shape shifters who grew up absorbing the sounds of second-generation rockers like Elton John and Billy Joel…” -Stephen Holden, The New York Times
Tickets: $40/36/30; Children under 17: $20

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FreePlay Duo and Victor L. Davson, Executive Director of Aljira
2015-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Friday, October 16, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
Multifaceted Canadian vocal musicians Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell are the FreePlay Duo. Described as “inspired eclecticism,” Dylan and Suba take you from concert halls of Europe, to jazz clubs of NYC, to temples of India… all without leaving your seat. In this special evening, they have joined with esteemed N.J. artist and art administrator Victor Davson – Director of Aljira in Newark, N.J. Including music from Bach to the Beatles, FreePlay Duo performs songs by musicians represented in Davson’s Dub Factor: Heroes series, which features popular and iconic figures, such as Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Dionne Warwick and Jim Reeves, who influenced the artist growing up in Guyana.
Preshow opportunities between 6 – 8 p.m. to visit the Davson exhibit in the Kresge and Pascal Galleries premiering a mid-career survey of his work – from early abstraction to colorful imagery inspired by Caribbean Carnival.
All Tickets: $18

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Dawn Day: A Tribute to Karen Carpenter
2015-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Saturday, October 3, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
Dawn Day presents an authentic and moving tribute to Karen Carpenter, one of the most beloved singers of our time. Her rich and melodic tone captures the true essence of the timeless classics of The Carpenters. Hailing from the Midwest, Dawn is an acclaimed vocalist who has performed in thousands of venues. Her love of the iconic music of the 70’s has inspired her to celebrate the hits and stories behind this music. Dawn’s tribute to Karen has kept her music alive. It is truly “Yesterday Once More” when you hear the heartfelt emotion she delivers with every elegant performance.
Tickets: $38/35/27; Children under 17: $18

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John Bathke
2015-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Friday, October 2, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
John Bathke is an Emmy® Award winning television interviewer and journalist who knows his way around the stars. He has interviewed Jay Leno, Mary J. Blige, Lewis Black, Joan Rivers and Tony Bennett, to name a few. John created and hosts ON THE SCENE, an arts and entertainment series seen on News 12 New Jersey. Join us for a thrilling evening of stories and insight with John…from experiences interviewing celebrities to ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Also, John will share five secrets to becoming a skilled one-on-one communicator. Whether at work, home or socially, these techniques used by the pros are a game changer and guide to becoming a more engaging and confident communicator.
Tickets: $30/27/24; Children under 17: $18

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The Hillbenders Present: Tommy a Bluegrass Opry
2015-09-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, September 27, Sharp Theater, 7 P.M.
“Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball.” Maybe not your standard bluegrass lyric, but a line known by all the world from the biggest rock opera of all time, The Who’s Tommy. Forty-five years after its original release, this rock classic has now been fully realized as a full-length bluegrass tribute, featuring Springfield, Missouri’s acclaimed group – The Hillbenders.
With a perfect mix of virtuoso musicianship on banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and guitar and rock star vocals, the Hillbenders bring Pete Townsend’s original vision to life in a new and exciting way.
Conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder and longtime musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers, the show brings a new perspective to Tommy while paying total respect to its creators, who are delighted with the show.
Tickets: $38/35/27; Children under 17: $18

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The McCartney Years
2015-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
The Premier Paul McCartney “Wings Over America” Live Concert Experience!
Sunday, May 3, Sharp Theater, 7 P.M.
There are many Beatles tributes, but only one note-for-note recreation of a Paul McCartney “Wings over America” concert from 1973…and this is it! The McCartney Years is the premiere Paul McCartney concert experience. Note-for-note, harmonies and riffs – every song is played live with nothing pre-recorded and to the standard set by McCartney himself in the early 1970s. “Best on the scene today,” -Sid Bernstein, Original Beatles Promoter
Tickets: $38/35/27; Children under 17: $20

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Tales From The Garden
2015-04-29 11:45 - 13:15, 2015-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
A fun-filled journey through the rich history of the Garden State, from its original settlers, to its many legends – as well as some of the more unique roles New Jersey has played in American history. This production meets NJ State Department of Education Core Standards. A great way to enhance your curriculum unit on New Jersey.
Tickets: $8 for all students and teachers. To reserve seats for your students, call Doreen Janes at 201-684-7202.

Ladies of Laughter Funny and Fabulous Tour
2015-04-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Saturday, April 25, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
The Ladies of Laughter Funny and Fabulous Tour follows the heralded national contest in search of the country’s funniest comediennes. Featuring winners: TV star and Connecticut mom, Jane Condon; plus TV magnet – Alycia Cooper and WFUV’s Shelly Colman. “This was one of the best shows we ever did…”- Senior VP-Entertainment-Madison Square Garden
Tickets: $28/25/22

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Second Annual Vocal Festival
2015-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Saturday, April 18, H-Wing Theater, 8 P.M.
The Ramapo College a cappella groups Skylark, CantaNOVA and Take 12 are joined by select high school ensembles – headlined by special guest artists – for an evening of stellar vocal music directed by Dr. Lisa Lutter.
Tickets: $20/$15; Students: $5

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School of Contemporary Arts Theater Program Presents: CANDIDE
2015-04-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-04-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-04-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-04-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
April 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 and 18, Sharp Theater, 8 P.M.
Co-directed by Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Rafael Bianciotto and Professor Terra Vandergaw. Banned within a month of its publishing in 1759, Voltaire’s satire, Candide, exposes the futility of war, the folly of utopian “positivity,” and the often corrupt tyranny of the church and the government. In this original adaptation performed in masks with live music, Commedia dell’arte meets the Enlightenment inviting laughter and reflection on the meaning of life and the pursuit of happiness.
Tickets: $15; Students: $5

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