Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts

The Great God Pan
2015-10-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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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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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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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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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Top Girls
2015-11-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-11-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-11-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2015-11-19 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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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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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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One Desire: A Gospel Christmas Celebration
2015-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | 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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The Big Unknown: A Devised Theatre Workshop Production
2016-03-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-03-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-03-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-03-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-03-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-03-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Adler Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States
School of Contemporary Arts Theater Program Productions
Directed by Terra Vandergaw
What happens when a group of Ramapo students, faculty, staff and alumni embark on a journey into the unknown territory of their collective creativity? Will sparks fly? Will buried dreams and magical stories be unearthed? Will courageous acts of splendor and grace collide with wild feats of imaginative storytelling? United by the common goal of generating an original piece of of collaborative theatre that dares to mine the caverns of their big hearts and brains, the creators of The Big Unknown invite you along for the ride.
Student Matinee: March 9, 10:00 a.m.
Tickets: $5 for Ramapo students, $15 general admission

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Cherish the Ladies
2016-03-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Sunday, March 6, 2016, Sharp Theater, 3 P.M.
When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best: ”It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do” – the Boston Globe; “An astonishing array of virtuosity” – the Washington Post; “Expands the annals of Irish music in America, the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious” – The New York Times. For the past 29 years, Cherish the Ladies has proven itself worthy to live up to these accolades and in doing so has become one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish music.
Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles, recently named one of the top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, it has grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and is the most successful and sought after Irish-American group in Celtic music.
Tickets: $35/32/25; Children under 17: $18

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Macbeth
2016-04-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Directed by Mary Ellen Allison
Set in1056 Scotland, Macbeth will be a traditional version of Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a 21st century flair: complete with Witches’ Magic, Murder most foul, wandering Ghosts and dynamic Swordplay. Professor Mary Ellen Allison is directing and Professor Gilad Cohen is composing original music, to be sung by the Witches, Hecate, and their followers. Join us for the “Original” Game of Thrones.
Tickets: $5.00 for Ramapo Students, $15 General Admission

Cry Havoc
2016-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
As part of a faculty/student/staff campus-wide project, we have booked the Sharp Theater for April 11 from 7-9pm for a one-man show, CRY HAVOC, featuring acclaimed actor-veteran Stephan Wolfert. It is part of a campaign to create a stronger community for/ appreciation of veterans (70 at Ramapo) and to raise awareness about PTSD.
STUDENTS: Free admission with student ID
ADULTS: $15 tickets

Macbeth
2016-04-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Directed by Mary Ellen Allison
Set in 1056 Scotland, Macbeth will be a traditional version of Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a 21st century flair: complete with Witches’ Magic, Murder most foul, wandering Ghosts and dynamic Swordplay. Professor Mary Ellen Allison is directing and Professor Gilad Cohen is composing original music, to be sung by the Witches, Hecate, and their followers. Join us for the “Original” Game of Thrones.
Student matinee: April 13 at 10:00 AM, Adler Theater
Tickets: $5.00 for Ramapo Students, $15 General Admission
