The Growing Stage Children’s Theater presents Tales from the Garden
2016-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Thursday, May 5, 2016, 10 a.m.
Schooltime Performances at Ramapo College
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 N.J. State Department of Education Core Standards. A great way to enhance your unit on New Jersey.
Grades: 1-6 Links: Social Studies, History
Tickets: $8 for all students and adults, including teachers.
Lunch Option: Arrangements may be made for students to dine on campus at the Birch Tree Inn for $7 (each) or they may bring their own lunches.
Please call 201.684.7202 to reserve space and/or purchase lunch.

The Growing Stage Children’s Theater presents Tales from the Garden
2016-05-05 11:45 - 12:45 | NJ
Thursday, May 5, 2016, 11:45 a.m.
Schooltime Performances at Ramapo College
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 N.J. State Department of Education Core Standards. A great way to enhance your unit on New Jersey.
Grades: 1-6 Links: Social Studies, History
Tickets: $8 for all students and adults, including teachers.
Lunch Option: Arrangements may be made for students to dine on campus at the Birch Tree Inn for $7 (each) or they may bring their own lunches.
Please call 201.684.7202 to reserve space and/or purchase lunch.

Well-Strung
2016-09-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Pink, Lorde, Kesha, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson and more. They quickly gained national and international attention for their mash-up of string quartet and boy band. They were most recently featured on CBS News and ABC Television as well as in The Huffington Post and several other international media outlets. In addition to their recent London debut this past fall in the West End at the Leicester Square Theatre, they have recently sold out Feinstein’s in San Francisco and 54 Below in New York City.
“They’re the hottest things with a bow since Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games.” The fetching fiddlers of Well-Strung aren’t out to draw blood though, just melt hearts.” – New York Daily News
TICKETS: $38/35/28; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Rebound: The Chris Herren Story
2016-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bradley Center Arena, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Chris Herren, a basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, dreamed of one day playing for his hometown team, the Boston Celtics. An All-American, Chris broke scoring records, was recruited by top colleges, featured in Sports Illustrated and became the focus of an acclaimed book, “Fall River Dreams.” Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA when he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999 and was traded to the Celtics after his rookie season, but lost it all to substance abuse.
Alcohol and drug-free since 2008, Herren has refocused his life to put his sobriety and family above all else. He shares his harrowing story of abuses and recovery in his memoir, “Basketball Junkie,” as well as in numerous interviews through the Emmy nominated ESPN Films documentary Unguarded, of which he is the subject.
Join us for his inspiring tale of descent into addiction, miraculous recovery and his new life mission.
Open to the public.
This event is sponsored by the Mahwah Municipal Alliance and the SAMHSA grant.
This is a ticketed event: Tickets for Chris Herren at Ramapo College will be available beginning Monday September 5.
Phone 201-684-7933 or email Roadrunner Central at rrc@ramapo.edu.
Hours for Roadrunner Central are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio with Ruy Lopez-Nussa & Luques Curtis
2016-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Opening act:
The Ramapo College Jazz Band and Michelle Encarnación
Harold first achieved international recognition by winning the solo piano competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2005. Since 2012, the band has received rave reviews in two U.S. tours, including shows at The Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Montreal Jazz, and two performances at The Kennedy Center. Join us for a thrilling evening that also includes the Ramapo Jazz Band and stellar vocalist Michelle Encarnación ‘16.
TICKETS: $35/32/27; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Iphigenia and Other Daughters
2016-10-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2016-10-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Adler Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States
By Ellen McLaughlin
Directed by Peter A. Campbell
October 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and October 22 at 2 p.m.
Is there any way out of the mythological cycles of revenge, and the roles that Iphigenia, Chrysothemis, and Electra play in them? This modern retelling of the ancient Greek stories of the daughters of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra explores the various sacrifices expected of women, from the everyday to the most violent.
TICKETS: $5 RAMAPO STUDENTS; $15 GENERAL ADMISSION

Asleep at the Wheel
2016-10-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Asleep at the Wheel is an American country music group that was formed in Paw Paw, West Virginia, but is based in Austin, Texas. They have won nine Grammy Awards since their 1970 inception. In their career, they have released more than twenty studio albums, and have charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard country charts.
“Everything this act has ever released is simply spectacular.” – Billboard Magazine
TICKETS: $48/45/42; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $30
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Ladies of Laughter
2016-10-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Ladies of Laughter is a comedy tour featuring some of the funniest women in comedy today as chosen by audiences and entertainment industry executives at comedy clubs nationwide through the Ladies of Laughter Contest. Featuring acclaimed artist Jane Condon and two of the winners of this year’s competition.
TICKETS: $28/$25/$22; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

D.O.A. Murder Mysteries: Mind Over Murder
2016-11-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2016-11-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Adler Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States
D.O.A. Mysteries is the perfect show for Ramapo! With more than 20 years of experience, you can trust that you will be entertained with a special plot designed just for us. Who is the killer? Try to find out in this fast-paced and hysterically funny interactive murder mystery.
TICKETS: $30 (INCLUDES DESSERT RECEPTION)
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Of Mice And Men
2016-11-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-11-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-11-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-11-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-11-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2016-11-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
By John Steinbeck
Directed by Maria Vail
November 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m.
Steinbeck’s timeless masterpiece is the story of George and Lenny, two misfit ranch hands looking for their place in the world. After fleeing an angry mob up north, the two land work on a Salinas California ranch only to be confronted by a collection of broken and dangerous men. As they try to survive their circumstances, Lenny and George find refuge in an unlikely but powerful friendship, hopes for the future and dreams of rabbits.
TICKETS: $5 RAMAPO STUDENTS; $15 GENERAL ADMISSION

A Rocky Mountain Christmas: A Tribute to John Denver w/ Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon
2016-12-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2016-12-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Hailed as one of the nation’s most exciting tribute bands, the award-winning Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon present a tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver. With similarities between Collins’ and John’s voices, Collins brings to the stage the unmistakable enthusiasm that was a hallmark of a John Denver concert. Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon have been playing to much acclaim and delighting audiences with their wit, warmth and musical performance. Performing John Denver’s famous hits such as Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Annie’s Song, and many more, Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon are committed to keeping the music and message of John Denver alive.
TICKETS: $40/35/28; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

CARAVAN
2016-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Old Paramus Reformed Church, 650 E. Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, United States
RAMAPO CHORALE
Music from Africa and America with holiday favorites!
Tickets: Adults $15 | Students $5

Chanukkah, Festival Of Light
2016-12-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Come and celebrate Chanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with lights of the klezmer, jazz, world music artists, Eleanor Reissa and Frank London and the Klezmer Brass Allstars. The soulful “Yiddish diva” Eleanor Reissa and the Grammy Award-winning “mystical high priest of New Wave Avant-Klez jazz” Frank London have been inspiring each other and their audiences in widely-acclaimed concerts for more than a decade, backed by London’s Klezmer Brass Allstars, whose Carnival Conspiracy album was named among Rolling Stone’s Top Ten World Music Recordings of 2006. The evening will feature the full ensemble of musicians who played on the album – including the best of a new generation of klezmer artists: Michael Winograd, Brian Drye, Ron Caswell, Aaron Alexander, Brandon Seabrook and Pat rick Farrell.
TICKETS: $38/35/27; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas
2016-12-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2016-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul return to The Berrie Center to 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 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
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Michel Lauzière’s Science of Sound
2017-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
SCIENCE OF SOUND is a highly interactive performance from acclaimed artist Michel Lauzière with a focus on science. Interspersed between his entertaining visual and musical numbers, Michel takes every opportunity to demonstrate how he gets his ideas, how he uses basic scientific laws to build his bizarre contraptions and his original musical instruments.
By watching Michel’s funny way of transforming noise into music, the audience is invited to learn about sound and how it works. He explains what sound is, how it travels… Does it travel only through the air? How can it be amplified? How can we hear it? …With visual examples, audience participation and Q & A’s, MICHEL LAUZIÈRE’S SCIENCE OF SOUND provides an entertaining experience with a touch of scientific fun!
Grades: 4-8 Links: Science, Sound, Music
Please call 201.684.7202 to reserve space and /or to purchase lunch.
