Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts

Bandleader Evan Palazzo and lead singer Elizabeth Bougerol combine with the Sardine ensemble of powerhouse musicians – and their very own tap dancer to play “hot jazz” as it was in the era when live music was king…with a little glamour, a little grit and a lot of passion. While giving voice to the history- defining jazz of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s, The Hot Sardines are making old sound new again and proving that joyful music can bring people…

Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon have toured the country together delighting audiences with their talent, warmth and humor. Hailed as one of the nation’s most exciting tribute bands, the award-winning artists present a tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver in a special concert event. With similarities between Chris’s and John’s voices, Collins brings to the stage the unmistakable enthusiasm that was a hallmark of a John Denver concert. TICKETS: $40/35/28. CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18. ALL TICKET SALES…

Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and amazing multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a “Superstar Act... with Killer Songs.” Rolling Stone says, “Wickedly smart songwriting delivered with a healthy dash of sass... deft playing... into one sonic knockout punch.” TICKETS: $45/40/35. CHILDREN UNDER 17: $30. ALL TICKET SALES…

Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Ivers and Immigrant Soul return to the Berrie Center to capture the spirit and magic of the season. TICKETS: $35/32/25. CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.

Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Ivers and Immigrant Soul return to the Berrie Center to capture the spirit and magic of the season. TICKETS: $35/32/25. CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.

Padraig Allen’s McLean Avenue Band performs a dazzling array of Irish music, song and dance. This multi-talented, charismatic crew, direct from Ireland, has audiences “of all ages” dancing in the aisles and singing their hearts out. Their interactive show “From Galway to Graceland” includes magic footwork, raucous fiddle, traditional Irish favorite songs, Celtic fairy tales and critically acclaimed rock and bluegrass originals. The Irish Echo raves, “The group has mastered the art of blending the old and new, embracing the…

Master magician Bradley Fields has amazed and delighted audiences from Broadway to London’s West End. In this intimate, interactive afternoon of magic, Bradley brings his trademark comedy, characterization, and virtuosic sleight of hand to create an experience of pure wonder. Handkerchiefs come alive and bird cages melt into thin air! Rare card gems such as the “Phoenix Aces” make their appearance as does his famous “Dream of Riches.” Bradley’s show has been called “the most beautiful act in magic today.”…

Internationally acclaimed magician and educator, Bradley Fields, captivates students with his famous magic illusions, and turns them on to the history, the power, and the beauty of the language of math. The show promotes math skills and problem-solving through visuals, history, language and world-class entertainment. For more than 20 years, teachers, math specialists and educators have given it their highest accolades. Kids will travel back to ancient times to meet Imhotep the Magician, (whose secret was really math), Zeno (whose…

Internationally acclaimed magician and educator, Bradley Fields, captivates students with his famous magic illusions, and turns them on to the history, the power, and the beauty of the language of math. The show promotes math skills and problem-solving through visuals, history, language and world-class entertainment. For more than 20 years, teachers, math specialists and educators have given it their highest accolades. Kids will travel back to ancient times to meet Imhotep the Magician, (whose secret was really math), Zeno (whose…

Franklin Turnpike is an accomplished local Mahwah, N.J.-based rock band, that boasts two Ramapo College alumni. They have performed in more than 1,500 shows in 14 states and have shared the stage with the likes of Hot Tuna, Commander Cody, Eddie Brigati of the Rascals, Johnny Farina, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Shannon McNally, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Frank Vignola, Levon Helm, and members of the Allman Brothers Band. After the untimely passing of Tom Petty in the fall…

Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 35 years and many celebrated recordings. Often hailed as one of the most distinctive and original improvising guitarists of our time, he has also earned a reputation for teasing out thematic connections with his music. He has drawn recent, long-form inspiration from the rural portrait photography of Mike Disfarmer and the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927.“There’s a reason that Jazz at Lincoln Center had him program a series called…

The 38th annual Black Maria Film and Video festival features award-winning international short films and animations from juried competitions, plus a discussion with Executive Director Jane Steuerwald. TICKETS: $10. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.

For the past 40 years, BeauSoleil has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in England. Tickets: $38/35/30. CHILDREN UNDER 17: $20. ALL TICKET SALES ARE…

For 30 years, Cherish the Ladies has proven to live up to their multiple critical accolades and 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, Cherish the Ladies has grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and is the…

For 30 years, Cherish the Ladies has proven to live up to their multiple critical accolades and 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, Cherish the Ladies has grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and is the…

Share the joy of gospel music as Mack Brandon brings his fabulous choir back to the Berrie Center for another unforgettable interactive experience. A music professor at Ramapo College for the past 20 years, Brandon was the pianist and/or musical director for Ben E. King, The Drifters, Average White Band, and the Supremes. Brandon’s choir features the best voices from around the state, including Ramapo College students. TICKETS: $30/27/24. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the United States from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to a new life in America. This one-hour musical geared toward young audiences captures the essence of their journey. Six professional actors dressed in period clothing weave this intriguing tale with dialogue and songs of their experiences traveling into America. They were filled with hopes and excitement to begin new…

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the United States from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to a new life in America. This one-hour musical geared toward young audiences captures the essence of their journey. Six professional actors dressed in period clothing weave this intriguing tale with dialogue and songs of their experiences traveling into America. They were filled with hopes and excitement to begin new…

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the United States from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to a new life in America. This one-hour musical geared toward young audiences captures the essence of their journey. Six professional actors dressed in period clothing weave this intriguing tale with dialogue and songs of their experiences traveling into America. They were filled with hopes and excitement to begin new…

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the United States from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to a new life in America. This one-hour musical geared toward young audiences captures the essence of their journey. Six professional actors dressed in period clothing weave this intriguing tale with dialogue and songs of their experiences traveling into America. They were filled with hopes and excitement to begin new…

After being dubbed “The New Queen of Bluegrass” by The Wall Street Journal, winning multiple “Entertainer of the Year” honors, and becoming one of the most visible artists in bluegrass music, Rhonda Vincent is no stranger to success. Join us for an incredible evening of spine-tingling music. TICKETS: $40/36/32. CHILDREN UNDER 17: $22. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.

Sherma Andrews, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, pianist and recording artist, is a phenomenal talent. She can perform passionately and authentically in many different genres and styles, leaving her audience stunned and captivated every time. In her production called ”The Legendary Lady Singers,” she will showcase some of the greatest female singers and their hit songs in a way that only Sherma can deliver. The show is a dynamic blast of entertainment worth seeing over and over again. TICKETS: $35/32/25. CHILDREN…