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Sunday, January 19 - 3pm
The Brook Orchestra announces their winter concert on January 19, 2020 at 3 pm. Under the direction of Thomas Vacca, the orchestra will present selections by Grieg, Beethoven, and Schubert. The featured piece will be Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. The concert is Vacca’s debut performance at the Brook. However, he is certainly not new to the wielding of the baton, as he has conducted the Rutgers Sinfonia, Ravina Youth Symphony and the Princeton Charter School Orchestra. Since taking up his new position as conductor, Vacca has doubled the size of the orchestra, by drawing on "great professional relationships” <!-- Start of SimpleTix Widget. Paste this in to your website where you want the widget to appear. Do no change the code or the widget may not work properly. --> <div style="width:100%; text-align:left;"> <div id="simpletixEmbed"> <script src="https://embeds.simpletix.com/Scripts/embediFrame.js" data-url="https://embeds.simpletix.com/?ShowId=50905&Display=All"></script> </div> <div style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial; font-size:12px; padding:10px 0 5px; margin:2px; width:100%; text-align:left;" > <a style="color: #ADB0B6; text-decoration: none;" target="_parent" href ='https://www.simpletix.com/?utm_source=embed&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=embedwidget&utm_content=footer&a=logo'>Powered by SimpleTix</a> </div> </div> <!-- End of SimpleTix Widget -->
Friday, February 14 - 8pm
Adam Oliensis, an actor and comedian whose new album, “Aged Whine” is on Sirius XM Radio 99. Adam explores the lessons he’s learning from his wife and especially from his children, along with the adjustments that genuine adulthood is forcing upon his world view. Tanael Joachim, a standup comedian raised in Haiti was recently featured on Good Day New York on FOX. Tanael has a very laid back, smooth, and conversational style and he jokes about race, society’s idiosyncrasies, and the inherent contrast between life in Haiti and America Stephanie Holmes was featured at Caroline's Comedy Club, as a finalist in "The New York's Funniest" Contest for The New York Comedy Festival. She has also recently been featured in Cover Girl's "Stand Up for Beauty" with Aisha Tyler. Stephanie's style of comedy is quirky, insightful, political, and shocking.
Saturday, February 15 - 8pm
Rock with us , as Human Wheels plays the classics of John Mellencamp. Now in their 20th year, Human Wheels continues to play more Mellencamp in one night than Mellencamp himself. This six-piece band of incredibly talented, group of musicians has long prided themselves in sounding incredibly like John Mellencamp. Rocking classic Mellencamp hits from the 70’ -90’s. These seasoned musicians have played such popular venues as BB Kings Blues Club in Times Square, Indiana Live Casino near Indianapolis, (Mellencamp's home turf), and many more across the east coast. Enjoy classics like Pink Houses, Jack & Diane, Hurts So Good, I Need a Lover, Small Town, R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,,Cherry Bomb, Lonely Ol’ Night, and many more!
Thursday, February 27 through Saturday, February - 7pm Showtimes
Comprised of students from grades 3 through 12, Seussical takes us on Horton the Elephant’s journey as he desperately works to protect and save the Who’s of Whoville, a world as small as a speck of dust that lives on a clover. Facing many challenges - including angry jungle creatures, a travelling circus, and a neglectful bird mother - Horton is the only one who can save the people of WhoVille. Rutgers Preparatory School is the first independent school founded in NJ, with students from Pre-K through 12th. Tickets are $10 .
Saturday , March 7 - 8pm
Let the good times roll as We May Be Right pay tribute to the music of Billy Joel . Fronted by Karl Dietel (The Samples), this accomplished band of NJ/PA musicians takes great care to reproduce every nuance, every riff, every note of the songs they play to capture the spirit and integrity of the Billy Joel legacy. We May Be Right has played venues from the Stone Pony to Fairfield Theater Company. and was voted Hunterdon Happenings Best Band of 2019 and voted #6 on the What's Hot List for Musikfest 2019 (USA Today). From your favorites to the deep cuts, don't be surprised when you find yourself singing along!
Saturday, March 21 - 8pm
Bark at the Moon and Head Motor create an unparalleled amazing tribute to the legendary music of Ozzy, Black Sabbath and MotorHead! Bark at The Moon is a strikingly accurate rock n’ roll tribute show dedicated to metal crown Prince of Darkness – Ozzy Osbourne. Head Motor captures the live performance and raw energy of a Motorhead Show! Experience complete with blazing guitars, the thundering drums, the pulsating bass, the harmonies, and keyboard textures. Coupled with a highly visual presentation and the unmistakable impersonation of Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister – the forefathers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal
Saturday, March 28 - 8pm
Kinderhook is a familiar name to anyone who remembers the ultra-vibrant country-rock music scene in NJ during the late ’70s and early ’80s. Although Kinderhook was never awarded a major recording contract during their heyday, they are still remembered as one of NJ’s greatest unsigned bands, opening for acts such a Poco, Commander Cody, David Bromberg and many others. Now reunited by three original members, Jerry Kopychuk (guitar, vocals), Andy Fediw (bass, vocals) and Craig Barry (drums, vocals), this latest incarnation features lead guitarist Jack Kurlansik and two additional veteran NJ musicians, Gary Oleyar (fiddle) and Jim Ryan (pedal steel). Kinderhook is also celebrating the long awaited release of their first full-length recorded release simply entitled “Kinderhook”.
Thursday, April 2 - 8pm
Performed by Queenie van de Zandt, renowned for her artful storytelling and raw, emotive vocals, explores the songs, stories and art of the musical legend that is Joni Mitchell. A Renaissance woman, painter and poet, Mitchell created a soundtrack for the Woodstock generation. Queenie, along with award-winning musical director Max Lambert and a live band, explores her love of all things Joni – affectionately reinterpreting Joni Mitchell's melancholy music, and intimately revealing the stories behind some of her most haunting songs such as A Case of You, Both Sides, Now and Little Green.musicians and musical directors. Join us for a beguiling night of melancholic songs, poetic storytelling and haunting vocals in a perfect intimate setting
Saturday. April 4 - 8pm
RAEL-The Music of Genesis will recapture the energy and originality of the early years live stage performances by Genesis RAEL pays homage to the most groundbreaking and influential band in the progressive rock genre by incorporating the musical excellence, lyrical storytelling, and theatricality that brought Genesis to a position of prominence in the rock world. This talented group is focused on faithfully reproducing full album versions from the Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett days of Genesis, which includes tracks from Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and A Trick of the Tail. Concert audiences are raving about this high energy show and musical details. RAEL also includes solo Peter Gabriel hits in their performances.
Saturday, May 2 - 7pm
Recently touted as of the most versatile and talented tribute act in the nation, these four talented guys, complete with Broadway and operatic credits, are Jersey born and bred and Jersey proud. The Jersey Tenors is the newest Opera/Rock Mash-up sensation that creates an explosive blend of the most iconic Opera classics alongside such Rock ‘N Roll industry greats as Queen, Journey, Elton John, and Billy Joel to name but a few. Their ‘Jersey pride’ also brings us back to our roots as they highlight hometown heroes like Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and even Whitney Houston (Jersey Girl). These four charming wise guys will raise the roof with their powerful voices, and they will have you singing along before “yous guys know it”.
Saturday, May 2 - 7pm
Recently touted as of the most versatile and talented tribute act in the nation, these four talented guys, complete with Broadway and operatic credits, are Jersey born and bred and Jersey proud. The Jersey Tenors is the newest Opera/Rock Mash-up sensation that creates an explosive blend of the most iconic Opera classics alongside such Rock ‘N Roll industry greats as Queen, Journey, Elton John, and Billy Joel to name but a few. Their ‘Jersey pride’ also brings us back to our roots as they highlight hometown heroes like Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and even Whitney Houston (Jersey Girl). These four charming wise guys will raise the roof with their powerful voices, and they will have you singing along before “yous guys know it”.
Saturday, May 16 - 8pm
Starman presents the entire dynamic David Bowie Experience, covering all stages of his career. This high energy performance includes mid-set costume changes executed flawlessly to represent Bowie’s ever-evolving stage personas and musical styles. Performed with much humor and a deep love of his music. The concert is authentically presented by an ensemble of seven dedicated musicians who perform David Bowie's catalogue with care, humorous reverence, and impeccable attention to detail. Starman The Bowie Tribute was recently chosen as one of the top 10 NJ Tribute Bands by both NJ 101.5 and New Jersey Monthly.
Starman presents the entire dynamic David Bowie Experience, covering all stages of his career. This high energy performance includes mid-set costume changes executed flawlessly to represent Bowie’s ever-evolving stage personas and musical styles. Performed with much humor and a deep love of his music. The concert is authentically presented by an ensemble of seven dedicated musicians who perform David Bowie's catalogue with care, humorous reverence, and impeccable attention to detail. Starman The Bowie Tribute was recently chosen as one of the top 10 NJ Tribute Bands by both NJ 101.5 and New Jersey Monthly.
Saturday, May 30 - 8pm
The Brook Arts Center celebrates the music of the iconic American band, The Eagles,. The Eagle Tribute Band, Winslow performs the signature sounds of the Eagle’s halcyon era. New Jersey natives, musicians and vocalists, Steve Ratchen, Don Miller ,Jack Scharnikow, Ernie Vitale , Kenny Donatelli and Arnold Valentino recreate the songs, the music, the vocals and the magic of one of America’s greatest rock bands – The Eagles. Winslow’s sound transports the audience back in time!
The Brook Arts Center celebrates the music of the iconic American band, The Eagles,. The Eagle Tribute Band, Winslow performs the signature sounds of the Eagle’s halcyon era. New Jersey natives, musicians and vocalists, Steve Ratchen, Don Miller ,Jack Scharnikow, Ernie Vitale , Kenny Donatelli and Arnold Valentino recreate the songs, the music, the vocals and the magic of one of America’s greatest rock bands – The Eagles. Winslow’s sound transports the audience back in time!