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Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the USA 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 towards young audiences captures the essence of their journey. Six professional actors dressed in period clothing […]

Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the USA 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 towards young audiences captures the essence of their journey. Six professional actors dressed in period clothing […]

Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett: This Is Dedicated

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Newly-married Broadway veterans Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett are often asked, “What’s it like to be married to a fellow artist?” Bringing to life the greatest songs birthed from the greatest marriages, the two attempt to answer the question. From Alan & Marilyn Bergman to Sonny and Cher to Beyonce and Jay-Z, the themes of […]

Roopa Panesar

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Considered one of the finest sitar players to emerge on the Indian music scene, UK based Roopa Panesar is recognized as an emerging talent. Her soulful and unique style of playing has been receiving accolades from audiences and peers alike for her outstanding ability and quality of music, which has left her listeners captivated. For this […]

Send Silence Packing*

The Grove 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Ramapo College of NJ, Mahwah, NJ, United States

An Exhibit by Active Minds, Inc. Send Silence Packing is an emotionally powerful exhibit that increases awareness and openness about suicide prevention. The visually striking display of more than 1,000 backpacks with personal stories honors and represents the number of college students whose lives are tragically lost to suicide each year. The exhibit travels nationwide […]

A Band Called Honalee

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary.  Following in the footsteps of that iconic trio, the group got […]

New Jersey Tap Ensemble: The Tap Act

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

NJTE is known for their artistic excellence in performance and the development of star tap artists. Featuring a stellar live band, THE TAP ACT - is a joyful celebration of […]

I Am Not Your Negro

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

SSHSG Film Series and Director Discussion Join us for a screening of I Am Not Your Negro (90 min.), written by James Baldwin, directed by renowned filmmaker Raoul Peck and […]

Michele Balan with Special Guest: Eddie Brill

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

MICHELE BALAN was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and titleholder of  "Last Woman Comic Standing." Voted one of the “Top 10 Comics” by Backstage Magazine and The San […]

The Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise: Youth Is Not the Only Thing That’s Sonic

Adler Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

By Toshiki Okada, Translated by Aya Ogawa, Directed by Peter A. Campbell A man dreams his girlfriend is dead. A woman dreams she is riding the subway, forever. How do they end up at a party here? And where is here? And when is now? Contemporary Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada’s modern folktale explores the extraordinary […]

Ada Dyer Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Sharp Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Motown artist Ada Dyer is a deeply soulful R&B vocalist with jazz undertones. The Chicago-born performer’s emotional and sultry style is just as assured as that of revered talents like […]

The Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise: Youth Is Not the Only Thing That’s Sonic

Adler Theater 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

By Toshiki Okada, Translated by Aya Ogawa, Directed by Peter A. Campbell A man dreams his girlfriend is dead. A woman dreams she is riding the subway, forever. How do they end up at a party here? And where is here? And when is now? Contemporary Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada’s modern folktale explores the extraordinary […]