Events

Brown is the Tony Award-winning Broadway composer/lyricist best known for his acclaimed scores to Parade (1999 and 2023), and the modern classic, The Last Five Years. He is also a major concertizer. Brown has Sondheim's intelligence and craft, but musically is more pop/rock and jazz-influenced. He's Broadway's Billy Joel! Come have a rockin' good time with Brown and his band of musicians and singers, including Freestyle Love Supreme's Ashley Pérez Flanagan and SIX’s Nasia Thomas!

Experience the iconic music of RENT like never before. In this sweeping symphonic concert produced by AMP Worldwide, a powerhouse ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists brings Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical to life in a sweeping symphonic concert. Featuring the full score—including “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me”—this electrifying performance celebrates the enduring spirit of love, loss, and chosen family.

Set in New York City’s East Village at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, RENT follows a group of young artists as they chase their dreams, navigate heartbreak, and fight to live—and love—fully in the moment. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT remains a cultural touchstone with music that resonates across generations.

With the loss of "third spaces," an increase in online socialization, and the dwindling of social clubs and groups, we are increasingly seeking a way to combat loneliness and isolation. Through their ability to bring people together in person and to connect our hearts to beat as one, the arts remain a powerful way to bring us closer to those around us. Donna Walker-Kuhne, the nation's foremost expert in audience development, leads an inspiring discussion on how artistic communities can meaningfully connect, grow inclusive audiences, and create a more vibrant artistic world. In this open and inviting conversation, she shares concrete examples of successful audience outreach from her extensive field experience, as well as spotlighting young Champions for the Arts in the Montclair State University community. They're ready to pledge their commitment to forging dynamic strategies to strengthen the arts. Are you ready to join them?