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9) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Perform
“Red Firecrackers”
at Jersey City Theater Center at White Eagle Hall
January 18, 2026
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the renowned international touring dance company founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang, announced today that they will perform at Jersey City Theater Center at 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 4PM. Tickets start at $19.84 and can be purchased here.
Nai-Ni Chen will perform "Red Firecrackers,” a special program is dedicated to celebrating the Chinese immigrant culture and promises a captivating display of cultural richness, artistic excellence, and a profound narrative that explores the origins of one of the most important holidays in the world: The Chinese Lunar New Year.
"Red Firecrackers," a creation by the late choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, delves into the rich tapestry of Chinese New Year traditions. The performance narrates the ancient tale of villagers uniting to combat the Nian, an eternal monster that descends upon the earth annually. Through a dazzling array of props, vibrant costumes, mesmerizing music, acrobatics, and lively dance, the top-notch performers of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company bring to life the story of courage, ingenuity, and the intrinsic value of community.
The production is not only a feast for the senses but also serves as an insightful exploration of the historical roots of Chinese Lunar New Year customs. "Red Firecrackers" underscores the significance of coming together to face challenges and celebrates the spirit of the Lunar New Year. It prepares the community for a celebration of the Lunar New Year of their own.
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Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.
NJPAC
Victoria Theater
Lizzie & Johnathan Tisch Stage
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org
Join beloved hosts Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten as they bring the award-winning podcast to life with interactive fun, unforgettable characters, and jaw-dropping science surprises. Packed with magic tricks, dance moves, mystery sounds, out-of-body experiences, and even a full-on game show, this immersive performance turns complex scientific ideas into excitement, imagination, and pure joy.
Designed to entertain as much as it educates, Your Brain Is Magic! encourages young audiences to explore how the brain works—from memory and perception to creativity and emotions—using humor, storytelling, and hands-on participation.
Tickets available at NJPAC.org or by calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.
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Thursday, January 15 at 7:30 PM
Alice Tully Hall
American Classical Orchestra
Thomas Crawford, conductor
Song Hee Lee, soprano
Mozart: Overture for La finta semplice, K. 51
Boccherini: Symphony No. 26 in C Minor, Opus 41, G.519
Mozart: Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165
Haydn: Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Hob. l:6, “Le Matin”
The evening begins with the overture for Mozart’s opera La finta semplice (The Fake Innocent), his first full-length opera, followed by Boccherini’s Symphony No. 26 in C Minor, one of several he wrote for the King of Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm II. His symphony on this program is notable for its varied use of solo instruments. The remarkably promising soprano Song Hee Lee is featured next in a performance of Mozart’s timeless Exsultate, Jubilate, an aria he wrote as a teenager for the castrato opera star Veranzio Rauzzini. Already destined for a major career, Ms. Lee starred last season as Cleopatra in the production of Giulio Cesare at Hudson Hall, and sang with The Juilliard Orchestra in L’enfant et les sortilèges led by Louis Langrée, and performed to great acclaim with Juilliard415 led by William Christie. The program concludes with Haydn’s Symphony No. 6, “Le Matin,” a fine example of program music evoking the morning sounds of nature, and the first of three early symphonies he composed for his new employer, Prince Paul Anton Esterházy.
Tickets are available at aconyc.org, by calling ACO at (212) 362-2727, ext.4, or by visiting lincolncenter.org or calling CenterCharge at 212.721.6500.
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40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 19, 2026 | 10:30AM (Doors open at 8AM)
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn, NY)
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso proudly present the 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., New York City’s largest and longest-running public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. This free, community-centered event takes place Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10:30AM at BAM’s Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave), and features a keynote address by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, a solo dance performance by Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, and a moving musical program by The Fire Ensemble, under the direction of composer and creative director Troy Anthony.
For more information or to RSVP go to www.bam.org/mlk40
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| Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick 13) Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces 2026 Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive Auditions January 16-18, 2026 |
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli, NY is pleased to announce auditions for the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI), January 16–18, 2026. In-person auditions will take place January 16–17 at Gibney Studios, located at 890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, in Studio 5-2. An additional audition will take place in Tivoli at Kaatsbaan (120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583) on January 18, 12:00–1:30 PM.
For more information and to register to audition at Gibney Studios on January 16 or 17, please visit here. Click here to register for an audition at Tivoli on January 18.
Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI) is a unique training program designed for young dancers between the ages 13 and 18 to develop exceptional technical skills, artistic refinement, and a sophisticated approach to repertoire, with the ultimate goal of preparing attendees for a career in the arts. KBI 2026 will take place June 22, 2026–August 15, 2026.
Session 1: June 22–July 4, 2026
Session 2: July 6–July 18, 2026
Session 3: July 20–August 1, 2026
Session 4: August 3–August 15, 2026
Auditions will be led by Kaatsbaan’s Artistic Director, Paloma Herrera. Kaatsbaan co-founders and faculty members, Kevin McKenzie and Martine van Hamel, will also be in attendance.
Auditions will last an hour and a half.
Please arrive with enough time to check-in. There will be no waiting area inside the building for parents. Please plan to drop dancers off and return at the end of the audition. Girls should wear a solid color leotard, pink tights, and should have both flat and pointe shoes. Boys should wear black tights and a white shirt.
Situated on 153 acres of rolling countryside, Kaatsbaan is a sanctuary for artists seeking inspiration and tranquility. Our campus offers an idyllic environment for focused practice and relaxation.
Dancers will have access to world-class dance studios equipped with sprung floors, large windows, barres, and mirrors, creating an optimal learning environment.
Kaatsbaan offers options for either onsite boarding (limited availability) as well as day students in the beautiful Hudson Valley in Upstate New York.
Joining the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive means becoming a part of a vibrant artistic community. You’ll have the chance to interact with fellow dancers, choreographers, and visiting artists, creating lasting connections in the dance world.
Eligibility
You must:
- be between the ages of 13 and 18 during the KBI session(s).
- be available for the entire session you sign up for.
- be fully immunized according to the NYS Immunization Requirements for School
- Attendance
- are urged to be up to date on COVID-19 immunization as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
- have a minimum of 2 years of prior training in pointe work.
Please reach out to balletintensive@kaatsbaan.org with any questions.
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14) Lincoln Center
Upcoming Events
David Geffen Hall heats up with the 23rd-annual globalFEST (January 11), featuring an eclectic array of musical discoveries from today's hottest international sounds to styles born and bred in the U.S.
This year's featured artists include: Al-Qasar (Morocco, France), Dale Watson & His Lone Stars with Special Guest Celine Lee (Texas, U.S.), David Rivera & La Bámbula (Puerto Rico), Insun Park & Generals (South Korea), Maria Mazzotta (Italy), The Naghash Ensemble (Armenia), Nidia Góngora (Colombia), Raiatea Helm (Hawai'i, U.S.), Saami Brothers featuring Ustad Naseeruddin Saami (Pakistan), and Vopli Vidopliassova (Ukraine).
Renowned choreographer Pam Tanowitz makes her triumphant return to Lincoln Center with Pastoral, an evening-length work created in collaboration with composer Caroline Shaw and painter Sarah Crowner (January 11-13).
Originally choreographed to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, the piece now features Shaw’s new score, reinterpreting Beethoven’s themes. Crowner’s large-scale abstract designs frame the choreography, resulting in a concise, multi-layered production that blends dance, contemporary music, and visual art around Beethoven’s vision of the natural world.
For a full line-up of January events, check out the monthly event calendar
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15) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates Lunar New Year
Year of the Horse
January 18 – February 25, 2026
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond! In honor of the Year of the Horse, the Company, with artistic director Greta Campo at the helm, will present two world premieres by choreographers Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li.
Welcome the Lunar New Year with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company! This year, the celebration
embodies the passion and energy of the Horse. Bring the whole family for a spectacular display
of Chinese dance, contemporary dance, acrobatics, costumes and live music. With graceful
movements and intricate choreography, the talented performers evoke the spirit of the Chinese
New Year. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.nainichen.org/events.
Lunar New Year Performances:
January 18 – February 25, 2026 – Lunar New Year Celebration Tour
Celebrating the Year of the Horse (World Premiere Program)
Featuring premieres by Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li, this program blends traditional symbolism and contemporary vision. Audiences will experience the powerful Lion Dance—a centuries-old ritual invoking good fortune and driving away evil spirits —and the spectacular Dragon Dance, historically performed to summon rain, prosperity, and good luck—and associated with imperial authority, wisdom, and auspiciousness. The program also includes live music on authentic Chinese instruments and a lobby display of Lunar New Year cultural crafts, offering a multi-sensory immersion into Chinese traditions.
■ Jersey City Theatre Center, White Eagle Hall, Jersey City, NJ (Jan 18)
■ College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY – presented by Enrichment Through the Arts (Jan 26-27)
■ Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts, Queens, NY (Feb 1)
■ Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Toms River, NJ (Feb 4-5)
■ Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, Bronx, NY (Feb 7-8)
■ New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ (Feb 14–15)
■ McLean Community Center, McLean, VA (Feb 18)
■ Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA (Feb 25)
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17) THE GET TOGETHER
A THREE-DAY FESTIVAL OF LIVE PERFORMANCE
SHOWCASING THE WORK OF ARTISTS FROM
THE TANK AND PRODUCER HUB COMMUNITIES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
AT THE TANK
PRODUCER HUB, a connective resource for independent producers, artists, and other arts workers across the performing arts, and The Tank (Meghan Finn and Johnny G. Lloyd, Artistic Directors; Molly FitzMaurice, Managing Producer) are thrilled to announce The Get Together, a three-day festival of live performance showcasing the work of artists from The Tank and Producer Hub communities. The Get Together will run Thursday, January 15 – Saturday, January 17, 2026 at The Tank (312 West 36th Street).
Taking place during the month of January, when NYC comes alive to celebrate exciting new work in performance, The Get Together will showcase both work-in-progress performances and full showings, as well as a party to celebrate the artistic communities both organizations serve. Participating artists will be announced at a later date.
For more information or tickets, visit thetanknyc.org/thegettogether.
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18) DOUGHBOY FOUNDATION
to present a One-Night-Only Event
Created by and Starring
Tony Award Nominee MELISSA ERRICO in
THE STORY OF A ROSE: A MUSICAL REVERIE ON THE GREAT WAR
New World Stages
340 West 50 Street, NYC
Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 PM
Broadway favorite and Tony Nominee Melissa Errico will present a special one-night-only public presentation of The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 PM, at New World Stages. The event is presented by Doughboy Foundation, dedicated to preserving the legacy and memory of World War I.
Created by and starring Errico, The Story of a Rose is an intimate and lyrical theatrical experience that weaves together music, storytelling, and history to reflect on the human cost of the Great War. Through song and reflection, the piece explores love, loss, and remembrance, offering audiences a poignant meditation on a conflict that reshaped the modern world but is too often forgotten.
For tickets, go to Telecharge.com
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19) Works & Process Presents
Opera Philadelphia
Complications in Sue by Michael R. Jackson
With Anthony Roth Costanzo, Zack Winokur, and Raja Feather Kelly
at Guggenheim New York
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7PM
Works & Process presents Opera Philadelphia for a preview performance of Complications in Sue by Michael R. Jackson, set for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7PM at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10128. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.
Before its world premiere at Opera Philadelphia in February, this preview of Complications in Sue shows how one librettist, one actor, four singers, and ten composers joined forces to make opera in a brand-new way. In his first opera libretto, Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) traces the life of a woman named Sue over ten decades. Sue’s life—from the mundane to the extraordinary—unfolds, with each chapter scored by a different musical luminary.
Opera Philadelphia favorites Missy Mazzoli (Breaking the Waves, The Listeners), Rene Orth (10 Days in a Madhouse), and Nico Muhly (Dark Sisters) return alongside a panoply of company debuts from notable composers, like Grammy Awards–nominee Nathalie Joachim. The production stars MacArthur Fellow and cabaret icon Justin Vivian Bond, with Zack Winokur and Raja Feather Kelly directing, and conductor Caren Levine making her Opera Philadelphia debut. Jackson, Costanzo, Winokur, and Kelly join in a moderated discussion blended with performance highlights.
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20) Fathom Entertainment
Upcoming events
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In Celebration of New Line Cinema’s
The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring’s 25th Anniversary, Extended Editions of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Coming Back to Theatres from Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures on January 16-18 and 23-25
All Three Epic Movies Also Offered in DBOX Technology at Select Theatres Opening Weekend
Special The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Concession Vessels; Exclusive AMC Theatres Popcorn Collectible and Includes Magnets & “One Ring” Design Available at Regal and Select Independent Theatres
Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, and Warner Bros. Pictures are proud to unveil that extended editions of each film within Peter Jackson’s iconic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be coming back to theatres January 16-18 and 23-25, 2026.
Where available, special DBOX presentations will be offered over the first weekend (January 16-18) for stunning audio and visuals to enhance the quintessential movies for the big screen in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Tickets for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy are available at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
The Met: Live in HD Season Continues with Bellini’s
I Puritani on Saturday, January 10
Starring soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee, directed by Charles Edwards in his Met directorial debut
Also featuring baritone Artur Ruciński and
bass-baritone Christian Van Horn, led by conductor Marco Armiliato
The Met: Live in HD is available through Fathom Entertainment in more than 700 theatres nationwide
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season continues with Bellini’s I Puritani on Saturday, January 10, at 1PM ET, marking the Met’s first new production of this opera in nearly 50 years. Grammy Award–winning soprano Lisette Oropesa stars as Elvira, opposite tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Arturo, bringing together two of today’s leading interpreters of the bel canto repertoire.
Fathom Entertainment will also present two encores of I Puritani in theatres on Wednesday, January 14, at 1:00PM and 6:30PM local time.
Tickets for I Puritani are now on sale at more than 700 participating U.S. theatre locations. To purchase tickets for I Puritani please visit the Fathom Entertainment website or participating theatre box offices (participating theatres are subject to change).
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