• Distinguished Lecturer Series presents A Conversation with Jordan Klepper

    10/24/25 07:30 PM - 10/24/25 10:00 PM

    Jordan Klepper is perhaps best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy nominated specials focusing on the political world. From covering the gun safety debate
    (Jordan Klepper Solves Guns) to his docuseries on the world of activism (Klepper on Comedy
    Central) Jordan has witnessed an insurrection, capsized a boat with pipeline protestors, interviewed a President and been arrested and locked up in Fulton County Jail. He also travels the globe with his segment “Fingers The Pulse” which has racked up hundreds of millions of views.

    Klepper wrote, starred and executive produced “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Into The MagaVerse,” “Fingers The Midterms” (the most watched special on Comedy Central) and “Hungary for Democracy,” the latter of which garnered him a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in TV Political Journalism. He executive produced and hosted “The Opposition” and “Klepper” on Comedy Central, which was called “A fresh, powerful interpretation of news” by the Detroit Free Press.

    In addition to being a correspondent on the Peabody Award Winning Daily Show for nearly a decade, and co-hosting this election year, he’s branched out into the podcast space co-hosting StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosting Kasich and Klepper (with former Governor John Kasich) as well as the Webby award winning “Fingers The Conspiracy” which took a deep dive into the world of conspiracy. Beyond his work in comedy, Klepper has chronicled his experiences in the world of politics from essays on CBS Morning to Op-Ed’s in the Boston Globe. He’s also been seen on CNN, MSNBC, Showtime's "The Circus," HBO’s “Night of Too Many Stars,” Netflix’s “The Who’s Who Show” and voices Pete on Disney’s “The Ghost and Molly McGee.”

    Tickets: 
    Gold Circle $42
    Rear Orchestra/Front Loge $38
    Rear Loge / Accessible $32  

    Discounts:
    10% off for senior citizens and William Paterson employees and students. 15% off for groups of ten or more.


    Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

  • Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra

    10/25/25 03:00 PM - 10/25/25 05:00 PM

    The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the William Paterson University Music Department, presents a special concert at the Shea Center for the Performing Arts. The program features Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 with Chris Komer, principal horn of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed jazz improviser.

    The world premiere of Duncan Lemay’s orchestral jazz arrangement of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s Dindi will highlight the evening, with soloists from William Paterson University and Chris Komer joining this exciting collaborative performance. The concert concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov’s vivid Scheherazade, bringing the tales of One Thousand and One Nights to life.

    Tickets:
    $28 Public
    $18 Seniors & WP Community
    $8 Non-WP student Free for WP students


    Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

  • Tyshawn Sorey Trio Featuring Aaron Diehl and Harish Raghavan

    10/26/25 03:00 PM - 10/26/25 05:00 PM

    Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Music and a Macarthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship, Tyshawn Sorey is a jazz alumnus of William Paterson University, and of the famed Newark Arts High School. Althoughhemaybebetter known worldwide for his compositions, he is a virtuosic and imaginative, powerful drummer who is a steady fixture on today’s jazz scene, collaborating with Aaron Diehl, Greg Osby, Marilyn Crispell, Roscoe Mitchell, Vijay Iyer, and many more. He is on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, formerly taught at Wesleyan University, and his doctorate in composition is from Columbia University. We are proud to bring Tyshawn Sorey back to the Jazz Room stage.

    Tickets:
    $25 – Public
    $22 - Senior/WP Community
    $15 – Non-WP Student

    Free for WP Students with show of ID

    All prices include fees.


    Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

  • WP Music Department presents Collage!

    11/02/25 03:00 PM - 11/02/25 05:00 PM

    WP Music 2025 Collage bursts upon the stage with engaging and thrilling performances by a variety of our top student ensembles, including jazz, classical, and popular music!

    Tickets:
    $25 for adults
    $15 for seniors, children, and non-WP students.

     


    Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

  • Pioneer Strings In Collaboration with ASTA-NJ A
    Two-Day Educational Event for String Players

    11/07/25 03:30 PM - 11/07/25 09:00 PM

    Open to Grades 6 - 9
    We invite violinists, violists, cellists, and upright bassists to a two-day event that involves rehearsing classic repertoire with conductor and WP music professor Dr. Sandra Dackow. The event also includes guidance from professional classical musicians, the opportunity to make music new friends, and a pizza dinner. 
    The program concludes on November 8th with a 7PM concert (open to the public) featuring The Hobart Trio, WP music faculty, and Pioneer Strings students. 
    Limited space available. Registration closes on Monday, October 20th. If you have any questions, please contact pioneerstringsinfo@gmail.com. 
    Registration fee per student: $65


    Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts

  • Pioneer Strings In Collaboration with ASTA-NJ A
    Two-Day Educational Event for String Players

    11/08/25 10:30 AM - 11/08/25 06:00 PM

    Open to Grades 6 - 9
    We invite violinists, violists, cellists, and upright bassists to a two-day event that involves rehearsing classic repertoire with conductor and WP music professor Dr. Sandra Dackow. The event also includes guidance from professional classical musicians, the opportunity to make music new friends, and a pizza dinner. 
    The program concludes on November 8th with a 7PM concert (open to the public) featuring The Hobart Trio, WP music faculty, and Pioneer Strings students. 
    Limited space available. Registration closes on Monday, October 20th. If you have any questions, please contact pioneerstringsinfo@gmail.com. 
    Registration fee per student: $65


    Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts