Joe Piscopo to perform at fundraiser

HACKETTSTOWN — Centenary University’s Sports Management Department presents Joe Piscopo Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
The event is being held as a special fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Jersey. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Centenary University will also be holding a special meet & greet with Joe Piscopo. Tickets for meet & greet are $40.00 and include admission to the show. To purchase tickets visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979–0900.
Television, film, theater, nightclub-they're all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For over 25 years, Joe has proven to be one of show business' brightest lights. After stints as a disc jockey and dinner-theater performer, Joe turned to comedy. In 1980, he was chosen to join a newly formed ensemble charged with one of the most difficult tasks in TV history- Replacing the original cast of Saturday Night Live. By the time he left the show in 1985, Joe had left his mark on the program, and the nation, thanks to his wide range of hilarious original characters and celebrity impersonations, from The Sports Guy and Doug Whiner to David Letterman and, of course, Frank Sinatra, who repeatedly endorsed Joe's portrayal of him, referring to Joe as 'The Vice-Chairman of the Board. His work on SNL naturally led to Hollywood, and starring roles in such smash hits as Wise Guys (with Danny DeVito) and Johnny Dangerously (with Michael Keaton). Other film credits include "Dead Heat, Sidekicks with Chuck Norris and a dramatic, critically acclaimed performance in Jonathan Parker's Bartleby. Joe recently had the lead role of Jack Cosmo in the musical comedy, “How Sweet It Is” with Paul Sorvino. Look for upcoming films from Joe's, Avellino Films, "Joey Benefit" and "Bloomfield Avenue."
As a result of his charitable work, Piscopo started his own foundation called "The Positive Impact Foundation", creating positive media for at-risk youth including the syndicated television show for teens, "Positive Impact TV". This groundbreaking series mixes education and entertainment to reinforce positive behavior and lifestyles among at-risk youth from both urban and suburban backgrounds. And just this year, Joe has since merged his foundation with the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of New Jersey and is their proud statewide spokesman.
For his support of our US Military Forces, Joe was honored to receive the Commendation Medal, the highest civilian award from the state of New Jersey. Honoring his Parents and Grandparents, who emigrated to this country, Joe continued the legacy of his heritage by receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1996. And “Jersey Joe” was also in the 2013 class of inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $40 for general admission and a meet and greet. Tickets may be purchased via the Centenary Stage Company box office, online at centenarystageco.org or by phone at (908) 979–0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is located at 715 Grand Avenue on the campus of Centenary University and is open Monday through Friday from 1–5 p.m. and two hours prior to every performance. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Like and follow to receive the latest in Centenary Stage Company news and special offers.