April showers with shows at MPAC
MORRISTOWN — There's lots going on in late April at Mayo Performing Arts Center. From the blues of John Hiatt to the classic pop of Tommy James, the one-man spoof America's Got Downton to the hilarious musical stylings of Peter Schickele, MPAC offers a variety of music, comedy, family events and more April 21 to 26.
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Tuesday, April 21 at 8 p.m. $59 to $99
Two legendary singer-songwriters, Lyle Lovett ("If I had a Boat," "She's No Lady") and John Hiatt ("Have a Little Faith in Me," "Thing Called Love") share the stage, trading off songs and stories that have made them two of the most innovative voices in music over the past three decades.
America's Got Downton
Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. $1 to $39
Direct from London's West End! Luke Kempner's one-man parody of America's favorite British TV import features more than 30 characters, blending celebrity visitors with well-known Downton Abbey favorites, as cultures clash and eras hilariously collide to help the cast save the estate from financial ruin.
Peter Schickele: 50 Years of P.D.Q. Bach: A Triumph of Incompetence!
Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. $29 to $69
It's been 50 years since Professor Peter Schickele unleashed P.D.Q. Bach on an unsuspecting musical public. Now, Professor Schickele reaches back across the decades to feature the crème de la crème of history's most justifiably neglected composer!
Tommy James & the Shondells/Felix Cavaliere
Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. $49 to $89
A double bill of classic rock, featuring Tommy James ("Mony Mony,""Crimson and Clover," "I Think We're Alone Now") and Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals ("Good Lovin'" "A Beautiful Morning," "People Got To Be Free").
The Berenstain Bears Live! in "Family Matters: The Musical"
Sunday, April 26 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. $12 to $15
A fun-filled musical based on Stan and Jan Berenstain's popular book series that follows the hilarious misadventures of everyone's favorite bear family. Ages 3 to 8.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For more information and tickets contact the box office at 973-539-8008 or www.mayoarts.org.