By Mabel Pais

The Morristown Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents an incredible lineup of events this July at the theatre as well as throughout Morristown.  MPAC’s summer concert series takes place, July 11 – 26.

MPAC INDOOR Events:

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

Tuesday-Wednesday, July 11-12 at 7:30 pm

For over five decades, The Doobie Brothers have been known for delivering mind-blowing, roots based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll – all of which recently culminated in an induction into the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Their No. 1 singles “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes” lead a catalog of indelible songs that include: “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Take Me In Your Arms,” “Takin’ it to the Streets,” “Minute by Minute,” “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits.

ANDY GRAMMER: THE NEW MONEY TOUR

Tuesday, July 18 at 8 pm

Multiplatinum troubadour Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize and empower audiences with stomping stadium-size pop anthems like the quadruple-platinum “Honey, I’m Good,” platinum singles including “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah),” as well as new songs like “I Need a New Money.”

DONNY OSMOND

Thursday, July 20 at 8 pm

Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond presents a dynamic musical journey of his unparalleled career that has made him one of the most popular and

PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO: FUNTASTIC 2023

Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 pm

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform hits such as “We Belong,” “Love is a Battlefield”, “Heartbreaker” and more with their full band.

HERMAN’S HERMITS starring PETER NOONE and the GRASS ROOTS

Thursday, July 27 at 7:30 pm

A double bill of classic 60s pop! Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone scored over twenty Top 40 hits, such as “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m Into Something Good,” and “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.” The Grass Roots are known for such pop classics as “Midnight Confessions,” “Temptation Eyes” and “Sooner or Later.”

HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL

Friday, July 28 at 8 pm

Music icon Herb Alpert and Grammy award-winning vocalist Lani Hall perform an eclectic mix of Brazilian jazz, classic Tijuana Brass & Brasil ’66 songs.

MPAC OUTDOOR Events: Arts in the Community – Free Concerts:

Wednesday, July 12 at 6 pm

JOSHUA VAN NESS

Location: Vail Mansion Plaza

Singer songwriter Joshua Van Ness is both the working man’s musician and a true indie spirit whose music echoes the classics from decades ago, yet is driven by a desire to stay ahead of the trends.

Wednesday, July 26 at 6 pm

SALSA UNDER THE STARS featuring DAVID CEDENO and HIS ORCHESTRA

Location: Pioneer Park

MPAC’s popular salsa dancing event returns! Dance the night away with the spirited sounds of salsa, merengue and more from David Cedeno and His Orchestra.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

MPAC presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.

Connect with MPAC:

The Mayo Performing Arts Center

100 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960

box office (973) 539-8008

Website:   mayoarts.org

Facebook: facebook.com/MayoPerformingArtsCenter