Galloway, N.J. – From tales of ‘Sex in the City’ to tributes to music legends, the 2024-25 schedule for Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) has something for everybody.  

According to PAC Director Anjanette Christy, this season is filled with “iconic music, cutting-edge dance and powerful storytelling.”  

“This season’s richness lies in its variety and extraordinary talent,” Christy said. "At the PAC, we celebrate the power of live theater and the magic it brings into our lives. Our audiences breathe life into our performances, making every show a memorable adventure. I believe this year’s lineup will engage, entertain and inspire our patrons.” 

Here’s a detailed look at some of the schedule’s highlights:

Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and ‘Sex and the City’ – Saturday, Oct. 26

In a new one-woman show that is equal parts dramedy and memoir, Candace Bushnell — the international best-selling novelist and creator of “Sex and the City” — will grace the mainstage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.  

Bushnell will take the audience on a storied journey to finding herself and her voice that was documented in her own 1996 anthology and eventually serialized in the iconic television show featuring six-time Golden Globe-winning actress Sarah Jessica Parker.  

Audience members are encouraged to dress to impress in their best couture! A cocktail reception in the Art Gallery with free appetizers and a cash bar stocked with cosmos will be available for those 21 years old and up.  

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So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary – Friday, Nov. 8

Broadway, television and motion picture actor Robert Neary will perform Neil Diamond’s biggest hits — including “Sweet Caroline” and “I’m a Believer” — at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8.  

In addition to performing hit songs for “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” Neary will tell the audience the stories behind the songs and the 83-year-old singer-songwriter who originally performed them. 

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Step Afrika! – Saturday, Nov. 16

The first professional company in the world dedicated to the dance tradition of “stepping” will sweep the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.  

Step Afrika! Blends percussive dance styles popularized by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances and various contemporary dance and art forms. Performances integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation for a cohesive and compelling artistic experience. 

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The Blind Boys of Alabama – Saturday, Feb. 1

Six-time Grammy-winning gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1.  

The Blind Boys of Alabama have a career that spans over 70 years. They have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Grammys with lifetime achievement awards and inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The living legends are known for “crossing multiple musical boundaries” with their performances that encompass both traditional and contemporary gospel music. 

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“Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey” by Lightwire Theater – Sunday, March 23

Lightwire Theatre will bring a classic story of a triumphant underdog (or mouse) to life through electroluminescent artistry at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23.  

Marvin the Mouse, on a quest to become popular, goes on an adventure through space and finds himself on the surface of the moon. Audiences will join him and his homemade rocket as he meets “a strange cast of misfit creatures, learns of infinite peril and views awesome beauty.” 

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Tito Puente Jr. & His Jazz Ensemble – Saturday, April 5

Inspired by his father’s profound impact on Latin music, Tito Puente Jr. and his jazz ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5.  

Rather than shy away from his father’s legacy, Puente Jr. embraces it, saying, “There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy all over the world.” 

– Story by Loukaia Taylor

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