WP Presents at William Paterson University

WP Presents at William Paterson University Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University Bringing talent to the foreground of your experience is our first goal.

Welcome to WP Presents, the portal providing access to information about performing arts programs produced and presented by the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at William Paterson University. Our mission is to provide a spectrum of engaging and significant live performances, accessible to students and all members of our community, throughout the year. Fostering diversity and de

pth of experience follows. The performing arts represent not only what happens on a stage or in a concert hall, but what happens for you in the performing moment and after.

🎶 🎤 We hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful (despite the lousy weather ☔). 🎊 Last Sunday, we capped off the 2025...
05/26/2026

🎶 🎤 We hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful (despite the lousy weather ☔).

🎊 Last Sunday, we capped off the 2025-26 season with a "harmonious" performance by the legendary pop vocal trio The Lettermen. The Lettermen were the first known-group to perform at Shea Center when it opened in 1965. Decades later, they returned to the Shea Center stage to help celebrate its 60th anniversary.

📷 Here are some photos to brighten your day. We'll be sharing more memories from this iconic performance later in the week.

05/22/2026

Reminiscing on last Saturday’s unforgettable night with Unforgettable Fire at Shea Center! 🎶✨

5/16/2026

Join us this Sunday as we welcome The Lettermen! 🎫The Lettermen were the first act to perform on the Shea Center stage w...
05/15/2026

Join us this Sunday as we welcome The Lettermen! 🎫

The Lettermen were the first act to perform on the Shea Center stage when the building opened in 1965. We cap off Shea Center’s 60th anniversary with the group that started it all. The Lettermen’s legacy of harmony continues: 🎶
“The Way You Look Tonight,” “When I Fall in Love,” “A Summer Place,”
“Everything Is Good About You,” and many more.

Get your tickets now at https://www.wpunj.edu/wppresents/all-events?pg=event&eid=169897&edid=598103 or click the link in our bio!🎟️

Join us for an unforgettable night with Unforgettable Fire, one of North America’s premier U2 tribute bands 🎸🔥For over 2...
05/13/2026

Join us for an unforgettable night with Unforgettable Fire, one of North America’s premier U2 tribute bands 🎸🔥

For over 25 years, UF has recreated the sound, look, and energy of U2 with incredible authenticity—performing everything from early classics to modern hits, delivering a true live concert experience that feels just like the real thing.

Don’t miss this high-energy, immersive tribute show.
Get tickets now: https://www.wpunj.edu/wppresents/events-by-type/ or by clicking the link in our bio 🎟️

📷 Check out scenes from last Sunday's Jazz Room series season finale featuring multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy winning mus...
05/11/2026

📷 Check out scenes from last Sunday's Jazz Room series season finale featuring multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy winning musician Paquito D'Rivera with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Chico Mendoza. The concert marked Chico's final performance as maestro of the latin jazz ensemble at WP where he served on the jazz faculty for over 45 years. Outside of teaching, Chico was a working musician in his own right performing in prestigious venues, earning a Latin Grammy nomination for his "El Sonida" album, and longtime host of "Salsa Meets Jazz" at NYC's The Village Gate.

👏🏾 Let's all take a moment to give Chico his flowers! 💐 Please join us in congratulating Chico Mendoza for his service to William Paterson University of New Jersey's Jazz Studies and Latin and jazz music. 🎷 🎶

👇🏽 Drop a note in the comments!

‼️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️We regret to inform you that the Terry Gross Distinguished Lecturer Series event scheduled for ton...
05/08/2026

‼️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️

We regret to inform you that the Terry Gross Distinguished Lecturer Series event scheduled for tonight Friday, May 8, 2026, has been canceled due to illness.

Patrons who purchased tickets by credit or debit card will receive an automatic refund. If you paid by cash or check, please contact the Shea Center Box Office at 973-720-2371 or [email protected] for refund or exchange assistance.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you to a future Shea Center event.

🐝 We're still buzzing from last Saturday's breathtaking performance of The Chapin Family's Harry Chapin Greatest Stories...
05/02/2026

🐝 We're still buzzing from last Saturday's breathtaking performance of The Chapin Family's Harry Chapin Greatest Stories Live. Take a look back with us.

🙋🏻 What was your favorite moment? Tell us in the comments.

🙏 As always, thank you to our patrons who support Shea Center year in and year out. You make it all possible. More to come in 2026-27.

‼️ Only a few remaining shows for the Spring 2026 season including Distinguished Lecturer Series: An Evening with Terry Gross, Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute, and The Lettermen. Tickets available at https://sheacenter.vbotickets.com/events

🚨 Tickets are officially on sale for the annual Summer Jazz Room Series! Join us from July 20–24 for five nights of worl...
05/01/2026

🚨 Tickets are officially on sale for the annual Summer Jazz Room Series! Join us from July 20–24 for five nights of world-class performances that span the entire spectrum of jazz. 🎶

This year’s powerhouse lineup includes: Jon-Erik Kellso Quintet🎺, rising star Summer Camargo ✨, Brazilian maestro Duduka Da Fonseca with Maucha Adnet 🇧🇷, the electric Joe Farnsworth with Emmet Cohen 🥁 🎹, and the legendary Dennis Mackrel Orchestra 🎼.

🟠 🎷 ⚫ Experience William Paterson University of New Jersey's legacy of jazz and see why the Jazz Room remains a premier destination for the music we love.

🎟️ Secure your seats now: https://sheacenter.vbotickets.com/events

Experience an unforgettable evening with WP Presents! 🎶Join us on May 3 for a performance by Paquito D’Rivera, a legenda...
05/01/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening with WP Presents! 🎶

Join us on May 3 for a performance by Paquito D’Rivera, a legendary artist with an incredible 16 combined Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Known for his brilliance in Latin jazz and his work as a classical composer, this is a show you don’t want to miss.✨

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