Mayo Performing Arts Center

The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MayoPAC) is a nonprofit multi-use performing arts center located in Morristown, New Jersey, United States.[1]

Mayo Performing Arts Center
MPAC, The Morristown Community Theatre
Address100 South Street
Morristown, New Jersey
United States
TypePerforming arts center
Capacity1,302
Construction
Opened1937
ArchitectWalter Reade
Website
www.mayoarts.org

History
Entrance of the MPAC

The Community Theatre was built in 1937 and was once the crown jewel of Walter Reade's chain of movie theatres in New Jersey. By the 1980s, the Theatre had fallen into disrepair and sat idle for nearly a decade.[2]

In 1994, the Theatre reopened as a performing arts center with a gala performance featuring the Kirov Orchestra and pianist Alexander Slobodyanik.

In 2007, major renovations including the installation of an air conditioner enabled the venue to be open year round. A Liza Minelli performance celebrated the reopening.[3]

The upstairs balcony was renovated in 2011, with new restrooms, Art Gallery space and concessions.

In May 2011, the Theatre officially changed its name to Mayo Performing Arts Center, completing a three-year transition, honoring the leadership of Bud Mayo.[4]

In 2014, the MayoPAC completed renovations on a new orchestra pit, a fly-rail system and new dressing rooms. Additionally, the Theatre opened a suite of education studios, which offers performing arts education classes for children and adults.


Notable Acts
Aretha Franklin opened MayoPAC's '08-'09 Season

Music:

Stand-Up

Theater:

Speakers:

Tribute acts:

Special events:

[6][7][8][9][10]

Transportation

A New Jersey Transit bus stop is located adjacent to the theatre. The theatre is approximately 0.3 miles from the Morristown train station.

References
  1. "Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announces its upcoming shows". NJ.com. June 23, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  2. "History". Mayo Performing Arts Center. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  3. NJ.com, Ben Horowitz | NJ Advance Media for (2014-09-20). "'Musty' no more: Mayo theater spruces up for its 20th season in Morristown". nj. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  4. Rose, Lisa (January 20, 2013). "Movie buff's vision: founder of N.J. cinema chain sees world of possibilities". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  5. "Aretha Franklin opens '08-09 season at Community Theatre in Morristown". New Jersey Hills. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  6. "Mayo PAC Announces 2018-19 Season, Tickets on Sale June 11". NJ NEXT | Events in New Jersey. 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  7. "Mayo PAC announces 25th season". New Jersey Herald. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  8. "Presenting MPAC's 2017-2018 season". Mayo Performing Arts Center. 2017-06-08. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  9. Lustig, Jay (2015-06-14). "Mayo PAC in Morristown announces 2015-16 season". NJArts.net. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  10. "Past Events". Mayo Performing Arts Center. Retrieved 2020-02-08.

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