The Arts This Weekend: Sully Erna, Patti Lupone, 'Jangala' by the Lustig Dance Theatre

Craving theatre? Here are the performances you won't want to miss this weekend.

Friday, May 31
An Evening with Sully Erna
State Theatre
8 pm 
Tickets: $35 - $55 
732-246-4769 

Though this is a rescheduled concert from April 14, it's worth the wait! See Godsmack frontman Sully Erna live in concert!  Erna's hits include "Sinner's Pray" and the Godsmack songs "I Stand Alone," "Straight Out of Line," "Keep Away," and "Voodoo." Erna will perform songs from his solo album, Avalon. Erna released Avalon, his first solo album outside of Godsmack, in 2010. The project marks a big departure from the style of music that Erna is typically known for, utilizing the hypnotic sounds of tribal rhythms, melodic pianos, cellos, and haunting vocals. 

Sunday, June 2
Patti LuPone with the NJSO
State Theatre
3 pm 
Tickets: $20 - $88
732-246-4769 

Co-presented by State Theatre and NJSO. Patti LuPone, two-time Tony® Award-winner and star of Gypsy, has been called “the American musical theatre’s greatest living star.” Don’t miss hearing songs from the legendary diva’s latest album, Far Away Places, backed for the very first time by full orchestra. LuPone’s other Broadway credits include, the original Fantine in Les Miserables, Evita, Oliver, Sweeney Todd, and Anything Goes. 

Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
Jangala, Lustig Dance Theatre
Mastrobuno Theatre, Mason Gross School of the Arts
8 pm, Saturday; 2 pm, Sunday
Tickets: $20 - $88
732-246-7300.

On Saturday night, the company will present Jangala, Six Pianos and Shake Down the Stars with LIVE MUSIC arranged by jazz favorite Emily Asher and performed by Emily Asher’s Garden Party.The Sunday family matinee will include Jangala and Shake Down the Stars, also with LIVE MUSIC, and a pre-show introduction to Jangala - a treat for all ages.