Welcome
 to Speed Dating Tonight!, a fast-paced, funny, and unexpectedly 
touching “new numbers opera” by Michael Ching that captures the awkward,
 hopeful, and deeply human experience of looking for love. Set in a 
local pub, the story unfolds as a group of daters gathers for a night of
 rapid-fire connections—each one expressed through a short musical 
number that ranges from quirky to poignant to downright hilarious.
The
 opera’s structure is flexible and modular, with more than 90 solos, 
duets, and ensembles that can be mixed, matched, and reordered to fit 
any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. With minimal traditional 
recitative and an open-ended cast composition, no two performances are 
ever the same. Audiences will meet a wide range of characters—from the 
painfully shy to the overconfident, the romantic idealist to the cell 
phone addict—each offering a window into the messy beauty of human 
connection.
Anchored by a clever framing device featuring a 
bartender, server, dating coordinator, and even a dancing busboy, Speed 
Dating Tonight! is as much about community and self-discovery as it is 
about romance. As the evening unfolds, stories intertwine, expectations 
are subverted, and one surprising love story rises above the 
rest—reminding us that sometimes, the most unlikely matches can be the 
most meaningful.
Michael Ching, composer and librettist Based on a concept by Dean Anthony
Susan S. Ashbaker, music director Claire Choquette, stage director
Speed
 Dating Tonight! was originally commissioned and produced by the Janiec 
Opera with piano. An orchestration was commissioned and premiered by the
 Microscopic Opera.
Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students/seniors, $5 Rider 
University students with Valid ID. Reserve tickets for Rider University 
faculty, staff, and students online with a Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775

Local Event: Spring Opera: Speed Dating Tonight!

Mercer County

Lawrenceville

New Jersey

Spring Opera: Speed Dating Tonight!

Welcome
 to Speed Dating Tonight!, a fast-paced, funny, and unexpectedly 
touching “new numbers opera” by Michael Ching that...

Gill Memorial Chapel

Join
 the Rider University Chorale for Joy Is Everywhere!, a dynamic musical 
celebration of the emotional landscapes we navigate on life’s journey. 
From moments of quiet reflection to bursts of exuberant joy, this 
concert embraces the full spectrum of human experience through powerful 
choral works and uplifting musical theater selections. Featuring 
compositions by Glenn McClure, Andrea Ramsey, and Z. Randall Stroope, 
the program highlights themes of resilience, wonder, and connection. 
With expressive harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, the Chorale 
invites audiences to find joy—not just in life’s brightest moments, but 
in the beauty of its complexity.
Tom T. Shelton, Jr., conductor
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. Reserve 
tickets for Rider University faculty, staff, and students online with a 
Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775 
Single Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 26th.

Local Event: Rider University Chorale: Joy Is Everywhere!

Rider University Chorale: Joy Is Everywhere!

Join
 the Rider University Chorale for Joy Is Everywhere!, a dynamic musical 
celebration of the emotional landscapes we...

Rider University

Spend a full day immersed in music at Westminster Choir College and experience the magic
 
 
 
 
 
Westminster
 Choir College invites you to join current Westminster students in their
 various artistic courses and rehearsals for an on-campus experience. 
You’ll experience first-hand the daily life of a Westminster student.<h3>
 Here's what to expect
 </h3>
 
<ul><li>Workshops in Music Education, Voice Performance, Conducting, Piano, and more led by our world-class faculty members</li><li>Observe rehearsals and sing alongside the world-renowned Westminster Choir and Westminster Symphonic Choir</li><li>Opportunities to explore different spaces on campus and have lunch on us</li><li>Attend voice or keyboard studio class led by one of Westminster's master teachers</li><li>High
 school seniors and undergraduate transfer students who have been 
accepted to the university for Fall 2026 will be entered to win our 
Grant Giveaway worth $1,000!</li></ul>

Local Event: Experience Westminster

Experience Westminster


          Spend a full day immersed in music at Westminster Choir College and experience the magic
        
                  ...

Celebrate
 the culmination of a year’s dedication and study at the Westminster 
Organ Studio Recital, where students showcase their technical mastery 
and musical expression. Featuring a diverse program of organ works, this
 recital highlights the skill, artistry, and passion of Westminster’s 
emerging organists in a performance that honors tradition while 
embracing the future.
Michael Diorio, organ program director &amp; faculty advisor Thomas Gaynor, faculty advisor
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Local Event: Westminster Organ Studio Recital

Westminster Organ Studio Recital

Celebrate
 the culmination of a year’s dedication and study at the Westminster 
Organ Studio Recital, where students showcase...

Tyrone Clinton Jr., conductor Akiko Hosaki, accompanist
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. Reserve 
tickets for Rider University faculty, staff, and students online with a 
Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775
Single Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 26th. &nbsp;

Local Event: Westminster Chapel Choir: Spring Concert

Westminster Chapel Choir: Spring Concert

Tyrone Clinton Jr., conductor Akiko Hosaki, accompanist
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. Reserve 
tickets for Rider...

Welcome
 the warmth and renewal of spring with the Westminster Concert Bell 
Choir as they present a vibrant program of handbell music both timeless 
and new. Performing on the world’s largest range of handbells and 
Choirchime® Instruments, the ensemble offers an evening of dazzling 
precision, rich sound, and seasonal cheer that’s sure to enchant 
audiences of all ages.
Gillian Erlenborn, conductor
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. Reserve 
tickets for Rider University faculty, staff, and students online with a 
Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775

Local Event: Westminster Concert Bell Choir: Spring Concert

Westminster Concert Bell Choir: Spring Concert

Welcome
 the warmth and renewal of spring with the Westminster Concert Bell 
Choir as they present a vibrant program of...

Step
 into an evening of bold creativity and personal expression as the Class
 of 2026 Dance majors take the stage for their Senior Capstone Showcase.
 These final works mark the powerful culmination of their academic 
journey—each piece a reflection of growth, identity, and artistry in 
motion.
Megan Mazarick, faculty mentor
Senior Choreographers to be announced. 
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Local Event: Senior Dance Capstone Showcase

Senior Dance Capstone Showcase

Step
 into an evening of bold creativity and personal expression as the Class
 of 2026 Dance majors take the stage for their...

This
 program weaves together poetic masterpieces from the 14th to the 20th 
centuries—sung in Italian, Spanish, French, English, and 
Portuguese—illuminating the rich interplay between language, music, and 
emotion.
Paul Appleby, tenor Martin Néron, piano
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
This recital is curated by faculty member Martin Néron.

Local Event: Westminster Faculty Recital Series: Sonnets in Songs

Westminster Faculty Recital Series: Sonnets in...

This
 program weaves together poetic masterpieces from the 14th to the 20th 
centuries—sung in Italian, Spanish, French,...

Westminster Faculty Recital Series: Sonnets in Songs

Conductor: Vinroy D.&nbsp;Brown
More details forthcoming!

Local Event: The Courage to Believe

The Courage to Believe

Conductor: Vinroy D. Brown
More details forthcoming!

<h3>
 Rider's annual student-led arts festival featuring free food, live performance and free arts making!
 </h3>
 
ArtBeast is an annual campus wide arts festival put together by Rider’s <a href="https://www.rider.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-sciences/communication-media-arts/undergraduate/arts-management" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arts &amp; Entertainment Industries Management (AEIM)</a>
 students. In addition, AEIM is collaborating with a number of on-campus
 clubs and organizations to make this festival come to life!
This event is free and open to the public. 
For more information about 2026 ArtBeast and everything there is in store check out the AEIM instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rider.aeim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rider.aeim</a>.

Local Event: 2026 ArtBeast

2026 ArtBeast


            Rider's annual student-led arts festival featuring free food, live performance and free arts making!
      
      ...

The Yvonne Theater, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648

9
 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by 
Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the 
late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the 
Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed
 to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even
 with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their
 boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out 
their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains 
"otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, 
taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a 
girl can scheme, can't she?
Music And Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book By Patricia Resnick
Robin Lewis, director &amp; choreographer Louis F. Goldberg, music director
Based On The 20th Century Fox Picture Originally Produced On Broadway By Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Orchestration by Bruce Coughlin Arrangements and Additional Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus &amp; Alex Lacamoire
9
 to 5 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre 
International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also 
supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, $5 Rider 
University students with Valid ID. Reserve tickets for Rider University 
faculty, staff, and students online with a Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775
Single Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 26th.

Local Event: 9 to 5 The Musical

9 to 5 The Musical

9
 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by 
Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit...

9
 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by 
Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the 
late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the 
Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed
 to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even
 with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their
 boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out 
their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains 
"otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, 
taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a 
girl can scheme, can't she?
Music And Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book By Patricia Resnick
Robin Lewis, director &amp; choreographer Louis F. Goldberg, music director
Based On The 20th Century Fox Picture Originally Produced On Broadway By Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Orchestration by Bruce Coughlin Arrangements and Additional Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus &amp; Alex Lacamoire
9
 to 5 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre 
International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also 
supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com<h4> Saturday, May 2, 2026 </h4>
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 








Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, $5 Rider 
University students with Valid ID. Reserve tickets for Rider University 
faculty, staff, and students online with a Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775
Single Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 26th.

Local Event: 9 to 5

9 to 5

9
 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by 
Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the 
late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the 
Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed
 to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even
 with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their
 boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out 
their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains 
"otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, 
taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a 
girl can scheme, can't she?
Music And Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book By Patricia Resnick
Robin Lewis, director &amp; choreographer Louis F. Goldberg, music director
Based On The 20th Century Fox Picture Originally Produced On Broadway By Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Orchestration by Bruce Coughlin Arrangements and Additional Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus &amp; Alex Lacamoire
9
 to 5 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre 
International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also 
supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, $5 Rider 
University students with Valid ID. Reserve tickets for Rider University 
faculty, staff, and students online with a Rider Key login. A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775

<h3>
 The Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival Endowment Fund
 </h3>
 
For
 decades Westminster Choir College has been a center for the study of 
Art Song, which has included an annual Art Song Festival. After she 
passed away in 2017, the Festival was named for Lindsey Christiansen to 
honor her life and legacy. Professor of Voice at Westminster Choir 
College for 40 years, from 1977 to 2017, and Chair of the Voice 
Department for 18 years, Professor Christiansen specialized in German 
Lieder and was a life-long student and lover of the music of Franz 
Schubert. She was an exceptional voice teacher and a demanding professor
 of song literature classes, where she instilled in countless students a
 love for song.
Established to honor the life and legacy of Professor Lindsey 
Christiansen, this fund sustains the study and performance of art song 
at Westminster Choir College.
Contributions may be made online at <a href="https://alumni.rider.edu/ArtSongFestivalEndowedFund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rider.edu/supportartsong</a> or sent to:
Westminster Choir College of Rider University 
Attn: Art Song Festival 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 
The
 Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival is a tribute to the 
extraordinary legacy of Professor Christiansen, renowned for her passion
 for German Lieder and devotion to the music of Franz Schubert. 
Celebrating decades of excellence in the study of Art Song, this 
performance at Westminster Choir College honors her profound influence 
as a dedicated educator and mentor, fostering a lifelong appreciation 
for the art of song in generations of students.
Lydia Brown, piano Victoria Browers, producer &amp; coordinator
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors Reserve tickets for Rider University faculty, staff, and students online with a Rider Key login.
Box Office: 609-896-7775
Single Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 26th.

Local Event: Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival

Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival


            The Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival Endowment Fund
      
            
For
 decades Westminster Choir...

<h3>
 Performance Details
 </h3>
 
The
 Acting Showcase explores a range of theatrical expression as students 
take the stage and bring stories to life in an unforgettable celebration
 of the performing arts.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Local Event: 2026 Acting Showcase

2026 Acting Showcase


            Performance Details
      
            
The
 Acting Showcase explores a range of theatrical expression as students...

Princeton University Chapel

Join
 us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Westminster Choir College 
with a grand Chapel Service at the Princeton University Chapel. This 
free, public event will feature the choirs of Westminster Choir College 
of Rider University—joined by orchestra and alumni singers—in a program 
filled with beloved Westminster favorites. Experience the artistry of 
the Westminster Chapel Choir, Westminster Symphonic Choir, Westminster 
Concert Bell Choir, Westminster Jubilee Singers and the Westminster 
Choir in a joyful tribute to our century-long legacy of music-making.
<ul><li>Doors open at 6 p.m.</li><li>Pre-Service music begins at 6:30 p.m.</li><li>Service begins at 7 p.m.</li></ul>
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
______________________
All WCC alumni are invited to sing as part of the service. Additional details for registration is forthcoming.

Local Event: Westminster Choir College Chapel Service

Westminster Choir College Chapel Service

Join
 us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Westminster Choir College 
with a grand Chapel Service at the Princeton...

Rider University Performance Management

Sarah Salvadore

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hopewell-Pennington

Princeton

West Windsor

Bucks County

Dino Ciliberti

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Yardley

Pennsylvania

East Windsor

Middlesex County

South Brunswick

Jeff Werner

Newtown

Levittown

New Hope-Lambertville

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Hillsborough

Join Rory Michelle Sullivan for a musical Shabbat service! And don't miss out on Chanukah treats at the Oneg!

Shabbat in the Round

Middlesex

Milltown

 Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, December 20TH 9:30am-4:00pm
The event...

Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Furniture Liquidation Sale

Burlington County

Burlington

Chesterfield

Holiday Alpaca Open Farm Days 
Saturday & Sunday 

December 20th & 21st
10am to 5pm
Rain, Snow or Shine

Pasture Visits to see...

Holiday ALPACA Open Farm Days

Please join us at All Saints' Church for our annual Live Animal Christmas Pageant, on December 24 at 4:00 PM. Celebrate the joy...

Family Christmas Service with Live Animal Pageant

Join us at 7:30pm Christmas Eve for the singing of some Christmas carol favorites, and then stay for a solemn, yet joyful...

Christmas Carol Sing & Candlelight Service

SUMMER ODYSSEY CAMPS
Elementary & Middle School 
Weekly Programs | June 22–July 31
Discover new weekly camps led by trusted...

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Spring Opera: Speed Dating Tonight!

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2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Spring Opera: Speed Dating Tonight!

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7:30 PM

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Rider University Chorale: Joy Is Everywhere!

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3:00 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Experience Westminster

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9:30 AM

Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Westminster Organ Studio Recital

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7:00 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Westminster Chapel Choir: Spring Concert

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7:30 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Westminster Concert Bell Choir: Spring Concert

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4:00 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Senior Dance Capstone Showcase

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7:30 PM

2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Westminster Faculty Recital Series: Sonnets in Songs

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2:00 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

Senior Dance Capstone Showcase

APR

26

7:30 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

The Courage to Believe

APR

26

7:30 PM

Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

2026 ArtBeast

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3:00 PM

Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ

9 to 5 The Musical

MAY

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7:30 PM

Lawrenceville, NJ

9 to 5

MAY

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2:00 PM

Lawrenceville, NJ

9 to 5 The Musical

MAY

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2:00 PM

Lawrenceville, NJ

Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival