This past weekend, Peak Performances brought the ‘Triumph of Love’ for four nights of sold out comedic romance.
This hilarious musical adaptation of Pierre de Marivaux’s ‘Triumph of Love’ filled the L. Howard Fox Theater with laughter from beginning to end. The Triumph of Love has been around for nearly 300 years and although it premiered in 1732, this riotous performance did not gain any popularity until around the 1900’s. Under the direction […]
John J. Cali School of Music students performed a tributary concert taking audience members through a history of influential wind composers.
The talent encompassing this performance, directed by John J. Cali’s School of Music, Professor Thomas McCauley left the audience thoroughly impressed! Partnered with Peak Performances, the John J. Cali School of Music brought members of the Montclair community a beautiful evening of musical pieces locally, at the Alexander Kasser Theater. This tributary concert was conducted […]
‘Delirio Amoroso’ blew the audience away with the incredible vocal talents at Montclair State University. The night was filled with love and madness.
The range of voices singing these difficult Opera pieces were unbelievable at Delirio Amoroso! Every year the Montclair State University Opera Workshop performs one act works and scenes from favorite operas in a unique way to express the true variety of talent in the school’s vocal program. On Friday night, students of the John J. […]
Thanks to Professor Thomas McCauley, the MSU Symphonic Band and MSU Campus Band, have been providing unique and creative music for all to hear.
The Montclair State University School of Music blows the audience away with an outstanding performance, yet again. With over 250 concerts being presented each year by the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, the MSU Symphonic Band and MSU Campus Band have set the bar high. Students, faculty and family members […]
Simon Reade’s stage adaption of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ brings Jane Austin’s classic novel to life here in Montclair, N.J.
Pride and Prejudice was phenomenal! Peak Performances continues to bring the Alexander Kasser Theater and Montclair community affordable, yet professional quality shows with Pride and Prejudice, directed by Susan Kerner. Fans of the classic novel are sure to be delighted by the performances of the students from Montclair State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. […]
With car charging stations, farmers markets and new environmental programs, Montclair is taking huge steps to going green! Help the movement.
Go green with Montclair! Montclair is becoming a green town. What does this mean? This means they are becoming more environmentally conscious about their actions in response to environmental concern. When you walk around Montclair, you will see signs which say “Where the suburb meets the city.” In both cases, suburbs and cities contain the […]
Visit the Kasser Theater at the end of September to experience 'Elements of Oz,' an interactive and unique theater experience.
Elements of Oz by Builders Association. It’s the second week of classes at Montclair State University, which means that the Peak Performances at Kasser Theater is coming back into full swing! Be sure to mark on your calendar the premiere of Elements of Oz by the Builders Association, a show that is extremely inventive – and […]
Be sure to visit the campus of Montclair State University to check out all of their new dining options available starting this fall.
Montclair State University new dining options. College can be an exceedingly stressful time in a person’s life. It takes an incredible amount of studying and learning in order to become the professional that you believe you were meant to be. With all of that frantic scurrying from class to class, finding the time to take […]
Sometimes it's hard to stay up to date on the latest news, so here's a quick recap of some important events that occurred from Aug. 24 - Sept. 2
News around the world! In case you missed it, here are some important news stories from the past week and for the upcoming week happening worldwide and in your own backyard. Aug. 24 – Three American Service Members Who Disarmed Gunman on Train Are Awarded Medals in Paris, France. On Friday, Aug. 21, three American […]
Peak Performances is back and ready for an excellent 2015 - 2016 season, featuring great performers such as Shanghai Quartet.
2015 Peak Performances season. According to the Peak Performances website, “What happens when you put Robert Wilson (and Samuel Beckett), Liz Gerring, The Builders Association (and The Wizard of Oz), Pat Graney, Fred Hersch and Mary Jo Salter, Shanghai Quartet, Nora Chipaumire, Ensemble Amarillis, Michel van der Aa (and Fernando Pessoa), Double Edge Theatre (and […]