Chris Ruggiero, accompanied by a live orchestra, takes his audience on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950’s, 60s and 70s. Chris has been described as an “old soul” at only 23 years old, whose approach to his concert appearances is more in line with that of a bygone era than it is the artists of his generation. Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast to coast broadcast specials. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll, sharing his passion for the classics. What Michael Bublé did for the swing music of the 40s and 50s, Chris Ruggiero does for the pop-rock standards of the 60s and 70s!

This show is not to be missed! The men of UPTOWN present top-tier vocals and invigorating choreography in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! This group exudes unparalleled energy with their blend of classic Motown music and contemporary radio hits. UPTOWN is about to take you on a first-class trip through the melodies you love, with a fresh new feel that will leave you screaming for more. Straight out of NYC, these young men will sing and dance their way into your hearts (and out of your seats). With the stylings of the Temptations, vocals like Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson and the energy and contemporary feel of Bruno Mars, everyone’s going UPTOWN! 

Top Pick: We are so sure you will absolutely love this show, that we’re giving you TWO opportunities to see it (10/22/23 and 4/6/24). Featuring songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, The Four Tops, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Spinners, Bruno Mars, Prince and more. Get your friends together and get your tickets now!

Experience the ultimate ABBA tribute, with the most accurate recreation of one of the best pop bands in history. Instantly, you’re back in time when songs like Waterloo, Fernando, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and more topped the billboard charts.  Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, this group delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band, musically, vocally and visually. They have captured the hearts of fans for generations. Fully costumed, with energetic choreography and impeccable musicianship, Abbamania recreates all of the magic of an Abba concert!

The number one selling UK duo, Tenors Unlimited, returns to the US with an exciting program of classical and popular music.  Also known as The Dynamic Duo, the tenors will take you on a fantastic musical journey that will move you and make you laugh, in equal measure!  Celebrating 20 years together, Jem Sharples and Paul Martin have assembled an eclectic selection of songs, including some of the best-loved melodies from the worlds of opera, musical theatre, and popular music, including crooner favorites. Using talents honed in their previous solo careers, the tenors set out to bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements to the classical crossover genre. Indulge yourself for the afternoon as these great showmen entertain you with soaring vocals, velvet harmonies and a killer sense of humor.

Vinyl Radio is vocal power with a righteous regard for the great Rock-n-Roll music classics. Performing music from The Eagles, America, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Doobie Brothers and more, Vinyl Radio delivers the harmonies and melodies of classic ‘70s radio. These Music City (Nashville) pros combine their considerable talents into an experience that captures the essence of an era when guitars and grooves, mellow mayhem and melodies ruled the airwaves! These artists have toured extensively with legendary bands that include Huey Lewis, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood and the band America to name a few. We are so excited to welcome Vinyl Radio to New York! Simply put, this concert is all the music you love brought to life.

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, is a 55-member troupe of Ukrainian dancers who come together each year to perform in North America. In what has become an annual tradition, the company has toured its production of The Nutcracker throughout the U.S. and Canada since its founding. But this year, things are different. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, eyes have turned toward the Eastern European nation and its displaced people, including its dancers. Despite all odds, the company is back bringing to life the classic tale of Clara and her magical Nutcracker. Featuring stunning sets, elaborate costumes, and breathtaking choreography, the production showcases the immense talent and precision of the dancers, with graceful movements and technical prowess that will leave audiences in awe. The music, composed by Tchaikovsky, enhances the magical atmosphere of the performance. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that is not to be missed.

Back by popular demand.  All the splendor, magic and joy of the holiday season is here!  It’s the Perserverance Production's National Touring Company of Charles Dicken’s classic tale A Christmas Carol.  Bursting on stage in spectacular fashion, this fabulous Christmas gift of a show is overflowing with music, laughter, a couple of really scary ghosts and one extremely grumpy old man.  Gather the whole family together and come join Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley and Mr. Humbug himself, Ebenezer Scrooge, for an amazing theater experience you will never forget.  Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with this brand new, original production filled with haunting special effects and heartfelt sentiments.

Ruben Studdard is an American R&B, pop and gospel singer. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of American Idol and received a Grammy Award nomination in December 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Superstar”. In the years following Idol, Studdard has released six studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, Soulful. He is most well-known for his recording career, but has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he starred in the 2008 national tour revival of Ain’t Misbehavin, which spawned a Grammy-nominated soundtrack. His album Ruben Sings Luther (a tribute to Luther Vandross) was released in the spring of 2018 to rave reviews. He continues to tour in support of his tribute project - An Evening of Luther Vandross – performing the hit songs Always & Forever, A House Is Not A Home, Here and Now, Love Won’t Let Me Wait, Never Too Much and more.

Join us for this season’s Comedy Marathon! Whatever the occasion is - date night, an evening with the boys, a girl’s night out - our featured guests will have you rolling in the aisles. You’re guaranteed great laughs from these top tier professionals who include America’s Got Talent alumni Tom Cotter, New Jersey’s Bad Boy, Mike Marino, and Amazon Prime featured comedian Chris Monty. High energy performances, rapid fire comebacks, hysterical one-liners all await you at this season’s funniest show! With numerous Club, TV and Film credits including The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Mall Cop, Inside Amy Schumer, Make America Italian Again, and more, these three comedy pros take no prisoners. They have one mission – and that’s to make you laugh! Great ready for a great night out! Purchase your tickets early.

Direct from Argentina, MALEVO is an all-male group elevating Malambo traditions with urban percussion and dance. Testing strength, dexterity and agility, elements of flamenco, tango and Irish stepdance meet and the result is a performance that not only pushes the Malambo style beyond its limits but gives audiences an extraordinary visual and sensory theatrical experience unlike any other. After being named an official Cultural Ambassador to the National Identity of Argentina and achieving numerous successes including performances in Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and London, MALEVO has appeared with Latin pop star Ricky Martin, Cirque du Soleil, and on the hit television show America's Got Talent. Backed by a live band, MALEVO is a fiery, pulsating South American sensation slaying audiences across the globe. “Loud, dramatic, and packed with explosive energy and saucy exuberance.” -The Boston Globe

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, FEEL FREE TO ARRIVE AT THE THEATER BY 2:15PM. THANK YOU. Letters from Anne and Martin, a two-person short play, highlights the lives of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring the direct words from Anne’s diary and Dr. King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Following the performance, the actors and an educator from the Anne Frank Center will engage with the audience about the parallels between the two figures and their moments in history, as well as how we can learn from Anne and Dr. King to combat intolerance today. This event is part of a special collaboration between the Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC), the Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), and the QCC-CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium in a semester-long project entitled “Performance as Prevention.”

The name Isaac Mizrahi is synonymous with the essence of iconic American fashion. However, not only a fashion designer, but Isaac Mizrahi has also worked extensively in the entertainment industry as a performer, host, writer, and producer for over 30 years. He was most recently seen as Amos Hart in the Broadway production of CHICAGO and has an annual residency at Café Carlyle in New York City. Isaac has also performed at various venues across the country such as Joe’s Pub, The Regency Ballroom and several City Winery locations nationwide. Accompanied by his band of jazz musicians, Mizrahi will perform a range of tunes from the American songbook and Broadway. He will dish on everything and leave no stone unturned. The New York Times noted that he qualifies as the “founding father” of a new genre of entertainment that fuses performance art, music and stand-up comedy.

This show is not to be missed! The men of UPTOWN present top-tier vocals and invigorating choreography in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! This group exudes unparalleled energy with their blend of classic Motown music and contemporary radio hits. UPTOWN is about to take you on a first-class trip through the melodies you love, with a fresh new feel that will leave you screaming for more. Straight out of NYC, these young men will sing and dance their way into your hearts (and out of your seats). With the stylings of the Temptations, vocals like Stevie Wonder and Smokie Robinson and the energy and contemporary feel of Bruno Mars, everyone’s going UPTOWN!

Four gentlemen. Four genres. Four decades. The Suits are comprised of four dynamic gentlemen performing four genres of hit music from the 50s through the 80s: Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and Rock. Fusing smooth choreography and tight harmonies with exciting showmanship and fun audience interaction, this production will give you a night to remember! Backed by a live band, the group performs hit songs that include Oh, What a Night by The Four Seasons, My Girl by The Temptations, Can’t Buy Me Love by The Beatles, Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder, Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, and Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. Join us for a thrilling and engaging afternoon with The Suits!

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet troupe that parodies the convention of the classical ballet. The professional company performs faithful renditions from the classical genre with the male dancers portraying both male and female roles. And it’s not just about the laughs the performers bring to the ballets. Part of what makes the troupe so funny is that every bit of physical humor, ridiculous staging or arched eyebrow the “Trocks” execute is done while dancing pristine ballet. In some cases, much of the original choreography from a classic work is kept, but it’s the more nuanced notes in the performances that make it look suddenly funny. The fact that men dance all the parts – heavy bodies delicately balancing on toes as swans, romantic princesses, or angst-ridden Victorian ladies – enhances, rather than mocks, the spirit of dance as an art form. Even the most loyal ballet enthusiasts will find themselves amused and amazed by the Trocks.

Currently, the longest-running multicultural song and dance company in the United States. Artistically representing the dances, music and songs of East European and neighboring cultures, The Tamburitzans present a wonderful two-hour journey through the towns, back roads and villages of the “Old Country.” If you have ever been to a Tamburitzans’ event, you know to expect live music on authentic instruments, singing, dancing, and high energy. The Tamburitzans’ dazzling program is performed by 36 performers with hundreds of colorful costumes.  This show will take you on a musical tour traveling through such countries as Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakis, Greece, Russia and others.  Jennifer Dunning of The New York Times hails the ensemble as “…a joyous explosion of spirited music and dance.”

Featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history! In their high-energy show, The Doo Wop Project takes their audiences on a journey beginning with classic songs performed by groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through and including the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons. The group also performs “DooWopified” versions of today’s pop favorites recorded by Michael Jackson, Adele and Maroon 5. Back by popular demand, the boys first appeared at QPAC in 2015, on our park stage in 2021 and back now in 2024 for the inaugural season of QPAC’s new theater.

Take a ride on the Midnight Train to Georgia over River Deep, Mountain High while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the R-E-S-P-E-C-T you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL, a one-of-a-kind concert event! This spectacular celebration covers thirty years of chart-topping music from artists including Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and others.  Whether it’s Disco you love (Ring My Bell), Broadway (And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going), or Motown music (Dancing In The Streets), the hits just keep on coming! CeCe is an award-winning songstress in her own right, winning three independent Music Awards over her 20+ year career. Her groundbreaking music is recognized world-wide, and her high-energy concerts are exhilarating. This is the only concert where you can experience the powerhouse vocals of all of your favorite divas.

Although Decadia started out as an '80s cover band, they have developed into so much more. An eight piece band fronted by three world class vocalists, they are able to perform a huge variety of material, and deliver the songs with the high energy needed to make audiences dance until they drop. As New York's premier '80s cover band, a Decadia show is jam packed with your favorite hits from the '80s but also includes '70s classics, '90s favorites blockbuster movie soundtracks and current hits. One of the most sought after acts in the New York area, Decadia  plays approximately 100 shows each year to packed theaters, concert venues, corporate and private events. The band is comprised of top-drawing veteran musicians and singers with many national act, Broadway, television, and feature film credits including: American Idol, KYGO, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,The Today Show, The Lynyrd Skynyrd Legends Tour, Richie Blackmore, Bonnie Tyler, Nine Days, Movin’ Out, Kinky Boots, In the Heights, Spiderman and Grease. Rain date: TBD. No tickets needed. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola.

The Disney Singalong Tribute is the ultimate Disney experience band for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers all 82 years of the Disney canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as characters from the films. The “Little Mermen” tour nationally to sold out crowds of cosplayers and casual fans alike. Founded by singer/songwriter Alexis Babini, The Little Mermen throw enchanted events that are jam-packed with nostalgic fun and sing-alongs. Hailed by BuzzFeed and Time Out New York as the premiere Disney cover experience, they’ve even won praise from none other than Disney.com and Alan Menken himself. No Rain Date. No tickets needed. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola.

The Disney Singalong Tribute is the ultimate Disney experience band for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers all 82 years of the Disney canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as characters from the films. The “Little Mermen” tour nationally to sold out crowds of cosplayers and casual fans alike. Founded by singer/songwriter Alexis Babini, The Little Mermen throw enchanted events that are jam-packed with nostalgic fun and sing-alongs. Hailed by BuzzFeed and Time Out New York as the premiere Disney cover experience, they’ve even won praise from none other than Disney.com and Alan Menken himself. No Rain Date. No tickets needed. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by Councilmember Sandra Ung.

Although Decadia started out as an '80s cover band, they have developed into so much more. An eight piece band fronted by three world class vocalists, they are able to perform a huge variety of material, and deliver the songs with the high energy needed to make audiences dance until they drop. As New York's premier '80s cover band, a Decadia show is jam packed with your favorite hits from the '80s but also includes '70s classics, '90s favorites blockbuster movie soundtracks and current hits. One of the most sought after acts in the New York area, Decadia  plays approximately 100 shows each year to packed theaters, concert venues, corporate and private events. The band is comprised of top-drawing veteran musicians and singers with many national act, Broadway, television, and feature film credits including: American Idol, KYGO, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,The Today Show, The Lynyrd Skynyrd Legends Tour, Richie Blackmore, Bonnie Tyler, Nine Days, Movin’ Out, Kinky Boots, In the Heights, Spiderman and Grease. Rain date: TBD. No tickets needed. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by Councilmember Vickie Paladino.