Centenary Stage Company is proud to present Big Beat Big Band as part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 PM. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

Since its formation in 2014, Big Beat Big Band has been driven by a singular goal: creating music that sounds good and feels good. Infusing the classic big band format with modern influences from funk, jazz, and R&B, the ensemble delivers a fresh, vibrant sound that honors tradition while pushing creative boundaries.

Drawing inspiration from legendary ensembles such as the Thad Jones–Mel Lewis Orchestra, alongside contemporary icons like Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Thundercat, and Jill Scott, Big Beat Big Band offers audiences a dynamic and soulful concert experience. Anchoring the group is the husband-and-wife duo of Allison and Caleb Rumley. Allison’s powerful, versatile vocals and compelling songwriting pair seamlessly with Caleb’s expert command of the instrumental ensemble and mastery of the big band form.

Tickets for this Winter Thaw Music Festival performance are $22.50 for all seats when purchased in advance. All ticket prices increase by $5.00 on the day of the performance. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900, or visit Centenary Stage Company online at centenarystageco.org.

Big Beat Big Band will be presented for one afternoon only on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 PM in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, NJ.

For additional information, visit centenarystageco.org or contact the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00–5:00 PM and two hours prior to performance times. Centenary Stage Company can also be found on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow for the latest news, updates, and special offers.

The Winter Thaw Music Festival and the 2026 season at Centenary Stage Company are made possible through the generous support of the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, CSC corporate sponsors including Heath Village, Riverwalk Village at The House of The Good Shepherd, Visions Federal Credit Union, Explore Warren, and the dedicated members and supporters of Centenary Stage Company.