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The international touring show The Beat Goes On, a tribute to the iconic singer Cher, will be staged at William Paterson University in Wayne on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The show, part of the University’s WP Presents! series, begins at 7 p.m. in Shea Center on campus.
Featuring American singer and actress Lisa McClowry as Cher, the show portrays the “Goddess of Pop” in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show. McClowry is completely convincing as Cher, including her singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes, the makeup, and the mannerisms. In addition, the show incorporates a live band, LED walls, video, multiple costume changes, dynamic dialogue, humor, and fun audience participation.
The show features Cher’s hits spanning from the 1960s to today, including: “I Got You Babe,” “Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves,” “I Found Someone,” “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “Woman’s World,” “Welcome to Burlesque,” “Believe,” and so much more.
McClowry is a life-long singer and entertainer with more than 30 years in the entertainment industry. She can be heard on 25 music albums and has performed in multiple lead roles in theatrical productions, as well as in movies and commercials. Her original music plays on radio today.
Tickets are $60, Diamond; $45, Gold Circle; $40 for orchestra/front loge, and $37, rear loge. There is a 10 percent discount for William Paterson faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as senior citizens. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, call the Shea Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 973-720-2371 or visit wp-presents.org.
