John Pizzarelli

Saturday, March 14
7:30 p.m. in Stewart Theatre
$40-45 | $10 NC State Students | $25 Faculty/Staff

There will be a pre-show talk with John Pizzarelli in Talley Student Union, Room 4101, at 6:30 p.m.

Important: Always purchase your tickets through our website or box office. Tickets obtained from unauthorized online sources may be stolen, counterfeit and/or extremely overpriced.

“Mr. Pizzarelli is innately cool, sly and playful in the mode of his biggest influence, Nat King Cole.”

– The New York Times

What better way to close out our 2025/26 mainstage series than with a beloved artist and friend John Pizzarelli. Widely recognized as a leading contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been lauded by the Boston Globe for his “reinvigoration” of the genre. Pizzarelli’s expansive repertoire now includes the music of iconic artists such as Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and The Beatles. 

Pizzarelli’s March 2026 return to NC State will feature selections from his just released album – Dear Mr. Bennett – a tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett. He’ll be performing with Mike Karn on bass and Isaiah J. Thompson on piano.

Did we also mention that he is an absolutely magnetic human being and an NC State LIVE fan-favorite? Prepare to be delighted by both the artist and his masterful renditions of your favorite tunes and join us for a night you won’t soon forget.

PERFORMANCES YOU MAY ENJOY

Yilian Cañizares
Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Theatre

Kick off the season with Yilian Cañizares, a must-see artist. Staying true to her Cuban roots, she skillfully blends jazz violin, classical and Afro-Cuban rhythms with her otherworldly voice.

Collaborator Chucho Valdés calls her a “virtuoso.” Trained in Caracas’ El Sistema program, she burst onto the scene at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2008 and has since collaborated with luminaries like Omar Sosa, Chucho Valdés, and Ibrahim Maalouf. Come be transported by Yilian’s mesmerizing sound. 

Chanticleer
Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Theatre

Back by popular demand, Chanticleer is one of the most prolific choral ensembles in the world. Known as an “orchestra of voices,” they have performed thousands of live concerts and sold more than one million recordings.

Chanticleer’s commitment to expanding the vocal canon, and commissioning new works that highlight American repertoire has earned them a place in the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, an album inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry, along with multiple Grammy wins. 

Ranky Tanky
Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Theatre 

Audience favorite Ranky Tanky is back! This Grammy-winning quintet from Charleston, South Carolina, is renowned for their vibrant interpretations of Gullah music.

Their high-energy, uniquely American sound fuses their Sea Island heritage with gospel, R&B, and jazz. Ranky Tanky last graced our stage back in 2022 during our 50th anniversary– and has since won their second Grammy as they continue to bring Gullah music to an international audience. Trust us when we say Ranky Tanky will have you up on your feet. 

Accessibility

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