November 21, 2012 at 2:49 PM
WAYNE, NJ - The Klezmatics, features Joshua Nelson, will be performing on Sat., Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at William Paterson University, Shea Center for Performing Arts.
Orchestra: $30; Loge: $25; William Paterson students: $10 (Limited to one ticket per student).Senior citizens & WPU alumni, faculty and staff discounts apply.
For more informattion, call 973-720-2371.
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