Freestyle: A Love Story
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM
- Venue
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Genre
- Theatre
- Countdown
- In 20 days
Pick your time
2 start times on Saturday, Dec 5
1 other date · through Dec 6
About Freestyle: A Love Story
Freestyle: A Love Story is a theater performance taking place at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices are shown on the ticket page.
There is 1 other event on the Newark calendar the same day. New Jersey Performing Arts Center has 26 upcoming events listed here.
This listing is one date in a run of 2 dates here, through December 6, 2026. On Saturday, December 5 alone there are 2 start times, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
From the organizer
Experience Freestyle: A Love Story, an immersive theatrical journey celebrating Latin Hip Hop, also known as Freestyle. Set to the soundtrack of a generation, it?s a story of music, desire and first love. Told by the 50-something ANA (Luna Lauren Vélez) and JUNIOR, the story takes you back to the night they first met in 1987. As their first kiss unfolds alongside the rise of Freestyle, their love story carries them through marriage, divorce and grief. For one unforgettable night, you?re not watching their story?you?re in it.
Know before you go
- Ticket limit
- There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
- Accessibility
- ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.
- Ticket sales
- General sale opened Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and closes Sat, Dec 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
The venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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- Parking
- Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the performance when ordering tickets or by visiting the parking page at njpac.org/parking
- Accessible seating
- 1-973-297-5843 Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Please leave a voice message should no one answer immediately. NJPAC is accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are advised to contact NJPAC Ticket Services at the number above before making their ticket purchase online at njpac.org. Ticket Services staff are prepared with assisting them with seating. Persons with hearing disabilities should call NJ Telephone Relay Services at 711 for assistance with connecting with our ticket services staff. - Registered service animals assisting persons with disabilities are permitted in the theater. - Sennheiser listening (FM and infra-red) devices are available in the lobby of the theater. An usher can assist patrons who require these devices. Patrons will be asked to leave a driver's license or credit card as collateral.
- Box office hours
- Box Office is open 12pm to 6pm Tuesday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Box Office remains open after posted closing times on performance evenings until the end of the first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions. Box Office opens three hours before curtain time on Monday & Sunday when performances are scheduled on those days of the week, and closes at end of first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions.
- Box office phone
- NJPAC Customer Service: 1-973-297-5843 Monday - Friday, 12pm to 6pm Groups of 9 or more: 1-888-696-5722 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
- Payment accepted
- Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
- Will call
- Will call is located at the box office. Will call is open whenever the box office is open. (When VIP package tickets are offered, these may available at will call only on the day of the performance.)
- Children
- NJPAC recommends that children younger than 5 years of age not attend adult performances. Both NJPAC and the NJ Symphony have programs specifically designed for young children. Please call each organization for information. All persons entering the theater, including babes in arms, must have a ticket. Any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- House rules
- Cameras and audio recording devices are not permitted in the theater. The taking of video and pictures, especially flash photos, is disruptive and inconsiderate to both the artist and other members of the audience. Just as importantly, the visual and audio performances of the artist are protected under both US and international copyright laws. NJPAC has the right to confiscate all recording devices. All bags are subject to search. Backpacks, suitcases, bags and purses larger than 12 x 12 x 8 may not be taken into the theaters. Patrons carrying larger bags will be asked to bring them to the coat check at no charge and will be given a plastic bag for carrying select items, such as wallets and cell phones, into the theater. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. NJPAC reserves the right to inspect and search persons entering NJPAC property and hand-carried items. Violators of this policy may be subject to ejection from NJPAC property and/or civil or criminal penalties.
Seating chart
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Questions about this event
When is Freestyle: A Love Story?
Freestyle: A Love Story takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM (local Newark time).
Where is Freestyle: A Love Story held?
At New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102. The venue has 26 upcoming events on our calendar.
How much are tickets for Freestyle: A Love Story?
Prices were not published with this listing. Follow the ticket link for current availability and pricing.
Is there an age limit for Freestyle: A Love Story?
NJPAC recommends that children younger than 5 years of age not attend adult performances. Both NJPAC and the NJ Symphony have programs specifically designed for young children. Please call each organization for information. All persons entering the theater…
Is there parking at New Jersey Performing Arts Center?
Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the…
Is New Jersey Performing Arts Center wheelchair accessible?
1-973-297-5843 Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Please leave a voice message should no one answer immediately. NJPAC is accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are advised to contact NJPAC Ticket Services at the number above before making their ticket purchase online at njpac.org. Ticket…
What else is happening in Newark on December 5?
Also on Saturday, December 5: An Evening with Kate McKinnon and Stephen Colbert at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.