
Wortham 2026/27 Season
On a Winter’s Night
Thu, Jan 7, 2027 • 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre
Spend an evening in the company of four of folk music’s most acclaimed artists. Patty Larkin, Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, and Lucy Kaplansky reunite onstage to share songs and stories that have defined the singer-songwriter movement for decades. Originating with Christine Lavin’s 1994 On a Winter’s Night project, this beloved collaboration embraces winter with warmth, humor, and enduring artistry.
“Magical … from love songs and reflective autobiographical narratives to comedic tunes and unpredictable covers.” —NJ Arts
Presale for members through Aug 19. Tickets on sale Aug 20 at 10 am.
Ticket Info
Genre
Live music, folk, acoustic, storytelling
Spotlight on On a Winter’s Night
What to Expect
- Four acclaimed singer-songwriters sharing the stage together
- Songs, stories, and musical collaborations that span decades
- Distinctive voices that helped shape the modern folk movement
Artist Highlights
- Patty Larkin has earned acclaim for her inventive guitar wizardry, with Rolling Stone praising her “evocative sonic shading” and Acoustic Guitar Magazine celebrating her boundary-pushing artistry.
- Rolling Stone called John Gorka “the leading singer-songwriter of the New Folk movement.”
- Lucy Kaplansky is a Billboard-charting artist whose work has been featured on NPR, BBC Radio, and CBS Sunday Morning.
- One of folk music’s most original songsmiths, Cliff Eberhardt is known for his extraordinary guitar playing, penetrating lyrics, and compelling live performances.
Plan Your Visit
Thursday, January 7, 2027
- Lobby & Box Office open – 6:30 pm
- Seating begins – 7 pm
- Show time – 7:30 pm
- Duration – TBA
- Intermission – TBA

