The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has been cited as one of the tri-state region's leading cultural institutions. Panasonic was one of the first corporations and the only Japanese company to believe that a $180 million arts institution would thrive in downtown Newark, NJ - the state's largest city. With a $1 million contribution, Panasonic was the 11th million-dollar supporter of NJPAC.

The main theater (2,800+ seats), also known as Prudential Hall, and the smaller 500 seat Victoria Theater, have been host to a diverse line-up of entertainment including opera, orchestras, hip-hop, jazz, R&B, Broadway shows, children's programming, theatrical plays and a host of other events. NJPAC has leveraged its presence in New Jersey by providing outdoor entertainment and dining to over 3,000 weekly guests during the summer. In addition, the facilities are used to host job fairs, cultural events and special holiday programs.

Panasonic continues to support NJPAC as a major sponsor. For the past couple of years, Panasonic's funding has been used to underwrite the very popular cabaret series.

NJPAC has a prestigious Board of Directors, including executives from Prudential Financial, Merck, AT&T, Warner Lambert, Public Service Electric and Gas, Verizon, and IDT to name a few. Two former Panasonic Chairmen have been honored to sit on the NJPAC Board.